Planned Parenthood
47 St. Clare Avenue A1C 2j9 St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, NL, Canada

While we are sad we cannot gather together for our annual gala this year we are still incredibly excited to announce our 2021 Online Auction! The auction will take place June 7th-18th on Galabid. You can sign up now at app.galabid.com/ppnlshcauction! As many of you know a large portion of our budget come from donations and fundraising. Every dollar you put into Planned Parenthood NL we use to give back to our community.

Free and accessible counselling happening right now.

Today, May 17th, is International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia! For many of us today is a day to be loud and proud about our sexuality and gender. A celebration of our successes in pushing forward toward equity for our community. Today is also for coming together to recognize that our rights are not equal especially across the world, across races, and across classes. We need to remember that we cannot stop fighting until we are all safe, and we all have equitable access freedoms and rights. Together: resisting, supporting, healing. We are all in different places in our journeys but when we come together we can help each other along.

We hear and we believe you. Please show support and love to Jane Doe today as she is put through a THIRD trial to get the justice she deserves by using the hashtag #supportforjanedoe Jane Doe has shown true strength and power to endure this process and we cannot let her down. #webelievesurvivors #silenceisviolence #justiceisdue

Exciting news! Our new "Let's Talk" series begins next week! Each Friday we will host a live information session about a different topic - this week, we are tal...king about digital safety. Join us from 12-1pm on Friday, February 19th to learn about staying safe online. We will explore social media safety, privacy settings, and talk about digital abuse. Let us know in the comments what you would like to hear about! To register for this session, please call 753-0220 or email [email protected]. "Let's Talk" will take place via Zoom.

***UPDATE** We will remain closed for the rest of today Friday Feb 12th, 2021 and unfortunately our clinic is canceled. If you had an appointment today we will be in touch when we reopen.***UPDATE** We will remain closed for the rest of today Friday Feb 12th, 2021 and unfortunately our clinic is canceled. If you had an appointment today we will be in touch when we reopen.

We will be closing immediately due to weather. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you had an appointment this evening check your voicemailWe will be closing immediately due to weather. Sorry for any inconvenience. If you had an appointment this evening check your voicemail

We are very concerned that our most vulnerable populations are being ignored and overlooked in this election.

Holiday 50/50 Draw in Support of Planned Parenthood NLSHC! Get your tickets now to win up to $5000 just in time for the Holidays! Tickets are $2 or 3 for $5. You can buy tickets at our centre (47 St. Clare Ave), online*, or from one of our amazing volunteers or staff. Draw will take place Dec 21st, 2020. *You can purchase tickets at https://donorbox.org/holiday-50-50... For social distancing purposes if you purchase a ticket online we will email you a photo of your completed ticket stub.

Happy Sexual and Reproductive Health week! Youth centred care happens here - youth have so many eights when it comes to their bodies and healthcare. #sexualhealth #sexed #yourrights #actioncanada

FREE WEBINAR! Have you registered? Join us on November 25th, as we welcome Dr. Delores Mullings (Memorial University of Newfoundland, School of Social Work, Mem...orial University) to present "Decolonizing Leadership Spaces and Holding Space for Others. We are SO excited for this session! REGISTER NOW: https://bit.ly/3nH32IW Visit the event page: https://bit.ly/2UJEZwu About Dr. Delores Mullings: Dr. Mullings is an Associate Professor and Interim Associate Dean Undergraduate Program at Memorial University, School of Social Work. Her scholarly interests fall under the umbrella of Anti-Black racism and Critical Race theoretical orientation through which she explores topics including decolonizing post-secondary education, anti-Black racism, Black mothering, health and social needs of older Black Caribbean Canadian elders, whiteness and white privilege, Black parenting, racialized LGBTQ people, older immigrants, settlement and integration in small urban centres, rural and remote areas, and racist human rights policy. Dr. Mullings has a strong history of community engaged scholarship including community collaboration, researching, supporting students in community service-learning projects, and partnering with interdisciplinary scholars nationally and internationally. Her Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) is exemplified in the decolonized, learner-centred approach that she employs. Dr. Mullings integrates a variety of teaching pedagogy to challenge and engage learners in ways that respect their knowledge, life experiences, agency, and differing social locations. #leadershipbutmakeitfeminist #intersectionalfeminism #ywcastjohns #YWCA Feel free to share! YWCA Hamilton YWCA Canada YWCA Toronto YWCA Muskoka YWCA Metro Vancouver YWCA Regina YWCA Halifax Association for New Canadians (ANC) First Light Thrive Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre Quadrangle NL Choices for Youth St. John's Status of Women Council/Women's Centre This event is supported by RBC, through Future Launch

