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Planned Parenthood Newfoundland and Labrador envisions a province where all people experience positive, comprehensive, and affirming sexual health.

OUR MISSION
Planned Parenthood NLSHC is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes positive sexual health for all and the social determinants of health for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals through education, community partnership, information, and services within an environment that supports and respects individual choice. Our services are available to anyone regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, socioeconomic status, physical or mental ability, sexual orientation, religion, religious creed, national or social origin, martial status, family status and political opinion. 

Our Values

  • Choice: Anyone has the right to make their own decisions regarding their own body and life.
  • Respect: Prioritizing a respectful environment means acknowledging and valuing each individual’s experiences, identities, and choices.
  • Dignity: Ensuring dignity means treating every individual with inherent worth and respect, regardless of their background, identity, or life situation. It’s about creating an environment where people feel safe, valued, and dignified in every interaction and service they receive.
  • Inclusivity: Inclusivity at Planned Parenthood NLSHC means actively working to create a welcoming space for all people. This value drives the organization to continuously evaluate and improve its services and outreach to ensure that no one is excluded or marginalized.
  • Accountability: Accountability involves maintaining a high standard of integrity and transparency in all aspects of the organization’s work. It means being responsible to the communities served, to funders, and to each other as team members, always striving to deliver on promises and commitments and to improve based on feedback and outcomes.
  • Confidentiality: Respecting the confidentiality of all clients is paramount in building trust and ensuring safety. This value is about safeguarding personal information and only sharing details with explicit consent and in accordance with the law, ensuring that clients feel secure in seeking and receiving help.
  • Education: Education is foundational to empowering individuals to make informed choices. This involves providing accurate, comprehensive, and accessible information that is free from bias and grounded in scientific evidence, catering to the needs of diverse learning styles and cultural backgrounds.
  • ​Harm Reduction: Harm reduction strategies are crucial in supporting individuals in making safer choices without judgment. This approach recognizes the realities of high-risk behaviors and seeks to minimize harmful consequences through accessible information, support, and services that meet people where they are at in their lives.
  • Sex Positivity: Promoting sex positivity means embracing human sexuality as a natural and healthy part of life. This value is about creating a supportive environment that encourages positive and affirming attitudes toward sexuality and sexual relationships, challenging stigmas and myths, and promoting consent and mutual respect.


Meet Our Team

Nikki Baldwin (they/she) Executive Director
Reagan Rees (she/her) Client Services Coordinator
Andrew Cram (he/they) Education Coordinator
Em Alexander (she/they) Warm Line Coordinator
Emily Lawlor (she/her) Wellness Coordinator
Kari Esparza Sosa (she/they) Research Coordinator

Staff bios:

Nikki Baldwin

Executive Director

Nikki (she/they) is from St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nikki has been a leading member of the Camp Eclipse Leadership Team as well as Camp Coordinator in both 2014 and 2017. Nikki joined Planned Parenthood as Executive Director in early July 2018. Nikki has a B.Arts in Archaeology and German Language and Culture as well as a Diploma in Medical Office Administration. 
Nikki is passionate activist and advocate for Reproductive Justice and 2SLGBTQIA+ rights. Nikki was a 2019 Vagina Warrior award winner.
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​Email: [email protected]

Reagan Rees

Client Services Coordinator

Reagan (she/her) began volunteering at Planned Parenthood in November 2021 before moving into the role of Client Services Coordinator in August 2023. Originally from St. John’s, Reagan holds a B.Sc. in Biology and Psychology from Memorial University. 

Reagan is a strong advocate for reproductive justice and accessible sexual healthcare for all people. Having cherished her volunteer experience, Reagan is eagerly looking forward to extending her support in her role as the Client Services Coordinator.

