Health Initiative for Men (HIM) Services in Fraser Health region:

Since 2014 HIM has been working with local partners in the Fraser Health Region to improve the accessibility and uptake of health services for GBT2Q folks. In partnership with public health authorities, researchers, policymakers, and our communities, we mobilize the evidence, tools, and leadership necessary to ensure GBT2Q folks in Surrey, Abbotsford, and New Westminster to have access to equitable and culturally competent care.

 

Physical Health

Whether it’s yoga, dance, or just a way to find community, HIM is constantly looking to provide ways for you to connect with your community, body, and strengthen your physical health. HIM also offers a number of Zoom register virtual activities for physical health which are made available to GBT2Q folks in the Fraser Region and across BC.

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Sexual Health

Whether you need STI testing or workshops on healthy relationships, HIM has got you covered on all things Sexual Health. We work with local and regional partners to provide the most appropriate services for community members looking to strengthen their sexual health. HIM has health centres in Surrey, Abbotsford, and New Westminster. HIM also offers a number of Sexual Health Tools that are available to everyone in BC.

Beyond HIM services in the region, you can access a wide range of services such as STI screening through Fraser Health Authority by calling the Fraser Health Authority central intake line at: 604-476-7087. You can also get access to STI testing online through www.getcheckedonline.ca or by locating services near you using checkyourself.today. Also, you can find harm reduction supplies provided by FH Local Health Units in your neighbourhood  at: www.towardtheheart.com.

Please check out the HIM COVID-19 response page for important updates during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Social Health

Social health is just as important as any other aspect of our health! HIM offers many ways to connect with other members of our community through regularly scheduled events and programs both in-person and online. Connections is a Fraser region specific group for Queer guys 19+ to come together to talk about life experiences, connect with peers and build a circle of support. Get ready to fill your social calendar! 

We also have the “Life in Colour” group where queer men of colour can connect and talk with other individuals about intersectional struggles and connect with one another.

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Mental Health

We know that mental health is an important part of staying healthy and that every person is on their own journey to mental wellbeing. That’s why HIM has curated mental health resources for all income levels, because we believe that mental health shouldn’t have barriersGBT2Q folks in the Fraser Valley are welcome to access counselling services at our office in Vancouver by contacting us by phone at 604-488-1001 ext. 235 or by email at counselling@checkhimout.ca.


Volunteer with HIM in Fraser Region

Check out our available volunteer opportunities in the Fraser Region:

 


HIM Community Partners in Fraser Region

Health Initiative for Men values our partners in the Fraser Region and are proud to work alongside community organizations, groups and businesses to provide supports and resources. This includes Surrey Pride Society, North Westminster Pride Society, Fraser Valley Pride, Tri-Cities Pride Society and Burnaby Pride among many other pride-oriented events, groups and festivals.

We value partner organizations like EPAMA, SHER, Rainbow Events Network, and the LOVE CRN that allow us to collaborate and affect meaningful change for our communities. We appreciate our venue partners that work with us to provide safe space, like UFV, BCIT, SFU, Douglas, Judge Begbies and DiverseCITY.

Strengthening the health and well-being of ourselves and our communities is a collaborative effort and HIM appreciates our partners, peers and volunteers in Fraser Region and look forward to continuing to contribute meaningfully alongside Fraser Health Authority to meeting the needs of Fraser populations.

 

 


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HIM honours the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and səlil̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, and the territories of many nations on the west coast of Turtle Island, on whose unceded and stolen land we live and work. As uninvited inhabitants, we acknowledge that this space is and always will be Indigenous land.

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