One of our amazing community members shared this convo they had with their mom about our services and we are sharing with their permission. We think this is a great reminder that Planned Parenthood NL is for everyone of all ages. If you need an appointment for anything sexual health related call is at 709-579-1009. You will receive non-judgmental and supportive care from our amazing team of doctors - covered by MCP and most other provincial health care cards.

We got some well timed and exciting news! We are so happy to announce that we, in partnership with Trans Support NL Inc. have received $1000 from the Wellness Coalition Avalon East to help purchase gender affirming gear (binders, bras, gaffs, make-up, etc) to give out to folks in our area. For more information on getting gender affirming gear or to donate gear you have at home that is in good condition check out the link below. ... https://tsnl.org/gender-affirming-gear/

Through funding from the Canadian Red Cross, 2 Spirits in Motion is offering the following supports for 2 Spirit people during the COVID-19 pandemic: - Traditional medicines such as sweetgrass, sage, and cedar; - Counselling through therapists free of charge; - Weekly Talking circles and other cultural supports with Elders and Knowledge Keepers.... If you are a 2 Spirit person looking to access these supports, please email [email protected] and be sure to check your junk folder for their reply. Please pass this information on to your communities!

Note: You have to register to attend.

Want to have a part in St. John’s Pride? Or know someone who would be perfect for the role. Nominations are open now!

Like so many in our community, we are overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with grief, with anger, with disbelief. We know that you are hurting. We know that this month, th...is week, this day, has highlighted once again that so many people who experience sexual violence do not have access to justice. Without change, our systems will continue to retraumatize survivors Survivors who have been denied justice by a perpetrator, by a community, by law makers, by leaders, and by the courts. To survivors all survivors know that you are not alone. We believe you. We see you. We’re with you. And know that, no matter what someone might have told you, no matter how the legal system has failed you, no matter where you were or what you did what happened to you was not your fault. You are not to blame. You did not deserve it. You were not asking for it. You deserve better. You are strong. You are resilient. You are more than your trauma. You are not invisible. You are not defined by a label or by a system that has shut you down and shut you out. You deserve safety. You deserve respect. Trauma has ripple effects - for individuals and for communities. Our community will continue to feel the impacts of these traumas for a long time. Our confidential Support Line continues to be available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-726-2743. The Journey Project - NL Monday - Friday 9am - 4pm 1-833-722-2805 [email protected]

Check out this interesting survey. It is about 25 minutes and you can be entered to win $300!

Happy #bivisibilityday! Did you know that bisexual erasure can be just as subtle as it is overt? Here are some phrases you might have heard before. We encourage you to challenge them in your daily life. #bisexual #bisexualvisibility #2slgbtq

Happening right now at Neighborhood! All proceeds will be donated to Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods!

