Planned Parenthood Ottawa

Planned Parenthood Ottawa

Planned Parenthood Ottawa is a pro-choice not-for-profit organization supporting informed s*xual and reproductive health choice in Ottawa through education, counselling, information and referral services.

Planned Parenthood Ottawa is a pro-choice nonprofit supporting our community's s*xual and reproductive health through education, counselling, and referral services. You can reach us at 613-226-3234 ext. 101 or by email at [email protected]. Walk-ins available on specific days - please see our website.

Services Offered:

Options Line support
Community members are able to reach us throug

11/07/2024

We urgently need volunteer power!!! 💪

FUNDRAISING🚀
We fund our life-saving s*x-ed program through a fundraising partnership at a local bingo hall! Every Wednesday from 12-2pm we send 2 volunteers to support bingo staff in running games and keeping the place tidy (pssst: this is our biggest volunteer need!! we ask all new volunteers to help with at least one shift a month).

COMMUNITY EVENTS 🥰
Ottawa Pride is coming up fast!!! Tabling at this and other events allows us to connect with our community, run s*xual health games and give out free safer s*x supplies. Ever wanted to run our infamous "s*xpert jeopardy" or "pin the c**t on the v***a"? Now's your chance ;)

RESOURCE PROGRAM 💯
Our team offers free pregnancy tests, prenatal vitamins, safer s*x supplies, and period products. As a volunteer you can help sort and prepare these resources for distribution!

More than anything, volunteers join our powerful and caring PPO community and get to contribute to making a difference in people's s*xual and reproductive healthcare. This work needs all of us.

Sounds good, right? Convinced, right?! That's what we thought. Visit this link to sign up! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfhPGAlUORljPFVdW3GbCjINXmM5r9kJLKHr90RlUhlP-J8UQ/viewform?usp=sf_link

Deadline: July 16th, 9am. Don't miss it!

21/06/2024

Everyone: meet Steph!!! Steph Wobensmith (they/them) recently joined our team as a Gender Affirming Care Navigator (are you as excited as we are?!🎉)

Steph is a trans-masculine genderq***r person living in unceded Algonquin territory. Originally from Philly, they are excited to use their professional background in client advising, system navigation, and peer support to make a positive impact in their role assisting people with accessing gender-affirming healthcare. Finding and creating spaces that foster q***r and trans communities have been crucial for them in their own journey as a q***r non-binary person, and they hope to bring that same energy to their work at Planned Parenthood Ottawa. As a drag King, their love of sequins, glitter beards, and inflatable “air guitar” solos allows them to feel pure q***r and trans joy every time they have the opportunity to take the stage.

Steph's role will focus on providing emotional and system navigation support for folks seeking gender-affirming care in Ottawa, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and advocated for. Stay tuned for more information about some of the new resources they will be offering!

21/05/2024

Y'ALL, we are SO excited to welcome Mariam Dakdouki (she/her) to the Planned Parenthood Ottawa staff team! Mariam is our new Options Line Coordinator, a role focused on providing emotional and system navigation support to community members about their s*xual and reproductive health and ensuring everyone feels informed, supported, and advocated for. Mariam is fluent in English, French, Arabic, and Creole, and brings immense expertise in frontline support, policy development and health sciences. See a lil Q&A with Mariam below!

Q: Why are you passionate about s*xual and reproductive healthcare?

A: Because it is essential for the well-being and autonomy of all human beings! Access to comprehensive and compassionate care helps people make informed decisions about their bodies and lives, and fosters a healthier and happier community. As a survivor of gender based violence, I know first hand how PPO’s care can help to transform someone’s life and empower them to reclaim their sense of self.

Q: What are you most excited about in your new role at PPO?

A: I'm most excited about joining a team that is dedicated to delivering supportive, non-judgmental, patient-centered care. PPO's commitments to respect, understanding, and compassion align strongly with my own personal values. I’m looking forward to meeting more members of our community, and working to make sure that every one of them receives the best care and support possible!

Please join us in welcoming Mariam by dropping some encouragement in the comments!! 🎉

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 10/05/2024

We were honoured to stand in solidarity with other reproductive rights activists on Parliament Hill today in opposition to the March for Life.

We will always work, march, and shout for the right for the bodily autonomy of every single person in our community. Abortion bans do not just restrict reproductive rights, they put pregnant people’s lives at risk.

