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PUBLICATIONS
Publication/ material title
Undetectable Viral Loads and HIV Transmission: what we know.
Resource developed with
GMSH to provide
accurate information on
“undetectable” viral load
and HIV transmission risk.
For gay/bi/queer men,
both HIV-negative and
HIV positive.
Accurate, relevant
information will enable
gay/bi/queer guys to
make informed decisions
regarding their sexual
health.
For more info visit:
www.thesexyouwant.ca
and click on the VIRAL
LOAD section!
Let’s Get Tested/ Know Your Status
Background
These promotional materials
were developed as part of ‘Let’s
Get Tested’ Campaign in the
Ethiopian Community in GTA
and Surrounding Regions for the
purpose of raising awareness
and encouraging community
members getting tested for HIV
and knowing one’s HIV status.
Intended audience
The publication is intended for
the general public and targets
specifically newcomer
Ethiopians.
What are the benefits
The benefits of these
publications are to provide
information on testing centers,
types of tests individuals can
receive, to raise awareness
around the issue of getting
tested.
These materials are
available at the
Ethiopian Association
located at
1950 Danforth Avenue
M4C 1J4, Toronto
(416) 694-1522 ext 27
and at various other
community centres and
business establishments.
Find us on facebook:
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- Ethiopian
association.prevention
and education
“To Tell or Not To Tell” A Guide to HIV Disclosure
HPV Booklet
Every Woman Matters DVD
CATIE Publications
Background
CATIE serial publications:
Intended audience
AIDS service
organizations,
healthcare providers,
other frontline service
providers across Canada
CATIE produces an
array of publications:
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Managing Your
health
Practical Guides
In-depth fact sheets
For specific
populations
CATIE resources are sent to
members upon publication.
To become a CATIE member:
www.catie.ca/en/aboutcatie/membership-corner
CATIE Ordering Centre
Background
Synopsis
The CATIE Ordering
Centre provides
resources free-of-charge
to AIDS service
organizations,
healthcare providers and
other frontline service
providers across Canada.
In partnership with
front-line organizations,
CATIE assesses, develops
and updates our
collection of print
resources which
synthesize and translate
HIV, hepatitis and
related knowledge into
different community
contexts to ensure that
we are delivering
current, accurate and
culturally and
linguistically appropriate
information.
Intended audience
AIDS service
organizations,
healthcare providers,
other frontline service
providers across Canada
and people living with
HIV and Hepatitis C
To access the CATIE
Ordering Centre:
www.catie.ca
Please feel free to
contact our Resources
Coordinator at 1-800263-1638;
info@catie.ca.
Background
Through consultation, over
250 Muslim youth and
service providers identified
key aspects in healthy
relationships.
Description
The top 14 were used to
develop inspirational and
informational cards that will
be distributed at relevant
venues (i.e. mosques,
restaurants, community
groups).
Audience
Contact
ProjectM Coordinator
416-924-5256 x 305
projectm@apaa.ca
Muslim youth
Outcomes:
•
Healthy relationships
and communication
www.apaa.ca
Prevention Education Program
“Islam & HIV/AIDS: What does Islam say about HIV/AIDS” (APAA)
Background
In response to a need for accurate information on
HIV/AIDS in accordance with Islamic practices and
beliefs ,this brochure was prepared by a steering
committee of Imams, Muslim community
members, APAA representatives and Ontario
Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
representatives.
Audience
It was developed as an educational tool for the
Muslim community in Toronto. And is distributed
to Islamic community centres and places of
worship to make it accessible and familiar to
members of the Muslim community.
For more info contact:
prevention@apaa.ca or (416) 9245256 ext 306
Benefits
We hope that this brochure as well as the active
participation of Muslim leaders will help:
-Educate Muslim leaders on HIV/AIDS and testing
-Reduce the stigma surrounding HIV/AIDS
-Increase knowledge on HIV/AIDS
-Reach members of the Muslim community who
are infected or affected by HIV/AIDS
This was a project funded by the Ministry of
Health and Long Term Care
www.apaa.ca
MSM OUTREACH PROGRAM (APAA)
Background
To educate and enhance
HIV/AIDS awareness with
ACB MSM community
living in the GTA.
Audience
Gay men and MSM from
ACB Community.
Benefits
• Increase knowledge of
ACB MSM community
about HIV transmission and
safer.
•Provide sexual health and
HIV education and support.
•Safe and welcoming space
includes daily drop- ins.
Contact information
Davidson William
msm@apaa.ca
Tel.416-924-5256 ext.310
www.apaa.ca
Publication/ material title: Moving on Positively
Background: We are
providing anonymous,
POC testing to youth
within our drop-in
queer and trans social
group.
Intended audience:
Any youth with a
reactive test as a take
away after the initial
counseling
What are the benefits:
Written material to
reinforce key
messages
Synopsis and/or
image: This is a
folded pamphlet that
includes information
about Ottawa-area
resources for youth
who are newly aware
of an HIV+ status.
Additionally, there is
supportive messaging
around disclosure and
hope for the future.
Contact Alisa McClain at
amcclain@ysb.on.ca and I can
email you an electronic copy
Publication/ material title: Resources for yoUth
Background:
Sometimes youth
aren’t comfortable
getting STI or HIV
tests within our
services
Intended audience:
Youth who may want
to know about other
options for testing
What are the benefits:
Options for increased
privacy regarding
sexual health
information.
Synopsis and/or
image: This is a
youth-friendly
pamphlet that
includes information
about Ottawa
resources for youth
want to know about
testing options for
sexual health.
