Services at ACT for people living with 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

BookAIDS

Free books. BookAIDS is held four times a year. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 230.

Buddy Program

Connect with a volunteer trained to provide ongoing friendly support. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 219.

Case Management

Case management is available for clients with complex or multiple unmet needs. Case Managers provide support needed to attain client's goals. Call 416-340-2437 and ask to be directed to a Case Manager. This service is also available in Portuguese.

Assistente de Serviços Sociais para todos os assuntos relacionados com o VIH-HIV (SIDA-AIDS), está disponível no ACT para assistir clientes e famílias de expressão Portuguesa. Oferecemos o suporte necessário para alcançar seus objectivos. Todos os serviços do ACT são oferecidos em regime confidencial. Para mais informação, contacte 416-340-8484 ext. 221.

Community Health Forums

Panel presentations and discussions with community and medical experts. Offered throughout the year. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 219.

Community Naturopathic Clinic

Supervised by a registered naturopathic doctor, fourth-year students help clients explore treatment options that deal with the serious side effects caused by many of the AIDS treatment drugs. Call 416-324-4187 (at Sherbourne Health Centre). View the flyer. The Community PHA Naturopathic Clinic is operated as a collaborative program of the AIDS Committee of Toronto, the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Sherbourne Health Centre and the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation.

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.

Drives Program

Drives to and from HIV/AIDS-related medical appointments within Toronto for those unable to negotiate public transit. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 230.

Employment ACTion

For people with HIV/AIDS considering (re)employment. Call 416-623-1782. Career counselling and job development available.

Furniture Bank

We provide free, used furniture and household goods. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 230.

Good Company Lunch

Provides an opportunity for people to meet over a three course meal once a week. This program is specifically for people who are unable to negotiate unassisted public transportation due to physical disabilities. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 219. Advance registration required.

Good Food Box Program

Purchase a week's supply of fresh fruits and vegetables at a greatly reduced cost. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 219. Advance registration required.

Health Promotion Groups and Classes

ACT provides various therapeutic and wellness groups, or classes, at no charge to those living with HIV/AIDS. Call 416-340-2437.

HIV/AIDS Community Calendar

This on-line calendar is a monthly cross-agency calendar of (wellness) events and program listings for people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) in the Toronto area. To view the Calendar, click here.

HIV Dementia Day Program

Provides individualized therapeutic programming for persons living with HIV and dementia. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 219.

Income Tax Clinic

Assistance completing personal income tax returns. For more information call 416-340-8484 ext. 219. To book an appointment call 416-340-2437.

Insurance Benefits Clinic

Volunteers from the insurance industry meet one-on-one for confidential consultations regarding insurance benefits. Call 416-340-2437.

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 library catalogue online.

Meet and Eat Weekly Hot Lunch Program

Provides an opportunity for clients to meet for a hot lunch once a week throughout the year. Advance registration required. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 219.

Men’s Retreat

We offer men living with HIV/AIDS an opportunity to leave the city to meet their peers and learn strategies for improving their health. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 283.

Moves Program

For people living on social assistance (i.e. ODSP) with moves to affordable/suitable housing within Toronto. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 230.

Positive Youth Outreach (PYO)

Peer support for HIV-positive people age 29 and under. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 281, email pyo@actoronto.org or visit PYO's website.
Weekly support drop-in: Thursday, 4:00-8:00pm. Women’s social: 2nd Tuesday of every month, 4:00-8:00pm.

Service Access

Service Access Coordinators and Information desk 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.

Social Support Network

Monthly social outings at minimal cost. To find out about upcoming events, or to register call 416-340-8484 ext. 230.

Support and Discussion Groups

Support Groups are offered three times a year — fall, winter and spring. To find out about upcoming groups, call 416-340-2437 or come to our office and ask to speak with the counsellor on call.

Women’s Coffee Night

Monthly informal gathering for HIV-positive women on the 3rd Wednesday of every month from 6:00-8:00pm. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 283 for more information.

Women’s Community Kitchen

Monthly opportunity for women with HIV/AIDS of African and Caribbean descent to gather, share food and talk. Call 416-340-8484 ext. 283 for information and location.

Women’s Retreat

Weekend retreat that enables women with HIV/AIDS to get out of the city, meet their peers, and learn strategies for improving their health. Call 416-340-2437.