Welcome to the Sexual Health Alliance
The Sexual Health Alliance is a collaborative group that promotes and supports healthy relationships and sexual behaviors in Linn County through community engagement.
Who We Are & What We Do
Vision: To decrease sexually transmitted infections in Linn County.
Mission: A comprehensive collaboration dedicated to the sexual health of our communities.
History & Beliefs
Founded in December of 2010, the Sexual Health Alliance of Linn County is comprised of community members, organizations, and advocates who work together to affect positive change within their communities in the areas of sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and HIV/AIDS prevention.
- We believe in an inclusive community and are accepting of all individuals regardless of differences.
- As an alliance, we value comprehensive sex education, which promotes both abstinence and age-appropriate, medically accurate information about contraception, prophylactics, and sexual health.
I’ve got questions about my sexual health.
And we’ve got answers. Need to know where to get STI testing? Have questions about condoms? Check out our Resources page to find what you’re looking for.
I want to get involved with the Alliance.
We’re always looking for people to help us promote sexual health in Linn County, so we’d love to have you. Reach out using the info on our Contact page.
Our Logo
Our logo takes inspiration from the lotus flower, which is a symbol with a range of meanings across different cultures.
These flowers bloom in the morning and close for the evening. At night they sink underwater, re-emerging the next day to start the cycle anew.
Since these flowers emerge from muddy water to produce spotless blooms, they are often symbols of “purity.” At SHA, we challenge that idea and instead celebrate this flower for how it embodies cycles, changes, and resilience.