Our Mission:

Planned Parenthood Waterloo Region is a charitable community agency that provides education, counselling and access to information in order to promote healthy and responsible sexuality throughout the life cycle.

Objectives:

1. To provide information, counselling, and referrals on general issues related to healthy and responsible sexuality throughout the life cycle, regardless of gender or sexual orientation.
   
2. To provide information, counselling, and referrals on issues related to family planning, unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections, sexual abuse, and partner abuse.
   
3. To provide individuals with the information and support necessary to make informed decisions about their sexual health.
   
4. To cooperate with recognized local, provincial, national, and international organizations with similar aims.
   
5. To provide training for personnel to ensure the implementation of the above-mentioned objectives.
   
6. To ensure the aforementioned by developing a strong financial base

As a pro-choice organization, Planned Parenthood Waterloo Region values the following:

• We value every individual’s right to informed decision making and freedom of choice. We are committed to providing non-judgmental, confidential information and support that address the individual needs of our clients.
  
• We believe that through knowledge and information we can empower individuals to make healthy choices for themselves
  
• We value collaboration, both with community partner organizations, and as a working philosophy amongst our volunteers and staff.
  
• We value the diversity of this community, and we strive to reflect this diversity. We are an inclusive organization that welcomes the involvement of all members of our community.
  
• We believe that sexuality should be celebrated as an integral part of each of our lives.
  
• We value integrity, respect and professionalism. We are committed to upholding these in all of our work.
  
• We value accessibility, and are committed to ensuring that all of our programs and services be free of barriers.
  
• We value the input of members of our community, both individuals and organizations. As a responsive community organization we are committed to providing opportunities for client and community input and feedback.
  
• We value accountability and are committed to ensuring that our processes are transparent.