Beginning Thursday, November 12, 2020, the province of Manitoba moves into the red, or Critical, level on the Pandemic Response System. These latest restrictions will have minimal impact on our work at SERC. We will continue to offer services primarily through virtual platforms, instead of in-person. If you need to visit one of our offices,… Read More
Author: Kaitlyn White
Webinar Series: Reducing Stigma Related to STBBIs, Sexuality & Substance Use
SERC is pleased to participate in the Canadian Public Health Association‘s webinar series, Reducing Stigma Related to STBBIs, Sexuality & Substance Use, joining Moyo Health & Community Services and Centre for Sexuality to present the following webinar: Building Organizational Capacity to Better Serve LGBTQ2S+ Communities, taking place November 12, 2020 at 1:00 pm ET (noon… Read More
Upcoming Virtual Session
Let’s Talk: Sex Ed Do you know of any youth that are homeschooling, or learning remotely this school year? We are hosting a Zoom session, Let’s Talk: Sex Ed, November 26 from 1:00 – 2:30 pm. The session is ideal for youth ages 12 – 18, and will include information on anatomy, birth control, sexually… Read More
Partnership: Translation Project
Approximately one year ago, SERC began a translation project partnership with Mount Carmel Clinic. We provided English resources for translation on topics like consent, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and birth control. Mount Carmel Clinic project managed the process and provided translation to develop “Sexual Health in Canada” booklets that are available in several different languages,… Read More
Annual Report & Financial Statements Now Online
SERC’s 2020 AGM was held virtually Wednesday, September 23, 2020 from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The 2020 Annual Report and audited Financial Statements are now available online. To view our 2020 Annual Report and Financial Statements, please click here.
Youth Programming Updates
COVID-19 has considerably changed the way that community-based organizations deliver programming. SERC has designed a plan for youth programming that ensures we can safely continue to offer school and community-based workshops for youth by adapting to changing classroom and program needs. This year, there are many options to invite us into your spaces that align… Read More
COVID-19 Screening Questions
As we resume services, including in-person sessions, we continue to follow all necessary guidelines to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. All staff will continue to self-screen daily. Prior to facilitating in-person sessions, we ask that that our hosts review the attached COVID-19 Screening Questions Checklist with all participants. If the checklist advises any participants Not… Read More
Resumption of Services
The SERC Winnipeg and Brandon offices have begun to resume services after a temporary suspension due to COVID-19. Staff will be following all necessary guidelines to prevent the transmission of COVID-19, including practicing physical distancing, frequent hand washing, sanitizing of work spaces, and more. Please contact us to schedule an appointment before visiting our offices. … Read More
New Resource: COVID-19 Facts Sheets
SERC has created a COVID-19 information series. Three facts sheets are now available for download: Dating During COVID-19, Safer Sex During COVID-19 and Living With HIV/Hepatitis C During COVID-19. Dating During COVID Safer Sex During COVID HIV and Hep C During Covid
New Resource: Virtual Question Box
Questions about sexuality or sexual health? We’ve created a virtual, anonymous question box. All questions will be responded to on our social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram). For a response sent directly to an email address, questions can also be sent to: thefactsoflife@serc.mb.ca