People living with or affected by HIV and/or AIDS * gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, 2 spirit youth * general public
Frais
Free
Cadres supérieurs
Brian Lester - Executive Director 519-434-1601 ext 601 * blester@hivaidsconnection.ca
Contacts
Martin McIntosh - Director of Community Relations and Education 519-434-1601 ext 631 * mmcintosh@hivaidsconnection.ca
Langues
English ; French
Notes sur la langue
Interpretation services available upon request * some brochures available in French and other languages
Zone(s) desservie(s)
Huron, Elgin, Lambton, London and Middlesex, Oxford and Perth
Accessibilité
Accessible en fauteuil roulant
Description des services:
Practical support, counselling services and programming for people living with and affected by issues related to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
Education about safer sex and ways to prevent getting or giving HIV * stigma and discrimination with respect to living with HIV as well as homosexuality * testing for HIV and Hepatitis C * issues related to telling (disclosing) HIV status
Counterpoint Needle Syringe Program, Mobile Delivery Service
Counterpoint provides new injection and safer inhalation equipment, disposal of used equipment, Naloxone training to prevent overdoses, education and information on safe injection or inhalation practices and referrals to community support services * case management services offer support for individuals contemplating changing, reducing or stopping substance use * safer sex supplies and education also available * dispenses free naloxone take-home kits - lifesaving medication that can restore breathing of a person who has overdosed on heroin or prescription opioid medication&
HIV Support Services
Ongoing counselling and support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS
John Gordon Home
Palliative, respite and transitional health care services for those with HIV/AIDS/HCV in a home-like environment * services include case planning, social and recreational support, nutritional services, house keeping, and community coordination
Open Closet
Weekly drop-in social support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ (2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +) youth between the ages of 14 and 18
Qui sommes-nous ?
We are a community-inspired organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and diverse communities living with, at-risk for or affected by the challenges associated with HIV / AIDS.
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