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AIDS Committee of Toronto

AIDS Committee of Toronto


Description
Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling, information and referrals for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV
  • buddy program
  • HIV gay men's coffee night
  • support groups
  • health and wellness programs
  • income tax clinic
  • weekly hot lunch programs (registration required)
  • social support events
  • workshops and community forums
HIV Prevention Education and Outreach
Information on HIV/STIs (sexually transmitted infections), safer sex and safer drug use
  • outreach to at-risk youth and gay and bisexual men
  • free condoms and lubricant
  • discussion groups, workshops
  • service provider training
Employment ACTion, www.employmentaction.org
For persons with HIV considering entering or re-entering the workforce
  • career assessments
  • skills development
  • self-employment development
  • job placement
  • information sessions
Positive Youth Outreach
Peer-based support and education for youth 16-29 years living with HIV
  • social support
  • workshops
  • outreach to at-risk youth
Gay Men's Programs:
Group programs addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, substance use and body image, as well as programs for younger gay men to build resilience and community
  • Gay Men's HIV Prevention Education and Outreach
  • Gay Men's Online Outreach
  • Magnetic Couples Support Group
  • Substance use support group for cis & trans gay/bi/queer men
Counselling Programs
  • free confidential counselling about issues concerning HIV, sexual health, mental health and substance use; intake required
  • onsite bathhouse counselling program for gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM)
Women's Programs:
Social support programs for women with HIV
  • WomenZone social spaces and learning support
  • Women's Coffee Night informal social support
Some programs and services in collaboration with other community agencies; for more information, visit www.actoronto.org

Eligibility
People living with, at increased risk or affected by HIV
Application Process
Contact ACT to arrange an intake appointment
Office
416-340-2437
Fax
416-340-8224
Website
Visit Website
Email
ask@actoronto.org
Mailing Address
543 Yonge St
4th Fl
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1Y5
Canada
Languages
English
Fees
None
Documents Required
May vary; contact for information
Accessibility
Fully accessible - Easy access to elevator ; Lowered numbers with braille ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance, Assistance needed with lobby (lift access - use buzzer) ; Wheelchair accessible washroom and offices ; Single use, gender-free washroom
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
November 14, 2022
Address
543 Yonge St, 4th Fl
Toronto, ON, M4Y 1Y5
Cross street: Yonge St and Wellesley St E
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Hours of Operation
Mon
10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tue
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am to 9:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Office: Mon 10 am-6 pm, Tue-Thu 10 am-9 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm, closed weekends and statutory holidays
Service Area(s)
Greater Toronto Area