Judgement-Free, Confidential Youth Clinic Available in Abbotsford
Fraser Health understands the unique needs and concerns of today's youth when it comes to sexual health care. To address these issues, Fraser Health has established dedicated youth clinics that offer a safe and non-judgmental environment for young individuals seeking confidential information. At these youth clinics you can talk about sexual health with specially trained nurses and doctors. Some sites may have access to a counsellor or social worker and services are LGBTQ2S+ friendly. With a commitment to inclusivity and respect, Fraser Health's youth clinics are empowering young people to take control of their sexual health and well-being without fear of stigma or discrimination.
The clinics offer various free services (calling in advance to inquire is recommended), such as:
- Birth control education
- Birth control provision (free up to 19 years old or free by pharmacy prescription)
- Education on sexual health
- Free condoms
- Free emergency contraception/Plan B (up to 22 years old)
- Free Take-Home Naloxone kits
- Free harm reduction supplies
- Free pregnancy testing and options counselling
- STI (sexually transmitted infections) information, testing and free treatment
- HIV education
- HIV testing
- HIV PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) information and some enrollment access
In Abbotsford, a youth clinic is available at the following location:
Foundry Abbotsford
- Address: 101-32555 Simon Avenue
- Phone: 604-746-3392
- Email: info@foundryabbotsford.ca
Other Fraser Health youth clinics are located in Agassiz, Burnaby, Chilliwack, Hope, Maple Ridge, New Westminster, Port Moody, Surrey and White Rock. To learn more about youth clinics, please visit fraserhealth.ca/youthclinics
To learn more about sexual health – including birth control, sexual diversity and identity, and STI testing, prevention and treatment – visit fraserhealth.ca/sexualhealth