Hey folks!!! Come check out and support some of the provinces youth's art! Also some guest artist like sois, jud Haynes and guest all donated a board and their ...time to this great cause! They came in and spoke with the youth and even taught a couple things! These boards will be available as silent auction at choices for youths social enterprise location "Neighbour hood" located out on torbay road! Auction is this weekend and all proceeds are being donated this year to .....CAMP ECLIPSE!!!! A camp that personally saved my life and taught me it was okay to be who I was and connected me with so many great people and resources.This camp changes lives for youth every single year with lots of youth saying it is the first time they felt safe in this province to be who they are. So if you wanna support youth artist's and a great cause check it out! Please share! Thanks youth ventures, NLBoards and Choices for youth for the awesome opportunity and supporting youth art, giving youth in our communities a chance to work at something they enjoy check out NLboards on instagram as well! Also not all boards available are shown still some others there! https://fb.me/e/1KcgP4lux See more

Passing this on. I am a Family Doctor and I want to keep a promise made to a patient. Julie was a healthy, post-menopausal woman in my care who came in for a p...eriodic health examination. One of my routine questions, in what is called the Review of Systems, was to ask if she had experienced any vaginal bleeding. She said No but then laughed and added, Other than when my period came back for a few months last year. All health care professionals are taught early on that ‘vaginal bleeding in a post-menopausal woman is Cancer of the Uterus until proven otherwise’. This comment by Julie was, therefore, a red flag (no pun intended) prompting further questions, an examination and an ultrasound of her pelvis. Julie was surprised to see me so concerned, especially since the symptoms had not recurred over many months. Sure enough, a pelvic ultrasound and tissue sampling confirmed Cancer of the Uterus. Julie underwent a hysterectomy and radiation therapy. She is now healthy, cancer-free and is expected to stay that way. After all this was done, Julie sat ME down for a talk. She told me she’d had no idea a ‘short return’ of her period after menopause was a danger signal. Furthermore, she addressed the topic with friends over coffee and discovered that, out of 20 women, NONE of them knew this symptom was abnormal! She admonished me to Tell women this! Don’t assume we know it! From that day on, I have kept Julie’s advice in mind when talking with post-menopausal patients. But recently my wife suggested that I should take this to a wider audience. So, Julie, this is for you: If you are a post-menopausal woman and your period ‘comes back’ or you have even one episode of vaginal bleeding, TELL A HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL and insist on having it investigated! Wishing you all good health and long lives.

Our 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line is Live Now until midnight tonight! Need support? Connect and chat with one of our 2SLGBTQIA+ volunteers. Call Toll-Free: 1-866-230-8041... Text: 709-400-8665 Chat Online: plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/warmline Take care, and enjoy your weekend!

Proceeds of this skateboard auction go to Camp Eclipse.

Had a lovely afternoon facilitating a Workplace Inclusion workshop for The Gathering Place at The Lantern today on behalf of Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland a...nd Labrador Sexual Health Centre. This is by far one of my favourite presentations to give and I was able to hear all about the low-barrier shelter they are opening in the next few weeks. There are a lot of great community initiatives happening in St. John's right now and I am so happy to be able to volunteer my time while I am unable to travel for work. If your organization would be interested in some of Planned Parenthood's educational outreach initiatives send them a message on Facebook or email [email protected] See more

Hello everyone! While the application deadline passed last week for Camp Eclipse 2020, there is STILL SPACE AVAILABLE for campers! So we are extending the deadline and still accepting new applications. Send in your applications NOW at campeclipse.com/apply Camp Eclipse this year will be taking place October 23-25th, at The Lantern in St. John's. Just over two weeks away! We are so excited to see everyone.... If you've already applied, expect a response in the next few days with detailed registration information. Tell a friend to apply and join us! YWCA St. John's NL Boards

Each week we receive a few calls of people very highly concerned about HSV (herpes) and we have to talk them through the fact that herpes is just not as bad as people think.