Contact Alisa McClain at
amcclain@ysb.on.ca and I can
email you an electronic copy
ACAS HIV Treatment Information in Asian Languages Website
Background:
Description:
To fill the service gap by
making HIV treatment
information accessible in
various Asian languages
The site has been updated
and expanded to include
current HIV treatment
information fact sheets in
various Asian languages,
useful web links and
information, health
promotion workshop videos
& monthly health
promotion newsletters
Target:
E/SE Asian PHAs & service
professionals requiring
access to HIV treatment
factsheets in Chinese
(simplified & traditional),
Vietnamese, Tagalog, as
well as web links to HIV
resources in Japanese,
Korean & Thai
Outcomes:
Increased treatment
information literacy and
improved services provided
to E/SE Asian PHAs
Contact information
Christian Hui,
Community Engagement
Worker,
Asian Community AIDS Services
Web link:
http://treatment.acas.org
Launch Date: Jan 17, 2013
Note: A complete set of fact
sheets in Chinese will be
uploaded to the site as they
become available
TOOL SHED ZINE
A zine about drugs by
people who use them.
Next issue out Feb
2013
Intended audience
PWUD, General Public
What are the benefits
Increased awareness
of issues facing PWUD
Decreased stigma
Creative outlet
toolshedzine.blogspot.ca
Publication: The Van Monthly Newsletter (Hamilton)
We develop and print
a monthly newsletter
to give to NEP clients
on our mobile van and
at fixed sites. We
modelled our
newsletter after
Winnipeg’s.
Clients like the
newsletter as it has
health info, warnings,
groups and local
services that are
available.
T
H
E
VAN
NEEDLE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
If you want to see a copy, email
Linda.Blake-Evans@hamilton.ca
HIV TESTING CAMPAIGN POSTER
Background
• For reasons relating to stigma
and low level of awareness,
the number of people who
access HIV testing vary across
populations in Peel
• Our work on the in the
community has revealed that
HIV testing is often an “after
the fact” decision, only when
people feel (fear) that they
may have been recently been
exposed to the virus.
• In Peel region, HIV cases are
on the rise; and youth have
been found to engage in risky
sexual behaviours
earlier[Health Survey, 2011)
• The Campaign hopes to reach
people through the
distribution of posters and
postcards.
Intended audience
• Peel HIV/AIDS Network
serves a diverse population
and as such the testing
campaign was designed to
reach our diverse
population.
What are the benefits
• Increase HIV/AIDS
awareness and further
initiate steps towards HIV
prevention
To get a copy contact:
Christine (Tina) Obwanga
905-361-0523 ext 222
tinao@phan.ca
Publication: Overdose Sticker (Hamilton)
Staff developed, printed rolls and give out a sticker that clients
put on their sharps container with overdose info.
Clients like the sticker as it has info on what to do if someone is
overdosing and if on their sharps container, it will usually be
nearby while injecting.
For an electronic copy, email Linda.Blake-Evans@hamilton.ca
PROVINCIAL RECOURSES
Casey House - HIV/AIDS and Mental Health: The Series
Save the Dates!
Capacity building, knowledge exchange and
education
for health care and AIDS service providers.
To register, please email
registration@caseyhouse.on.ca.
Friday, March 29, 2013
Insight into Anxiety
Lorne Tugg, MD, FRPC
12:30 – 2:00pm at the 519 Church Street
Community Centre
Friday, January 25, 2013
Methadone Management
Chris Cavacuiti, BA, MD, CCFP
12:30 – 2:00pm at the 519 Church Street
Community Centre
Friday, April 26, 2013
Understanding Substance Use
Tim Guimond, MD, MSc, FRPC
12:30 – 2:00pm at the 519 Church Street
Community Centre
Friday, February 22, 2013
Understanding Dementia
Jordanne Holland, MSW, RSW and Liz
Creal, MSW, RSW
12:30 – 2:00pm at the 519 Church Street
Community Centre
PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Dr. Adriana Carvalhal, Consulting
Psychiatrist, Casey House; Assistant Professor, Psychiatry,
Health & Disease, University of Toronto; Director, Medical
Psychiatry Consultation Service,
St. Michael’s Hospital
PROGRAM LEAD: Maureen Mahan, RN, MEd, Education
Development, Casey House
Publication/ Resources
History:
Deaf Outreach Program
(DOP) was established in
1987 by the AIDS
Committee of Toronto and
the Deaf Community with
consultation by the Ontario
Association of the Deaf
(OAD) and the Canadian
Hearing Society, Toronto
Association of the Deaf ,
Toronto Rainbow Alliance
of the Deaf and Deaf
persons living with
HIV/AIDS. DOP was
transferred to OAD in 1998.
American Sign Language (ASL) DVD’S, plain
English textbooks, newsletters and more.
For anyone who are volunteers, buddies,
relatives, and others. Our benefits are barrier
-free communication.
