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: Phil & Sebastian Coffee Roasters - Chinook Centre, 6455 Macleod Trl SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0K8, Canada
We will have a few drink vouchers available to cover the cost of one drink if needed! Wearing a mask is always welcome and encouraged in our spaces. If you have any cold, flu, or Covid symptoms (ex. fever, cough, sore throat, runny nose), we ask that you please do not attend.
*LOCATION CHANGE* Please note that meetings will now be held at Phil & Sebastian at Chinook Centre (6455 Macleod Trl SW). Please see below for details.
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Looking for a friendly check-in with your community? Grab a cup of tea and join us as we share in each other's company! This is a safe space for anyone who identifies as an 2SLGBTQ+ community member or ally. We will accept attendees on a drop-in basis.
The cafe can be accessed directly from the outside of the mall on the east side (closer to 58th Ave), or from inside the mall on the first level. The closest mall entrance is Entrance 1.
There is a parking lot located by Entrance 1. There are accessible parking spots in the parking lot as well. The closest LRT station is Chinook Station. There are bus stops with multiple routes along Macleod Trail and near the mall, including the #9 #10 bus routes.
The mall entrance is wheelchair accessible and has an automatic door. The entrance into the cafe is step-free. An all-gender washroom is available in the cafe.
If you'd like to take any pictures of the room or the group, please ask facilitators and participants first.
This meetup is intended as a space for casual connection, reminding us that we do not need to be socially distant even while practicing physical distancing. 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 services.
Public Health Safety Precautions:
Public health and safety of our communities is very important to us!
Location: Virtual - Zoom
Strong Hearts is for everyone 16 and over within the trans woman or trans feminine umbrella.
As well as those looking to affirm, explore, or are questioning a feminine gender identity. Strong Hearts focuses on finding that unwavering light inside of all of us. It is about building the capacity to truly embrace, love, and be kind both within ourselves and as a community.
Zoom passwords and links.
Location: Last Best Brewing & Distilling, 607 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0E1, Canada
full info from Skipping Stone website: https://www.skippingstone.ca/groups/#zoomlinks
SECOND THURSDAY of the month
6:15pm - 8:15pm
A new, casual space for parents, caregivers and family members of trans and gender diverse folks to come together over some drink and food to find community, conversation and a fun night now!
The lovely Mackenzie and Chrissy, both also parents themselves, will be there to help everyone feel welcome and included, and the conversations will all be open and organic based on the needs of the participants.
• In Person | Last Best Brewing (607 11 Ave SW, Calgary)
Second Thursday of the month | 6:15-8:15pm
Location: 1410 11 Ave SW unit 205, Calgary, AB T3C 0M8, Canada
Music Program - Adult Band & Choir
**This program is for adults between ages 18 and over.
*If you are interested in trying out your first session, please email jacqs@skippingstone.ca before attending.
All instruments and voices welcome. Previous experience is encouraged for instrumentalists. No experience required for vocalists. We will meet weekly to play songs chosen by the band, hang out and build community as we play and jam together.
Several performance opportunities are available throughout the year (performing is always optional!)
Click here for more information and to register for our Music Programs.
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