Services

Mission Statement – WHIC
Women’s Health Information Centre works towards the empowerment, health and wellness of women by:

- Supporting women to take an active role in their own health and wellness.
- Working to improve health services.
- Working on issues leading to better health.

Our Open Hours
Monday, 9:30 am to 1 pm.
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 1 pm to 4:30 pm.
We are currently closed on Wednesdays.

What We Provide
Health Information
WHIC has approximately 150 folders of health information covering a wide variety of topics and issues. The information in these folders cover medical information as well as practical self-help and holistic approaches. Women are welcome to come in and have a look through the folders and WHIC is happy to photocopy any information that women would like to take with them.

Pregnancy Testing

Pregnancy Testing Room
WHIC has a separate room for pregnancy testing that also contains information about sexual health, contraception, pregnancy and many pamphlets from Family Planning and information for men about different health topics. This room is private and has a toilet directly next door so testing can be done discreetly and information regarding any sexual health issues can be discussed in privacy. Pregnancy tests can be sent by post to women in New Zealand (free of charge).

Condoms
WHIC provides free condoms and safe sex kits.

Health Resources
WHIC has a variety of pamphlets covering a wide range of topics and issues. These pamphlets have been collected from other groups and agencies around Christchurch. For example, Community and Public Health, Barnardos, BreastScreen, Women’s Refuge, and so much more.

Referrals
WHIC’s health workers can refer women to other groups and agencies at their request.

Library
WHIC has a small library of books free for women to borrow for up to three weeks. Come and have a look at our books and magazines anytime! Click here for a list of our collection.

Support
While WHIC cannot offer counselling at present, we can offer a listening ear. WHIC has information about counselling options and practices in Canterbury. Anything you say here is strictly confidential and does not leave our office.

Talks in the community or at WHIC
Talks can be just a general introduction to WHIC’s services (normally held at WHIC) or, the health workers can provide talks to community groups about health topics (by request, at the community group’s venue).