Every day we fight against misinformation, coercion, stigma, and discrimination. Every day we work to support people without insurance who are faced with paying thousands out of pocket, or who are forced to travel for hours or out of province, to access abortion. Nobody should have to face such significant barriers to such important healthcare. Nobody should have to face discrimination and coercion within our healthcare system, or at home.

Together we can build strong families, strong communities, and strong movements. Together we have the power to create a world where everyone has access to equity-driven, culturally safe s*xual and reproductive healthcare.

Their message is clear—but so is ours.
Abortion saves lives!!!
📣 💖💖💖

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 07/05/2024

Heads up: the National March for Life is happening this Thursday, May 9th in Ottawa on Parliament Hill. The March for Life is an annual protest hosted by the Campaign Life Coalition, the leading anti-abortion group in Canada. This event can be distressing, but also a time for increased action, solidarity, and community care!

Our team will be extending our drop-in and phone line hours, and marching in solidarity of reproductive rights with on Parliament Hill. Swipe more to learn about what we are up to!

Year-round, our team is available to provide emotional support and answer your questions about s*xual and reproductive health, including abortion. Reach us at 613-226-3234 ext. 101.

Love and solidarity,

Your PPO Team ❤️

19/04/2024

Do you have strong experience in board governance or non-profit leadership? Do you have an enthusiasm for Planned Parenthood Ottawa's mission, vision, and community impact? We are looking for a Board President to support our leadership team! Application deadline: May 6th.

This role involves collaborating closely with the Executive Director and other board members, helping ensure the organization is fulfilling its mission and achieving its goals.

This is a volunteer position requiring a flexible time commitment, including attendance at monthly board meetings, committee meetings, and other organizational activities. The estimated time commitment may vary but is approximately 10 hours per month and involves in-person activities.

PPO is committed to building a diverse staff and volunteer community and ensuring that a variety of life experiences are represented in our programs and supports — reflecting the diversity of our clients in this region. As such, we strongly encourage candidates to apply who are:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis
Members of the 2SLGBTQQIA+ communities
Members of racialized communities
People with invisible and/or visible disabilities
Experiencing multiple intersecting marginalizations
People with lived experience in or supporting the s*x work industry

Visit this link for more information and to apply! Application Deadline: May 6th. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-eR5Odx05bKajn0ErJ97V5mio9TT9RTBX4vhSVkaFbnhO2g/formResponse

16/04/2024

We are hiring a Gender-Affirming Care Navigator! Deadline: April 26th.

The Gender-Affirming Care Navigator will support the facilitation of Planned Parenthood Ottawa's program: Affirm. Affirm launched in Spring 2024 to provide emotional and system navigation support for folks seeking gender-affirming care in Ottawa, ensuring they feel informed, supported, and advocated for. Support happens over the phone, email, or through drop-in hours. In partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)’s Gender Diversity Services, our program supports people of all ages with a focus on children and youth.

As a trans and q***r led and staffed organization, PPO prioritizes the support of q***r and trans youth and adults through our work, recognizing the ways that gender, s*xuality, and gender expression impact someone’s s*xual and reproductive healthcare. Building from the success of our Options program, Affirm offers free, pro-choice, all-options support around gender-affirming care, including contraception, pregnancy, and other forms of s*xual and reproductive healthcare.

Frequent forms of support include navigating: pregnancy prevention, menstrual suppression, pathways to parenthood, parenting resources, fertility preservation, accessing abortion as a trans person, accessing HRT, connecting people to gender-affirming and peer programs, accessing pelvic and gynecological exams, pap tests, cervical cancer screenings, identifying body-positive, trauma-informed, and trans-inclusive providers, and questions relating to s*xual health.

Lived experience as someone who has experience navigating access to gender-affirming care is a requirement for this role.

Learn more about the role and how to apply at https://ppottawa.ca/get-involved/join-our-team/

Love and solidarity,

The PPO Team

11/04/2024

It's that time of year again, friends! Join us online, April 25th, 7-8pm for our Annual General Meeting (AGM): a recap of our recent achievements and challenges, and plans for the upcoming year. This is your chance to hear from our team, ask questions, and provide feedback. Register and learn more here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/planned-parenthood-ottawa-annual-general-meeting-2024-tickets-873356842827?aff=oddtdtcreator

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 18/03/2024

We are excited to announce that we are officially a .ca self-testing pick-up location! GetaKit is a free self-testing kit for HIV that can be mailed to you or picked up at a designated pick-up location, like us!

