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Planned Parenthood - NLSHC envisions a province where all people experience positive sexual health.

PPNLSHC is a non-profit charitable organization that promotes positive sexual health 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 body.
  • Respect: Individuals availing of our services will be treated with respect and dignity.
  • Care: Care will be demonstrated by the attitudes and actions of staff, volunteers and board members.
  • Inclusivity: Everyone has the right to accurate and unbiased sexual health information and services.
  • Accountability:  We are transparent and accountable to funders and agencies that support the organization.
  • Confidentiality: Individuals are entitled to confidential health services, except where by law we are required to breach confidentiality.
  • Education: Through education and empowerment, providing harm reduction services,  This is often the first step towards a healthier, more productive life style.

Meet Our Team

Carla Penney

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Client Services Coordinator

​Originally from Holyrood, Newfoundland and Labrador, Carla has been a long-time volunteer at Planned Parenthood NL Sexual Health Centre since 2015 but has recently joined the Planned Parenthood team as Client Services Coordinator in April 2017. Carla is currently working to finish her MSc Degree in Clinical Epidemiology, but completed her BSc (Honors) Degree in Biology (Cell/Molecular) in October 2013.
 
Carla has always been passionate about sex positivity, education and overall sexual health which is why being involved at PPNLSHC has always been a dream of hers! It is an absolute pleasure to be able to serve clients as Client Services Coordinator, and looks forward to what the further may bring.

Stevie Flynn

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Education Coordinator

Born and raised a townie in St. John’s NL, Stevie has been an avid promoter of sex positivity and harm reduction within her community. Her passion for supporting overlooked populations has steered her towards entrenching herself in frontline community work with organizations such as, the  Safe Works Access Program,  The NL Sexual Assault Crisis and Prevention Centre, Street Reach, The Safe Harbour Outreach Project, The AIDS Committee of NL and The Tommy Sexton Centre.  As Education Coordinator, Stevie hopes to break down barriers and promote access to sexual health and education to all members of her community regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender, religion, or socioeconomic status.

Contact the Board of Directors: 
ppnlshcdirectors@gmail.com

Board members and documents

Contact

203 Merrymeeting Road
St. John's, NL  A1C 2W6
Tel: 579-1009      
1-877 NO MYTHS (666-9847)
Fax: 709-726-2308

Drop in Hours

Monday              9:00am - 4:30pm
Tuesday              9:00am - 4:30pm
Wednesday      9:00am - 4:30pm
Thursday          12 noon - 7:00pm
Friday                  9:00am - 4:30pm
Please note: Our sexual health clinics operate on an appointment-only basis. We do not hold walk-in clinics. 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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