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Regional HIV/AIDS Connection

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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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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

Brian Lester - Executive Director
519-434-1601 ext 601 * blester@hivaidsconnection.ca

Contacts

Martin McIntosh - Director of Community Relations and Education
519-434-1601 ext 631 * mmcintosh@hivaidsconnection.ca

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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  • Carepoint Consumption and Treatment Service Site Carepoint Consumption and Treatment Services
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  • Counterpoint Needle Syringe Program, Mobile Delivery Service Counterpoint provides new injection and safer inhalation equipment, disposal of used equipment, Naloxone training to prevent overdoses, education and information on safe injection or inhalation practices and referrals to community support services * case management services offer support for individuals contemplating changing, reducing or stopping substance use * safer sex supplies and education also available * dispenses free naloxone take-home kits - lifesaving medication that can restore breathing of a person who has overdosed on heroin or prescription opioid medication&
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  • HIV Support Services Ongoing counselling and support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS
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  • John Gordon Home Palliative, respite and transitional health care services for those with HIV/AIDS/HCV in a home-like environment * services include case planning, social and recreational support, nutritional services, house keeping, and community coordination
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  • Open Closet Weekly drop-in social support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ (2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +) youth between the ages of 14 and 18

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: Sep 11, 2023: Suggest an edit