Sexual Health Services

Health Te Aroha provides a free sexual health service that is confidential, non-judgemental, safe, accessible for young people.

The purpose of this service is:

To ensure all young people who live in rural or isolated areas have access to free contraceptive advice and clinical services that are confidential, friendly and safe.

As part of this service we provide:

-Assessment, diagnosis and treatment of Sexual Transmitted Infections (STI) sexual and reproductive health education and disease prevention advice. Read more about STI testing

-Contraceptive advice and prescribing including emergency contraception.

Contraception is a method, medication, or device used to prevent pregnancy. There are lots of types of contraception. Some contraception works better than others. We can help you choose the contraception that’s best for you. Read more about Long Acting Reversible Contraception (LARCs)

–Gender affirming healthcare advice.

-Cervical screening, when clinically indicated.

-Referral to specialist sexual and reproductive health services, if required.

If you are over 25 years old; please note these services are still available but possibly at the cost to the individual.

Enquire with clinics@health-tearoha.co.nz about Sexual Health consults.