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Closed for Remembrance Day – Nov 11th.

Jennifer Gibson — Wed, 11 Nov 2020 05:33:25 +0000

To observe Remembrance Day, our Quadra Street location will be closed on Wednesday November 11th, 2020. We will re-open Thursday November 12th at 9 am.

Lest we forget.

Gender Affirming Fittings and Bookings Available 9 NOV 2020.

Jennifer Gibson — Wed, 04 Nov 2020 05:10:11 +0000

Over the course of the pandemic, our organization has been undergoing renovations and upgrades and is transforming into the ‘Island Sexual Health Community Care Center’ to better holistically service the local community. These upgrades include providing the LGBTQ2S+ community with adequate resources. As such we are proud to announce the introduction of Gender Affirming Apparel at The Store at ISH.

We understand that these sorts of items are mostly available online – however fitting for such things (especially binders) is complex and if done wrong can come with complex health risks. We have created a system to provide COVID-19 safe in-person fittings: The store will be open during regular clinic hours for general access. However, we have opened up Monday and Wednesday evenings between 5-8-pm at the clinic for private, after-hours, in-store appointments for the LGBTQ2S+ community. You can book your appointment online now

This initial product roll-out includes a range of binders, packing underwear, and gaffs (including children’s gaffs) from local Vancouver company, Your Open Closet and hand-made, silicone packers from Queer-owned, New York Toy Collective.

We are also excited to stock art and products from local LGBTQ2s+ creators – please follow us on social media for real time updates.

This is just the beginning – and we are always open to and looking for community feedback.

We’re offering COVID Safe gender affirming fittings and bookings beginning November 9th.

Virtual Trivia Night Fundraiser – November 20th, 2020

Jennifer Gibson — Wed, 28 Oct 2020 22:20:23 +0000

Calling all Sexuality Trivia Buffs!!

On Friday November 20th at 7pm, we are hosting a virtual trivia game night on Zoom.

As a way to give back to our community, we are hosting what promises to be a fun and fantastic trivia night in support of the great work that the United Way Greater Victoria does! For more information on the event and registration, visit the eventbrite page, Hope to see you all there!

Please join out trivia night in support of The United Way Greater Victoria. Registration is now open.

Change to birth/bleed control pick up hours as of Nov 1, 2020

Jennifer Gibson — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:43:05 +0000

Changes to birth/bleed control pick up hours beginning November 2, 2020.

As of November 2nd, 2020 ISHS will be limiting drop-in birth/bleed control pick up hours to 12 pm-4 pm, Monday through Saturday.

If you cannot make it during those hours, please give call us 250-592-3479 to arrange a time to pick up your medication.

Please note that if you drop in outside of our designated hours you may experience an extended wait until a staff member can help you. ISHS clients can continue to pick up testing kits, condoms, lube and other non-prescription sexual health products any time the clinic is open; Monday-Saturday 9:00 am – 4: 00 pm as these do not require a dispensing procedure like prescription medications do.

Quadra Street Clinic Closed Thanksgiving Monday October 12th

Jennifer Gibson — Sat, 10 Oct 2020 07:18:13 +0000

Just a reminder that our Quadra Street clinic is closed Monday October 12, 2020 for Thanksgiving.

As always, we at ISHS are grateful for our amazing clients, staff and community that we allow us to support their sexual wellness.

We are also so grateful to the Lekwungen (Chekonein, Chilcowitch, Swengwhung, Kosampsom, Whyomilth, Teechamitsa, Kakyaakan, Songhees, Esquimalt) and W̱SÁNEĆ (SȾÁUTW/Tsawout, W̱JOȽEȽP/Tsartlip, BOḰEĆEN/Pauquachin, WSIḴEM/Tseycum) Peoples on whose traditional unceded lands our work takes place.

BC Holiday Weekend

Jennifer Gibson — Thu, 30 Jul 2020 23:01:01 +0000

Just a reminder that a long weekend brings changed hours of operation for our Quadra Street clinic. We will be open 10-2 pm Saturday and Closed both Sunday and Monday.

We’re wishing you all a safe socially distanced long weekend.

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July 1st Clinic Closure

Jennifer Gibson — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 17:10:27 +0000

Our Quadra Street clinic will be closed Wednesday July 1st for the Statutory Holiday. We will re-open Thursday July 2 at 9:00 am. Clients can still book a future appointment through our online booking portal during our closure.

Have a safe holiday.