What are the benefits of HIV self-testing? You can pick up self-tests from more convenient locations, test yourself and read your results in private, when and where you want. For folks who are at high risk of HIV infection, testing is the first step in accessing prevention interventions, such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

The pick-up service is for HIV self-testing kits only, but our team can also guide you through the process to access lab-based testing for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis C, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. We've got your back!

Pick-up information:

Staff can be reached at 613-226-3234 ext 101 or [email protected]

Folks can pick up kits anytime during our drop-in hours every Tuesday & Wednesday from 12-4pm. We will also accommodate other pick- up times by appointment only.

Planned Parenthood Ottawa,
222 Somerset St W, Suite 404, Ottawa, ON K2P 2G3.

See you soon!
Love, PPO ❤️

12/03/2024

Our team is taking March 13th-15th off to rest ❤️This intentional rest period is part of our commitment to staff wellbeing and community care. This time will help ensure that both our health and work are sustainable! During this time our offices will be closed and we will not be responding to phone calls and emails ,but we will be promptly responding to folks next week.

If you need support during this time please contact the Action Canada Access Line. This line is available from 9am-9pm EST at 1-888-642-2725. You can also text the Access Line at 613-800-6767, or email at [email protected].

Love and solidarity,

Your Planned Parenthood Ottawa team 🥰

13/02/2024

EXCITING NEWS Y'ALL! We are hiring a full-time, permanent Options Line Coordinator (Bilingual) to join our Planned Parenthood Ottawa Team! Deadline: February 26, 5pm.

The Options Line Coordinator works alongside our Options Counselling Coordinator to run our Options Program. Our Options program offers free, pro-choice, all-options pregnancy counselling, information, system navigation, and referrals to support people with their s*xual and reproductive health. We provide a safe, supportive space to address any concerns and questions about parenting, adoption, abortion, post-abortion and pregnancy loss support, contraceptive counselling, and s*xually transmitted infections.

Support happens over the phone, email, or through drop-in hours and often involves complex support involving reproductive coercion, intimate partner violence or familial abuse, immigration status, insurance and economic marginalization, mental health and substance use, or discrimination from a healthcare provider. Our program is peer-based and our team is deeply committed to the principles of anti-oppression, harm reduction, and reproductive justice.

The ideal candidate is warm, client-centered, and detail oriented with existing confidence navigating the landscape of s*xual and reproductive health services. Lived experience as a newcomer, s*x-worker, and/or survivor of gender-based violence is considered a strong asset for this role.

Read the full job description and see instructions on how to apply here:https://ppottawa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Job-Posting_-Options-Line-Coordinator.pdf

08/02/2024

Want to build your s*x-ed skills? You’re invited to our brand new, free training, S*x Educator: Crash Course, an interactive workshop on teaching s*x-ed!

⭐Who is this workshop for?
We’ve designed this for teachers, youth workers, social service providers, and anyone else facilitating conversations about s*xual health and relationships.

🔥What will you learn?
Come get practical knowledge and skills from our experienced educators on best practices for s*xual health and relationships education. Our educators will draw on their many years of experience and train you on 3 key resources - Planned Parenthood Ottawa’s very own "It’s Complicated: the Navigating Relationships" curriculum, ’s the Not Just the Tip Handbook, and SIECCAN’s Guidelines for S*xual Health education. You’ll learn tools on how to navigate s*xual health education with evidence informed best practices, including:

💡Examining personal s*xual health values
💡Practicing facilitating skills
💡Fostering connection with people who are passionate about s*xual health
💡Identifying resources to build your own workshops and activities

Join us on:
Thursday, Feb 29th from 5:30pm-8:30pm OR Saturday, March 9th from 11am-2:30pm

📍IN-PERSON at Collaburo in Little Italy (499 Preston St, Ottawa)

🥐Light food and refreshments included. Masks will be available and are strongly recommended.

Register on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/s*x-educator-crash-course-tickets-827585730197?aff=oddtdtcreator

07/02/2024

Spent the day talking to hundreds of students about s*xual and reproductive health, s*xual violence prevention, and consent education. Thanks for having us, Algonquin College Service Fair!

🍆 🍑 🩸 💦

30/01/2024

We've increased our drop-in hours from 1 to 2 afternoons per week!

Have questions about abortion, parenting, and adoption? Want some support navigating gender-affirming care? Need to take a pregnancy test, and talk it over? Reeeally need some condoms and l**e for your weekend plans? 👀In addition to being reachable over the phone and email, we are now increasing our in-person support!

