HIV/AIDS Community Resources & Support
If you have questions about testing, preventing HIV or are looking for resources, counselling and support services, there are a wealth of services available to you.
PEEL REGION AREA SERVICES
Peel Health
Phone: 905-799-7700
This phone number is a confidential, anonymous, free telephone service. Information is provided by Public Health Nurses who can answer your questions about sexual health issues, including HIV/AIDS.
Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality Clinics
There are six Peel Public Health Healthy Sexuality Clinics in the region. These clinics offer anonymous or nominal testing, pre- and post-test counselling, and referral for individuals seeking HIV services at no cost. Public Health Nurses are also available to provide information, assist with partner notification and counselling support to physicians and their clients, either by phone or in person. For more information contact Peel Health at 905-799-7700.
Canadian AIDS Society
The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a national coalition of over 120 community-based AIDS organizations across Canada that are dedicated to strengthening the response to HIV/AIDS across all sectors of society, and to enriching the lives of people and communities living with HIV/AIDS.
Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR)
CANFAR is a national charitable foundation whose goal is to raise awareness in order to generate funds for research into all aspects of HIV infection and AIDS.
Health Canada
This website provides up-to-date stats on HIV/AIDS as well as information on the Government of Canada’s role in addressing HIV/AIDS.
Peel Works Needle Exchange (NEP)
Cell: 647-225-1623
Peel Public Health operates a needle exchange program aimed at preventing the spread of bloodborne diseases, like HIV/AIDS, in the injection drug using (IDU) community by providing education, sterile needles/syringes and other injection drug supplies, and safe disposal of used needles. Referrals are also made if someone is seeking information, support and treatment.
Peel HIV/AIDS Network
Phone: 905-361-0523
Peel HIV/AIDS Network (PHAN) supports people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS through education, advocacy and volunteerism.
The Sexual Assault Rape Crisis Centre of Peel
Phone: 905-273-3337
24 hour line: 905-273-9442
Toll free: 1-800-810-0180
The Sexual Assault/Rape Crisis Centre of Peel provides crisis support services to female victims/survivors and their families and friends in a safe and respectful environment.
GREATER TORONTO AREA SERVICES
AIDS Committee of Toronto
Phone: 416-340-2437
This committee provides HIV prevention education and outreach programs to gay and bi-sexual men, at-risk women and youth.
Voices of Positive Women
Phone: 416-324-8703
This group was established in response to the lack of adequate services and support for women living with HIV/AIDS. It's the only agency in Ontario that focuses entirely on the needs of women living with HIV/AIDS.
Ontario AIDS Network
Phone: 416-364-4555
This agency works to improve the quality and length of life of those infected and affected by HIV, and to prevent the spread of HIV. Member groups across Ontario offer a variety of services and support, like information about treatments and referrals to anonymous testing clinics.
AIDS Hotline
Phone: 1-800-668-2437
Provides telephone information, counselling and support for residents of Ontario.
Toronto People with AIDS Foundation
Phone: 416-506-1400
The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation is a safe place to get practical information and support services. Its goal is to help people with HIV/AIDS to continue living independently and with dignity.
Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE)
Phone: 416-203-7122
CATIE provides treatment information, not only for people living with the virus, but for their families as well. They have information on care providers, AIDS Service Organizations and Health Care Intermediaries.
HIV and AIDS Legal Aid Ontario (HALCO)
Phone: 416-340-7790
HALCO is a not-for-profit, community-based legal clinic serving low income people with HIV and AIDS.
Miriam Child and Family Support Group
Phone: 905-681-7157
The Miriam Group came about in response to the needs of HIV infected/ affected children, women and families. Their services include transportation, respite care, help in the home, education and a non-perishable food pantry.
Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS)
Phone: 416-963-4300
A non-profit, community-based organization, ACAS provides HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support services to East and Southeast Asian Canadian communities.
The Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention (Black CAP)
Phone: 416-977-7725
Black CAP is a volunteer-driven, not-for-profit, community-based organization. Its mission is to reduce the spread of HIV infection within black communities and to enhance the quality of life of black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS.
Teresa Group
Phone: 416-596-7703
Teresa Group provides support and counselling to children infected with or affected by HIV. It's an independent agency that partners with The Hospital for Sick Children. Its services include individual and group counselling, emergency financial assistance for families affected by HIV, parent support groups, and care packages of food, diapers, and free formula delivered anywhere in Ontario for infants of HIV positive mothers.
