Topic 1: Violence against women
Women against violence against women (WAVAW) website
- Description: Mission statement from WAVAW website: “WAVAW Rape Crisis Centre works to end all forms of violence against women. Guided by our feminist anti-oppression philosophy we challenge and change thinking, actions, and systems that contribute to violence against women. We provide all women who have experienced any form of sexualized violence with support and healing, and engage with youth to develop leadership for prevention of future violence.”
- Links:
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Topic 2: Educational Handouts for Sexual Health and Contraception
Tips for a healthy vagina (handout)
- Description: A two-page resource from Vancouver Coastal Health about the vagina and vulva and how best to keep them healthy.
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
The Emergency Contraception Pill (Handout)
- Description: This links to a 2-page Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) educational handout about the emergency contraception pill (what it is, how effective it is, side effects, etc.)
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Birth Control Methods: The Pill (Handout)
- Description: This links to a 2-page VCH educational handout about the birth control pill
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Birth Control Methods: The Shot (Handout)
- Description: This links to a 2-page VCH educational handout about the birth control shot
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Birth Control Methods: The Intravaginal Ring (Handout)
- Description: This links to a 2-page educational handout about the intravaginal ring
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Birth Control Methods: The Patch (Handout)
- Description: This links to a 2-page VCH educational handout about the patch
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Birth Control Methods: The IUD (Handout)
- Description: This links to a 2-page VCH educational handout about the IUD
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Topic 3: Abortion
Abortion Services in Vancouver
- Description: This links to a Vancouver Coastal Health Brochure of the abortion services in Vancouver, and answers to commonly asked questions about abortions in Vancouver
- PDF Link
- (Note: The 4 links below are from the 4 clinics that provide abortions in Vancouver, which are mentioned in this brochure)
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Willow Women’s Clinic
- Description: From their website: “At Willow Women’s Clinic, we offer a range of services including medical abortions with Mifegymiso or Methotrexate, IUD insertion, emergency contraception IUD removals, diaphragm and cervical cap fitting, endometrial biopsies and medical completion of miscarriage (spontaneous abortions).” (Note: They do not provide surgical abortions after 10 weeks from the first day of the woman’s last period).
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
BC Women’s Hospital CARE Program – Abortion & Contraception
- Description: From their website: “The CARE program provides services for women who are experiencing an unintended pregnancy, or who require an abortion for genetic or medical reasons.”
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Elizabeth Bagshaw Women’s Clinic
- Description: From their website: “The Elizabeth Bagshaw Women’s Clinic is committed to providing reproductive and abortion care in a safe, confidential and relaxing atmosphere. We have been offering abortion services in Metro Vancouver for twenty five years. We now offer both surgical and medical abortion services.”
- Links:
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Every Woman’s Health Centre
- Description: From their website: “Everywoman’s Health Centre is a Vancouver abortion and sexual health clinic which provides aspiration (surgical) abortion, medical abortions, IUD insertions, miscarriage management, and other reproductive health care. Our clinic provides these services in a supportive, non- judgmental, and confidential setting.”
- Links:
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Topic 4: Sexual Health, Contraception, Pregnancy, Childbirth, Breastfeeding and Raising Children (websites and resources)
Sheway (Pregnancy outreach program)
- Description: From the website: “Sheway is a Pregnancy Outreach Program (P.O.P.) located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. The program provides health and social service supports to pregnant women and women with infants under eighteen months who are dealing with drug and alcohol issues. The focus of the program is to help the women have healthy pregnancies and positive early parenting experiences.”
- Link:
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Family Services of Greater Vancouver – Adoption Agency
- Description: A resource both for pregnant women considering adoption, and for people wishing to adopt a child.
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Options for Sexual Health
- Description: From their website: “ At Opt we care about the healthy sexuality of all British Columbians. We offer sexual and reproductive health care, information, and education from a feminist, pro-choice, sex positive perspective. If you want reliable sexual health services and support provided non-judgmentally and confidentially, you’ve come to the right place.”
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Youth Pregnancy and Parenting Program (YPPP)
- Description: The YPPP is a free program for pregnant women age 24 and under living in Vancouver or Richmond. Our program offers a wide variety of services such as: Prenatal care/postpartum care, prenatal classes, hot lunch, and nutrition counselling.
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Vancouver Coastal Health Breastfeeding Services
- Description: This links to a brochure outlining the public health breastfeeding services in Vancouver
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Breastfeeding in the first 3 weeks (handout)
- Description: This links to a VCH educational handout about breastfeeding in the first 3 weeks
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Postpartum Depression Handout
- Description: This links to a Vancouver Coastal Health brochure with education and resources for postpartum depression
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
“Is my child growing well?” Handout
- Description: This links to a Vancouver Coastal Health handout that answers commonly asked questions about child growth
- PDF Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
Topic 5: Miscellaneous/General Organizations for Women:
Downtown Eastside Women’s Centre
- Description: This is an all-inclusive resource for women in Vancouver’s downtown eastside, including basic needs, counselling, and numerous services.
- Links:
- Verification: Links reviewed by JW on March 3, 2018
Vancouver Women’s Health Collective
- Description: From their website: “The VWHC hosts many different free programs or services related to all aspects of women’s health, including a community clinic, yoga, acupuncture, Pilates, counselling and a wide range of workshops. Other resources include a non-lending library, listings of local support groups and health practitioners, information about community events and other resources.”
- Link
- Verification: Link reviewed by KW on January 28, 2018