Stop by on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 12-4pm to talk to our team. Our office is located in the heart of Centretown at 222 Somerset St W, Unit 404. See you soon!

20/12/2023

Our team is taking a break for the holidays! Our office will be closed and our Options Line will be paused from December 22nd to January 1, 2023. We will return on January 2nd, and wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season!

If you need support during this time please contact the Action Canada Access Line. The line is available from 9am-9pm EST at 1-888-642-2725. You can also text the Access Line at 613-800-6757, or email at [email protected].

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 18/12/2023

We asked our donors why they support our work, and here's what they had to say...

We need the support of community members like you this holiday season. Become a monthly donor today and join our community of s*xual and reproductive healthcare champions!

ppottawa.ca/donate

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 12/12/2023

Are you interested in supporting Planned Parenthood Ottawa through volunteer work? We are recruiting volunteers to help run our weekly bingo fundraiser! This is one of our biggest fundraising activities, making your volunteer impact extra meaningful!

We are seeking people who have weekday availability, specifically Wednesdays between 12-2pm, who can commit to a minimum of 1 shift per month. Volunteers must also be 18+ as shifts will take place at a registered Bingo Hall. You will work alongside another volunteer to help assist winners and players in the Bingo Hall. No previous experience or training with PPO is required- just an eagerness to support our work and our mandate!

Volunteers receive $20 per shift in honoraria to go towards the cost of transportation and as an expression of our gratitude for your support!

If you are interested in learning more about our volunteer openings for Bingo, please contact [email protected]!

04/12/2023

We are proud to have our pregnancy options program as one of this year's winners of the Helen & Fred Bentley Awards for Excellence of Achievement! The purpose of the Bentley Awards is to highlight outstanding programs that demonstrate excellence in s*xual and reproductive healthcare in Canada amongst membership, particularly programs that advance work on contraception.

Planned Parenthood Ottawa's Options Program provides free emotional support, peer counselling, information, and system navigation advocacy to community members around their s*xual and reproductive health. This includes support with pregnancy options (abortion, parenting, adoption), contraception, STI's, pregnancy loss, and post-abortion support. Learn more about our program here: https://ppottawa.ca/programs/options/ and visit our interactive birth control webpage here: https://ppottawa.ca/resources/birth-control/

Congratulations to our friends over at and who were also recognized!

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 28/11/2023

Today is Giving Tuesday!

Inclusive and non-judgmental s*xual and reproductive health services and education helps keep our communities healthy and safe. But due to chronic underfunding of our sector, we heavily rely on the generosity of our community to fund our work.

Donate today at ppottawa.ca/donate and join us in our vision of a community where accurate s*xual and reproductive health support and services are comprehensive, accessible, and delivered equitably

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 14/11/2023

Public cervix announcement! 📣 need a pap? Don’t have a doctor? Come to another installment of “Papapalooza!”

🕐 Nov 22, 1-7pm
📍 S*xual Health Clinic: 178 Clarence St

If you are between the ages of 25-70 years old, without a family doctor, and haven’t had a Pap test in 3+ years- this event is for you! All you need is a valid OHIP card. For more information on how to book an appointment, check out the graphic above.

Breaking down barriers to s*xual and reproductive healthcare is central to our mission, and we are proud to support this event! Keep an eye out for Planned Parenthood Ottawa resources and swag while you’re there!

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 24/10/2023

🌸 Curious about what Planned Parenthood Ottawa's Education Program offers? 🌸 Dive into our comprehensive workshops and kiosks!

📘 Education for All: Everyone deserves accurate s*xual & reproductive health knowledge. We aim to offer content for free, but for sustained quality, our workshops range from $250-$500. Customized sessions start at $500.

🌱 Workshop Topics:

Puberty & Anatomy: Tailored for ages 9-11. Dive into reproductive basics & puberty changes.
Relationship Series: 4 sessions focused on building healthier relationships; ideal for ages 14-15.
Birth Control: Unravel the mystery of IUDs, implants & more, designed for ages 12-17.
STIs: Challenge STI stigma, learn about transmission & testing; tailored for ages 12-17.
Consent: Explore nuances of consent & build empathy; versions for ages 12-13 & 14-17.
S*xual Decision Making: Navigate intimacy & values in decisions on s*xual activity; for ages 12-13.
Reproductive Coercion Prevention - for service providers

🎉 Tabling: Elevate your community event! From Q&As, free resources, safer s*x supplies to our "S*x-pert Jeopardy" game, reach out and let’s tailor a table for your event.

