St. James Infirmary provides compassionate and non-judgmental healthcare and social services for all sex workers while preventing occupational illnesses and injuries through a comprehensive continuum of services.

Resources

AIM (Adult Industry Medical) Healthcare Foundation
HIV/STI screening for adult video performers.  Based in Los Angeles.  Online testing also available for the general community

Annie Sprinkle
Former board member of St. James Infirmary.  A true sex work hero.

BAYSWAN
Home of the Prostitutes’ Education Network and St. James Infirmary advisory board member Carol Leigh.

COYOTE (Call Off Your Old, Tired Ethics)
One of the original US-based sex worker rights organizations, founded in 1970 by St. James Infirmary’s founder Margo St. James.

Center for Sex and Culture
Non-judgmental, sex positive sexuality education and community center based in San Francisco, co-founded by Dr. Carol Queen and Dr. Robert Lawrence.

Exotic Dancers’ Alliance
Addressing the lack of civil, human and labor rights on behalf of exotic dancers and other sex industry workers.  Co-founded by Johanna Breyer, MSW & Dawn Passar, MFA, also co-founders of St. James Infirmary.

Desiree Alliance
A diverse, volunteer-based, sex worker-led network of organizations, communities and individuals across the US working in harm reduction, direct services, political advocacy and health services for sex workers.

Differnet Avenues
Working for the health, rights and safety of youth and young adults affected by violence, HIV and discrimination. Peer leadership of people who are engaging in sexual exchange is prioritized.

HIPS
Assisting female, male, and transgender individuals engaging in sex work in Washington, DC in leading healthy lives.

ISWFACE
International Sex Worker Foundation for Art, Culture and Education

Network of Sex Work Projects (NSWP)
An international organisation for promoting sex workers’ health and human rights, with member organizations in more than 40 countries.  Publisher of Research for Sex Work.

San Francisco City Clinic
Directed by Dr. Jeffrey Klausner, friend of St. James Infirmary.

San Francisco Sex Information
Provides free, confidential, accurate, non-judgmental information about sex and reproductive health, as well trains community sex educators.

San Francisco Task Force on Prostitution
Read the Final Report Submitted to the Board of Supervisors of the City and County of San Francisco, California, March 1996.

Scarlet Alliance
Australian Sex Workers Association.

Scarlet Men
Australian Male Sex Workers.

Sexpert of Finland
Lady Johan’s Safe Sex Guide

$pread magazine
A national magazine by and for sex workers.

SWEAT
Sex workers’ organization situated in Cape Town, South Africa.

Sex Workers’ Outreach Project
A national social justice network dedicated to the fundamental human rights of sex workers and their communities, focusing on ending violence and stigma through education and advocacy.

January 29th 2010
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Now Hiring: Part-Time Grants Development Coordinator

The St. James Infirmary is a peer-based occupational health and safety clinic for Sex Industry workers and their current partners.  We are seeking a part-time Grants Development Coordinator who can lead the agency in our grant writing and other related fundraising activities throughout the year.  The Grants Development Coordinator is ...
January 19th 2010
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The feds lifted the ban on NEX; finally!

After two decades, the US Congress has voted to lift a ban on federal funding of needle exchange programs in December. This historic decision signals a new area for harm reduction in the United States.    Why it Matters Celebration of the Federal Needle Exchange funding ban LIFT! & Emergency CA Needle Exchange ...
January 13th 2010
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Clinic is OPEN for 2010

After a restful Holiday break, the clinic is back open for services.  We have some fun things planned for 2010, including a sexy Valentines Party fun-raiser. Come back and visit soon for cool updates. Meanwhile, below is a reminder of our current services and hours: Drop-In Needle Distribution & Disposal Tuesdays: 3-6pm Drop-In ...
December 25th 2009
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Closed for Services

In keeping with our tradition, the clinic will be closed for services the last two week of December. This gives the staff a much needed respite to practice personal harm reduction, kindness and self-care.  We also use this valuable time to plan for any changes for the New Year. With the ...
December 18th 2009
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“A Nightmare Before Christmas” Benefiting St. James Infirmary this Sunday December 20th, 4pm @Aunt Charlie’s 133 Turk Street


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