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Social Health

It gets better when we make it better. At HIM, we have a pretty simple idea: gay men with high self-esteem tend to live healthier lives and have access to better health choices. We're interested in improving social health factors that impact gay men, including the big-picture stuff like homophobia and heterosexism.  We also have listings for our Professional Volunteers who specialize in social health.

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

International AIDS Candlelight Memorial

Connect with HIM

Connect with HIM

Connect with HIM – A Group for Gay Guys 

WHEN: Wednesdays - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

WHERE: HIM Offices - 1033 Davie St. Suite 310

Community Consultation Briefing & Report

Community Consultation Briefing & Report

On February 4, 2010, the Ministry of Health Services provided funds to support STOP HIV/AIDS, a pilot project to expand HIV testing, treatment, and support services to clinically eligible individuals in British Columbia

HUSTLE at HIM!

HUSTLE at HIM!

Please welcome the newest addition to the HIM family: HUSTLE Men on the Move!

Gay Seniors Get Active!

Gay Seniors Get Active!

Many of you may remember the documentary Gen Silent from last year’s Vancouver Queer Film Festival

Men on Men: Born This Way

Men on Men: Born This Way

Beginning on Tuesday, January 10th, the Men on Men Relationship Discussion Group will evolve into the new Men on Men: Born This Way Discussion Group.

Return of Gaily World News Briefs!

Return of Gaily World News Briefs!

That was a busy summer, so busy that we in the Gaily World News department

Social Isolation

Social Isolation

For many queer individuals, the trauma they experience in their life manifests into symptoms of an avoidant personality

Outgames TV Compilation

Outgames TV Compilation

Health Initiative for Men, Shaw, and Volunteers from the community worked together to provide amazing coverage of the 2011 North America Outgames

Have a Healthy Pride

Have a Healthy Pride

What are you doing this weekend?

I do not drink and I still have a good time

I do not drink and I still have a good time

I've flirted with sobriety numerous times.

Gaily World News Briefs #13

Gaily World News Briefs #13

HIM Sponsors Queer Arts Festival Opening Night!

HIM Sponsors Queer Arts Festival Opening Night!

Health Initiative for Men (HIM) proudly sponsors the Queer Arts Festival's Opening Night.

LGBT Volunteers Provide Daily Coverage of the Outgames

LGBT Volunteers Provide Daily Coverage of the Outgames

There’s so much to do so little time this summer

Gaily World News Briefs #12

Gaily World News Briefs #12

HIM at East Vancouver Pride

HIM at East Vancouver Pride

Thanks to all those that braved the weather and celebrated East Vancouver Pride with us!

Gaily World News Briefs #11

Gaily World News Briefs #11

Gaily World News Briefs: Entertainment Edition

Gaily World News Briefs: Entertainment Edition

Gaily World News Briefs #10

Gaily World News Briefs #10

Thank You Dogwood Monarchist Society!

Thank You Dogwood Monarchist Society!

The Dogwood Monarchist Society has for forty years now devoted thousands of hours and raised hundreds of thousands of dollars to various local charities

Gaily World News Briefs: Sports Edition

Gaily World News Briefs: Sports Edition

In light of outbursts made by Kobe Bryant and Joakim Noah, this edition of Gaily World News Briefs is dedicated to gays and their supporters in sports.

Gay Superheroes

Gay Superheroes

Superheroes: we all played them—whether you were one of the X-Men, wished you could turn invisible or simply pinned a towel to your shoulders and pretended to fly, we've all done it. And why not?

Gaily World News Briefs #9

Gaily World News Briefs #9

UK-With a swish and a flick, Gandalf dispels homophobia in schools

St. Petersburg, Russia-Flash mob silently announces their pride

Columbia-Court expands property inheritance rights to same-sex couples!

Gaily World News Briefs #8

Gaily World News Briefs #8

Kansas City, USA - ACLU to schools: Stop web filtering LGBT content

Yes! Please allow us to youtube Sassy Gay Friend and Lady Gaga music videos again!

 

Personal Strategic Advisors

Personal Strategic Advisors

Do you feel like you're bogged down or having difficulty with some aspects of your life?

Gaily World News Briefs #7

Gaily World News Briefs #7

UK-Charter for Action to stamp out LGBT discrimination in sport

Now if only this translated into more sexy gay rugby players...

Canada-Citizenship guide gets single sentence on gay rights

"Canada's diversity includes gay and lesbian Canadians, who enjoy the full protection of and equal treatment under the law, including access to civil marriage." This seems to sum up all the victories and legal standings of the LGBT community.

Give the Gays What We Want!

Give the Gays What We Want!

*Gasp*

 

Remember when credible reports of a person's sexuality came from a person? Neither do I. As long as orientation is the subject of gossip blogs and sensationalized tabloids, it'll be treated as some scandalous personality flaw.

Gaily World News Briefs #6

Gaily World News Briefs #6

USA-Facebook change allows LGBT users to emerge from their online closets

I don't know what they're celebrating as any of the gays I know can't seem to get past the "It's Complicated" status.

