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McMaster Students Union, Student Health Education Centre
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Record #: HAM0581 Last Modified: 18 Mar 2013 Last Full Update: 14 Jan 2013
Contact Information
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Address & Map
McMaster University Student Centre, Rm 202
1280 Main St W
Hamilton, ON L8S 4S4
 
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Major IntersectionUniversity Ave and Sterling St
Office Phone905-525-9140 ext 22041
E-Mailshec@msu.mcmaster.ca
Websitewww.msumcmaster.ca/shec
Primary ContactStephanie Assmann, Coordinator
Service Details
Alternate Name (Internal use only)Inc ; MSU ; SHEC
AccessibilityFully Accessible
Located In CommunityHamilton West
WardWard 1
DescriptionSHEC is a peer-run health promotion, education and referral service of the McMaster Students Union. It is open to McMaster students and offers: 
 
Peer support * pamphlets * referrals * provides information on birth control * sexually transmitted infections * abortion * relationships * sexuality * sexual orientation * sexual assault * pregnancy * body image/eating disorders * nutrition * mental health * substance abuse * gives out free condoms, lube, oral dams and Vaginal Contraceptive Film (VCF) * Administers free anonymous pregnancy tests on-site * The centre has a book lending library, however a student card is required to take out books
HoursMon-Thu 9:30 am-6:30 pm, Fri 9:30 am-5:30 pm
DatesSep-Apr (Closed during reading week and for exams in Dec and Apr)
Areas ServedHamilton (City of)
EligibilityMcMaster Students
ApplicationMcMaster University Community
Bus Routes(1) KING ; (5) DELAWARE - STONEY CREEK ; (10) B-LINE ; (51) UNIVERSITY
FeesNone
LanguagesEnglish
Indexing
Service CategoriesContraception ; Pregnancy Testing ; School Health Programs ~ College/University Students ; Sexuality/Reproductive Health Education
SubjectsAbortion ; Communicable diseases ; Counselling ; Eating disorders ; Family life education ; Family planning ; Nutrition ; Pregnancy ; Sexuality ; Sexually transmitted diseases ; Students ; Universities