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AIDS Network (The)

Site: Oakville

Service: Supports, Education and Training

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Record #: OAK0326
Last Full Update: 08 May 2023

Contact Information

Office Phone Halton Support & Community Development Worker 905-749-4898
Toll Free Phone 1-866-563-0563
E-Mail halton@aidsnetwork.ca
Website aidsnetwork.ca/need-help/halton-support-services/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheAIDSNetwork
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAIDSNetwork
Primary Contact Richard Rivera, Halton Support & Community Development Worker
Contact Form aidsnetwork.ca/contact/

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Provides education and support to community groups and individuals regarding HIV/AIDS, Sexual Health and Harm Reduction
Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 2019
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • all services are strictly confidential
  • can provide support where it is convenient and comfortable (coffee shop, home, hospital or a confidential meeting space can be arranged) 
  • meetings can be held throughout Halton region
  • provide workshops, training, education and raising the awareness about HIV as well as presenting the most recent information about HIV 

Support Services

  • Individual, family and group counselling for people living with HIV, affected and allies
  • Support for people with HIV, affected and allies
  • Practical services including transportation for medical appointments
  • Food security assistance
  • Complementary therapies (accessible in Hamilton)
  • Monthly support group
  • Linking to local community agencies and resources 

Education and Training

  • HIV 101 for service providers and institutions in the region
  • Harm Reduction
  • Agency Overview
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Healthy disclosure
  • Positive Self-Management Program
  • Peer volunteer training
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call or email
Languages English ; Spanish - available on request
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
323 Kerr St, Suite 205
Oakville, ON L6K 3B6
 
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Intersection Kerr St and Florence Dr
Mailing Address c/o The Aids Network 
140 King St E, Suite 101 
Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2
Physical Access Partially Accessible ; Easy access to elevator

Categories and Classification

HCSD Main Heading Disabilities ; Health Care ; Mental Health / Addictions ; Older Adults ; Transportation
HCSD Sub Heading Harm Reduction Services ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Medical Appointments Transportation ; Programs for Home Support ; Transportation to Medical Appointment
Service Categories AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ Harm Reduction Perspective ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ~ AIDS/HIV ; Outreach Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ AIDS/HIV

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