Sexual Health - Services

Northland DHB Sexual Health Promotion team provide a number of services including:

• Provision of sexual and reproductive health information and resources to the public
• Distribution of condoms
• Support, assist and guide the delivery of comprehensive sexual health education programs in high need education institutions and community groups.
• Provide learning opportunities for people working in the sexual health sector
• Participation in local events with a Māori and youth focus

Location of Sexual Health Advisors

Sexual Health Promotion Advisors are based in Whangarei and Mid-North locations:

Whangarei
Tohorā House
Whangarei Hospital Campus
Maunu Road, Whangarei | Phone or text: 021-221 4016

Kerikeri
Northland District Health Board Kerikeri Office
55 Hobson Avenue, Kerikeri | Phone or text: 021-573 976

Where To Go For Help

Northland DHB 123 Clinics
Free, confidential service provided to everyone:

• STI screening
• Emergency Contraceptive Pill
• Contraceptive advice
• FREE CONDOMS
• Pregnancy Testing
• Sexual Health Counselling
• Adult Sexual Health Abuse Service
• Sexual Health Education for clients and health professionals

Opening Hours

Whangarei
123 Clinic
17 Norfolk Street, Whangarei | Ph: 0800 286 828

• Monday:  9.30am -12.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
• Tuesday: 11.00am – 4.00pm and Men Only Clinic 4.30pm - 6.30pm
• Wednesday: 11.00am – 6.00pm
• Thursday:  9.30am – 12.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm
• Friday: 9.30am-12.00pm and 1.30pm – 4.00pm

Dargaville
123 Clinic
Dargaville Community Hospital | Ph: 09-439 3330 ext 6733

• Tuesday only: 11.00am - 1.30pm (drop in clinic only)

Kaikohe

123 Clinic
29 Rankin Street, Kaikohe | Ph: 0800 286 828

• Monday only: 10.30am - 2.30pm (Drop in clinic only)

Family Planning

1a Robert Street
Laurie Hall Carpark, Whangarei | Ph: 09-4381986

Provides a free service for under 22 year olds, community service card holders $5.00 and no community services card $27.00:

• Contraception (including insertion where necessary) – pill, Jadelle, Depo Provera, diaphragms, IUD, Mirena (additional costs)
• Checks and treatment for Sexually Transmissible Infections (STIs)
• Emergency contraception
• Pregnancy tests
• Pre-pregnancy advice
• Fertility services and awareness
• Abortion referrals
• Cervical Smear Tests
• Cervical Cancer Vaccine
• Menopause
• Gynaecological problems
• Vasectomy
• Sexual dysfunction/issues
• Pre Menstrual Syndrome (PMS)

Opening Hours

• Monday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
• Tuesday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
• Wednesday: 9.00am – 6.30pm
• Thursday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
• Friday: 9.00am – 5.00pm
• Saturday: 9am-1pm (First Saturday of each month)

Drop-In Clinic Hours

• Monday: 11.00am-4.30pm
• Tuesday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
• Wednesday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
• Thursday: 3.00pm-4.30pm
• Friday: 3.00pm-4.30pm