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Yoga with HIM in New Westminster
Join Health Initiative for Men (HIM) for yoga in New West every Friday at the Anvil Centre. This is a yoga series for people living in Fraser Valley of all gender expressions, identities, and body types. Limited capacity: by registering for this free ticket, you secure a spot in our in-person yoga class. Click HERE to register. Participants are requested to arrive 5 minutes prior to class start time. The room will open to us just before 6pm, but feel free to…
Find out more »Yoga with HIM in Chilliwack
Join Health Initiative for Men (HIM) for yoga in Chilliwack every second and last Friday of each month at 6 pm at Wellington Natural Health, located at 45919 Wellington Avenue in Chilliwack. Come stretch those knots away and practice yoga with HIM in a safe and friendly environment. Arrive a few minutes prior to class with your yoga mat, a towel, water bottle, and positive energy. This promises a great way to stay healthy and meet like-minded adults while building…
Find out more »HIM Yoga – In Person
Come stretch those knots away and do Yoga with HIM! To attend the in-person session at Scotia Bank Dance Studio: You are kindly asked to register to attend the in-person session at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/health-initiative-for-men-in-person-yoga-tickets-119008578863 To ensure everyone’s safety during in-person sessions, Health Initiative for Men (HIM) will be upholding the following guidelines: The format of Yoga with HIM has been adjusted to pre-register only and is no longer a drop-in program. All participants, upon registration, will be sent a copy of Scotia…
Find out more »PLUS! SHUSWAP
PLUS! is a private and confidential on-the-spot STI testing event for gay, bi, queer men, and gender-diverse people. For our Kootenay PLUS! events, a staff member will introduce you to an Interior Health Nurse who is able to provide tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis (A,B &C), HIV and syphilis. Nurses can also provide education, resources and referrals for other related health concerns (ie. other STIs and vaccinations, PrEP and mental health.) For appointment call 236-688-4153
Find out more »Life Drawing – In-Person
Do you like drawing and sketching? Do you appreciate the queer form? Life Drawing with HIM offers a great opportunity to practice your artistic skills with a live model. It is an informal, In-Person, facilitated drop-in session and social art group for GBQ men and gender-diverse people. All skill levels are welcome. This event is facilitated, but no formal instruction is offered. Bring your sketchbook and favourite drawing materials (no ink or paint please). Sessions start promptly, so please arrive on…
Find out more »Managing anxiety around sexual health
Some people have lots of casual partners and rarely get sexually transmitted infections. Others have only a few partners and regularly find themselves at the testing clinic. Much of this is merely a function of risk reduction and chance - but try telling your anxiety that! This workshop is specifically for folks who experience high anxiety around sexual health (even when their exposure to infection is seemingly low). Social worker and psychotherapist Rahim Thawer will explore why we both need…
Find out more »PnP & Me: The Afterparty
The Afterparty is a weekly informal drop-in style group for gay, bi, queer men and gender-diverse people who use drugs during sex (PnP) and want to connect with other people in the community. Come to make friends, hear about people’s experiences in PnP and share your own, and seek support from peer navigators. There are activities every week from casual group discussions to game nights, guest speakers, and more! The Afterparty is a peer-led harm reduction program, which means that…
Find out more »PnP & Me: Group Counselling
PnP & Me is a drop-in group counselling program to support you in identifying and achieving your goals related to sexualized substance use (party and play). This mental health group is facilitated by a clinical counsellor and will offer resources and guided group discussions among peers in a supportive and non-judgmental space. PnP & Me is a harm reduction-based program, which means that abstinence is not a requirement. Your goals may include sobriety, reduced use or safer use, or other…
Find out more »Yoga with HIM in New Westminster
Join Health Initiative for Men (HIM) for yoga in New West every Friday at the Anvil Centre. This is a yoga series for people living in Fraser Valley of all gender expressions, identities, and body types. Limited capacity: by registering for this free ticket, you secure a spot in our in-person yoga class. Click HERE to register. Participants are requested to arrive 5 minutes prior to class start time. The room will open to us just before 6pm, but feel free to…
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