SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (incl. HIV and HEP-C) RESOURCES

YOUTHCO Website Resources

  • Description: This links to the YOUTHCO Website, a “peer-led agency working to reduce the impact of stigma related to HIV and Hep C”. Specifically, this links to the resource page of their website.
  • Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 10, 2018

 

“Gearing up to get down” (Handout on safe sex and HIV)

  • Description: This links to an educational resource about safe sex and HIV, provided by CATIE (Canada’s source for HIV and Hepatitis C information) and YOUTHCO.
  • PDF Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 10, 2018

 

“The Hepatitis C Handbook: The goods on hep C, safer drug use, tattooing and piercing”

  • Description: This links to an educational resource about Hepatitis C provided by CATIE (Canada’s source for HIV and Hepatitis C information) and YOUTHCO.
  • PDF Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 10, 2018

Positive Living BC Peer Navigation Brochure

  • Description: This links to a brochure about the Peer Navigating services provided by Positive Living BC
  • PDF Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 10, 2018

 

Positive Living BC Prison Outreach – HIV Myths Brochure

  • Description: This links to a brochure about common myths surrounding HIV – provided by the Prison Outreach sector of Positive Living BC
  • PDF Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 10, 2018

 

Gilwest Clinic at Richmond Hospital

  • Description: This is a clinic that offers HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C-related services, including free and confidential STI counselling, testing, and treatment.
  • Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by JW on March 3, 2018

 

Recommended Vaccines for HIV+ Individuals

  • Description: Provided by ImmunizeBC, this handout lists and explains the recommended vaccinations for HIV+ individuals
  • PDF Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
  • (Note: This link is also provided in the immunization section)

 

Information on PrEP

  • Description: This links to a section of the Health initiative for men website (checkhimout.ca) that provides information on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication
  • Link
  • Verification: Link reviewed by KW on February 10, 2018

 

Further information on various STDs and Genitourinary Infections from Health Link BC: