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The following resources may be helpful to promote healthy choices about sexual health.
The following resources may be helpful to promote healthy choices about sexual health.
In December 2012, the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act was amended to specifically incorporate the protection of transgender people from discrimination. Under the act, it is illegal to discriminate based on gender identity and gender expression. The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development developed the following guidelines, in keeping with the new legislation, to help create a culture that is safe, respectful, and supportive for transgender and gender-nonconforming students.
Also available en français.
The legislation outlining the “Duty to Report” highlights the legal obligation of every Nova Scotian to report concerns of abuse or neglect of a child in order to ensure children are protected from harm.
Additional resource: Children and Family Services Act
Information and resources about consent by Sexual Violence Prevention & Supports, Government of Nova Scotia
A comprehensive healthy sexuality resources created by Nova Scotia Health, Public Health
Information and resources by Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights (previously Planned Parenthood Canada)
Community Resources
Community Resources
The Halifax Sexual Health Centre is a member of Sexual Health Nova Scotia (SHNS), the representative organization for sexual health centres across the province.
SHNS is dedicated to promoting positive sexual health across the lifespan, in an environment that respects and supports choice. All members are committed to providing sexual health information, education, and services that are sex positive, pro-choice, and LGBTQ+ inclusive.
Pflag Canada is a national charitable organization, founded by parents who wished to help themselves and their family members understand and accept their LGBTQ2S children.
Also available en français.
prideHealth works to improve access to health services which are safe, coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirited, intersex, queer, and questioning (members of the LGBTIQ+ community).
SexandU.ca takes a real-life approach to the questions and issues around sex and sexuality that matter most to Canadians. From talking about sex, to lifestyle choices, to contraception awareness and sexually transmitted infections, SexandU.ca provides accurate, credible, and up-to-date information and education on topics related to sexual and reproductive health.
Also available en français.
A teaching tool for understanding the difference between gender identity, anatomical sex, gender expression, and attraction.
The Youth Project is a non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing support and services to youth, 25 and under, around issues of sexual orientation and gender identity.
We all have a role to play as allies to trans, Two-Spirit, and non-binary youth. We Are Allies was created to help adults learn how to support and care for the youth in their lives.
Also available en français.
The Pharmacy Association of Nova Scotia provides birth control assessments and prescriptions. Appointments can be booked online through this website.
The ROSE (Reproductive Options and Services) clinic is a Nova Scotia Health program providing safe abortion care and other reproductive care services.
Information to support access to sexual health clinics offering confidential, inclusive, and accessible sexual health care services for Nova Scotians. HRM clinic locations include the Halifax Sexual Health Centre and the QEII Dickson Building.
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