Statement of Solidarity Against Racism

Jennifer Gibson — Tue, 02 Jun 2020 22:52:21 +0000

Statement of Solidarity Against Racism

As an organization, Island Sexual Health recognizes our individual and collective responsibility to listen, reflect, and act to better stand in solidarity against racism. We levy our privilege and strengths to follow through our intentions with action and accountability. We continue to uphold the work of individuals and organizations that have worked tirelessly to dismantle systems of injustice and harm with integrity, responsibility, and intention. As always, we welcome suggestions to help us continue on our paths of learning in order to improve our practice, but recognize it’s ultimately also our responsibility to act.

Job Opportunity: Gender Affirming Apparel Consultant

Jennifer Gibson — Tue, 26 May 2020 21:22:51 +0000

Job Opportunity

Gender Affirming Apparel Access Consultant [PDF}

Organization Overview

Island Sexual Health society offers all things sexual health related. We offer pro-choice and comprehensive sexual health clinics, education programs and products for people of all genders, orientations, abilities, and ages in Greater Victoria, BC in the unceded traditional territories of the Lekwungen and W̱SÁNEĆ peoples. We are a non-profit organization that is also a registered charity.

At Island Sexual Health, our job is to provide you the most current and relevant information, services, and products that help you better understand your sexual and/or reproductive health needs and make the best choices for your sexual wellness.

Project Summary

ISHS has been approved for funding to help us provide equitable, affordable access to gender affirming supplies for trans, non-binary and 2 spirit folks through our on-site store. Our goal is to ensure that the products that we offer are based on community need and the services offered are both safe and accessible. Beyond making these products available, we want to ensure that customers feel educated, supported, and accurately represented when accessing these services.

Position Summary

The successful candidate will work closely with the Island Sexual Health Store manager to plan and implement access to gender affirming supplies through our store. This is a temporary contract position, funded by the Victoria Foundation. In accordance with ISHS’s ongoing measures to prevent Covid-19 transmission and public health guidelines, this individual will work primarily off-site, with some hours anticipated on-site at the clinic for events and client support.

Reports to

Trista Knight (Product Sales/ Supplies Manager) and Chelsea Walton (Medical Care Coordinator)

Roles and Responsibilities

Collaborating with the store manager to order products, organize inventory and establish relationships with manufactures and distributors.
Plan and set-up in-store display for products.
Conduct further community consultation with community to establish an anti-oppressive and gender inclusive framework for the project’s procedures and policies.
Create promotional materials for project rollout.
Coordinate store staff training for safe fitting and use of apparel/products.
Plan and design gender affirming apparel launch event (either onsite or online).
Report to store manager for additional responsibilities.

Skill Requirements

The ability to work both independently, remotely, and as part of team.
A working knowledge of intersectional analysis and anti-oppressive practices.
Experience with designing online promotional material.
Experience with community consultation and outreach, specifically with trans, non-binary, and two-spirit community partners and groups.

Start Date: June 29th, 2020

Wage: $19.39 per hour.

Hours: This position is for 100 hours of temporary contract work. The successful applicant’s work schedule can be flexible to accommodate other commitments and will be negotiated based on project deadlines and the needs of the successful applicant. However, we are looking for someone that can commit to approximately 8-10 hours a week.

Closing Date: Please submit your resume and cover letter via email before 4:00pm PST on June 12th, 2020. Only applications received by the cutoff date and time will be considered for the position. Please note that only applicants that are being short-listed for interviews will be contacted.

If you have any further questions about the position, please contact one of the project coordinators: Chelsea Walton or Nick Sandor.

Island Sexual Health is committed to employment equity. All qualified trans/NB/2S persons are encouraged to apply. We especially welcome applications from members of visible minority groups, Indigenous people, persons with disabilities and LGBTQ+ persons.

Please note that the selection committee will include members from organizations outside ISH. It is the expectation that this position will act as a representative both of ISH and of the trans, non-binary, and two-spirit community.

Tele-medicine Sexual Health Appointments Available

Jennifer Gibson — Thu, 19 Mar 2020 18:04:39 +0000

During the COVID-19 response, we view sexual health care as essential service and have worked very hard to ensure continued access for our clients. We can book tele-medicine appointments for our patients to ensure their needs are met.

Please call 250-592-3479 to set up an appointment for birth/bleed control, symptom screening and other sexual health care needs.

We wish to thank all of our staff, nurses, and physicians who are working really hard to ensure our patients are taken care of.