Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County

Sexual Health Centre for Cumberland County Our Centre is open flexible hours to allow our staff to do classroom presentations, community outreach, and one-on-one guidance.

We offer a variety of FREE programs and services to protect and enhance human rights, health, and wellbeing in Cumberland County
10 LAWRENCE STREET, AMHERST N.S. See this month's calendar post for details!

🕘Have you heard about what’s up this week at the S*xual Health Centre for Cumberland County? Check out this week’s calen...
08/09/2026

🕘Have you heard about what’s up this week at the S*xual Health Centre for Cumberland County? Check out this week’s calendar for more details on ‘Open Hours’ and Programs!

💗💜💙 Bisexuality often faces a lot of discrimination and erasure in our current society, and we want to break it down for...
08/05/2026

💗💜💙 Bisexuality often faces a lot of discrimination and erasure in our current society, and we want to break it down for you to help raise awareness and promote bi visibility!

💗💜💙 Bisexuality = the attraction to two or more genders. For some, this may be only two genders, but for others, it encompasses a broader potential for attraction to multiple different genders. Bisexuality can be thought of as an umbrella term for other similar sexualities, like pansexuality or polysexuality. These terms have their own unique definition, but each involve the attraction to more than one gender in some way. It is important to remember that sexuality is fluid and exists on a broad spectrum, meaning that how one person experiences bisexuality may be different from another person, and that is okay!

🔴 Bi Erasure = the act of ignoring, removing, or denying bisexuality in various contexts. For example, it is common for bi-folks to be seen as gay or le***an depending on who they are in a relationship with. If a bisexual man is in a monogamous relationship with another man at a certain point in his life, but has previously had a girlfriend, he is often assumed to now be gay, despite still having attraction to more than one gender. Sharing same-sex attraction with someone does not automatically mean they are gay, and it is not up to others’ to assume such. S*xuality exists on a broader spectrum than only “straight or gay.”

🔴 Bi Discrimination/biphobia = mistreatment, disrespect, or prejudice towards individuals who identify as bisexual. According to GLAAD, bisexual people face high rates of discrimination in multiple areas, including healthcare, due to harmful assumptions and stereotypes.

❣️ If you or someone you know are experiencing biphobia or bi erasure, or you would like to know more, you can contact our centre for support and/or check out the resources listed below.

➡️ https://www.lgbthero.org.uk/busting-bisexuality-myths
➡️ https://biresource.org/
➡️ https://pflag.org/resource/bisexual-resources/

🏊🏿🌞 Cool off from the heat & join the SHCCC and Anchor for our adult (18+) S.A.F.E.R. Swim from 3pm-4pm this Saturday at...
08/04/2026

🏊🏿🌞 Cool off from the heat & join the SHCCC and Anchor for our adult (18+) S.A.F.E.R. Swim from 3pm-4pm this Saturday at the YMCA of Cumberland! Open to the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and allies.

🕘Good Morning, Cumberland County! The SHCCC will be closed Monday for the Civic Holiday - Check out this week’s calendar...
08/02/2026

🕘Good Morning, Cumberland County! The SHCCC will be closed Monday for the Civic Holiday - Check out this week’s calendar for more details on ‘Open Hours’ and Programs!

🌞 We can't believe it's already August! We have TWO more Girls' World Pop-Up summer camps happening this month - be sure...
07/31/2026

🌞 We can't believe it's already August!
We have TWO more Girls' World Pop-Up summer camps happening this month - be sure to mark your calendars & join in for some end of the summer fun!
🌈 SAFER Space Drop-ins (Youth & Adults)
🏳️‍⚧️ Trans Support Group meetings (Adults - Every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays)
🏊 Inclusive Pool Hours (Youth & Adults – happening twice monthly)
❗Returning Programs:
💃 Girls' World (Ages 12-16)
▪ August 17th - Springhill Dr. Marion Murray Community Centre
▪ August 24th - River Hebert Community Centre
Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSehPVpMyF1JlATxIawrxQVRVOwb3du9cv3M_eZopB0OB5fOHg/viewform?usp=header

These spaces are here for community, connection, and support 💛
🚪 Accessing Supplies
If you drop by the Centre and we’re closed, you can still access free supplies by knocking at Lilac Place (just across the hall) and asking for assistance. See less

‼️UPDATED‼️Please check out the changes for this week at the S*xual Health Centre. Have a great rest of the week!
07/26/2026

‼️UPDATED‼️Please check out the changes for this week at the S*xual Health Centre. Have a great rest of the week!

07/23/2026

What an incredible afternoon! 💜

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate with the S*xual Health Centre for Cumberland County, Lilac Place: Resources for Women, and the Cumberland Homelessness & Housing Support Association.

From celebrating Lilac Place: Resources for Women's second anniversary, to launching S*x Over Sixty, to connecting with friends, partners, volunteers, and community members, the day was filled with laughter, meaningful conversations, and so much support.

Events like this remind us that strong communities are built through collaboration, compassion, and the people who show up for one another. We are so grateful to everyone who attended, volunteered, helped organize, and celebrated alongside us.

Thank you for making the day such a wonderful success—we couldn't have done it without you. 💜

📢 Centre Opening Late TodayPlease note that the S*xual Health Centre for Cumberland County will be opening at 12:00 p.m....
07/23/2026

📢 Centre Opening Late Today

Please note that the S*xual Health Centre for Cumberland County will be opening at 12:00 p.m. today as our team prepares for this afternoon's Community Open House.

We hope you'll join us from 3:00–6:00 p.m. at 10 Lawrence Street for an afternoon of celebration, connection, and community!

Come celebrate: 🌸 Lilac Place's 2nd Birthday 📖 The launch of S*x Over Sixty, our newest resource on sexuality and aging, created in partnership with S*xual Health Centres across Nova Scotia. 🌱 Exciting updates from CHHSA Outreach

You'll also have the chance to meet local service providers, connect with community organizations, enjoy refreshments, and learn more about the supports available throughout Cumberland County.

We look forward to seeing you this afternoon—and thank you for your understanding as we prepare for today's event! 💜

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10 Lawrence Street
Amherst, NS
B4H3G5

Telephone

+19026677500

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