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SHORE Centre, Sexual Health Options, Resources & Education

Region Served: All of Ontario, Waterloo, Wellington | Language: English

THIS SERVICE IS NON-QUEER, TRANS & LGBTQ SPECIFIC.
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SHORE Centre is a pro-choice organization that offers a variety of emotional support, outreach, and medical appointments to meet your reproductive health needs.

To request an appointment please visit: https://shore.inputhealth.com/ebooking. Services are typically offered in English, and free interpretation services are available by request.

Medical Services (covered by OHIP)
• Medication Abortion (available by telemedicine)
• Birth Control Consultation (available in-person)
-This includes the pill, patch, ring, the shot (Depo Provera) intrauterine device (IUD), implant (Nexplanon), and referral for tubal ligation or vasectomy
• IUD Insertion and Removal (available in-person)
• Nexplanon (implant) Insertion and Removal (available in-person)

Counselling Services (FREE)
• Pregnancy Options Support
• Abortion Options Support
• Support After an Abortion
• Adoption Options Support
• Support After Placing a Child for Adoption
• Support During Pregnancy
• Support After Giving Birth

• Post-Abortion Workshop Series

All counselling appointments are being offered via telemedicine – phone or video appointments available.

Outreach Services for Pregnant People (FREE)
• Empowering Pregnancy Support Program
• Pride & Joy: Prenatal Education Series for Expecting 2SLGBTQIA+ Families (In-person)
• Stork Secrets Perinatal Mental Health Peer Support (In-person or virtual)

Also Available by Walk In, during business hours (FREE)
• Pregnancy Test Pick Up
• Prenatal Vitamin Pick Up
• Condom, Dam and Lube Pick Up

Other Access Info:
We are located inside a large Waterloo Region building. There is no sign for our organization until you are in the building. There is free 2-hour street parking.

Contact

519-743-9360
general@shorecentre.ca
235 King Street East, Suite 130
Kitchener
Ontario
N2G 4N5

Hours

Phones are answered Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 4 PM; if you are unable to reach us, please leave a voicemail and we will return your call! All services are by appointment only. Office is open: Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-4:00 PM Office closed daily between 12:00 and 1:00 PM for lunch, and on all weekends and holidays. Office Location Info: Kitchener (Main Site) 130-235 King St. East Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4N5 519-743-9360 info@shorecentre.ca Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM Guelph CHC Satellite Site 176 Wyndham St N (second floor) Guelph, Ontario N1H 8N9 Thursdays 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM Linwood Satellite Site 3777 Manser Rd Linwood, Ontario N0B 2A0 Tuesdays 9:10 AM – 11:30 AM

Access

  • Physically Accessible to Wheelchairs and Mobility Devices: Yes
  • Accessible Washrooms: Yes
  • Gender-neutral Washrooms: Yes
  • Scent-free / Low Scent: Low Scent
  • ASL: Available upon request
  • Food: Light snacks available
  • Transit Reimbursements: Reimbursements available upon request

  • Childcare: No
  • OHIP: Service-dependent