📆 Booking: It's simple! Contact our education team at [email protected]. Book 2-3 months in advance to lock in your desired date.

Join us in making s*xual health education accessible. Secure your spot & enlighten your community with trusted expertise! ✨

For more information visit ppottawa.ca/educational-workshops

19/10/2023

🌍🌈 It's ! 🌈🌍

At PPO, we proudly champion the power of pronouns as an integral part of s*xual health education.

Through our educational programs and community outreach, we strive to ensure that every student and community member knows the power of pronoun recognition and respect. Our workshops help students understand pronouns and use affirming language for different bodies, challenge gender stereotypes and the idea that s*x is binary, build a trans-inclusive understanding of how a pregnancy happens, learn to use consent language in a q***r-affirming way, and learn skills on how to have conversations about communicating your trans or q***r identity.

Using correct pronouns is not just a polite gesture; it's a profound acknowledgment of someone's identity. Let’s make our community more affirming for everyone, one pronoun at a time. 🏳️‍🌈✨

15/10/2023

For countless parents, the early stages of pregnancy are marked not only by hopeful anticipation but also by an unspoken apprehension. While societal norms may advise parents to keep the news under wraps for the first months, this caution can lead to isolation, especially during the heartbreak of a loss. Amid these complexities, we stand for open hearts, shared experiences, and collective healing.

Recognizing that the pain of losing an infant transcends words, we aim to offer a safe and nurturing environment for sharing. We understand the depth of this hurt and are committed to being a shoulder, an ear, and a source of information. In our supportive spaces, you're never alone.

Planned Parenthood Ottawa stands with all those who've experienced this profound grief. We recommend the following resources:

PAIL Network for bereavement support and community connection.
Butterfly Run Ottawa's Resources, which offers a list of vital supports in the Ottawa region.
Empowered Counselling, for specialized therapy centered on pregnancy and infant loss.
CHEO, for resources and support on grief and bereavement for children and families.

Additionally, our Options Line remains a direct line for anyone seeking guidance, resources, or a compassionate ear. Together, we navigate the intricate landscape of grief, ensuring no one walks this journey alone. Call out options line weekdays from 12-4 pm at 613-226-2334 ext. 101.

10/10/2023

As we recognize the intersection of World Homeless Day and World Mental Health Day, we want to shine a light on the intersection of housing, mental health and reproductive justice. Our perspective extends beyond individual causes; it delves into the profound interplay between safe, accessible, and affordable housing, mental health services, and reproductive justice.

🏠 Secure Housing: A Pillar of Well-Being
In Ottawa, a growing number of individuals face housing instability, impacting not only their physical circumstances but their mental health. Safe, accessible, and affordable housing is a fundamental right that nurtures both stability and physical and mental well-being. By advocating for housing initiatives, we cultivate an environment where everyone can thrive, and raise themselves, their families and their communities.

💡 Mental Health and Home
Within our community, mental health challenges are a systemic issue that affect many. Unstable housing conditions exacerbate these issues, creating a cycle that can be difficult to break. Prioritizing secure housing paves the way for emotional freedom, while accessible mental health services offer essential support to those navigating housing instability. By erasing stigma and ensuring access to care, we champion community well-being.

🌟 Reproductive Justice: Shaping Futures
Reproductive justice lies at the heart of our mission. In Ottawa, access to s*xual and reproductive healthcare and education is paramount, providing individuals with the resources to make informed decisions about their bodies, health, families, and lives. The connection between reproductive justice, secure housing, and mental health creates a comprehensive framework for a stronger, safer, more inclusive community.

By championing safe, accessible, and affordable housing, advocating for mental health services, and upholding reproductive justice, we can uplift our entire community.

06/10/2023

From July to October, we've seen a surge in complex cases through our options line. These are not just numbers; they are individuals with stories and unique challenges - from navigating insurance or trying to access a safe abortion amidst intimate partner violence, to the overwhelming emotions tied to youth pregnancy and the sometimes distressing side effects of birth control.

Every call we receive reminds us of the pressing need for accurate evidence-based information, compassionate support, and guidance. Our commitment to being there for every caller is unwavering, but we need your help to ensure we can keep wait times down.

By donating, you directly empower our mission, ensuring that every voice on the other end of the line finds solace and solutions. Your generosity helps us in our quest to be the resource people need during their most challenging moments.