Check out this important study. Please consider filling out the survey if you qualify. https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/BTFJBBY

Our Two-Spirit virtual gathering for September ran into some technical difficulty and is now going ahead Monday October 5th! Thank you for all who have supporte...d this group, folks who have showed up, folks who have liked or shared the events, and/or folks that sent us good energy! Wela'lieg See more

Did you know? Our 2SLBTQIA+ Warm Line (open now!) is also available directly through the Camp Eclipse: OUT in the Woods website! The deadline for Camp Eclipse 2020 applications will be here before you know it, so check it out at https://www.campeclipse.com

Our 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line is now live for the evening. Open from 6pm-12 midnight tonight! Visit our webpage at https://www.plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/warmline.html for more info and to connect! For right now if you are with Koodo or Telus you can text connect via +1 (709) 400-8665

Announcing our brand new 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line Planned Parenthood NL’s 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line is a peer support service run by and for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in Newfoundland and Labrador. If you need someone to talk to, call us and we will do our best to support you and provide you resources. The goals of the Warm Line are as follows:... Create a safer space for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in NL to talk through their problems/concerns. Take pressure off of existing crisis or warm lines that 2SLGBTQIA+ people may be using in the absence of specific warm line Connect those in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with more experience and more to give with those seeking help or someone to talk to. Launched in 2020 amid the Covid-19 pandemic and heightened social isolation, the warm line endeavours to create a sense of connection, community, and hope for its callers. Open during evenings/weekends. Phone/text: 1-866-230-8041 Chat: On our website at https://www.plannedparenthoodnlshc.com/warmline #2slgbtqia #lgbtq #queer #twospirit #gay #lesbian #bisexual #asexual #intersex #trans #warmline #support #call #text EDIT 1: A previous version of this post contained the incorrect phone number. Correction made. EDIT 2: Some carriers may experience technical issues with texting the 1-866 number. If you receive no auto-response, instead text the local number (709) 400-8665 in the meantime. Apologies for the inconvenience

It can be very difficult, intimidating, and even dangerous for youth who are members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community to speak about their perspectives. This is why the Office of Child and Yourh Advocate is launching the 30 for 30 Campaign. They are inviting young people who identify as members of this community to send them their messages that will help build awareness and understanding of their insights, experiences, and perspectives. They will post one of their messages every day for the month of November on the Office of the Child and Youth Advocate’s website and twitter feed. This will amplify these important voices in a safe way. No names , home communities, or other identifying information will be posted. Email [email protected]

We are so happy to have NL Boards creating, designing, and selling these skateboard decks in sponsorship of Camp Eclipse. It was amazing to meet these young artists and see some of their work. You need to get yourself one of these boards and if you are a company you need to contact them now about sponsoring NL Boards by getting your own custom board. Applications for camp are open now on campeclipse.com YWCA St. John's

Trick For A Treat Contest *WIN A CUSTOM SKATEBOARD* Always wanted to create your own signature skateboard? NL Boards is giving away one custom designed skateb...oard deck to a lucky winner. Show us your best skateboard trick to enter! The Details Dates: Contest opens Aug 28th at 12:00pm NLT and closes September 25th at 11:59PM NLT. Prize: NL Boards will design and produce a custom skateboard deck based on the contest winner’s preferences. Rules & Eligibility Simply post a video of your best skateboard trick on Twitter, Instagram, or Facebook and Tag the NLBoards account to enter. Contest is open to all ages. Winner must be able to pick up the prize at 117 Ropewalk Lane, St. John’s in person. This contest is not endorsed, sponsored or administered by Facebook, nor is Facebook associated with the contest. Participation is voluntary and Choices for Youth is not liable for injuries while making contest submissions. Please keep safe and be aware of your limits. No consideration or purchase required to enter the contest. All entries will be considered regardless of skill so show us your best effort! Winner will be selected and contacted in October, 2020.

Cervical Cancer screening is of the utmost importance. Cervical cancer is highly treatable when caught early and the only way to catch it early is get a Pap smear. A pap is simple and should be painless. Anyone with a cervix after the age of 21 (once you are sexually active) should get a Pap smear once a year for 3 years and if those return normal you can get screened once every 3 years unless your Pap comes back abnormal. Call today and make your appointment!

