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Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC)

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602 Queens Ave, Unit 201
London, ON
N6B 1Y8
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519-434-1601
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Toll-Free: 1-866-920-1601
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Last Updated: Nov 28, 2024: Suggest an edit

Application

Call or drop-in for information or an interview

Eligibility / Target Population

People living with or affected by HIV and/or AIDS * gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, 2 spirit youth * general public

Fees

Free

Executives

Martin McIntosh - Executive Director
519-434-1601 ext 601 * mmcintosh@hivaidsconnection.ca

Contacts

David Cummings - Manager of Community Relations
226-219-6920

Languages

English ; French

Language Notes

Interpretation services available upon request * some brochures available in French and other languages

Area Served

Huron, Elgin, Lambton, London and Middlesex, Oxford and Perth

Accessibility

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Description of Services

Practical support, counselling services and programming for people living with and affected by issues related to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Education about safer sex and ways to prevent getting or giving HIV * stigma and discrimination with respect to living with HIV as well as homosexuality * testing for HIV and Hepatitis C * issues related to telling (disclosing) HIV status
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About Us

We are a community-inspired organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for individuals and diverse communities living with, at-risk for or affected by the challenges associated with HIV / AIDS.

Last Updated: Nov 28, 2024: Suggest an edit
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