Location: Centre for Sexuality: 700 – 1509 Centre St S Calgary, Alberta
GBMSM Rapid HIV/Syphilis and STI Testing
Wednesday and Thursday Clinic for those who identify as gay, bisexual, or queer men who have sex with men. Get tested for several STIs, with the option to take a rapid HIV and/or Syphilis test to know your status in 60 seconds. There is no cost for this program. An appointment is required.
Rapid HIV & STI Testing
Centre for Sexuality offers the following services for gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM), including cis, trans and other gender diverse folks:
Testing for common sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBIs), including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis A, B, & C, and HIV
Rapid or “point of care” testing for HIV and syphilis, providing results in about one minute, so you can know your status before you leave your appointment!
Treatment for common STBBIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
Vaccinations for Hepatitis A & B (all ages) and HPV (for folks 26 and under)
Free condoms and lube
Information and referrals for other services such as HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)
We offer two STI testing clinics: One one is open to anybody 14 or older of any gender identity or sexual orientation. The other is only open to gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM).
Appointments will become available exactly one week in advance from the appointment time. For example, the appointment for Wednesday at 4:00 pm next week, will become available to book at 4:00 pm on Wednesday of this week. If the system does not show any available appointments, it means that they are either all booked, or they are not yet available for booking. We encourage clients to routinely check this page for availability, including for last-minute appointments (we do get cancellations!).
When: Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Where: Centre for Sexuality: 700 – 1509 Centre Street South
Questions?
If you have any questions about our STI testing program, contact us by email at jfunkhouser@centreforsexuality.ca or by calling 403-283-5580.
All information taken directly from the Centre for Sexuality website. Please refer to them for more information.
Location: Every Body STRONGER, 2501 Alyth Rd SE #1A, Calgary, AB T2G 5L4, Canada
**This event requires registration and takes place at Every Body Stronger (2501 Alyth Rd SE)**
Recent studies have found that over 90% of Two-Spirit, trans and gender diverse individuals stop participating in sporting, fitness and physical recreation activities after coming out due to lack of inclusive and accessibility.
Our Fun & Fitness program creates a pathway to be able to reengage with those activities and our bodies through a variety of events which are all specifically for and by the trans and gender diverse community.
Registration opens about one week before the event here: https://skippingstone.janeapp.com/#/recreation-fitness
Harmony Hearts is a vibrant, welcoming space for Asian queer and trans folks to connect, heal, and thrive. Led by queer and trans facilitators, we celebrate your whole self and honour the intersections of culture, gender, and sexuality. Whether you're exploring your identity, seeking community, or navigating the challenges of anti-Asian racism, you belong here. Join us in building a future where no one has to feel alone.
1st Wednesday IN PERSON | 3rd Wednesday ONLINE
No registration required. Link here: https://www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoomlinks
Location: 736 6 Ave SW unit 1900, Calgary, AB T2P 3N4, Canada
This is a casual meet-up space for queer, trans and ally youth (age 12-18) to connect through creativity. Work on a facilitator lead project or work on your own projects in the space together. Art supplies and good vibes provided.
Location: 2710 17 Ave SE 2nd floor, Calgary, AB T2A 0P6, Canada
*NEW LOCATION* We are now meeting at the new CommunityWise Resource Centre at Deerfoot 17 (2710 17 Ave SE)!
When you arrive, please take the elevator to the second floor. Enter the space through the main doors on the second floor. Follow the signs to the room! We'll let folks in until 7:00, so please arrive before then!
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Lavender Teatime is a monthly peer support group hosted through Calgary Outlink that serves as a supportive social space for those whose identities are informed and understood in relation to experiences of queer womanhood, including trans, non binary, and cis folks as they feel comfortable in this space. Regular meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of every month. Special monthly meetings with various activities are held once a month.
We understand and recognize that there can be a lot of nuance to how each of us identifies and that we do not all use the same language even when we might share similar experiences. We recognize also that our unique identities can shape the ways we experience and are experienced by the world and that our experiences might not align even when we share identities. We celebrate these differences and strive to create space where all our beautiful diversity can shine! There are endless ways to identify and even more ways of being in community. If you feel that you align with this group, you are welcome here!
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection. This is not a structured therapy group nor is it a dating space. If you are looking for further support, Outlink staff are available to meet with you one-on-one or in small groups by phone, text based messaging, or video call upon request. They can also help connect you to other counselling and support services.
Please note that this meeting is moderated by Outlink staff/volunteers who reserve the right to remove anyone from the group who is in violation of our Safer Space Ground Rules.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
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This group meeting will be held in-person at the NEW CommunityWise Resource Centre on the 2nd floor at the Deerfoot 17 Building at 2710 17 Ave SE (please see below for public health safety precautions). There are some visitor and customer parking stalls available onsite. There is some street parking available around the building (please be mindful of the permit parking signs). The nearest LRT Station is Barlow/Max Bell. The Max Purple Bus stop is located at nearby at 26 St SE and International Avenue. Other buses are nearby in the area as well.
When you arrive, please take the elevator to the second floor. Enter the space through the main doors on the second floor. Follow the signs to the room! We'll let folks in until 7:00, so please arrive before then!
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and the safety of our communities is very important to us! The following safety practices are put in place for our in-person programming:
Wearing a mask is strongly encouraged.
If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
The maximum room capacity is 20 people. The room can fit about 12 people comfortably.
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