Anonymous, Rapid, Point-of-Care HIV Testing
Wednesday, January 22, 2020 12:30-3:30pm Clara Benson Building, BN302 and BN304
On January 22, clinical staff from Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre will be coming to Clara Benson to provide anonymous, free, and rapid point of care HIV testing throughout the day. The test involves a painless finger prick blood sample and results are ready in a matter of minutes.Testing is completely anonymous, meaning that you do not need to reveal your name or address in order to get tested. No one will know your result except you. You do not need any ID (OHIP,etc.) of any kind in order to get tested. It is freely accessible to all. Testing will be done on a first come first serve basis.
Consent and Safer Sex Presentation
Thursday, November 21, 2019 6-7pm
Sojourn House
WHC visited Sojourn House’s Girls Club to present information on consent, safer sex, and STIstigma. More presentations coming soon!
Peer Support Tabling
Thursday, November 14, 2019 10am-1pm
Sidney Smith Hall
Come drop by Sidney Smith Hall and visit our volunteers to learn more about our peer support service,
as well as WHC in general. We will be handing out our brochures that have a list of mental
health resources available to you on campus, as well as information on how to apply
for accessibility services at UofT. See you there!
Wen-Do Self-Defence Workshop
Wednesday, November 13, 2019 6-9pm
Multi-Faith Centre, Main Activity Hall
WHC, in partnership with the Community Safety Office, is excited to host a women’s self-
defence course! This ‘taster’ course focuses on women’s empowerment and is intended to
teach women a number of self-defence strategies. More information on Wen-Do is
available here: http://wendo.ca/about-us/.
Please note: This event is free of charge and open to all women and girls ages 10 and up,
and is inclusive of transgender women who consistently identify themselves, present
themselves, and live as women, and women and girls of all abilities. Space is limited;
please register early. If you have any questions or concerns about this event, please do not
hesitate to contact whcuoft@gmail.com.
Yoga Mat Chat
Monday, October 7, 2019 7:30-9pm
Multi-Faith Centre, Quiet Room
WHC is proud to be hosting our second annual Yoga Mat Chat. This year’s event will consist of a 45 minute yoga session led by instructor Violet Grosfics, followed by 20 minutes of small group discussion on the importance of setting boundaries in our relationships with others.
Please note: This event is free of charge. All levels are welcome and yoga mats will be provided. Space is limited; please register early. If you have any questions or concerns
about this event, please do not hesitate to contact whcuoft@gmail.com.
Registration and more info can be found here!
Event Link
HIV Education Workshop
April 2, 2019 5-7pm
Come out for an educational workshop by Community Outreach Ambassadors at Women’s
Health in Women’s Hands Community Health Centre! They will be teaching you all about how to
combat HIV stigma in your community, educate others about HIV, and myths and facts about
HIV!
Anonymous & Rapid HPV Testing
March 28, 2019 3PM
Know your HIV status, get an anonymous test!
On Thursday, March 28th AND Friday, March 29th, clinical staff from Women’s Health in
Women’s Hands Community Health Centre will be coming to the Dalla Lana School of Public
Health to provide anonymous, free, and rapid point of care HIV testing throughout the day. The
test involves a painless finger prick blood sample and results are ready in a matter of minutes.
Testing is completely anonymous, meaning that you do not need to reveal your name or address
in order to get tested. No one will know your result except you. You do not need any ID (OHIP,
etc.) of any kind in order to get tested. It is freely accessible to all. Testing will be done on a first
come first serve basis.
Menstrual Product Drive
Feb 4-Feb 15, 2019
WHC is holding a menstrual product drive from Feb. 4 to Feb 15 for those with limited access to
such products. We will be accepting donations for all sorts of menstrual products in partnership
with Moon Time Sisters, an organization that provides menstrual products for young girls and
women in northern Indigenous communities.
Mental Health Awareness Week
October 29, 2018-November 2, 2018
The Women’s Health Collective presents… Mental Health Awareness Week! Stop by the WHC
booth at Sidney Smith for info about accessing support, tips on supporting a loved one, self-care
ideas, white board discussions, and more.
Yoga Mat Chat
November 1, 2018 7-8pm
Join WHC for a FREE relaxing yoga class followed by an intimate group discussion on mental
health and tips for self care.
Clubs Carnival
September 5, 2018 3-7pm
The Women’s Health Collective is gearing up for another great year! Check out our booth at the
UTSU Clubs Carnival on Wednesday, September 5th to:
~Learn more about our club’s mandate and the exciting events we have planned for this year
~Test your knowledge on safer sex and consent
~Be entered into a draw for a bookstore giftcard
~Sign up to our mailing list to stay informed about our work
Anonymous & Rapid HIV Testing
March 29, 2018 10-3pm
Know your HIV status, get an anonymous test!
On Thursday, March 29th, clinical staff from Women’s Health in Women’s Hands Community
Health Centre will be coming to the Dalla Lana School of Public Health to provide anonymous,
free, and rapid point of care HIV testing throughout the day. The test involves a painless finger
prick blood sample and results are ready in a matter of minutes. Testing is completely
anonymous, meaning that you do not need to reveal your name or address in order to get tested.
No one will know your result except you. Testing will be done on a first come first serve basis.
Brunch For Breast Health
March 23, 2018 10-1pm
Join us on Friday, March 23 for our Brunch for Breast Health! Enjoy a delicious catered brunch
at Hart House; learn about breast health; and make care packages for women recovering from
breast cancer!
HPV Awareness Week
February 27-March 2, 2018
Join us at UTSG for the on-campus HPV Awareness Week!
1. Stop by Sidney Smith for a Krispy Kreme donut and information about HPV prevention!
2. Stay tuned for the HPV Prevention Seminar Video to be posted on the WHC page on February
28th. Send us your anonymous questions about HPV prevention via the following link:
https://goo.gl/forms/FJpc9SjLnrcVmCWJ3, and Dr. Kaitlin Dupuis, from Planned Parenthood,
will respond!