Links Cool Links Here are some of the many wonderful online resources that can assist you in making informed decisions about sexual and reproductive health choices! Pregnancy Options PregnancyOptions.info Featuring a Pregnancy Options workbook, guide to abortion methods, adoption options, spiritual and emotional resolution after an abortion, and more. Mom, Dad, I’m Pregnant Resource for youths and parents in unplanned pregnancy, including how to communicate the news, options, resources for young men, and personal narratives. Teen Pregnancy Options via spiderbyte.ca A resource from Planned Parenthood Toronto, which provides an overview of all Options. This website is geared for youth, and is based in the Greater Toronto Area. Contraception / Safer Sex Sexual health via spiderbytes.ca Offers guides to male & female anatomy, provides information about STIs and contraceptive options, as well as information on what it means to be prochoice. This website is geared toward youth. Contraception via sexualityandu.ca A comprehensive guide to birth control methods directed at different age groups (youth, adults, parents, teachers), and has a useful comparison tool to assist people considering their contraceptive options. Sexually Transmitted Infections via sexualityandu.ca A guide to STIs and safer sex, includes information about barrier methods to reduce the risk of STIs. Healthy Sexuality pleasureABLE via the Disabilities Health Research Network A pdf manual that includes research, clinical expertise and product information for persons with various disabilities and health care professionals. HIV / AIDS AIDS Committee of Ottawa Offers support, education, and prevention for those living with, or those at risk of HIV/AIDS. Also includes information about their Living Room drop-in program, support groups, outreach and prevention program, and Speakers’ Bureau. Bruce House Provides housing, support, and compassionate care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ottawa, including their Supportive Independent Living Program and Transition House Sexuality / GLBTTQQ Xtra Free newspaper covering gay & lesbian news and event listings. PFLAG Canada National organisation providing support, resources, and education for parents and friends of GLBTQ people. Canadian Rainbow Health Coalition National organisation addressing health and wellness issues of GLBTQ people. Pink Triangle Services Has services for the Ottawa community, including Pink Triangle Youth group, Women’s Services, Over 40 Group, and parenting programs, among many. Sexual Violence / Healthy Relationships Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) Provides a 24-hour crisis line (613-562-2333), public education, counselling and accompaniment service for clients to medical or legal appointments. Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa Provides survivor-directed support services by-women to-women who have experienced sexual violence, including support groups, one-on-one counselling, a 24-hour support line, and an accompaniment service to medical or legal appointments. The Men’s Project of Eastern Ontario Provides individual and couple counselling on subjects like recovering from physical and sexual abuse, anger management, emotional intelligence, and fathering. Open to all men. Centre d'aide et de lutte contre les aggressions à caractère sexuel French-speaking feminist organisation focused on prevention and support. Offers an info-line, support groups, a drop-in, as well as accompaniment to medical and legal appointments. Relationships via spiderbytes.ca A guide for youth on healthy relationships, including articles on breakups, online dating, flirting, casual sex, and masturbation. Parenting Mothercraft Ottawa Provides programs and services for parents with infants and young children, including prenatal classes, doula labour support, parenting classes, and playgroups. The Men’s Project of Eastern Ontario Provides individual and couple counselling on subjects like recovering from physical and sexual abuse, anger management, emotional intelligence, and fathering. Open to all men. Resources for parents via sexualityandu.ca A guide for parents in talking to their children about contraception, safer sex, and sexuality. Local Resources & Friends The Ottawa Sexual Health Centre Provides free testing for STIs and pregnancy, rapid HIV testing, affordable contraception, and immunisation on a walk-in or appointment basis. Gay Zone Gaie Provides screening and treatment of STIs, anonymous HIV testing, and community-building and wellness-promoting programming for gay men in Ottawa. Mothercraft Ottawa Provides programs and services for parents with infants and young children, including prenatal classes, doula labour support, parenting classes, and playgroups. Ottawa Rape Crisis Centre (ORCC) Provides a 24-hour crisis line (613-562-2333), public education, counselling and accompaniment service for clients to medical or legal appointments. Sexual Assault Support Centre of Ottawa Provides survivor-directed support services by women, to women who have experienced sexual violence, including support groups, one-on-one counselling, a 24-hour support line, and an accompaniment service to medical or legal appointments. The Men’s Project of Eastern Ontario Provides individual and couple counselling on subjects like recovering from physical and sexual abuse, anger management, emotional intelligence, and fathering. Open to all men. Pink Triangle Services Ottawa Offers services for sexual orientation and gender diversity including Pink Triangle Youth, as well as meetings for GLBTQ people of all ages.  Bruce House Provides housing, support, and compassionate care for people living with HIV/AIDS in Ottawa, including their Supportive Independent Living Program and Transition House AIDS Committee of Ottawa Offers support, education, prevention for those living with, or at risk of, HIV/AIDS, including their Living Room drop-in program, support groups, Outreach and prevention program, and Speakers’ Bureau. Venus Envy Ottawa Education-oriented sex shop in downtown Ottawa, which also offers workshops on sex and relationships in a safe, sex-positive, non-judgmental environment. Mother Tongue Books An independent community bookseller with emphasis on feminist, GLBTQ, and first-nations literature, poetry, and fiction. Located In Ottawa, in Old Ottawa South. Sexual Health Organizations Canadian Federation for Sexual Health  (formerly Planned Parenthood Federation of Canada) Works to improve access to sexual and reproductive health services, education, abortion, and contraception through awareness campaigns, scholarships and awards, international projects and advocacy. International Planned Parenthood Federation Focusing on the 5 A’s: Abortion, Access, Adolescents, Advocacy, & AIDS. A worldwide movement of national organizations and leading advocate for sexual and reproductive rights and health for all. Planned Parenthood Federation of America Working to improve women’s health and safety, prevent unintended pregnancies, and advocate for sexual and reproductive rights in America and internationally. Sex Information and Education Council of Canada Serves to foster professional education and public knowledge about sexuality and sexual health. Publishes the Canadian Journal of Human Sexuality, provides research & analysis, and up-to-date sexual health information. Resources for Youth Spiderbytes.ca Youth-oriented website with frequently updated content on all topics regarding sex, sexuality, health, relationships, puberty, and more. Mom, Dad, I’m Pregnant Resource for teens and parents in unplanned pregnancy, including how to communicate the news, options, resources for young men, and personal narratives. Sexuality and U: Teens Provides reliable and up-to-date information and education on sexual health. Teen section addresses questions about whether to have sex, using contraception, sexually transmitted infections, sexuality and gender orientation, sexual assault and more.

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