Physical & Sexual Healthcare for 2SLGBTQIA+ Youth

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Foundry BC offers free mental health and wellness services - including physical & sexual health care - to young people ages 12-24 through centres across BC and virtual services. To find centres open in the Island Health region, please visit www.foundrybc.ca/find-a-centre. If you have barriers to accessing in person services, or do not have a Foundry centre in your community, you can access virtual services through Foundry Virtual BC.  

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Vibes high, risks low: Your guide to a safe summer festival season

Summer is here, ushering in the unofficial festival season. Island Health has tips for festival fun to help keep the vibes high and risks low.

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New youth health clinic in Quw’utsun Secondary School meets youth where they’re at

A new youth health centre located in the newly built Quw’utsun Secondary School aims to help provide Cowichan youth a solid foundation for healthier and happier lives.

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Island Health launches new 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison Nurse position at Royal Jubilee Hospital

Island Health launches new 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison Nurse position at Royal Jubilee Hospital

Island Health is proud to announce Island Health’s first 2SLGBTQIA+ Liaison Nurse position at Royal Jubilee Hospital.

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