This is an educational resource. For any questions about STIs, birth control, consent, forms of contraception, the body, pregnancy, sexual activity, and/or 2S/LGBTQ+, you’re in the right place! This website helps instruct how to use different forms of contraception and where to get these products in the Yukon. This is a Government of Yukon website.

Contacts:

Email: bettertoknow@yukon.ca

Phone #: 867-393-7569 

Website: https://bettertoknow-yukon.ca/

This is an educational resource. The Government of Yukon’s Department of Health and Social Services publishes a report twice a year outlining the key reportable sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs) in the Yukon. Check out the report below.

Contacts:

Website: https://open.yukon.ca/information/publications/sexually-transmitted-and-blood-borne-infection-surveillance-reports

This is an educational resource providing information about sexual health and rights. The two websites linked below are about “The Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections,” and “Safer Sex and Assessing Risk.” SHR provides easy-to-use information with drop-down definitions and explanations of STIs as well as methods to reduce the chances of getting or passing STIs. If you have more questions that were not answered through these websites - contact the SHR Access Line for factual, confidential, and non-judgmental support.

Contacts:

Access Line Call #: 1-888-642-2725

Access Line Text #: 613-800-6757

Email: info@actioncanadaSHR.org

Website: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sexual-health-hub/types-sexually-transmitted-infections

Website: https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sexual-health-hub/safer-sex-and-assessing-risk

The Canadian Immunization Guide provides guidance on COVID-19 vaccines, covering vaccine types, administration protocols, and safety information. It includes recommendations for different populations, including children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, along with potential side effects and contraindications.

Visit Health Canada’s COVID-19 Vaccines Resource Page for comprehensive, up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccines, treatments, and regulatory guidance.

Contacts: 

Website: https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/drugs-health-products/covid19-industry/drugs-vaccines-treatments/vaccines.html

Call or text 9-8-8. Connect with trained counsellors for culturally sensitive support, empathy, and resources in any crisis, ensuring immediate help is always accessible.

Contacts: 

Phone: 988

Provides immediate, sensitive support for residential school survivors and their families, recognizing the lasting impacts of intergenerational trauma.

Contacts: 

Phone: 1-866-925-4419

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) is a supportive fellowship open to anyone seeking help with the overuse and abuse of alcohol. It provides a space for individuals to share their experiences and support each other in recovery. The BC and Yukon AA website offers information on meetings, including dates, times, and locations. There are no fees or membership requirements to join. 

Contacts:

Hotline:  833.985.6622

Website: bcyukonaa.org

Blood Ties Four Directions offers a supervised consumption site, harm reduction supplies, support groups, and education to promote safer substance use practices.

Contacts:

Address: 6189 6th Ave, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 5P5 (Cook St Window entrance for Outreach Van and Needle & Pipe Program)

Website: bloodties.ca

Narcotics Anonymous (NA) is a fellowship of individuals who support each other in recovering from substance use through complete abstinence. Open to anyone with a desire to stop using harmful substances, NA provides meetings and resources to help maintain sobriety. While NA primarily focuses on BC, there is a weekly Yukon-wide virtual meeting every Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Zoom (Meeting ID: 999 759 3884). There are also in-person meetings in Whitehorse - check the map and schedule on their website to learn more.

Contacts:

Phone: 1-855-444-2262

Website: bcrna.ca

BYTE – Empowering Youth Society is a "by youth, for youth" organization dedicated to empowering young people across the Yukon and Canada's North. They offer workshops, artist showcases, job boards, and events that foster creativity, culture, and a sense of belonging. BYTE helps youth build confidence and develop valuable skills in a supportive environment. Contacts:

Contacts

Phone: 867-667-7975

Website: https://www.yukonyouth.com/

The Reach Out Support Line, operated by the Canadian Mental Health Association Yukon, offers confidential, non-judgmental support 24/7, including holidays. This volunteer-based service is available for individuals dealing with mental health challenges, including stress, suicidal thoughts, or violence. 

Contacts:

Free & confidential assistance reach out support line: 1-844-533-3030 

Website: yukon.cmha.ca.

Provides complimentary support to children from birth to age 5 and their families in Whitehorse and all Yukon communities. Available services include physiotherapy, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, psychology, and developmental therapy. Families can contact the CDC with any developmental questions or concerns about their child. The center is open Monday to Thursday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Contacts

Address: 206 Hanson Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 1Y4

Main Office Phone: 867-456-8182

Email: info@cdcyukon.ca

Website: www.cdcyukon.ca

 In the Yukon, municipalities are obligated to establish emergency plans in accordance with The Civil Emergency Measures Act, 2002. This legislation requires that municipalities establish an Emergency Management Committee, appoint an Emergency Coordinator, and prepare an emergency plan

Document:
https://oneyukon.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Civil-Emmergency-Measures-Act.pdf

 The Council of Yukon First Nations (CYFN) offers a wide range of services to support Yukon First Nations communities. These include language and wellness centers, family preservation services, natural resources, and so much more. They also provide support under Jordan’s Principle, ensuring First Nations children have equitable access to essential services. 

Contacts:

Moccasin Mobile Outreach Van Phone: 867-336-3166

Jordan’s Principle:
1.833.393.9200

Family Preservation Services:
1.833.364.0509

Website: cyfn.ca

The Child, Youth, and Family Treatment Team (CYFTT) offers free counselling and support services to school-aged children, youth, and families in Yukon. Services include rapid access counselling, clinical counselling, clinical outreach, child and youth outreach groups, and a youth outreach clinic. Appointments can be booked by texting or calling 867-335-1728, with drop-in times available on Mondays and Wednesdays. 

Contacts:

Address: Suite 101 & 201 - 211 Hawkins Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 1X3

Appointment booking through text or call: 867-335-1728

Website: yukon.ca

The Opioid Treatment Services program offers harm-reduction and medical treatment options for people who use opioids. No referral is needed. Treatment options may include Suboxone, Methadone, Kadian, or safe supply. Harm reduction services include naloxone kits with training, supplies, and education. The program is also home to the Referred Care Clinic. The Referred Care Clinic and Opioid Treatment Services outreach satellite clinic are on Mondays and Thursdays from10 am to 2 pm at 405 Alexander Street.

Contacts:

Address: 210 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2A2

Phone: 867.688.2552

Website: https://yukon.ca/en/places/opioid-treatment-services

Contacts:

Address: 609 Steele Street, Sarah Steele Building, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 1M9

Phone: 866-456-3838 

Website: https://yukon.ca/en/places/mental-wellness-and-substance-use-services

The Referred Care Clinic supports vulnerable adults with complex mental health challenges or substance use disorders. Services include the Opioid Treatment Services Clinic (no referral required), naloxone kits with individual training, harm reduction supplies and education, and drug-checking services. No referral is needed to access these services. The Referred Care Clinic and Opioid Treatment Services outreach satellite clinic are on Mondays and Thursdays from 10 am to 2 pm at 405 Alexander Street.

Contacts:

Address: 210 Elliott Street, Whitehorse, YT, Y1A 2A2

Phone: 867.668.2552

Website: yukon.ca/places/referred-care-clinic

24/7 hotline and chat service with experienced and culturally competent counsellors. Hope for Wellness offers culturally sensitive support and counselling for Indigenous Peoples, promoting mental wellness and resilience.

Contacts:

Phone: 1-855-242-3310

Website: https://www.hopeforwellness.ca/