For more information – www.deafontario.ca/dop
for how to get/order the materials
Deaf Outreach Program office
Providing HIV/AIDS
Education,
Prevention, and
Support for Deaf
Ontarians
Anyone whose first
language is American
Sign Language (ASL)
Understand better
about risks and
quality of life
Better resources for Deaf
people who need to know
about HIV/AIDS
DOP staff at
dop@deafontario.ca
Find more information –
www.deafontario.ca/dop
DOP
Ontario Association of the Deaf
2395 Bayview Ave ,
Toronto, ON M2L 1A2
Tel: 416 413 1093 TTY
Tel: 416 413 9191 Voice
Fax: 416 413 4822
Deaf Outreach Program – Monthly Social for Deaf people
Time for getting
together
For Deaf Person with
HIV/AIDS (DPHAs) &
Supporters of Deaf
Outreach Program
(DOP)
Share your stories and
news of good or bad
experiences and help
improve communication
and information
dissemination
Come for a social and
brainstorming session of
what you expect from us
to provide for the monthly
support groups
Contact information:
Nicole Noble
HIV Health Promotion
Director
nicole@deafontario.ca
Find more information
www.deafontario.ca/dop
January 17th 2013
the 519
519 Church Street
Toronto
6 to 8 pm
CATIE
Background
CATIE is Canada’s
source for up-to-date,
unbiased information
about HIV and
hepatitis C.
CATIE:
Description
CATIE connects
people living with HIV
or hepatitis C, at-risk
communities,
healthcare providers
and community
organizations with the
knowledge, resources
and expertise to
reduce transmission
and improve quality
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We develop and
share information
resources
We strengthen
community capacity
and networks
We connect research
and practice
Programs and services
include:
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CATIE publications
and resources
CATIE Ordering
Centre
HIV and Hep C
Inquiry line
Educational
workshops
Contact information:
Michael Bailey, Director,
Program Delivery:
mbailey@catie.ca
1 800 263 1638 x260
Web link:
www.catie.ca
CATIE Educational Workshops
Background
CATIE currently offers 15
half- and full-day
workshops on prevention,
treatment and living well
with HIV and Hepatitis C
Intended audience
Educational Workshops are
intended to build HIV and
hepatitis C capacity for
AIDS service organizations,
healthcare providers, other
frontline service providers
across Canada
Description of the HIV
Treatment Core training:
HIV Treatment Core
Training aims to increase
basic knowledge of HIV
treatment as well as
introduce participants to
CATIE and other HIV
treatment information
resources.
The full-day HIV Core
Training consists of the
following 6 modules and
can be tailored to your
organization’s needs and
schedules.
For further information,
contact:
Michael Bailey, Director,
Program Delivery:
mbailey@catie.ca
1 800 263 1638 x 260
TORONTO/ GTA
One Night Stand – Discussion groups for gay/bi/queer guys
Every month we hold an
intimate evening discussion
where we can talk about
issues that are important to
us such as:
•dating and relationships
•fitting in
•finding friends
•better sex
•plus other things that guys
say they want to talk about.
Presentations, and facilitated
discussion.
Rui Pires:
416-340-8484 ext. 264
rpires@actoronto.org
www.actoronto.org/onenightstand
Open to all gay/bi/queer
nd Thursday of each month from
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2
men regardless of HIV
7 -9pm at ACT
status.
Builds community,
increases knowledge, skills
and resilience!
WomenZone: For HIV-positive women
WomenZone provides
a space where women
living with HIV can
meet their peers,
share experiences and
learn from their peers
about ways to manage
their health.
Open to ALL women
living with HIV –
including trans
women.
Reduced social
isolation, increased
knowledge, skills and
resilience!
• 3 sessions held/month – in
the afternoon.
• One event focuses on
cooking together, one on
learning and one on
interacting.
• All events include food.
Fikilé Mazambani:
416-340-8484 ext. 239
fmazambani@actoronto.org
www.actoronto.org/services
Prevention Engagement Action Knowledge (PEAK)
In order to educate and
prevent the spread of HIV,
PEAK delivers FREE HIV 101
& Sexual Health
workshops across the GTA
Youth ages 13-29 across
the Greater Toronto Area
Gain:
Up-to-date information
on HIV/AIDS
Free training and
education
Volunteer hours (if
needed)
TTC tokens
Youth can attend a
PEAK hosted
workshop OR PEAK
can deliver workshops
across the GTA
To sign-up for
workshops or to book
one at your location,
contact:
Rae Watts
rwatts@ppt.on.ca
416.961.0113 ext. 162
www.ppt.on.ca
PEAK Hosted Workshops:
January 17, 19 and 31
February 7, 23 and 28
March 7, 16 and 28
All workshops take place at:
MNJCC
750 Spadina Ave., Room 305
Contact Rae Watts for
workshop times,
as times vary
Prevention Engagement Action Knowledge (PEAK)
PEAK is an initiative of
Planned Parenthood
Toronto, which aims to
educate youth about
HIV/AIDS through sexual
health education, as well as
combat stigma in order to
prevent the spread of HIV.
Youth ages 13-29 who are
living with or affected by
HIV/AIDS
Help combat HIV/AIDS
related stigma, free
training, community
building, digital storytelling
training, leadership and
facilitation skills
PEAK volunteers
deliver HIV 101 &
Sexual Health
workshops in the GTA
for youth, by youth
For more information
contact:
Rae Watts
rwatts@ppt.on.ca
416.961.0113 ext. 162
Visit:
www.ppt.on.ca
to apply online
Youth who are interested may
apply online or contact
Rae Watts for more
information.
Planned Parenthood Toronto
36B Prince Arthur Avenue
Toronto ON M5R 1A9
THE SERVICE COORDINATION PROJECT FOR HOMELESS PEOPLE LIVING WITH
HIV/AIDS
Criteria for
A Multi-Agency
Services Provided:
Intake/Referral:
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Coordinated
referral/intake model
Short Term Intensive Case
Management.
Dedicated beds for acute
health care stays.
Dedicated bed for respite
stays.
Community Nursing Case
Management.
Dedicated housing units.
Mental Health Support.
Psychiatric Assessment
and Consultation.
Crisis Intervention.
