prideHealth
Primary Health Care
prideHealth works to improve access to health services which are safe, coordinated, comprehensive, and culturally appropriate for people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, Two-Spirited, intersex, queer, and questioning (members of the LGBTIQ+ community).
The prideHealth navigator works with individuals and groups to help members of the LGBTIQ+ community connect with:
- Services within the Health System, such as STIBBI (sexually transmitted and blood borne infections) testing, and services related to gender transition
- Resources in the community such as peer supports, social groups, and advocacy
prideHealth provides the following services:
- Navigation through the health system
- Workshops and learning opportunities on LGBTIQ+ health
- LGBTIQ+ cultural competency training for health professionals and family practices
- General health and wellness information
- Sexual health information
- Referrals for addictions, mental health, and other health services
- Information and referrals for transgender and gender identity issues
prideHealth is a partnership between the NSHA and the IWK Health Centre.
Location, hours and contact information
The prideHealth navigator provides navigation support for adults and youth via phone and at safe community location chosen by you.
Tel: 902-487-0470
How do I access this service?
Hormone pathway
prideHealth houses an interactive online tool to help people understand the various steps for accessing hormone therapy in Nova Scotia. This tool was developed in partnership with Gabriel Enxuga from The Youth Project and Halifax Sexual Health Centre.