From Community-Based Research Centre: "While COVID-19 continues to impact the lives of everyone in Canada and around the world, we know that the pandemic has created unique pressures on the health and well-being of gay, bi, queer and trans men, and Two-Spirit and non-binary people (GBT2Q). Even before COVID-19, our communities have been facing significant mental, social, and sexual health challenges, which have been negatively impacted by physical distancing and the pandemic’...s disruption to health services that we rely on, such as testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. In order to better understand how the pandemic has affected GBT2Q people across Canada, Community-Based Research Centre in partnership with the Ontario HIV Treatment Network is launching a national special COVID-19 edition of our Sex Now survey! However, to address these issues, we need your help: can you spare some time to fill out the survey and share your thoughts?" https://www.cbrc.net/covid19_survey

BIG NEWS! SHOP IS HIRING for our full-time Community Outreach Organizer position! You can also view this job posting on our website at: https://sjwomenscentre.c...a/activism/ After several years working with the fantastic Bridget Clarke, SHOP is happy to congratulate Bridget in moving on to work as the St. John's Status of Women Council/Women's Centre's new Advocacy Coordinator. This means we are excited to hire someone to join our SHOP team! If you'd like to apply to this position, please read the job description carefully, and then send a cover letter and resume to [email protected] **no later than 12pm NL time on Friday, September 18th** telling us why you are a great fit for this job supporting and advocating for sex workers. _______________________________________________ JOB DESCRIPTION: SHOP COMMUNITY OUTREACH ORGANIZER The St. John’s Status of Women Council/Women’s Centre is a feminist organization that since 1972 is continually working to achieve equality and justice through political activism, community collaboration and the creation of a safe and inclusive space for all women in the St. John’s area. The Safe Harbour Outreach Project (known as SHOP) is a program of the St. John’s Status of Women Council and all staff positions at SHOP are employed by the St. John’s Status of Women Council. SHOP’s mission is to advocate for the human rights of people who have experience engaging in sex work as women and marginalized genders in St. John’s and surrounding areas. SHOP is a low barrier and welcoming space for women and marginalized genders with sex working experience to access support from staff, participate in programming and groups, and meet other current or former sex workers. Services include supports, supplies and sex work allies which encompasses: Individual support: non-formal counselling, advocacy, accompaniment, system navigation, information sharing and referral, social and recreational programming; Supplies: the provision of harm reduction supplies including safer sex and safer drug use, in response to the needs of the community; Sex work allies: collective advocacy locally and nationally, social media presence, public education and advocacy, engagement with new media, the organization of social activism events, protests, and celebrations. Position Scope All staff positions at SHOP are employed by the St. John’s Status of Women Council. The SHOP Community Outreach Organizer position is a full time, contract position with benefits. This position is responsible for conducting non-judgmental, harm reduction focused outreach to people with sex working experience and experience in the sex trade, as well as providing individual follow up, support and referrals to SHOP participants. The Community Outreach Organizer is also expected to support the SHOP Program Coordinator in the delivery of SHOP programming, supports, services, and advocacy events, including a drop-in space. Trainings, volunteer oversight, and media representation also fall under this category, and are primarily the responsibility of the Program Coordinator, but may be undertaken by the Community Outreach Organizer in certain circumstances. Major Responsibilities & Typical Duties Uphold the values of harm reduction, self-determination, human rights-based advocacy, and strength/asset-based support Provide supportive, peer-based and goal-oriented counselling to participants of SHOP and the community, within SHOP’s working hours Relationship building with new participants Individual support, crisis intervention, emotional support and mentoring for participants System navigation and referrals related to criminal justice, health, food insecurity, income assistance, education and job transitioning, eviction prevention, and responses to homelessness and poverty Referrals and advocacy to other support services, both internally (SJSWC) and to external organizations and supports Intensive and ongoing outreach to participants, community spaces and partners including: street-based outreach, home and shelter visits, accompaniments, and outreach through various community partner sites, including but not limited to local emergency shelters, the NL Correctional Centre for Women in Clarenville, The Gathering Place, Street Reach, SWAP, and Naomi Centre Understand and