Coming Soon… The past year has brought about many changes within SERC. While our programming has shifted and adapted, our values and beliefs remain the same and we continue to promote sexual health by providing high quality education to a variety of audiences. Our staff have a collective wealth of experience, expertise and knowledge, and… Read More
News & Updates
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
New SERC Video Series
Staying true to our mission of promoting sexual health through education remains important, even while our offices are temporarily closed due to COVID-19. We’ve created a video series that feature many of our educators providing information on a variety of sexuality and sexual health related topics. The videos will be available for viewing on our website… Read More
New Resource for Teachers
SERC has created a resource guide to assist teachers in providing sexual health education remotely during COVID-19. The resource offers suggestions for sexual health education across multiple grade levels, including accompanying Manitoba curricular outcomes. SERC Resource – Teaching Tools During COVID-19
Westman Edition: Youth Mental Wellness During COVID-19
Teen Talk’s free Youth Mental Wellness During COVID-19: Westman edition is now available for download. This resource includes self-care suggestions, available supports in Westman, and stress reduction activities.