Primary Health Care and
Community Support(s).
Reconnection.
Substance Use Support.
Partnership
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Objectives:
1) To increase access to and the
continuity of health and
community services for People
Living with HIV/AIDS who are
homeless and experiencing health
and/or mental health crises.
2) To increase coordination and
integration of services among
HIV/AIDS based community
agencies, and services from the
health, shelter and housing
services, and the mental health
sectors
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People Living with
HIV/AIDS,
Who are Homeless or
at risk of being
homeless.
Facing a Health Crisis,
And/or a Mental
Health, or Substance
Use crisis
Coordination: McEwan
Housing And Support
Services
Intake Contact:
Marco Villa
Phone
4164525606
Fax 416 506 1404
mvilla@loftcs.org
David Kelley HIV/AIDS Counselling Services
David Kelley HIV/AIDS
Counselling Services
provides professional
individual, couple and family
counselling to persons living
with or affected by
HIV/AIDS.
Our services include short
and long-term professional
counselling to individuals,
couples and families on
issues such as loss,
relationships,
self-esteem, planning for
healthy living, changing
health status, and
self-care
We offer assessment and
referral to other support
services (financial, housing,
treatment information,
home care, etc.) and provide
advocacy on behalf of our
clients. Support groups or
workshops may be offered,
or delivered in conjunction
with our LGBTQ program.
We are committed to antioppression work and to our
goal of helping empower
people living with or
affected by HIV/AIDS, as
well as LGBTQ individuals,
and enhance participation in
their communities and in
broader society.
To arrange for counselling, call
our Service Access Unit at
416-595-9618 between 9:00
a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Monday to
Thursday and 9:00 a.m.- 5:00
p.m. on Fridays.
www.familyservicetoronto.org/
programs/dksHIV.html
dks@familyservicetoronto.org
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education Program - EA
Background
Benefits
The HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education
Program serves to educate, develop
prevention initiatives , create supportive
environments, promote healthy living for
people with HIV/AIDS. As well as introduce
and strengthen community-based
organisations through outreach work,
workshop and training, and partnership.
• Increase awareness about HIV/AIDS among
Ethiopians in the GTA
• Enhance access to HIV/AIDS related
education and services among members of the
community.
• Create dialogue within the community
thereby reduce stigma on HIV/AIDS.
•Reduce unsafe sexual practices and promote
HIV testing within the community to curb the
spread of HIV and other sexually transmitted
diseases.
Major Services/ Activities
• One-on-one HIV/AIDS information
sessions
• HIV/AIDS awareness Campaigns with
flyers, brochures and posters
• Distribution of safer sex resources like
condoms
• Facilitating HIV/AIDS awareness
messages by religious and community
leaders
• HIV/AIDS awareness media interactions
through TV , Newspapers, website and
social media
• reaching out community members and
congregate such as faith based
institutions, music concerts, and
newcomer shelters
Contact information
For more information, please contact the
HIV/AIDS Prevention and Education
Coordinator at (416) 694 - 1522 ex 27
Web link
www.ethiocommun.org
www.apaa.ca
www.accho.ca
www.whiwh.com
www.black-cap.com
Ethiopian Association in
the GTA and SRs.
1950 Danforth Avenue
Toronto, ON
M4C 1J4
(416) 694-1522 ext 27,
www.ethiocommun.org
Find us on facebook:
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- Ethiopian
association.prevention
and education
Skills Development Project
Karibu (APAA)
Background
Description
Formerly known as “Soup
Kitchen” Karibu started in
1999 with the intention of
bringing HIV positive African
men, women together to
socialize and learn.
A bi monthly support group
for adult clients living with
HIV/AIDS. The service aims
to:
• promote sexual health
education;
• provide dynamic
leadership skills that will
empower African and
Caribbean living
HIV/AIDS; and
• Promote gender equality
and address issues of
homophobia among
African and Caribbean
living HIV/AIDS.
Audience
African and Caribbean
client’s living with HIV/AIDS
Outcomes
•Immigration & settlement
support
•Peer to peer support
•Peer counselling
•Empowerment
•Learn, share, socialise and
have fun
Contact information
Fatimatou Barry
Support Services
Coordinator
Africans In Partnership
Against AIDS (APAA)
support@apaa.ca
416-924-5256
www.apaa.ca
Women’s Community Kitchen Support Group (APAA)
Background
The community kitchen brings
women together to share food,
chat, tell stories, and educate
women on issues related to
HIV/AIDS and women’s sexual
and reproductive health. This is a
partnership program offered
jointly through APAA and Black
CAP.
Audience
African and Caribbean Women
living with HIV/AIDS
Outcomes
•Immigration & settlement
support
•Peer to peer support
•Peer counselling
•Empowerment
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Learn, share, socialise
and have fun
Description
Group meets monthly for
• self empowerment
workshops;
• immigration workshops;
• support;
• outings (i.e. barbeque);
and
• Cooking.
Contact information:
Fatimatou Barry
Support Services Coordinator
Africans In Partnership Against
AIDS (APAA)
support@apaa.ca
416-924-5256
www.apaa.ca
Youth Empowered to Thrive (APAA)
Background
Audience
Aim to address complex
needs of HIV positive African
and Caribbean youth in GTA
as identified through client
feedback.
African and Caribbean youth
living with or affected by
HIV/AIDS
Description
Monthly group meeting
including:
• Self empowerment
Workshops
• Positive youth Support
Services
• Expressive arts therapy
sessions
• Summer barbeque.
