~ S.H.O.P. Program ~

S.H.O.P. (Social and Health Options for Persons in the Sex Trade program) is funded through the City of Kamloops and enhanced through generous donations from individuals and organizations such as Kamloops United Way.  Its mission is to provide opportunities for people in the sex trade to exit the trade. This is done in three parts; community development, outreach and support groups.

The Goals of S.H.O.P. are:

• To assist individuals in exiting the Sex Trade and in maintaining their exit
• To advance education and prevention
• To increase community awareness and promote partnerships between sex workers, residents, community groups, businesses and government
• To improve the health and safety of individuals and our community through crisis intervention and harm reduction strategies

S.H.O.P. ~ A Place to Grow ~ Wednesdays from 1:30-3:30 @ ASK Wellness

A place to grow is an educational workshop offered to anyone with previous or present experience in the sex trade. Here are the topics we will be covering in the future:

Nov.4: The laws around sex work in Canada

Nov.11: Closed for Remembrance Day

Nov.18: Cheque Day: Open discussion and/or movie

Nov.25: Come on down and join us as we celebrate our volunteers with an appreciation tea

Dec.2: Self Care with Barb from White Buffalo

Dec.9: Why we are addicted to chaos

Dec.16: Cheque Day: Open discussion and/or movie

Dec.23: Christmas crafts

Dec.30: How do we combat loneliness

Jan.6: Depression and mood disorders with Christa from CMHA

If you have any comments or questions, or would like to get involved, please do not hesitate to contact us. To discuss the community development aspects, volunteering within the S.H.O.P. program or S.H.O.P.’s outreach services, please contact Heidi at 250.376.7558 ext.233 or heidi@askwellness.ca.