Email: [email protected]

Andrew Cram

Education Coordinator
Andrew (he/they) began volunteering at Planned Parenthood NL in 2021 and transitioned to the role of Education Coordinator in September 2024. Currently pursuing a B.Arts in Psychology and Gender Studies, Andrew is passionate about advocating for 2SLGBTQ+ rights, harm reduction, and inclusive education. With a deep commitment to accessible sexual healthcare for all, he is excited to use their experiences and knowledge in this new position to empower and educate the community. 
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Email: [email protected]

Emily Alexander

Warm Line Coordinator
Em (they/them) is a mother and First Nations person with European ancestry from the west coast of NL. They started volunteering with Planned Parenthood in September 2020 and became the 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line Coordinator in March of 2021.
Em provides peer support services through a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed lens, with great respect for the unique challenges faced by those who hold intersectional identities. Em has particular interests in supporting the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, Indigenous peoples, those who have experienced trauma, and those facing systemic barriers to accessing quality mental and physical health care. Em is co-chair of the Mental Health Commission of Canada’s Youth Council and has 5+ years experience consulting on mental health policy and health standard development.
Em holds a B.Sc. (Hons) in Psychology from Memorial University and an M.A. in Psychology from the University of Toronto, where they examined the influence of clinical depression and hearing loss on the ability to understand speech in challenging listening environments.
Email: [email protected]

Emily Lawlor

Wellness Coordinator

​Emily (she/her) began her time at Planned Parenthood at the beginning of 2022. She has a B.Arts in Psychology and Sociology and is currently working on a Master's of Public Health. After completing her sociology internship placement at Planned Parenthood, she continued to volunteer at the centre and started the role of Wellness Coordinator in January of 2023.
Emily has a passion for helping others, as well as a strong interest in community health and health promotion. She has truly enjoyed her various experiences at the centre so far and is eager to continue to learn and grow within her role at Planned Parenthood.  
Email: [email protected]

Kari Esparza Sosa

Research Coordinator

Kari Esparza-Sosa (she/they) -- Born and raised in Aguascalientes, México, Kari is a passionate advocate for 2SLGBTQIA+ rights and a dedicated community researcher committed to fostering more equitable communities where every individual can thrive in all aspects of their lives. Kari holds a bachelor’s in Pedagogy and completed a master’s degree in Education from Memorial University. Kari’s thesis work focused on Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) and the role of their advisors in leveraging resources to foster safer and more caring learning environments for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth.
Since moving to NL in 2017, 
Kari has developed a deep affection for, and connection to, Newfoundland and Labrador and its diverse communities. Kari is actively involved with 2SLGBTQIA+ organizations by volunteering in various capacities and Planned Parenthood is no exception. They had previously worked with Planned Parenthood as their Fund Development Coordinator in 2022 and are now pleased to be back in the organization.
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Email: [email protected]

Contact the Board of Directors: 
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Board members and documents

Contact

47 St. Clare Ave,
St. John's, NL, A1C 2J9

Tel: 579-1009      
( five seven nine, one zero zero nine)
1-877 NO MYTHS (666-9847)
(one, eight seven seven, six six six, nine eight four seven)

Fax: 709-726-2308

Centre Hours

Monday         9:00am - 4:00pm
Tuesday       12:00pm - 7:00pm
Wednesday   9:00am - 4:00pm
Thursday       9:00am - 4:00pm
Friday             9:00am - 4:00pm
Saturday       10:00am- 3:30pm
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Please note:  We will update our social media with actual open hours each week. The noted hours are a guideline.

​Our sexual health clinics operate on an appointment-only basis. However, pregnancy tests and peer support sessions are walk-in based. 

Winter Closures: If schools in the metro region close, we close. Check www.nlesd.ca or listen to your local radio for an update. ​ 
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  • Clinics
    • How to Book An Appointment
  • Support Us
    • Donate
    • Volunteer
    • Host a Fundraiser
    • Become a Member
    • Merch
    • Recycling
  • Info & Resources
    • Local Supplies Request Form
  • Education
    • Education Request Form
    • Ins and Outs of Healthy Relationships for Teens
  • 2SLGBTQIA+
    • 2SLGBTQIA+ Warm Line >
      • Warm Line FAQ
      • What to expect when you call
      • Warm Line Promo!
    • 2SLGBTQIA+ Lending Library!
    • 2SLGBTQIA+ NL Events Calendar
    • Queering the Compass for Service Providers
  • Advocacy
    • Reproductive Justice Project
    • Statements and Letters
    • Land Acknowledgement and Solidarity Statements
  • About Us
    • Job Opportunities
    • Contact
    • Governance