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Outcomes
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Increased sexual health
knowledge
Peer support
Leadership skills
Immigration and
settlement support
Empowerment
Learn, share, socialise
and have fun
Contact information
Mary Ndung’u
Support worker
mary@apaa.ca
416-924-5256
www.apaa.ca
“My Brother’s Keeper” Support Circle (APAA)
Description
A monthly group fostering
personal empowerment and
community engagement
through peer support,
information exchange, guest
speakers and a speakers
bureau.
Audience
HIV positive heterosexual
African, Caribbean and Black
men.
Outcomes
•Social support
•Referrals
•Information and resource
sharing
•Skills building
•Community engagement
Contact information
Stanley Moyo
Program Coordinator
(416) 924-5256
www.apaa.ca
Volunteer Coordination Program (APAA)
Background)
To enhance the effective use
of volunteers and facilitate
GIPA/MIPA principles and
increase APAA’s visibility
Description
Various volunteer
opportunities in
Outreach, Admin support,
Workshop facilitation,
translation/interpretation,
speaker’s Bureau
Audience
African Caribean Black
Communities
Outcomes
-Effective utilization of
volunteers
-Increased Community
engagement
-Enhanced visibility of APAA
Contact information
Yohannes Ayalew
VolunteerCoordinator 416924-5256 Ext 307,
volunteers@apaa.ca
Web link www.apaa.ca
www.facebook.com/volunter
Apaa
Employment Action Workshop
Background
Description
We
partnered
with
Employment Action of ACT on
a Pilot project in Peel Region,
running from Summer 2012 to
March 2013. The goal of this
project is to address in career
planning, assessment and tow
work on realistic
goals on work place reentry:
Join Saif Ahmed, Regional
Employment coordinator, From
Employment Action on Thursday
February 7, 2013 from 10:00 am until
3 pm.
Saif will highlight some key actions
that PHA’S can use in their job
search. Such as:
• What resources are available?
• How to prepare for an interview
• As well as examine some of the
vital tools that can be used to
explain work place absent
• If you wish to attend the
workshop please call :905-3610523 ext. 221
Target
PHA’s in Peel: to learn about
job retention, networking,
interviewing, social media and
job searching
Outcomes
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Individuals will know where
the best resources are to
help in their job search.
The best social marketing
tools to use in their job
search.
To learn more about Employment
Action in Peel
Please call 416-623-1782 ext.2
February 7 2013
From: 10:am- 3:30 Pm
160 Traders Blvd
Mississauga. ON
Peel HIV/AIDS Network
To Register
Please call Bridget Young at
905-361-0523 ext. 221
Client Support: Transformation and Empowerment
Background
Description:
As a part of our strategic
priorities that ensure PHAs are our
foundation, and adopting the
Ontario Accord as our
commitment to MIPA and GIPA,
we created a program that focus
on engaging PHAs to take
ownership of programing that will
enhance, support and transform
their lives.
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Who is eligible
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People living with and affected by
HIV/AIDS in the Region of Peel
Outcomes
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Significant involvements of
PHA in all areas of the agency.
PHA’S has taken leadership in
program planning.
A celebration and acceptance
of the diversity in each other.
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PHAS are involved in all
levels of program
planning, such as
PHA planned and
directed learning and
sharing with each other
in workshops and
community forums.
Focusing on workforce
re-entry with Pilot
Employment Action.
Piloting Peer mentorship
program in partnership
with CAAT.
Social Connection
activities with each
other to learn, share and
develop their shared
experience.
Contact
information
Dawn A.M. Scarlett, Client
Care Coordinator
Phone: 905-361-0523 Ext. 214
Peel HIV/AIDS Network
160 Traders Blvd Unit 1
Mississauga, ON
L4Z 3K7
Web link
www.phan.ca
Durham region
GET TESTED Campaign
Background: The
Campaign was designed
by youth for youth to
prevent the spread of
HIV by encouraging
youth to get tested and
know their HIV status.
Intended audience:
Youth ages 13-29
What are the benefits:
the campaign comes in
various forms, posters,
condom packages,
pocket guide etc.
To order material please
contact:
youth@aidsdurham.com
Young Poz and In Charge/ The Pozzy
Background: The Pozzy was
created and named by
youth for youth living with
HIV to reduce their social
isolation.
Description; The program
offers educational
workshops, social outings,
and mentorship
opportunities
Who is invited/ eligible:
Youth living with HIV
between the ages of 13-29
yrs old
Contact information
youth@aidsdurham.com
Outcomes: Reduce feelings
of social isolation, build
capacity through
educational empowerment
and create ongoing
sustainable opportunities
for positive youth
Web link
www.aidsdurham.com
Please contact
youth@aidsdurham.com
22 King Street W suite 202,
Oshawa ON L1H 1A3
ACDR Launches Support Services in Pickering & Ajax
In partnership with our local
Immigrant Services
Welcome Centres, the AIDS
Committee of Durham
Region offers support
services in Pickering and
Ajax to people living with
and affected by HIV.
This new partnership is
intended to reduce barriers
for clients who live in Ajax
and Pickering. The program
also allows us to work more
closely with settlement
services to build their
capacity surrounding
supporting newcomer PHAs.
Caseworkers are available at
Pickering Welcome Centre on
the second Monday of every
month and at the Ajax
Welcome Centre on the third
Monday of every month
between 1:30p.m.-4:30p.m.