A Gay Uncle

A Gay Uncle

While doing my daily scouring of all the finest gay blogs (the non- and mostly non-pornographic ones) at work,

Gaily World News Briefs #5

Gaily World News Briefs #5

Minsk Authorities Sanctioned Rally of Sexual Minorities for the First Time

Minsk, Belarus-Progress is being made in Eastern Europe!

Gaily World News Briefs #4

Gaily World News Briefs #4

Scotland-February is LGBT History Month

Pink really is the new Black as Scotland celebrates LGBT History Month in February.

Gaily World News Briefs #3

Gaily World News Briefs #3

UK-Gay Couple wins discrimination case against B&B

Wonder if this would've raised their ire if they were an unwed couple expecting the son of God?

Gaily World News Briefs #2

Gaily World News Briefs #2

Regina, Saskatchewan-Sask. Gay Marriage Refusal Law Ruled Unconstitutional

Things in the prairies are becoming interesting as a court rules that refusing to marry gays is unconstitutional.

Gaily World News Briefs

Gaily World News Briefs

Gaily World News Briefs is a new feature here from HIM.  We will be giving you the scoop on what's happening in the world for gay guys. Enjoy!

Totally Outright

Totally Outright

Want to meet other young, fun, smart guys? Want to know how to be a better friend, lover, boyfriend? Then visit http://www.outright.ca/ and apply for the Totally Outright leadership course.

How Do I Come Out as Depressed?

How Do I Come Out as Depressed?

How do I tell him?

We've known each other too long for him not to notice.

Will Homophobia Be with Us Forever?

Will Homophobia Be with Us Forever?


Quote: 

In the end, I think you have to accept, the way that many Jews have had to accept, that we gays will always be hated more than most.

Gays and Straights have differing health needs

Gays and Straights have differing health needs

When it comes to health, gay men and straight men are the same - NOT

Gay Warriors Group

Gay Warriors Group

Gay Warriors is a Two Spirit/Gay Men Talking Circle
WHEN: Every Thursday - 7:30pm - 9:30pm
WHERE: HIM Office - 1033 Davie St.

How Out Are You?

How Out Are You?

Overcoming Shyness

Overcoming Shyness

Oral Health

Oral Health

A Bloody Affair

A Bloody Affair

Bad Breath Boyfriend

Bad Breath Boyfriend

Beautiful Babies

Beautiful Babies

DINK - Double Income No Kids

DINK - Double Income No Kids

Fun Entertaining Tips

Fun Entertaining Tips

Gaydar App

Gaydar App

Laundry and Sympathy

Laundry and Sympathy

Love.com

Love.com

Vamos a Mexico City

Vamos a Mexico City

Public displays of gay

Public displays of gay

HIM promoted a poster campaign during the Olympics. The campaign showed visitors the diverse and accepting side of Vancouver, while promoting public displays of gay affection. The posters included images of gay couples expressing affection on various street corners in Vancouver.

Gay Relationships Need Drama. True or Untrue?

Gay Relationships Need Drama. True or Untrue?

A friend of mine is currently having one of those on and off again relationships with his boyfriend of just one month.  While this seems to be just another typical gay hook-up, I couldn't help but notice the change

Quebec introduces anti-homophobia policy

Quebec introduces anti-homophobia policy

Quebec has introduced a province-wide policy against homophobia. 

Out in schools PSAs

Out in schools PSAs

I had the pleasure of attending the Gay Men’s Health summit this past Monday and Tuesday, a conference sponsored by HIM and The Community Based Research Centre.

A timeline of same-sex rights

A timeline of same-sex rights

CBC has an excellent in-depth timeline outlining the progress that has been made in our country regarding same-sex rights. We tend to take our freedoms for granted and we’ve come a long way. 

London has Incredible Gay Life  (or So I Hear).

London has Incredible Gay Life (or So I Hear).

Since I moved to London in September, I've been kind of boring, really.  I put it down to my winter hibernation: sleeping a lot, reading books, generally nesting.  I've been working a Monday-to-Friday retail job, and going to a different museum every weekend.

Silver Fox

Silver Fox

Sunday morning, 2 a.m.  A night of cocktails, lots of cocktails.  It’s time to head home after spending too much time chatting up a (too confused) bisexual guy at 1181.  No need for companionship tonight, especially confused companionship.

All about coming out!

All about coming out!

Coming out can be a real celebration! Remember the first time you might have realized that there was something a little different about yourself? Maybe it felt like you were finally being honest with yourself. Or your parents. Or your best friend. Or that girl you were dating. Or maybe you just told your dog and that felt good at the time. Maybe you told a complete stranger because it was easier

LTR Lowdown

LTR Lowdown

Over the long term, the challenge is to not take your loving partner for granted or get sloppy in your comportment.

Middle Aged Lust

Middle Aged Lust

Carpenteria

Carpenteria

"I was a cycling machine, rising before dawn to shower and eat before riding a hundred miles, at one with my bike."

411 on the Internet Date

411 on the Internet Date

Here’s some tips to avoid disaster and disappointment when you’re dating and hooking up online.

Summer of 69

Summer of 69

Stonewall, it’s been 35 years. Judy Garland, do ordinary twenty-year old gay guys know who she is? Have they seen the Wizard of Oz? I’m sure most do not know how to Google Judy: within seconds find accounts of her funeral