Programs and Services
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1. Clinics: With over 50 locations in the province of BC, we provide access to confidential, non-judgemental sexual health care rooted in reproductive choice. Our clinics are run by certified nurses, doctors, and trained volunteers and offer a wide range of sexual health services. Our clinics provide birth control counselling, free contraceptives*, sexually transmitted infection (STI) screening, cervical screening, pregnancy testing, pro-choice pregnancy options counselling, and general sexual health information and referrals. Services are LGBTQ2S+ friendly and for all ages in most locations.
Our organization is committed to excellent, inclusive and informed health care services. We measure accountability and outcomes using a continuous quality improvement process. All clinics follow standards set by Options for Sexual Health and supported by community partners, Provincial Health Services Authority, The Ministry of Health, The BC College of Nursing Professionals and the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons. We welcome feedback on your clinic experience.
All services provided at Options are free (excluding the cost of some products like Gardasil) for patients who are enrolled in the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP). Patients who do not have valid MSP may be charged up to $200 depending on the services needed. For more information, contact Sex Sense. Options cannot bill to private insurance companies but can provide you with a receipt.
*As of April 1 2023 contraceptive products are free for people in BC with MSP. For people who do not have MSP, we offer low cost contraceptive options. A list of products and pricing can be found here.
IMPORTANT as of December 2024 - Please see this letter regarding closure of clinics.
2. Education
Options for Sexual Health (Options) provides informative presentations for all different kinds of groups and individuals on a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues. Our workshops offer comprehensive, nonjudgmental information in our accessible, signature style. We create the workshop you are looking for. Options for Sexual Health is known for our dynamic, fact-based presentations for students K-12. We also deliver education sessions to a variety of clients and to date have created custom programs for people with special needs, youth in custody, parents, First Nations, nurses, teachers, and other professionals (i.e., early childhood educators, social workers, counsellors, youth care workers). The cost to provide a professional, interactive, tailored, and specialized program is based on the client’s needs. Options for Sexual Health Educators are located in areas throughout BC. Follow the links to program descriptions for more information on the type of program you are looking for, or fill out the booking form online.
3. Sex Sense
Sex Sense is a free, pro-choice, sex-positive, and confidential** service. Our team of registered nurses, counsellors, and sex educators offer information and resources on sex, sexuality and sexual health, for people living in British Columbia and the Yukon, Canada. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time, and closed on weekends and public holidays. To get in touch, you can find the phone numbers or contact form on the website: https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/sex-sense/
Our organization is committed to excellent, inclusive and informed health care services. We measure accountability and outcomes using a continuous quality improvement process. All clinics follow standards set by Options for Sexual Health and supported by community partners, Provincial Health Services Authority, The Ministry of Health, The BC College of Nursing Professionals and the BC College of Physicians and Surgeons. We welcome feedback on your clinic experience.
All services provided at Options are free (excluding the cost of some products like Gardasil) for patients who are enrolled in the BC Medical Services Plan (MSP). Patients who do not have valid MSP may be charged up to $200 depending on the services needed. For more information, contact Sex Sense. Options cannot bill to private insurance companies but can provide you with a receipt.
*As of April 1 2023 contraceptive products are free for people in BC with MSP. For people who do not have MSP, we offer low cost contraceptive options. A list of products and pricing can be found here.
IMPORTANT as of December 2024 - Please see this letter regarding closure of clinics.
2. Education
Options for Sexual Health (Options) provides informative presentations for all different kinds of groups and individuals on a variety of sexual and reproductive health issues. Our workshops offer comprehensive, nonjudgmental information in our accessible, signature style. We create the workshop you are looking for. Options for Sexual Health is known for our dynamic, fact-based presentations for students K-12. We also deliver education sessions to a variety of clients and to date have created custom programs for people with special needs, youth in custody, parents, First Nations, nurses, teachers, and other professionals (i.e., early childhood educators, social workers, counsellors, youth care workers). The cost to provide a professional, interactive, tailored, and specialized program is based on the client’s needs. Options for Sexual Health Educators are located in areas throughout BC. Follow the links to program descriptions for more information on the type of program you are looking for, or fill out the booking form online.
3. Sex Sense
Sex Sense is a free, pro-choice, sex-positive, and confidential** service. Our team of registered nurses, counsellors, and sex educators offer information and resources on sex, sexuality and sexual health, for people living in British Columbia and the Yukon, Canada. The hours of operation are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Pacific Time, and closed on weekends and public holidays. To get in touch, you can find the phone numbers or contact form on the website: https://www.optionsforsexualhealth.org/sex-sense/
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Resource type
Sexual Health, Training
Disabilities
Acquired Brain Injury, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autonomic Dysfunctions/Dysautonomia, Behaviour Disorders and Conditions (ie. ADHD), Blind / Visual Impairment, Cerebral Palsy, Chronic Pain, Circadian Rhythm Disorders , Deaf / Hard of Hearing, Deaf-Blind, Down Syndrome , Dual Diagnosis, Epilepsy / Seizure Disorder, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome / Spectrum Disorders , Intellectual / Developmental Disability, Learning Disorder / Disability, Long-COVID/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis, Mental Health , Neuromuscular Disorders, Other / I don't know, Paraplegia / Quadriplegia, Physical Disability / Mobility Impairment, Schizophrenia , Speech Impairment / Social / Communication Disorders, Spina Bifida, Substance Use/Addiction
Age
5-99
Eligibility
Contact Options for the eligibility regarding your program or service of interest
Location
Regions
Cariboo Chilcotin Coast, Fraser North, Fraser South, Fraser Valley, Greater Vancouver, Kootenays, North East, North West, Sunshine Coast / Squamish-Lillooet, Thompson Okanagan, Vancouver Island Central, Vancouver Island North, Vancouver Island South
Cities
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