For more information or to
book an appointment,
contact Tiff or Don at
905-576-1445
or 1-877-361-8750
ACDR
Suite 202, 22 King St West
Oshawa, ON, L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
Welcome Centre-Pickering
1400 Bayly St, Unit 5
Pickering, ON, L1W 3R2
Welcome Centre-Ajax
458 Fairall St, Unit 5
Ajax, ON, L1S 1R6
Toll-free: 1-877-761-1155
VITAMIN BANK @ ACDR
Through a grant from Mac
AIDS Fund, ACDR provides
vitamins and supplements
free to ACDR clients who are
prescribed them by their
primary HIV physician.
Our Vitamin Bank provides
vitamins and supplements to
clients living with HIV.
Taking a multivitamin every
day is an important part of a
nutritional health plan.
ACDR Vitamin Bank
alleviates financial cost of
vitamins for clients as well
as increases access to
vitamins and supplements.
VITAMIN BANK
Tiff Idems
Manager Support Services
Don Short
Caseworker
905-576-1445(ext.12 or 17)
1-877-361-8750(toll free)
22 King Street West, Ste. 202
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
Medical Services @ ACDR
In partnership with Oshawa
Community Health Centre,
the AIDS Committee of
Durham Region offers
medical services to people
living with, affected by and
at risk of HIV.
Free medical services are
provided in ACDR’s fullyequipped treatment room
by a team of health care
providers, including Dr
Girma Mekonnen-Tizazu and
Elsaweetia Benjamin, RPN.
This reduces barriers to
primary health care services
for individuals who don’t
have a primary care team.
MEDICAL SERVICES
Health care providers are
available by drop-in or appt
on the first, third and fifth
Wednesday of every month.
Nursing care is available
from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Physician care is available
from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Health insurance is not
required.
Tiff Idems
Manager Support Services
Don Short
Caseworker
905-576-1445(ext.12 or 17)
1-877-361-8750(toll free)
22 King Street West, Ste. 202
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
Naturopathic Services @ ACDR
The AIDS Committee of
Durham Region offers free
naturopathic services,
acupressure and
acupuncture to people living
with HIV.
Dr. Lydia Thurton is a
licensed naturopathic doctor
practicing in Scarborough.
She utilizes, botanicals,
nutrition, acupuncture and
homeopathics to optimize
health in her patients. Since
May of 2012, Dr. Lydia has
volunteered her time at
ACDR providing free services
at ACDR to people living
with HIV and AIDS.
NATUROPATHIC
SERVICES
Dr. Lydia is available by
appointment only on the
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each
month from 10am-2pm.
Tiff Idems
Manager Support Services
Don Short
Caseworker
905-576-1445(ext.12 or 17)
1-877-361-8750(toll free)
22 King Street West, Ste. 202
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
BFAIAAU Poz Women’s Space @ ACDR
At ACDR, we value
opportunities to gather and
share lived experience and
wisdom living with HIV. Our
Turning to One Another
facilitators, Michell and
Barbara have launched a
new support group
specifically designed to
respond to the needs and
issues of Poz women.
BFAIAAU (pronounced be-fiu) stands for Beauty From
Ashes: It’s All About Us and
was named by the women
who comprise its
membership.
BFAIAAU
Poz Women’s Space
This group meets once a
month to socialize and get
informed about topics
relevant to women living
with HIV/AIDS.
Tiff Idems
Manager Support Services
Don Short
Caseworker
905-576-1445(ext.12 or 17)
1-877-361-8750(toll free)
22 King Street West, Ste. 202
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
BRUSH-UPS Art Program @ ACDR
ACDR Support services
offers a monthly art
program for ACDR clients.
BRUSH-UPS
Classes provide supervised
instruction of art techniques
and processes.
Participants learn more
about art-making and build
on the social benefits of
working together as an art
group. The artwork is
showcased at Positive
Portrayals Art Show during
AIDS Awareness Week.
Elly’s Village
Painting from participant
Tiff Idems
Manager Support Services
Don Short
Caseworker
905-576-1445(ext.12 or 17)
1-877-361-8750(toll free)
22 King Street West, Ste. 202
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
WellAHEAD@ ACDR
2013 brings a refreshing
new outlook and direction
for ACDR’s support group
“Positive Connections”.
The new program, now
called “Well AHEAD” will
focus on a specific aspect of
self care and will include
special speakers and
presentations. Come out
and share your expertise
and experience as we learn
about tips, tools and
strategies that can help us
with our journey towards
self-discovery and wellness.
WellAHEAD
Support Group
This group will meet once a
month, on the second
Thursday evening of each
month, to socialize and get
informed about topics
relevant to people living
with HIV/AIDS.
Tiff Idems
Manager Support Services
Don Short
Caseworker
905-576-1445(ext.12 or 17)
1-877-361-8750(toll free)
22 King Street West, Ste. 202
Oshawa, Ontario L1H 1A3
www.aidsdurham.com
What’s the Harm? Conference – March 7 & 8, 2013
Background: This
conference was designed
to educate the
community about Harm
Reduction.
Intended audience:
stakeholders and
interested individuals
from all sectors
What are the benefits:
decreasing the stigma
around drug use and
Harm Reduction,
educating people on
harm reduction
strategies, and
networking opportunities
A 2-day conference
covering the basics of
Harm Reduction
principles and
techniques.
For more information, please go to
www.whatstheharm.ca
or email
harmreduction@aidsdurham.com
“In Her Skin” – a Forum About Women & HIV – March 1, 2013
Background: A one day
forum discussing the
intersecting oppressions and
the social determinants of
health that impact women’s
ability to avoid HIV infection.
Intended audience:
Service providers working
with women.
What are the benefits:
Decreasing the stigma around
HIV and AIDS, educating
workers on the unique risks
facing women; providing
strategies to help the women
they serve avoid HIV infection.
