Getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is a simple and important step in taking care of your health. You can book STI testing and emergency contraception services online in confidence, or contact the clinic directly.

Contacts:

https://yukon.ca/en/infectious-disease-control

Prostate health is an important part of men’s overall well-being, especially as they age. Common concerns include an enlarged prostate, inflammation, and prostate cancer. Many conditions develop slowly and may not show symptoms early on, so regular check-ups and open conversations with a healthcare provider are key.

Contacts:

https://yukon.ca/en/department-health-social-services

Birth control services, information, and prescriptions are available through clinics and health centres across the territory. Health providers can help individuals choose the option that best fits their needs and answer questions about safe and effective use.

Contacts:

https://bettertoknow-yukon.ca/support-services/birth-control

In the Yukon, Pap tests are recommended for people aged 25–69 who have ever been sexually active, even if they feel healthy. If you experience symptoms such as unusual bleeding, pelvic pain, or abnormal discharge, contact a health care provider as additional testing may be needed.

Contacts:

Yukon Government Cancer Screening Programs
Email: cancerscreening@yukon.ca
Phone: 867-667-5497

The Yukon HealthLine, accessible by dialling 811, is staffed by registered nurses who provide guidance for non-emergency health concerns and can connect you with an after-hours pharmacist from 5 p.m. to 9 a.m. everyday. Note that airtime and long-distance charges may apply.

Contacts:

Non-Emergency Phone : 811

Website: https://yukon.ca/en/health-and-wellness/care-services/access-24-hour-health-advice-811

My name is Shellby Fulton, I am a member of the Selkirk First Nation. My grandmother was the late Lucy Vanbibber. I am also a Registered Nurse who has practiced in the north for over 11 years. As a culmination of my lived experience and professional and academic endeavours, I recently founded a business, Interconnect Health and Wellness. Interconnect aims to support Yukon residents in their healthcare journeys, especially our Indigenous peoples. 

Contacts:

Email: admin@interconnecthealth.ca

Website:www.interconnecthealth.ca

How do you access midwifery services in the Yukon? Yukoners can now apply online for midwifery care. If you need support to complete your application call 867-393-7120.

Contacts:

Email: midwifery@yukon.ca

Phone: 867-393-7120

Website: https://yukon.ca/en/places/yukon-communicable-disease-control

This is an educational resource. For any questions about STIs, birth control, consent, forms of contraception, the body, pregnancy, sexual activity, and/or 2S/LGBTQ+, you’re in the right place! This website helps instruct how to use different forms of contraception and where to get these products in the Yukon. This is a Government of Yukon website.

Contacts:

Email: bettertoknow@yukon.ca

Phone #: 867-393-7569 

Website: https://bettertoknow-yukon.ca/

This is an educational resource. The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services publishes a report twice a year outlining the key reportable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) in the Yukon. Check out the report below.

Contacts:
Website: https://open.yukon.ca/information/publications/sexually-transmitted-and-blood-borne-infection-surveillance-reports

This is an educational resource providing information about sexual health and rights. The two websites linked below are about “The Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections,” and “Safer Sex and Assessing Risk.” SHR provides easy-to-use information with drop-down definitions and explanations of STIs as well as methods to reduce the chances of getting or passing STIs.

Contacts:

Access Line Call #: 1-888-642-2725

Email: info@actioncanadaSHR.org

Website:https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sexual-health-hub/types-sexually-transmitted-infections

Website: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sexual-health-hub/safer-sex-and-assessing-risk

The Canadian Immunization Guide provides guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, covering vaccine types, administration protocols, and safety information. It includes recommendations for different populations, including children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, along with potential side effects and contraindications.

Contacts:

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/publications/healthy-living/canadian-immunization-guide-part-4-active-vaccines/page-26-covid-19-vaccine.html

Visit Health Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccines Resource Page for comprehensive, up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and regulatory guidance.

Contacts:

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines.html

Call or text 9-8-8. Connect with trained counsellors for culturally sensitive support, empathy, and resources in any crisis, ensuring immediate help is always accessible.

Contacts: 

Phone: 988

Provides immediate, sensitive support for residential school survivors and their families, recognizing the lasting impacts of intergenerational trauma.

Contacts: 

Phone: 1-866-925-4419

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a supportive fellowship open to anyone seeking help with the overuse and abuse of alcohol. It provides a space for individuals to share their experiences and support each other in recovery. The BC and Yukon AA website offers information on meetings, including dates, times, and locations. There are no fees or membership requirements to join. 

Contacts:
Hotline:  833.985.6622
Website: bcyukonaa.org

Blood Ties Four Directions offers a supervised consumption site, harm reduction supplies, support groups, and education to promote safer substance use practices.

Contacts:
Address: 6189 6th Ave, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5P5 (Cook St Window entrance for Outreach Van and Needle & Pipe Program
Website: bloodties.ca

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a fellowship of individuals who support each other in recovering from substance use through complete abstinence. While NA primarily focuses on BC, there is a weekly Yukon-wide virtual meeting every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom (Meeting ID: 999 759 3884). There are also in-person meetings in Whitehorse - check the map and schedule on their website to learn more.

Contacts:

Phone: 1-855-444-2262

Website: bcrna.ca

BYTE – Empowering Youth Society is a "by youth, for youth" organization dedicated to empowering young people across the Yukon and Canada's North. They offer workshops, artist showcases, job boards, and events that foster creativity, culture, and a sense of belonging. BYTE helps youth build confidence and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment. Contacts:

Contacts
Phone: 867-667-7975
Website: https://www.yukonyouth.com/

The Reach Out Support Line, operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association Yukon, offers confidential, non-judgmental support 24/7, including holidays. This volunteer-based service is available for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, including stress, suicidal thoughts, or violence. 

Contacts:
Free & confidential assistance reach out support line: 1-844-533-3030 
Website: yukon.cmha.ca.

Provides complimentary support to children from birth to age 5 and their families in Whitehorse and all Yukon communities. Available services include physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and developmental therapy. Families can contact the CDC with any developmental questions or concerns about their child. The center is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contacts

Address: 206 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 1Y4

Main Office Phone: 867-456-8182

Email: info@cdcyukon.ca

Website: www.cdcyukon.ca