Health Services at HQ
Occupying 10,000 sq. ft. on the 8th floor of 790 Bay with capacity for future growth, HQ will be a welcoming, sex-positive, shamefree, stigma-free and bully-free space where cis guys into guys and trans people into guys will receive integrated, person-centred services.
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What to Expect at HQ
A place where people come together
HQ will be a community gathering space that hosts social events. We’ll create a space where cis guys into guys and trans people into guys can connect, support one another and enhance their well-being. We will strengthen community, foster a sense of belonging, reduce social isolation and loneliness, and make a particular effort to reach people who are vulnerable or marginalized.
HQ means inclusion
HQ believes in the power of diversity and inclusivity. We will actively engage cis guys into guys and trans people into guys as staff, peers and volunteers and encourage them to use their lived experience to shape our services. We will provide a welcoming, accepting space, free of judgement and discrimination, where we see ourselves and our cultures reflected in the people planning, delivering and receiving hub services.
A space for all cis guys into guys and trans people into guys
HQ will approach its work with empathy, respect and compassion. We’ll create a welcoming space that supports cis guys into guys and trans people into guys in their unique journeys. Ours is an affirming, sex-positive, shame-free, bullying-free space we are free to celebrate our identities with pride and confidence.
Stronger together
We acknowledge the strengths and lived realities of cis guys into guys and trans people into guys, and we will tailor our services to each person’s unique needs and experiences. Our health services are affirming, evidence-based, strengths-based and trauma-informed. We listen and we learn. We strive to use the best available knowledge and experience to help cis guys into guys and trans people into guys build resilience and reduce harm.
Services at HQ
Sexual Health
HQ will offer innovative, express STI and HIV testing and treatment, as well as private facilities for STI self-swabbing.
Mental Health
Cis gay, bi, queer guys and trans people experience higher rates of mental health issues and substance use challenges; childhood trauma, stigma, homophobia, and social isolation often create barriers for us. By caring for our mental health, HQ will improve outcomes for the whole community.
Social Health
As a community hub, HQ will offer group rooms that will allow cis guys into guys and trans people into guys to see HQ as home. A community space for poetry and book clubs, art events and coffee nights.
Holistic Wellness
Yoga classes, wellness seminars, physical health services, life and stress management classes.