Networking opportunities.
Durham Region’s first
ever forum talking
about the syndemics
of HIV infection in
women and the
realities of living as a
woman with HIV in
Durham Region.
Date: March 1, 2013
Location: Deer Creek Golf &
Country Club.
For more information, please go to
www.aidsdurham.com
or email women@aidsdurham.com
My Place in this World (A Black History Month event)
Background: This event
Outcomes: To increase
is a body mapping exhibit
and workshop. It will be
to raise awareness about
HIV/AIDS to the African,
Caribbean and Black
(ACB) Community. (why
do you provide the
service)
dialogue and education and
decrease HIV stigma in the ACB
community in Durham Region.
Who is invited/
eligible: Participants in
the workshop are ACB
PHAs. The exhibit is
open to Community
partners and the general
public but of particular
interest to the ACB
Community.
For more information contact
Patrice Anderson
accho@aidsdurham.com
Ottawa / East region
Peer Overdose Prevention Program (POPP)
Background: In Ottawa,
opioid overdose is not
uncommon and often
occurs in the company of
others. As a response to
this public health issue
and the potential
needless deaths
associated with
overdose, a peer
naloxone administration
intervention may be a
valuable supplement.
Outcomes: To recognize
signs of opioid overdose
and intervene early by
administering naloxone
to prevent deaths.
Eligibility: Opioid users
or people at risk of
opioid overdose who are
16 years of age and older
with no allergies to
naloxone. Peers must be
willing to learn and
complete the
training/certification.
Description: Public
health nurses complete
an overdose history
assessment, POPP
training (theory and
practice) and pre and
post knowledge tests.
Successful peers receive
certification and a POPP
kit.
Contacts:
Pamela Oickle
Pamela.Oickle@Ottawa.ca
(613) 580-2424 x 22549
Cynthia Horvath
Cynthia.Horvath@Ottawa.ca
(613) 580-2424 x 12254
POPP Training:
Site Office
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Site Van
Sunday-Saturday
5:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
Youth Harm Reduction Drop-In (HRDI)
Background: According
to the 2011 Enhanced
Street Youth Surveillance
(ESYS) report,
information on safe drug
use is a priority for
street-involved youth.
Injection and noninjection drug use is
increasing as well as HIV
and Hepatitis C among
this priority population.
The HRDI was created in
April 2012 as a response
to this service gap in
partnership with Youth
Services Bureau (YSB).
Outcomes: Increased
access to harm reduction
services and a safe space
for youth engagement.
Since inception, the
HRDI has had over 500
encounters providing
nearly 300 clinical
services and 200 piercing
kits.
Eligibility: High risk youth
aged 16-21 who are
registered with YSB. HRDI
runs every Tuesday from
1-:00-5:30 p.m. at 147
Besserer St. in Ottawa.
Description : STI, HIV,
Hepatitis C testing, safer
drug information, sterile
piercing kits, vein and
wound care, counselling,
referrals to community
resources and youth
activities (crafts, painting,
music).
Contact: Pamela Oickle
Pamela.Oickle@Ottawa.ca
(613) 580-2424 x 22549
OPH Harm Reduction Services Needs Assessment
Background: Despite
distribution of safer drug
use supplies in Ottawa for
20 years, rates of HIV and
HCV are considered high
compared to other regions
in Ontario. People continue
to report unsafe drug using
practices.
Target: People who use
drugs and community of
service providers in
Ottawa.
Outcomes: Identified gaps
and recommendations to
increase access to harm
reduction services in
Ottawa.
Description:
Conducted gap analysis of
the harm reduction needs of
people who use drugs in
Ottawa in relation to
currently available services.
- Literature review
- 100 quantitative surveys
with people who use drugs
- 30 key informant
interviews with needle and
syringe partners and other
stakeholders in Ottawa
Report of findings and
recommendations will be
available in Spring 2013.
Contacts:
Pamela Oickle
Pamela.Oickle@Ottawa.ca
(613) 580-2424 x 22549
Aideen Reynolds
Aideen.Reynolds@Ottawa.ca
(613) 580-2424 x 16920
The Sexual Health Advisory Group (SHAG)
Background: Most
sexual health
education focuses on
heterosexual sex and
is based on sex
negativity and fear.
Description: Youthled workshops on
sexual health topics in
the community meeting youth where
they are at
Target: Youth aged 16
to 24 of all sexual and
gender orientations.
Contact information
Alisa McClain
amcclain@ysb.on.ca
Outcomes: Improved
uptake of education,
skill building for youth
educators, improved
ability of agency to
meet youth needs
Web link:
http://www.ysb.on.ca
/index.php?page=sex
ual-health-youthadvisory&hl=eng
To inquire about becoming a
SHAG member or to book a
workshop, please email Alisa
McClain at amcclain@ysb.on.ca
Spectrum
Background: Queer
and trans youth
experience isolation
and marginalization
Description: A weekly, 2hour drop in that
promotes social
connection, pride in
identity, and the
Who is invited: Queer opportunity to learn
about and connect with
and trans youth or
community resources
allies ages 12 to 24
Outcomes: Improved
peer networks,
natural mentoring,
educational
workshops
combatting trans and
homophobia
Contact information:
Alisa McClain
amcclain@ysb.on.ca
Web link:
http://www.ysb.on.ca/in
dex.php?page=glbttqyouth-drop-in&hl=eng
How and where to get the
service: Come to Youth Services
Bureau at 147 Besserer Street
any Tuesday at 7 p.m.
