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    Centre for Sexuality (Community Programs)

    About

    Centre for Sexuality is a nationally recognized, community-based organization delivering programs and services that work to normalize sexuality and sexual health across the lifespan. We have been leading the way in the areas of sexuality, healthy relationships, human rights, gender identity, sexual orientation, equality and consent for more than 40 years in the Calgary community.

     

    Our Mission - The Centre for Sexuality aims to normalize sexual health in Alberta by providing evidence-informed, non-judgmental sexual and reproductive health programs and services.

     

    Our Vision - All Albertans experience healthy sexuality across the lifespan.

     

    The Centre for Sexuality focuses on three areas: Healthy Bodies, Healthy Relationships and Healthy Communities.

     

    Healthy Bodies

    • When we understand our bodies, we take care of them, feel good about them, and make good decisions about our sexual health.
    • Women who have experienced sexual trauma reclaim healthy sexuality for themselves.
    • Youth in junior and senior high schools learn about their bodies’ growth and development and how to prevent unplanned pregnancies and STIs.
    • Older adults rediscover their sexual side and learn how to stay safe and healthy.

    Healthy Relationships 

    • Our emphasis on healthy relationships means that our programs have an impact on the issues of bullying, homophobia, and violence prevention, just to name a few.
    • Junior high boys challenge masculine roles in the WiseGuyz program.
    • Parents learn how to talk to their kids about sexuality and healthy relationships.

    Healthy Communities

    • We work with various communities and train nurses, doctors, social workers and other professionals to talk about healthy sexuality with the people they work with.
    • Professionals learn the skills they need to talk to clients with sexual health questions.
    • LGBT youth connect through the GSA (Gay Straight Alliance) network to create safe spaces in their schools.
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    Open hours today: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Toggle weekly schedule

    • Monday

      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Tuesday

      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Wednesday

      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Thursday

      9:00 am - 5:00 pm

    • Friday

      9:00 am - 4:00 pm

    • Saturday

      N/A

    • Sunday

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      • April 18, 2024 11:09 pm local time

    Gender & Sexuality
    Services & Programming Offered

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    • Calgary Gay Straight Alliance - The Centre for Sexuality is proud to host and support a growing network of schools and community organizations that strive to create safe spaces for LGBTQ+ students and staff. The network provides networking, support, training, project funding, school visits and more to people involved in a GSA, or those who want to start one. If you would like to set up a meeting to access support and resources. For More Info Click Here

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    • Camp Fyrefly - is Canada’s only national leadership retreat for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, two-spirit, asexual, intersex, queer, questioning, and allied youth. The camp provides a space for youth to explore their identity, build resilience and enhance self-esteem, all while having an awesome camp experience. Participants return home with a support network of positive friendships, trusted adult mentors, and an empowered sense of self. For More Info Click Here

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    • Fyrefly in Schools - fYrefly-in-Schools educates students on LGBTQ+ identities and the impact of homophobic and transphobic behaviour, giving them tools to challenge discrimination through activities, participation and stories from a youth panel. For More Info Click Here

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    • Gender Creative Families Night - This is a support group for parents and caregivers of gender creative children under the age of 14. New families are welcome to join at any point throughout the year and you are welcome to attend based on your availability or interest in the evening’s topic. Gender creative children are kids who express their gender in ways that are different than what might be expected based on their assigned sex at birth. This includes children who may be questioning their gender, transgender, gender fluid, non-binary, or Two-Spirit. For More Info Click Here

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    • Totally Out Right - Totally Outright is a free leadership program for young gay, bisexual, trans, two-spirit, and queer (GBT2Q) guys who are into guys between 18-30 years of age. You’ll learn about tools you can use to take care of your own sexual health, as well as strategies to help share the knowledge with your friends and community. Finally, you’ll get to work with other guys to plan an exciting new campaign or event using all the skills and information gained in the program For More Info Click Here