Services at ACT for people concerned about HIV/AIDS
ASO411
ASO411 is an online mapping tool that provides access to up-to-date information about HIV/AIDS-related services in Ontario for people who need
services and for service providers. Developed in partnership with a number of community organizations. Visit www.aso411.ca
Counselling
Free, confidential counselling to men, women and youth living with, or affected with HIV/AIDS at our offices or off-site. Call to make an appointment. A counsellor on call is also available without an appointment, on a first come first serve basis, Monday – Friday. Please call ahead at 416-340-2437 for on call hours for the day.
Gay Men's Community Education and Outreach
We provide HIV prevention, training sessions, and workshops to gay and bisexual men, other men who have sex with men, and to the service providers who work with them. We also develop campaigns and other information resources. We provide sexual health information and safer sex materials through five primary means: bathhouse, bar, special event, information table and online outreach. The Info Board, Condom Dispenser, and InterACTion (online community blog - http://www.gayguidetoronto.com/interaction) programs are additional avenues of community outreach. We co-ordinate the production of 40,000 condom lube packs produced annually by ACT volunteers through our condom stuffing parties (http://www.actoronto.org/condomstuffing). For more information, call 416-340-8484 ext. 247 or ext 254.
Harm Reduction Outreach: Gay Youth and Men
This program focuses on the recreational substance use of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). We use a “harm-reduction” approach, providing non-judgmental, factual information about drugs commonly found in Toronto’s gay party scene. Partnering with community agencies and business, we develop campaigns which include print and web-based resources, such as http://www.torontovibe.com and http://www.himynameistina.com. Working with trained volunteers, we supply resources and outreach at various nightclubs and parties and are here to answer questions and make referrals. We also provide workshops/presentations and trainings for service providers and community organizations. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 235 to learn more.
Library
Publicly accessible collection of books, videos and other resources on HIV/AIDS and related topics. For more information call 416-340-8484, ext. 303, email library@actoronto.org, or see the ACT library catalogue online.
Portuguese-Speaking Men's Outreach
In partnership with VIVER, (Portuguese-speaking HIV/AIDS Coalition), we do outreach in a variety of venues where Portuguese-speaking men who have sex with men meet. The Portuguese-speaking Men's Outreach coordinator informs them about HIV/AIDS transmission, testing and prevention issues, and supplies them with condoms and information in Portuguese. Please call 416-340-8484 ext. 242 for more information or visit www.actoronto.org/portugues.
Portuguese-Speaking Community Education
In partnership with VIVER (Portuguese-speaking HIV/AIDS Coalition), this program provides HIV/AIDS information, referrals, training sessions and outreach to Portuguese-speaking communities in Toronto. For more information, please call 416-340-8484 ext. 290 or visit www.actoronto.org/portugues
Service Access
Service Access Coordinators and Infodesk volunteers provide friendly support and assistance in directing individuals to staff, provide information and make referrals by phone, email and in person. Call 416-340-2437 or email ask@actoronto.org