Women’s space
Background: Young
women require
specialized HIV
prevention services
Who is invited:
Women-identified
youth between the
ages of 16 to 24
Outcomes: The
opportunity to
connect to supports,
referrals and
counselling in a lowthreshhold, womenonly environment
Description: A weekly, 2hour drop in with
structured, educational
activities, snacks, and peer
and staff support.
Contact information:
Alisa McClain
amcclain@ysb.on.ca
Web:
http://www.ysb.on.ca/inde
x.php?page=young-womens-drop-in-night&hl=eng
How and where to get the
service: Come to Youth Services
Bureau at 147 Besserer Street
any Thursday from 6 pm to 8
pm
SNOWBLOWER 2013
Fight the winter blahs
and promote
engagement in health
promotion
Target: guys into guys
Outcomes:
reduced rates of HIV/STI
infection among gay men
Increased community
participation in HIV prevention
and other wellness initiatives
by gay men
Increased engagement of gay
men in their own wellness
A winter health and wellness
fair for guys into guys
Contact information:
Nick Valela
mens.health.project@acocso.ca
Feb 7 – 17, 2013
Ottawa, ON
www.SnowblowerOttawa.ca
VOICES FOR WOMEN’S HEALTH FORUM 2013
A recurring space for
women in
Ottawa/Gatineau to
connect over health
promotion needs
A community forum
for women to identify
and address shared
struggles
Target: Service
Providers, Women
Contact information:
Sarah North
wcd@aco-cso.ca
Outcomes:
identify service gaps
Identify advocacy
needs
Network
Report on discussions
and needs identified
http://www.acocso.ca
Late May 2013
Ottawa, ON
MAGNET PARTIES
Bringing people
together to challenge
HIV stigma in the
gay/MSM community
A party for poz guys
and the guys that love
them
Target: MSM, poz
men
Contact information:
Preet Bhogal
Msm-ecrc@aco-cso.ca
Outcomes:
reduced stigma
Reduced isolation
Poz prevention
Spring 2013
Ottawa, ON
The Living Room
TLR programs are
open to all
participants and their
closely affected
Programs are
provided to meet
various needs that
help to maintain and
improve participants’
holistic well beings
Holiday programs:
Dinner (Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas)
Holiday Hampers
Annual/Seasonal activities:
BBQ, Baseball game, Sugar Shack Outing,
One Day Fun Day, Picnic, Bowling, Knitting
Learning opportunities:
Pastry workshop (past)
International Cuisine Cooking Class (peer
lead, future)
Legal Aid presentations
Community Health Centre dietician
workshops on eat healthy
Complementary Therapy:
Chiropractic Therapy
Massage Clinic
Yoga class (peer lead)
All the wonderful Socials
Who is invited/
eligible: PHA’s
Other:
Weekly Food Bank
Winter Soup Kitchen
Community Garden
Community Kitchen
Contact:
Cory Wong
Living Room Programs
Coordinator
livingroomprograms@aco-cso.ca
North region
TELEMEDICINE Sault Ste Marie / District of Algoma
The nearest HIV Clinic/HAVEN is
4 hours from the Sault, making
it very difficult for people to
stay in care.
In partnership with HAVEN and
the Ontario TELEMEDICINE
Network we launched this new
service in April 2012.
People whose conditions are
stable attend regular
appointments with the Haven
team using videoconferencing
from the HARP office.
As a result, 98% of people living
with HIV in our area are in care
with undetectable viral loads.
The financial savings in
Northern Travel Grants to date
exceed $22,000.00.
The access to care, convenience
and savings for the clients has
increased significantly.
Lab requisitions are faxed to the
HARP office 30 days before the
scheduled appointment with
the HIV Specialist.
Blood work is done via LIFE
LABS and results sent back to
HAVEN.
Appointments are scheduled
Thursday mornings at the HARP
office and HAVEN.
Clients/Patients meet the
HAVEN Social Worker, their
Nurse and the HIV Specialist.
In December 2012 counselling
services were added, so clients
are able to meet their HAVEN
social worker for regular
counselling through TELEMED.
For more information:
Toni Scobie,
Support Services Coordinator
705-759-5690. ext. 3
Plans for 2013
Our OTN equipment is PC
based using a laptop. In 2013
we will expand once again, to
bring TELEMED to the homes
of people with mobility
issues. All that is required is
an internet connection.
TELEMED is 100% secure and
confidential.
WAASEGIIZHIG NANAANDAEW’IYEWIGAMIG –
Point of Care/Anonymous HIV Testing
Getting an HIV test is
just the beginning.
A positive test result
gives you the chance to
keep ahead of the virus.
A negative test result
gives you the
opportunity to stay that
way.
Knowing your accurate
HIV status through
testing is essential to
good health and long
life.
Contact:
Ida Copenace,
Health Promoter
icopenace@kahac.org
Satellite Clinic:
212 Fourth Ave. S.,
Kenora, ON P9N 1Y9
(807) 467-8770
1-877-224-2281
(807) 467-2666
www.kahac.org
Blood2Blood: Hepatitis C Awareness Project
Blood2Blood is a Hepatitis C
awareness resource development
project. The goal is to provide
simple and clear facts on Hep C by
creating easily accessible materials.
Some B2B resources include:
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Comic Books
Matchbooks
Web Site: blood2blood.org
A Play: “Hepatitis C-eatre”
YouTube videos
Smartphone App
Brochures
Public Awareness Campaign
Blood2Blood is a project developed by AIDS Thunder bay
through funding from the Public Health Agency of Canada.