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Totally OUTright Book Club
Connect with like-minded Totally OUTright alumni to discuss queer books and topics. Refreshments provided.
Find out more »Check your stash at HIM
Get your drugs checked HIM is providing free, confidential drug checking services at the HIM on Davie Health Centre. Bring in your drug of choice to have it checked for fentanyl and other components using fentanyl test strips and a spectrometer operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. Only a very small amount of your sample – like a grain of sand – will be needed for the drug check. HIM has received designation from Vancouver Coastal Health to allow for illicit…
Find out more »Check your stash at HIM
Get your drugs checked HIM is providing free, confidential drug checking services at the HIM on Davie Health Centre. Bring in your drug of choice to have it checked for fentanyl and other components using fentanyl test strips and a spectrometer operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. Only a very small amount of your sample – like a grain of sand – will be needed for the drug check. HIM has received designation from Vancouver Coastal Health to allow for illicit…
Find out more »QueeReaders – Book & Film Club
QueeReaders is a monthly group for gathering to discuss Queer literature and films, and how they apply to ourselves, our communities, and our lived experiences. This group offers a place of peer support, a social network, strengthening of community bonds, political and social ideological growth in a supportive environment, and the promotion of Queer cinema and literary works. For the title of the book/film of the month or for help obtaining a copy, please phone 604.488.1001 or email [email protected]. This…
Find out more »Check Your Stash at HIM
** GET YOUR DRUGS CHECKED ** HIM is providing free, confidential drug checking services at the HIM on Davie Health Centre. Bring in your drug of choice to have it checked for fentanyl and other components using fentanyl test strips and a spectrometer operated by Vancouver Coastal Health. Only a very small amount of your sample – like a grain of sand – will be needed for the drug check. HIM has received designation from Vancouver Coastal Health to allow…
Find out more »The Climb – HIV and Undetectability
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. Week 1 - HIV and undetectability Week 2 - Stigma and shame Week 3 - Loneliness and isolation…
Find out more »Re-wired: Afternoons
Anxiety got you tense all day? Stuck worrying about the future and how everything could go wrong? HIM is here for you. Anxiety is experienced by all of us, but sometimes it can become painful and disruptive. Re-wired is a support group that offers strategies and new perspectives on how to manage anxiety and its symptoms. This CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) informed group will be facilitated by experienced mental health professionals. This event is an 8-week support group for anxiety.…
Find out more »The Climb – Stigma and Shame
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. Week 1 - HIV and undetectability Week 2 - Stigma and shame Week 3 - Loneliness and isolation…
Find out more »The Climb – Loneliness and Isolation
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. Week 1 - HIV and undetectability Week 2 - Stigma and shame Week 3 - Loneliness and isolation…
Find out more »The Climb – Sex-Positivity
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. Week 1 - HIV and undetectability Week 2 - Stigma and shame Week 3 - Loneliness and isolation…
Find out more »The Climb – Party and Play
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. Week 1 - HIV and undetectability Week 2 - Stigma and shame Week 3 - Loneliness and isolation…
Find out more »The Climb – Aging Awareness and Goal Setting
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. Week 1 - HIV and undetectability Week 2 - Stigma and shame Week 3 - Loneliness and isolation…
Find out more »The Climb – HIV and Undetectability
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. April 8, HIV and Undetectability April 15, Stigma and shame April 29, Loneliness and isolation May 6, Sex-positivity and…
Find out more »The Climb – Stigma and shame
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. April 8, HIV and Undetectability April 15, Stigma and shame April 29, Loneliness and isolation May 6, Sex-positivity and…
Find out more »The Climb – Loneliness and isolation
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. April 8, HIV and Undetectability April 15, Stigma and shame April 29, Loneliness and isolation May 6, Sex-positivity and…
Find out more »The Climb – Sex-positivity and Intimacy
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. April 8, HIV and Undetectability April 15, Stigma and shame April 29, Loneliness and isolation May 6, Sex-positivity and…
Find out more »The Climb – Aging awareness and goal setting
In partnership with AIDS Vancouver Life can be stressful, and can feel like a lonely, upward climb – but you don’t have to do it alone. The Climb is a supportive, flexible, and sex positive group for learning, exploring, and making connections. You will have opportunities to reflect about yourself, and share ideas with a diverse group on a range of topics. April 8, HIV and Undetectability April 15, Stigma and shame April 29, Loneliness and isolation May 6, Sex-positivity and…
Find out more »Check Your Stash at HIM
GET YOUR DRUGS CHECKED HIM and Vancouver Coastal Health are teaming up to provide two FREE, anonymous drug checking events over Pride Weekend. Bring a small sample of your stash to be checked by fentanyl test strips and/or FTIR spectrometer. Only a very small amount of your sample – like a grain of sand – will be needed for the drug check. Naxolone kits and harm reduction supplies will be available. HIM has received designation from Vancouver Coastal Health to…
Find out more »SPUNK
HIM will be hosting a harm reduction based 8-week group to support guys who want to use meth less and/or learn strategies to manage their sexualized meth use in a way that does not negatively impact their life. This facilitated mental health group will offer resources and guided group discussions among peers in a supportive and non-judgmental space. This is a closed group with a maximum of 10 participants. Intakes will start December 2nd. For more information or if you…
Find out more »HIM Emotion Regulation Group
Emotion Regulation is the ability to change our emotional experiences, so we can have more agency and choice in our behaviours. Learn skills that can be used in your daily life to cope with anxiety, depression, and other emotional experiences. This skills training group is specifically designed for queer men. This is a free, 8-week DBT-based skills group facilitated by queer counsellors, and is open for 2-Spirit, non-binary, trans, queer men, and other men who are into men. No mental…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »Biking with HIM
Interested in Biking in Vancouver? Ready to gain confidence maneuvering the downtown streets and seawall? Join our new Biking group, led by a local city cyclist you will be given a tour of Vancouver's beautiful seawall paths and more. You will learn city cycling etiquette and how to take on the roads with confidence. This is a low-barrier physical activity group, no experience is necessary to feel free to bring any locomotive that is approved for the bike lanes. Register:…
Find out more »HRT Injection Workshop (IM and sub-q)
Feeling uncomfortable or nervous about your weekly injections? Come join our in-person or virtual workshop on HRT injections led a nurse educator who will discuss how to do your shot safely and effectively, the differences between intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (sub-q) injections, and tips on overcoming needlephobia. Needles and other supplies will be available for you to practice on oranges. You can also bring your injectable hormones to the workshop if you’d like to be supervised while you practice on…
Find out more »HRT Injection Workshop (IM and sub-q)
Feeling uncomfortable or nervous about your weekly injections? Come join our in-person or virtual workshop on HRT injections led a nurse educator who will discuss how to do your shot safely and effectively, the differences between intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (sub-q) injections, and tips on overcoming needlephobia. Needles and other supplies will be available for you to practice on oranges. You can also bring your injectable hormones to the workshop if you’d like to be supervised while you practice on…
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