Consider donating at ppottawa.ca/donate. No amount is too small. Together, let's ensure everyone knows they are not alone in their journey. 📞❤️

30/09/2023

Today, we observe the , reflecting on a significant part of Canada's history. We're located on what is traditionally known as the Algonquin territories, so called Ottawa. To show our respect and commitment today our staff are actively participating in events, walks, and speeches to remember and support those deeply affected by the trauma of ongoing colonization and the residential school system.

We want to emphasize the findings and recommendations of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada. It's crucial to understand that the health challenges Indigenous folks face today are deeply intertwined with both historical and ongoing policies, including the likes of residential schools, the foster care system, and land displacement.

At Planned Parenthood Ottawa, we're continuously working to address these healthcare disparities. We aim to offer services that are not only accessible but also respectful, culturally competent, and aligned with anti-colonial and anti-oppressive principles.

We encourage everyone to stand in unity with Indigenous communities today and every subsequent day. Here are a few local events happening around the city you can attend:

The National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation will host a series of virtual lunch and learn sessions throughout the week.

Visitors at the Canadian Museum of History will be invited to join the conversation on truth and reconciliation on Saturday, September 30 and Sunday, October 1.

Several events will be held in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation at the Beechwood Cemetery. On Saturday, September 30, a short film will be screened at the Beechwod National Memorial Centre’s Sacred Space. Following the screening, visitors can participate in a guided Reconciliation Tour and attend the unveiling of the Children’s Sacred Forest at 2 pm.

Ottawa Public Library staff have also put together book and film lists that you can read, watch and learn from throughout the year.

28/09/2023

🌍 Every corner of our world sees local activists, driven by determination, fighting to ensure safe abortion and abortion access for everyone, regardless of gender, age, or socio-economic status.

The international movement's strength is visible in many recent victories: from decriminalization of abortion care in countries like Argentina, India, and Ireland to the establishment of safe access buffer zones in parts of the UK. We've also seen the powerful stand of young leaders, bringing innovative advocacy and fresh perspectives to the front lines.

‼️ However, as we see a concerning rise in divisive and harmful anti-abortion and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric on our own doorstep, it's a stark reminder that we must remain vigilant and united in the global fight to ensure safe and accessible abortion for all.

At Planned Parenthood Ottawa, we continue to contribute to this mission by providing comprehensive s*xual and reproductive health education, services, and advocacy right here in our community.

This , we stand in solidarity with the global community in calling for:
🌍Global decriminalization of abortion.
↔️Expansion of safe abortion access.
💪🏼Protection and empowerment of abortion care providers.
📚Implementation of comprehensive s*xuality education.
🏳️‍⚧️Inclusivity in abortion care for all gender-diverse individuals.

Let's amplify the stories of resilience, solidarity, and victory this International Safe Abortion Day! Share your story, join a local event, or support organizations like PPO, leading this crucial charge!

✊ We rise, evolve, and adapt, proving that each challenge only makes our commitment stronger.

Photos from Planned Parenthood Ottawa's post 26/09/2023

As we mark Planned Parenthood Ottawa stands at the forefront, working to create a world where everyone has access to contraception education and options.

💚Accessibility First: by distributing safer s*x supplies we’re ensuring that protection isn’t a privilege but a right.

💚Contraception Counseling: With so many contraceptive choices available, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. Our free counselling sessions are tailored to provide clear, compassionate and evidence-based guidance and information.

💚Breaking Down Barriers: by collaborating with pharmacies, providers and other medical professionals, we’re removing the red tape around billing and insurance, making birth control more accessible and affordable.

💚Education is Key: Our workshops are more than just talk. They provide evidence-based information that improves confidence and skill-building around types of birth control, communication, pregnancy, consent, and s*xual health. Resources like our comprehensive birth control booklet and interactive birth control website can help anyone get the information they are looking for.

💚Preventing Reproductive Coercion: We're shedding light on harmful reproductive coercion behaviours, like destroying, hiding, or physically removing birth control methods. By raising awareness and educating the community, we aim to help individuals recognize, prevent, and stand against coercive behaviour and focus on building and practicing reproductive autonomy.

📣Your Voice Can Amplify Change!
We urge you to join us in this fight. Let's call on our local and provincial leaders and champion the cause for free and accessible contraception across Canada. Write to your MP and call for free birth control across Canada. Find a link to the Project Empowher letter template in our bio and send yours in solidarity today.

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