be prepared to offer support to disclosures of violence Maintain current knowledge of sex work legislation and the legal implications of sex work laws, policies, and resources relevant to sex workers in Canada Maintenance of SWAP supplies from community partner ACNL Build and maintain respectful working relationships with community partners and government services Support the SHOP Program Coordinator in the delivery of SHOP programs, including weekly peer-support and drop in programs Work within other programs of the SJSWC to support women’s participation in SHOP Support the development of outreach materials to help increase visibility of SHOP Upholding a non-judgmental environment for current and former sex workers and marginalized communities including 2SLGBTQIA people, Black, Indigenous, and people of colour, people living with disabilities, drug users, survivors of violence and trauma, formerly incarcerated women, and criminalized communities Other Duties Understanding and upholding SHOP philosophy, ethics and policy guidelines Assisting SHOP Program Coordinator with proposal and fund development, training, social media, and media representation as needed Maintenance of statistics Other duties as required Qualifications 1-3 years’ experience with outreach within non-profit or community setting Previous engagement with sex worker issues Knowledge and comfort with a human-rights based approach to sex workers Outstanding written communication and presentation skills Exceptional relationship building skills and strong personal boundaries in interactions with participants and community Strong knowledge of harm reduction Ability to provide non-formal counselling and crisis intervention to participants of SHOP Reliable, friendly, enthusiastic and positive attitude Good knowledge of social media and other basic marketing platforms Some knowledge of local community resources, organizations and system navigation Detail-orientated with the ability to manage multiple projects at a time Proficient in Microsoft Office Valid driver’s license and use of own vehicle is required (within 2 months of taking on the position) Preference will be given to current or former sex workers Nature & Supervision: The job is a full time (35 hours per week) permanent position. General hours of work are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm with the requirement of one evening per week, but the position will require a flexibility with occasional evenings and weekends. This position is highly independent and reports to the SHOP Program Coordinator. In the absence of SHOP Program Coordinator, this position reports directly to SJSWC Executive Director. There is a performance review once per year. The person employed in this position must be legally entitled to work in Canada, must identify as a woman or someone who has worked in the sex industry as a woman, and upon being offered the position must submit a certificate of conduct (police records check) please note the certificate of conduct does not have to be clear and any existing records will be discussed confidentially. Compensation This role starts at $44,500 annual salary based on qualifications and experience. Closing Date: Friday, September 18, 2020 12pm NL Time Please email a cover letters and resume to: [email protected] _______________________________________________ EQUITY STATEMENT SJSOWC embraces diversity and is committed to greater equity in our program and our employment. Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain skilled and strong volunteers and employees from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. In line with this, preferences will be given to and applications are encouraged from women (cisgender and transgender) and non-binary people who are: Indigenous, Black and people of colour, trans women, people living with disabilities, women with experience in sex work, and women with experience in the criminal justice system. We encourage applicants to self-identify any marginalized experiences and identities in their application with the knowledge that disclosed experiences will remain confidential.

"On Labor Day, I call loudly for sex work to be decriminalized worldwide, because I know that workers ourselves know best how to stamp out coercion and exploita...tion in our industry. Society would draw lines between us, dividing those of us who love our work from those of us who hate it, distinguishing those of us with managers from those of us who work independently, splitting us by race or gender or nationality or type of work. But sex workers reject all of those divisions, and stand united across our differences in our call for decriminalization." See more

We are very excited to open applications for Camp Eclipse 2020! For camper and youth leader applications, visit our website at https://www.campeclipse.com/appl...y.html The application deadline is Friday, October 2nd, 2020. If you have any questions, contact us! We're happy to help! YWCA St. John's Planned Parenthood - Newfoundland and Labrador Sexual Health Centre --- [Image description: White text on pink background, reading: Applications Open! Applications for Camp Eclipse: OUT in the City are now live! campeclipse.com/apply. Deadline: October 2nd, 2020]

Camp Eclipse Announcement!