Advocates for Reproductive Education
Education Services
WeARE provides education programming to youth and the community on reproductive health. WeARE committed to the vision that all youth, young adults, and the underserved in the Brainerd Lakes Area have access to accurate, evidence-based reproductive education. We aim to empower youth and young adults to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
Each of our education services has program costs and we are committed to providing these opportunities to the community. If you would like to donate to our education services, please click below.
In partnership with The Shop, WeARE provides SxTalks to at-risk youth from the Brainerd Lakes Area. The program is structured to provide evidence-based info about sexual health to at-risk youth. Programs include birth control, STIs, sexting, pornography, and healthy relationships. Topics include: Consent 101, Birth Control, Contraception, Healthy Relationships, STDs vs. STIs, Sexting, Sex Trafficking
Let’s Talk sessions include educational programming at community partner organizations like Port and the Mid Minnesota Women’s Center, and includes monthly Lunch & Learn talks at Central Lakes College. Contact us to coordinate a Let’s Talk session at your location.
The purpose of the Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is to support and share information with youth and young adults in the community regarding WeARE. Council members come together to communicate, make decisions, and problem solve. In addition, members learn a variety of skills pertaining to public speaking, volunteering, organization, delivery, and teamwork.
Each year, we look for high school students in the Brainerd Lakes Area to join YAC. If you'd like to get involved, complete this brief application.
Our Rad Resources
SEXUAL HEALTH RESOURCES
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Amaze: Medically accurate, age-appropriate, affirming, and honest online sex education resources and videos for young adolescents
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Scarleteen: Sex Ed for the Real World: inclusive, comprehensive, supportive sexuality and relationship information for teens and emerging adults, including blog posts, message boards, and live chat options
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Sex, etc.: provides comprehensive sex ed information including stories from teen staff, videos on sexual health topics, and a magazine written by teens, for teens
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6 Minute Sex Ed Podcast from Kim Cavill: quick inclusive, informative, and sex positive episodes to help people talk openly about sex, relationships, and growing up. Level one episodes cover the basics, Level Two episodes are more complex.
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Sexplanations: Shame-free, comprehensive sex education videos for all ages hosted by Dr. Lindsey Doe, a doctor of human sexuality and clinical sexologist
HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS RESOURCES
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Loveisrespect: provides resources to empower youth to prevent and end dating abuse, including information on dating basics, healthy relationships, and abuse. They have awesome blog posts and quizzes! There are also good resources on getting help for yourself or someone else.
GENDER AND SEXUAL IDENTITY RESOURCES
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The ABC’s of LGBT+: book by Ashley Mardell (if you’d like a copy of this book, call or text us!)
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Scarleteen.com: articles about gender and sexual identity
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The Genderbread Person: a tool for understanding gender and sexual identity
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Q Chat Space: online chat discussion groups for LGBTQ+ teens ages 13 to 19
OTHER IMPORTANT RESOURCES
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Porn: Sex on Screen: Reality-Checking Mainstream Porn and 6 Minute Sex Ed: Let's Talk about Porn
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Body image: Body image and Self Esteem: Guide for parents & youth
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Disability & sex: Disabled Sex Yes! and the Sexuality and Disability website