Sexual Health Centre Celebrates a Successful Year of Service in 2022.
The Sexual Health Centre (SHC) has launched its annual report for 2022, showcasing the organisation's commitment to providing accessible and innovative sexual health services to the community.
Annual Report 2022 PDF
2022 represented a return to normal service, with quality and innovation remaining at the heart of the organisation. The Sexual Health Centre provided sexual health services online, over the phone, and in person throughout 2022. They also launched an online booking service for rapid HIV testing, and introduced a TikTok account to make sexual health even more accessible and visible in the lives of the Cork community.
The SHC's commitment to accessible sexual health services is reflected in the impressive numbers of enquiries and contacts made by the community in 2022. The centre received a total of 7133 enquiries by phone, email and drop in. The website also received an impressive 47,000 views throughout the year, showing that the SHC's online presence is making a real difference in the lives of people in Cork.
The Centre also continued to provide outreach services to youth, outreach and LGBTI+ groups, making 4673 health promotion contacts in total. This work is essential to reach those in the community who may not have access to sexual health services otherwise, and the SHC is proud to be making a difference in these groups.
One of the standout achievements of the year was the distribution of 59,267 condoms, of which 19,248 were posted to clients via the condom postal service. This is a testament to the importance of the SHC's work in promoting safe and healthy sexual practices, and the success of its outreach initiatives.
Speaking about the annual report, SHC Executive Director, Dr Martin Davoen, said: "We are delighted to share our 2022 annual report with the community, which reflects the hard work and dedication of our team. We were able to provide a high level of service, and even introduce new initiatives such as the online booking service and TikTok account. We are grateful to the Cork community for their continued support and trust in our services."
The Sexual Health Centre has been serving the Cork community for over 30 years, providing non-judgmental, confidential, and professional sexual health services to people of all ages, genders, and sexual orientations. The SHC remains committed to its mission of promoting healthy sexuality and supporting the sexual health and well-being of the community.
In addition to its postal condom service and bag service for sex workers, the Sexual Health Centre's annual report for 2022 has highlighted the success of its tailored workshops, which reached a wide variety of client groups throughout the year. The majority of these workshops were delivered face-to-face where possible, with some online sessions offered for training and geographical reasons.
In total, 4,673 contacts were made last year, demonstrating the centre's commitment to providing tailored and accessible sexual health education to a range of client groups. These groups include people living in direct provision centres, migrant populations, people engaging in sex work, people linked in with homeless services, the travelling community, youth from training centres and non-mainstream schools, and groups within the disability sector.
Workshops in relation to LGBTI+ capacity building were also offered to a number of professionals, multi-national corporations and community groups. The Sexual Health Centre's commitment to providing education and support to these often-marginalized communities is a key part of its mission to provide accessible and inclusive sexual health services to all members of the community.
Marie Collins, Director of the Sexual Health Centre, said: "We are proud of the success of our tailored workshops and the impact they have had on the lives of people in the Cork community and beyond. Our team works tirelessly to provide education and support to a wide range of client groups, and the positive feedback we receive is a testament to their hard work and dedication." The Sexual Health Centre's commitment to quality and innovation is evident in its diverse range of services and its dedication to providing accessible sexual health education and support to all members of the community.
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