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You can search the library catalogue for web resources. Choose the Web Resource option in the “Format” search box to narrow your search. You can also check out the list below to get you started. Many of the online resources listed on this page are included in our library catalogue, either as web resources or books.
The list below focuses mostly on Canadian websites, but there is a wealth of information online from websites all over the world. When using online health resources, be sure to check that the information is accurate and comes from a reliable source. You should also review the ACT Library’s “Disclaimer and Information Use Reminders” before using the resources found in the library.
Other Canadian organizations with HIV/AIDS libraries | AIDS 101 | Canada | General health/sexual health resources | International issues | Legal issues | Party/club drugs | Research | Statistics | Testing | Treatments | Women | Workplace issues | Youth
- Or use the CONNECT library catalogue to search all of these collections and the ACT Library collection at: www.hivinfovih.ca.
- http://www.aidscalgary.org/aboutHiv/index.shtml
An introduction to the HIV virus and transmission, risk groups, prevention, symptoms and testing available on the AIDS Calgary website. Some information on services is specific to people living in Calgary.
- http://www.tthhivclinic.com/overview_home.htm
An overview of the stages of HIV infection available on the webpages of the Immunodeficiency Clinic at the Toronto General Hospital. The text is accompanied by diagrams. Information on the life cycle of the HIV virus, and on disease symptoms is also available using the “Select a link” drop down menu in the right hand corner of the page.
- http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/aids-sida/hiv_aids/index.html
The Federal Initiative represents the Canadian government’s activities in the response to HIV/AIDS in Canada. These webpages on the Public Health Agency of Canada website contain information and publications relating to government programs.
- http://www.leadingtogether.ca
"Leading Together" is Canada's action plan for addressing HIV/AIDS. The plan presents strategies that are meant to guide the work of anyone involved in the Canadian response to HIV/AIDS. The website contains the text of the plan in HTML and PDF.
– http://www.hasslefreeclinic.org
Information on sexually transmitted diseases, other sexual health topics, and testing HIV+ are all available on the Hassle Free Clinic website. Click on either the “Men’s Clinic” or “Women’s Clinic” links on the homepage to be directed to the online health information. You can also click the “Other clinics, organizations, services and websites” link on the Men’s and Women’s pages to find links to more online resources.
- http://www.sexualityandu.ca
A website maintained by the Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada, Sexualityandu.ca provides information and interactive resources on a range of sexual health topics including sexually transmitted infections, contraception and pregnancy, and sexual orientation. The site is organized into sections that address the information needs of five different groups: teens, adults, parents, teachers, and health professionals.
– http://www.unaids.org
The website of the United Nations HIV/AIDS programme, UNAIDS. Reports on various aspects of the global HIV/AIDS situation are available on the website, including the annual “AIDS epidemic update” which reviews global HIV/AIDS statistics.
- http://www.halco.org
The HALCO website provides many useful resources on legal issues of concern to PHA’s including disclosure, the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), and wills. You can find many of these resources in the “Publications” section of their website. The “Links” section also lists other useful websites.
– http://www.aidslaw.ca
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network website makes available the reports and factsheets that result from the Network’s research and advocacy activities. See the “Publications” link to access the reports and factsheets. Research areas that the organization focuses on include stigma and discrimination, prisons, privacy, Aboriginal communities, immigration, and women, among others.
– http://www.torontovibe.com
A website maintained by ACT that provides information for gay and bisexual men on the safer use of drugs in the party/club scene.
– http://www.himynameistina.com
A website of the Toronto Gay/Bi Men's Crystal Meth Task Force that provides information and support for gay/bi men who are concerned about their own - or someone else's - crystal meth use.
- http://www.hivresearch.ca
A searchable inventory of HIV/AIDS research projects being done by Canadian researchers or in a Canadian setting. The inventory is maintained by the Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) and includes the ability to search for studies on specific genders, subjects, locations, and populations.
- http://cbr.cbrc.net
A website operated by the Community-Based Research Centre in Vancouver, BC that provides a forum for sharing HIV/AIDS community-based research findings and activities.
The ACT Library has the most recent version of all of the reports listed below in the library collection. You can also visit the Statistics page on the ACT website for summaries of HIV/AIDS statistics in Canada, Ontario, Toronto and selected populations.
- http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/aids-sida
Surveillance data released twice a year (May, November) by the Public Health Agency of Canada.
- http://www.phac-aspc.gc.ca/publicat/epiu-aepi/index.html
Annual publication of the Public Health Agency of Canada. Provides an overview of HIV/AIDS statistics for specific populations across Canada (eg. women, youth, Aboriginals, etc.)
– http://www.phs.utoronto.ca/ohemu/tech%20reports.html
Annual surveillance report published by the Ontario HIV/AIDS Epidemiological Monitoring Unit at the University of Toronto. Includes breakdowns of HIV/AIDS numbers in regions across the province.
- http://www.toronto.ca/health/cdc/communicable_disease_surveillance/statistics_and_reports/annual_reports/index.htm
An annual report published by the Public Health department of the City of Toronto on communicable diseases. Statistics on HIV/AIDS can be found in the sexually transmitted and bloodborne diseases section. The Public Health department also releases monthly statistical reports on communicable diseases in Toronto.
- http://www.apaa.ca
Basic information about HIV testing on the website of the organization Africans in Partnership Against AIDS. Click on the “HIV Testing” link on the homepage to get an overview of having an HIV test and interpreting the results.
See also the Hassle Free Clinic website in the “General health/sexual health information” section.
– http://www.catie.ca
CATIE is a national organization providing HIV/AIDS treatment information to Canadians. You can find factsheets, pamphlets, and electronic copies of many of CATIE’s print publications on the website by going to the “Our publications” section. You can also find links to other useful websites and online documents by going to the “Links” section.
– http://www.pwatoronto.org
The treatment information pamphlets created by the Toronto People with AIDS Foundation can be found online by going to the “Treatment” section of their website. The “Links” page will provide you with links to other online resources.
– http://www.pwn.bc.ca
Positive Women’s Network is an HIV/AIDS organization for women in Vancouver, BC. Their website provides HIV information written for women, including information specific to women's health and concerns, and can be found in the website sections entitled "HIV: your body" and "HIV, community & relationships".
- http://www.cdnaids.ca/web/is.nsf/pages/is.0181
Information developed by the Canadian AIDS Society to help workplaces develop HIV/AIDS related policies, and to help them educate their staff about HIV/AIDS in the workplace.
- http://www.youthco.org
The website of YouthCO AIDS Society, a non-profit organization in British Columbia working with youth to address HIV/AIDS and related issues. The Information section of the website discusses HIV testing, transmission, Hepatitis C, and provides information on youth and HIV. There are also links to other related websites.
- http://www.livepositive.ca
A website providing information to youth who are interested in learning more about the basics of HIV/AIDS, and about what it’s like to live as an HIV+ youth. The site was developed by Positive Youth Outreach (PYO), The Hospital for Sick Children Divisions of Adolescent Medicine & Infectious Disease, Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE), and TeenNet at the University of Toronto.
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