AIDS Vancouver Island (AVI) is a community-based AIDS Service Organization (ASO). They provide education, support, and advocacy for people infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases.

Services for people living with HIV and/or Hepatitis C

• Short-term counseling focused on immediate needs and outcomes
• Advocacy and support with income assistance, health care services, employment, housing, disability status applications and legal matters
• Non-judgmental education and support for treatment, side effects, nutrition and symptoms
• HIV+, member-only program and space for peers to interact while enjoying refreshments and a hot, nutritious lunch. Open to folks who are HepC+ on Tuesdays.
• Weekly drop-in medical clinic
• Public transportation ticket access
• Referrals to other services