Youth Clinic
Our Youth Clinic is free!
The Youth Clinic is located at our Sidney clinic and operates on Thursday nights from 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm for Mental and Sexual Health education (there is no physician scheduled). We offer youth appointments with a physician on Fridays from 10:00 am – 12:00pm.
To book an appointment:
Call 250-656-4143, then press 7, then press 1.
CONTACT US
2A – 2379 Bevan Avenue,
Sidney, BC
Health Education:
Thursdays 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM.
Physician Appointments:
Fridays 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
HAVE A QUESTION?
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Now offering telehealth & in-person appointments!
The Youth Clinic is now operating with both telehealth and in-person appointments for our physicians and counselors.
Why is the Youth Clinic important?
We are the only youth health clinic available on the Saanich Peninsula. We know that young people have unique needs when it comes to health. Privacy, respect, trust and compassion are our top priorities when it comes to serving you!
A safe place for youth
We provide confidential support for any medical concern – you are more than welcome to speak to us about your physical, mental and sexual health.
Young people on the Peninsula visit us to speak to a counsellor, get prescriptions, access STI and pregnancy testing and to ask personal questions about their health. We can also provide safer sex supplies, menstrual supplies, and birth control – make sure to talk to us about payment if you have questions or need help.
Our goal is to be a safer space for any young person who comes through our doors – every gender, orientation and identity is welcome. We will do anything we can to welcome you and make you feel as comfortable as possible!
Who is the Youth Clinic for?
You! We welcome anyone between the ages of 12 to 24 (up until your 25th birthday).
We know that there may be topics or questions that are easier to discuss in private. When you visit our clinic, we will respect your confidentiality. While you are NOT required to be accompanied by a parent or guardian, we always encourage people to bring a friend or trusted supporter!
You can learn more about Health Information Privacy in British Columbia here.
Please let us know if you have any questions!
Our clinic acknowledges that the land on which we work is the traditional territory of the Coast Salish Peoples, specifically the WSÁNEĆ Peoples
The Youth Action Committee
Our clinic is powered by the hard work and passion of volunteers in our community! Our Youth Action Committee is made up of youth volunteers with an interest in health, education and community.
The Youth Action Committee helps to organize youth wellness events on the Peninsula, create educational resources for youth and supplies health and wellness kits to young people in our community. We also eat lots of snacks!
If you are interested in learning what it’s like to work in a clinic, producing educational content for social media or meeting new friends in your community, then the Youth Action Committee is for you!
We meet every week on Thursday evenings! If you are interested in getting involved, please contact our coordinator Ashleigh at afletcher@shorelinemedical.ca or find us on Instagram @saanichpeninsulayouthclinic
The Peer Education Team (PET)
The Peer Educator Team is a volunteer group of youth passionate about health promotion in our community. PET volunteers receive training to provide private, confidential, peer-based education to patients of the Youth Clinic.
There are two streams of services:
Mental Health Resource Navigators (MHRN): Volunteers help you explore mental health and wellness resources, working with you to build a personalized toolkit you can take home. While not a counselling service, our volunteers are trained to have supportive conversations and connect you with accessible options.
Sexual Health Ambassadors (SHA): Volunteers provide education about birth/bleed control methods and support you in learning about options to discuss with a physician.
Our Peer Educators are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and confidential space for all youth.
If you have questions about the Peer Educator Team or are interested in joining, please contact our PET Coordinator, Grace Warren, at gwarren@shorelinemedical.ca
Created for youth, by youth.
Saanich Peninsula Youth Emergency Resource Directory
The Help Card was made to provide free, anonymous and confidential help specific to youth.
Governance
The Youth Clinic comes under the umbrella of Shoreline Medical Society, a Canadian registered charity.
The vision of the society is to be a leading primary care network for the Saanich Peninsula, integrating multiple disciplines working together to provide community health care.
Thanks to our donors!
We exist due to donations from:
- Butik Naturals
- Coast Capital Savings – Sidney Branch
- Island Sexual Health
- Jim Begg
- Ma Bear Foundation
- Michele Holmes, Holmes Realty Group
- Michelle Martin, Personal Real Estate Corporation
- Ministry of Child & Family Development
- Peninsula Co-op
- Red Barn Market – Sandown
- Riddell Wealth Management | Richardson Wealth
- Rob Rolston, Personal Real Estate Corporation
- Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation
- Shaw Centre for the Saalish Sea
- Sidney by the Sea Rotary Club
- Sidney Pride Society
- Victoria Foundation | Community Grants Program
- 100 Women Who Care