Sexual Health Nova Scotia
Registered Name: Sexual Health Nova Scotia Society
Business No: 119094415RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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Sexual Health Nova Scotia and its member centres promote healthy sexuality throughout the lifespan.
Sexual Health Nova Scotia (SHNS) is dedicated to promoting healthy sexuality throughout the lifespan for all in Nova Scotia. We envision a world where everyone has access to sex-positive education and health services, so they can experience lifelong sexual health without shame, stigma, discrimination, or fear of violence. We are inclusive, non-judgemental, pro-choice, and committed to equitable care.
Your donation allows us to provide services such as:
- Running sexual health centres in rural communities across Nova Scotia, where people can get information, referrals, and free condoms/safer sex supplies
- Offering sexual health services through the Halifax Sexual Health Centre clinic
- Training health care providers on how to offer sex-positive, trauma-informed care to patients
- Teaching youth about healthy relationships, safer sex, puberty, and self-esteem
- Supporting parents in teaching their children about healthy sexuality and relationships
- Helping Gender-Sexuality Alliances, Pride parades, and other 2SLGBTQIA+ community efforts get off the ground
- Offering pro-choice support to pregnant persons, and working towards better access to abortion in Nova Scotia
- Working to prevent and respond to sexual violence through education, training, and cultural change
- Offering free gender-affirming gear to Nova Scotians through our Transformation Closet
Our members are the five Sexual Health Centres located throughout Nova Scotia:
- Cape Breton Centre for Sexual Health
- Halifax Sexual Health Centre
- Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County
- Sexual Health Centre Lunenburg County
- Sheet Harbour Sexual Health Centre
All centres provide information, education, resources, referrals, condoms, and pregnancy testing. The Halifax Sexual Health Centre also offers a variety of medical services, including STI/HIV testing, through its clinic.
Visit www.shns.ca for more information.
REGISTERED CHARITY ADDRESS
c/o HSHC 6009 QUINPOOL RD
Suite 201
HALIFAX, NS, B3K 5J7
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