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 Supervised consumption site (injection, snorting, ingesting) for people to use pre-obtained substances * staff available to assist in medical emergencies, provide sterile supplies, and refer clients to other community resources
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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/HCV Support Services Ongoing counselling and support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C virus (HCV)
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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 for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth