The Sexual Health Centre

The Sexual Health Centre is a charity based in the heart of Cork city.

We provide professional and inclusive advice, counselling, testing and education services. Our services focus on relationships, wellbeing, HIV and sexual health.

We aim to remove barriers and make sexual health support more accessible to everyone.

We:

  • Provide clear, honest information

  • Make it easy for you to talk about your concerns

  • Offer free support relating to sexual health, wellbeing and sexuality..

Our Services

  • Compulsive Sexual Behaviour Therapy (CSB)
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Crisis Pregnancy
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Post-termination
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    HIV
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    LGBTI+ (Sexual Health)
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

  • Pregnancy Testing
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Rapid HIV Testing
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    SH:24 Home STI test Kits

    Available to collect from our Centre at 18 South Mall. Simply take your samples following instructions inside the pack (simple and easy) and post back using free post envelope. Results texted to you within 2 weeks.

  • Advice Line
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Drop-in
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    One-to-one support
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    LGBTI+ Sexual Health Support
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Sex worker support
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

  • Young People
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    People from migrant populations
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    People engaged in sex work
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    People who are injecting drug users
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Those in Social Inclusion services
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

    Drugs Alcohol and Sexual Health (Mobile Health Unit)
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

  • WISE Online
    This programme was developed by the Sexual Health Centre as an aid for people engaged in the delivery of Sexual Health and Relationships programmes to young people
    Register for a free account here: W.I.S.E. Sexual Health Centre

    In The Know

    This programme was developed by the Sexual Health Centre. A guide to delivering sexual health and wellbeing training for young GBT men and Trans women.
    I.T.K. Sexual Health Centre

  • LBQ Sexual Health
    This resource was developed by LINC(Advocating for lesbian and bisexual women), the Sexual Health Centre and the HSE Sexual Health Programme (SHP) to support the relationships and sexual well-being of lesbian, bisexual and queer (LBQ) women, and for transgender and non-binary people for whom the information is relevant. Read Resource here: LBQresource — Sexual Health Centre

    SHIFT (Sexual Health Information for Teens)
    SHIFT is a guide to sexual health, puberty, sex, relationships, and everything in between.
    Resource available here: SHIFT (Sexual Health Information For Teens) — Sexual Health Centre

    Sexual Health Hub (Young People)
    Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm
    Contact Number 021 427 6676

  • Free Condom postal service
    Orrder free condoms and lube directly to you- in discreet plain packaging. Available to order Mon - Thurs ->9am-5:30pm & Friday 9am-2pm.

    Order form here: Free Condoms via Post — Sexual Health Centre

Contact Details

Helpline: 021 427 6676
Email: info@sexualhealthcentre.com

Address: 16 Peter’s Street, Cork
Mon-Thurs: 9.00 to 17.30
Fri: 9.00 to 14.00

The Sexual Health Centre’s services are funded by Health Service Executive and the Department of Children and Youth Affairs / ETB.

Social Accounts

Facebook: BeSexyStayHealthy
Twitter: @SHC_Cork
Instagram: SHC_Cork

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