Torontovibe: Community Resources & Services
The Canadian Harm Reduction Network: The Canadian Harm Reduction Network is the meeting place for individuals and organizations across Canada dedicated to reducing the social, health and economic harms associated with drugs and drug policies. See: www.canadianharmreduction.com
Toronto Drug Strategy Initiative: The City of Toronto is developing a comprehensive municipal drug strategy based on four key components: prevention; treatment; harm reduction; and enforcement. The vision of the Toronto Drug Strategy Initiative is to improve the quality of life of individuals, families and communities in Toronto by creating a society increasingly free of the range of harms associated with substance use. See: www.toronto.ca/health/drugstrategy/index.htm
HiMyNameIsTina: Crystal Meth info: A website developed by and for gay men. Practical information about crystal meth (tina), and things you can do if you or someone you know is concerned about meth use. See: www.himynameistina.com
An up-to-date list of needle exchanges in Toronto is provided by "The Works". You can download a PDF copy here.
AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT): ACT helps prevent HIV infections within communities that have been most affected by HIV/AIDS through education, outreach and community action. We also provide free, confidential help to men, women and youth living with, and concerned about HIV/AIDS. Call 416-340-2437 or visit ACT's website at www.actoronto.org to find out how we can help.
CATIE: The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) provides free HIV information services and support to people living with HIV and their caregivers, to health care providers, to AIDS service organizations and to related front-line organizations. See: www.catie.ca
Toronto People with AIDS Foundation (PWA): The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation exists to promote the health and well-being of all people living with HIV/AIDS by providing accessible, direct, and practical support services. See: www.pwatoronto.org
AIDS and Sexual Health Info line: Toll Free: 1-800-668-2437 , Local (Toronto): 416-392-2437
The Body (website): The Body's mission is to use the Web to lower barriers between patients and clinicians, demystify HIV/AIDS and its treatment, improve patients' quality of life, and foster community through human connection. See: www.thebody.com
Rainbow Services (Centre for Addiction and Mental Health): Rainbow Services provides counselling to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and transsexual people who are concerned about their use of drugs and alcohol. Our services are available to individuals with a variety of goals, including those who want to try to quit, cut down, or who would just like to gain more awareness about their drinking or drug use. See our webpage.
Community Outreach Programs in Addictions: Based in Toronto, COPA is an organization of committed staff and volunteers. Through innovative and nonjudgmental outreach programs, we help older persons (age 55 and over) whose problems involve alcohol or other drugs. See: www.copacommunity.ca
