Asking For A Friend
Are there things that you want to ask, or maybe your friend wants to ask, or maybe it’s a question lots of kids your age have. We will try to get answers for them from community partners who know and share the answer here.
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The content displayed on the website is meant to provide knowledge to the consumer. It does not replace proper advice from professionals.While the information on this website has been verified to the best of our abilities, we cannot guarantee that there are no mistakes or errors.
If this is an emergency, please call 911. For 24 hour medical advice, call 811 to speak to a registered nurse.
Sexual Health
Where can I find information about : Pregnancy Tests? Abortions? Plan B?
– Prairie North Plaza can provide access to these resources. Please contact the nurse’s direct line at 306-820-2668. You may also use the Walk in Clinic provided at this location.
– Believe is an option at any pharmacy, with or without prescription. (You may have to pay full price if you do not have a prescription).
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
For more information visit: https://pnrha.ca/Pages/default.aspx
Where can I get a STBBI (Sexually transmitted & blood borne infections) test done?
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
– You may need a requisition for urine or blood test. This can be obtained at walk in clinic, or via family physician.
– KIS-SK (Keep it Safe Saskachewan) Smartphone app.
This app helps you make healthy choices and informed decisions about your sexual health. How to download.
Where can I get treatment for a positive STBBI?
– Treatment for STIs can be completed through PNHC (apt or walk in), or Border City (appt or walk in clinic). Most family clinics may have treatment on hand.
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
Where can I go to access condoms?
– Free condoms can be accessed at the Prairie North Health Region Clinic or Harm Reduction both located in the Prairie North Health Plaza.
– Some schools also provide free condoms.
I think I have a STD (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea). Where do I go?
Information on numerous STDs Treatment, prevention and symptoms included in here
– Treatment options can be provided at the Prairie North Plaza Clinic by appt or walk in (depending on the hours). Call this line to make an appointment 306-820-2668.
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
Where can I get information on consent and the legal age gap between people who are having sexual relations?
The Age of Consent in Canada is 16 years old. This means that a 16-year-old person may consent to sexual activity with anyone who is their age or older, with some exceptions.
Exceptions:
- Children under age 12 cannot consent to sexual activity.
- Children who are aged 12 and 13 may consent to sexual activity with someone no more than two years older.
- 14 and 15-year-old adolescents may consent to sexual activity with someone no more than five years older.
Other Consent Related Issues:
- A child or youth cannot consent to sexual activity with someone who is in a position of trust or authority over them (i.e.: teachers, bosses, or coaches). This applies for youth under the age of 18.
- Consent is not given if it has been obtained using force, threats, lies, or misleading information (i.e.: auntie showing two nieces a pornographic magazine displaying two women engaging in sexual activity; explaining that this kind of behaviour is fun and normal to do between girls).
- Consent is not given if the child or youth is incapacitated by drugs or alcohol.
- Children and adults with physical or mental disabilities cannot consent to sexual activity with someone in a position of trust or authority over them or who they are dependent upon.
- Individuals cannot claim that the age of the child or youth was not known at the time of the sexual activity. –
- Individuals cannot claim their own intoxication from drugs or alcohol as a valid defense.
Know your Status: Sexual Health Text Line
– The Know Your Status: Sexual Health Text Line is a text messaging system meant to bring the support of healthcare professionals right to your phone.
Designed for all ages, the Know Your Status Textline can answer general questions related to sexual and reproductive health or more specific questions about where and how to access sexual and reproductive health care in Saskatchewan.
Simply text your question to 1-306-381-4529 and a healthcare professional will be there to answer you between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Our Textline is free to use, confidential, and inclusive, so ask away! (Your Status Saskatoon)
Where can I go if I have been sexually assaulted?
Emergency room – if the assault is recent go to the emergency room immediately to complete sexual assault kit, receive medical treatment, labs, file report with police.
As far as resources, the youth are always welcome to access resources and information from Loydminster Sexual Assault Services (306-825-8255). There are also other sexual assault centres in Alberta that could also provide information.
Call, Text or Chat – 24/7
1-866-403-8000
https://aasas.ca/
Central Alberta Sexual Assault Support Centre
Call, Text, or Chat
1-866-959-1099
https://casasc.ca/
Kids Help Phone
Call, text or Chat – 24/7
Call: 1-800-668-6868
Text: 68686
Mental Health
Where can I go if I am struggling with depression / anxiety / suicidal thoughts?
– Mental health intake – Lloydminster 306-820-6250 – ask for intake coordinator
– Emergency room
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
Where can I receive trauma / grief / mental health therapy?
– Mental health intake – Lloydminster 306-820-6250 – ask for intake coordinator
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
Addictions
Where can I go for any kind of substance abuse treatment / withdrawal symptoms? (nicotine, alcohol, etc.)
– 811, physician/nurse practitioner, pharmacist (nicotine)
– LPSD and LCYC have staff trained in tobacco cessation
– Mental health intake – Lloydminster 306-820-6250 – ask for intake coordinator, Emergency room.
– Also check out www.lloydminstermentalhealth.ca
Resources
Vape Buy Back Program is an option to get rid of your vape, in return, you can receive a $25 gift card
Lloydminster Community Youth Center (LCYC): (587) 789-1600
http://www.lcyc.cc/contact-us/
What should I do if I think I have overdosed on Marijuana?
Alcohol and Drug Support | Mental Health and Addiction Support Services in Saskatchewan | Government of Saskatchewan
– 811 is a number you can call to speak with a 24 hour nurse if you have questions.
Where can I go if I am in need of food resources?
Olive Tree: (780) 870-1060
Pick up only Community meals every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from: 4:30-6pm.
www.facebook.com/TheOliveTreeLloyd
Salvation Army Family Care Center And Food Bank: (780) 875-9166
Call to book an appointment www.salvationarmy.ca
Lloydminster Native Friendship Center: (780) 825- 6558
Open Monday to Friday 9am-4pm. Check Facebook for Details about food.
Midwest Food Resource: (306) 825-2606
Facebook
Lloydminster Social Action Coalition Society
Drop in Center: Breakfast, Lunch and Supper Offered daily to men and women. (Upstairs of 4709-49th Ave)
Mens Shelter: 5001 48th Ave.
St. John’s Minster Anglican Church: (306) 825- 3116
Bagged lunch every Tuesday and Thursday. https://www.stjohnsminster.ca/
St. Anthony’s Roman Catholic Church: (780) 875- 2883
Food boxes for those in need http://stanthonylloyd.caedm.ca/
