We are a community-based organization made up of dedicated and caring staff and volunteers committed to providing support, education and advocacy in a safe and confidential environment to all who are affected by HIV and AIDS. We provide innovative and proactive approaches to education, a harm-reduction model of prevention and a person-centered focus on support strategies for those affected by HIV. Supports for people affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services Provides: * education through the delivery of workshops, education sessions, resources and materials, speakers, peer education services * referral to qualified medical, dental, mental health and legal services * crisis intervention * support groups * friendly visiting * counselling services * community outreach * caregiver support * supportive housing * 24 hr, case management, 'to-your-door' home supports for community residents * immigrant/refugee, migrant worker, newcomer assistance, families, singles, or couples * StreetWorks-needle exchange * Public Health Nurse available Monday afternoons for HIV, Hep C and STI testing as well as wound care On-site rapid HIV testing Tuesday mornings * Testing services also include Hep C, STI and pregnancy testing and teaching * Also provides wound and abscess care services * Tuesday afternoons a Hepatitis C Outreach Worker is available for education and referrals to the Hepatitis C Care Clinic AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ; Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; General Health Education Programs ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Hepatitis Testing ; HIV Testing ; In Person Crisis Intervention ~ AIDS/HIV ; Individual Advocacy ~ AIDS/HIV ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Outreach Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; Outreach Programs ~ Hepatitis ; Pregnancy Testing ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education