Description
Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling, information and referrals for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV. Counselling for cis and trans, gay, bi, queer men regardless of HIV status
  • HIV gay men's coffee night for HIV-positive gay men over 40
  • women's coffee night for HIV-positive cis and trans women
  • support, health and wellness groups
  • income tax clinic for people with HIV
  • weekly hot lunch programs for people with HIV (registration required)
  • social support events for people with HIV
  • workshops and community health forums for those living with or at risk of HIV
HIV/STI Prevention Education and Outreach
Information on HIV/STIs (sexually transmitted infections), safer sex and safer substance use
  • outreach to at-risk youth and gay and bisexual men
  • free condoms and lubricant - available at the offices or in queer community venues
  • harm reduction kits for cis and trans gay, bi, queer men
  • online outreach on social and sexual dating apps used by cis and trans gay, bi, queer men
  • discussion groups, workshops
  • service provider training for agencies serving women
Employment ACTion, www.employmentaction.org
For people with HIV and members of the 2SLGBTQ+ communities on ODSP Income Supports considering entering or re-entering the workforce
  • career assessments
  • skills development
  • self-employment development
  • job placement
  • information sessions
Positive Youth Outreach (PYO)
Peer-based support and education for youth 16-29 years living with HIV
  • social support
  • workshops
  • weekly evening drop-in
Gay Men's Health Programs:
Group-based programs for HIV-negative and HIV-positive ci and trans gay, bi queer men addressing issues related to depression, anxiety, substance use and body image
  • Wellness Group
  • Meth and Sex Group
  • Magnetic Couples' Group
  • Substance use support group for cis & trans gay/bi/queer men
Community Counselling Program
  • free confidential counselling about issues concerning HIV, sexual health, mental health and substance use for HIV negative and HIV-positive cis and trans gay, bi, queer men; 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 cis and trans 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: 416-340-2437 or ask@actoronto.org
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
Contact
Rob Cumming, Director of Support Services
Email: rcumming@actoronto.org
Phone: 416-340-8484 ext.231
Executive Director
John Maxwell
Email: jmaxwell@actoronto.org
Phone: 416-340-8484 ext 245
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
Topic(s)
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Agency Information
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Copyright
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Last Updated On
August 18, 2023
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 7:00 pm
Wed
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Thu
10:00 am to 7:00 pm
Fri
10:00 am to 5:00 pm

Office: Mon 10 am-6 pm, Tue-Thu 10 am-7 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm, closed weekends and statutory holidays
Service Area(s)
  • Durham Region
  • Greater Toronto Area
  • Halton Region
  • Peel Region
  • York Region