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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK0326 | Last Full Update: 15 Jun 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 905-528-0854 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-563-0563 |
| halton@aidsnetwork.ca | |
| Website | aidsnetwork.ca/need-help/halton-support-services/ |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/TheAIDSNetwork Twitter: 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 to you & you feel most comfortable (coffee shop, your 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 | |
| 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 | Easy access to elevator ; Not Applicable |
| 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 |