Increasing supportive, community-based networks for guys-who-like-guys
within Interior BC while raising attention to their healthcare needs and concerns.
We believe that:
- Physical, mental, social, and sexual health are interconnected and important for guys-who-like-guys!
- Having open, confident converations with guys about their health and concerns is a great way to counteract stigma and isolation.
- Access to STI testing, health information, and sex-positive resources are a matter of harm reduction and especially important for guys who might not have access to these for whatever reason in their every-day lives.
- Community support and belonging are foundational for the overall health of all people.
We offer:
- STI testing (PLUS) clinics specifically for guys-who-like-guys in the interior.
- Opportunities for gay, bi, queer, trans, two spirit, and questioning guys to get together to socialize, connect to their health, and have fun.
- A weekly safer space for LGBTQ2IA+ youth (Under the Umbrella) to connect in Nelson.
- Sexual health and harm reduction outreach at LGBTQ2IA+ events in the Kootenays so guys-who-like-guys can find the information they need easily and often.
- kootenaymhi@gmail.com