AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area

Application

Call * no referral required

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Individuals infected or affected by AIDS/HIV and/or Hepatitis C and their family and friends

Fees

Free

Executives

Stacey Mayhall - Executive Director
ed@aidsnorthbay.ca

Languages

English ; French

Area(s) Served

Parry Sound, Temiskaming Shores, Timmins, and Nipissing

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Description of Services:

Assists and supports all individuals infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C and to limit the spread of the viruses through education, awareness, outreach strategies and treatment * services provided are:

Counselling and referral

provides confidential counselling
facilitates psycho-educational groups, wellness groups, peer support groups and womens' groups
offers referrals to individuals, partners, families on issues relating to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Treatment resources

provides information through internet access, DVDs, books, published brochures and articles
offers guidance and advice on the latest treatments and strategies

Vaccines

offers vaccines free of charge for Flu, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, influenza, Pertussis, Pneumovax and Tuberculosis

Client services

provides food vouchers, travel assistance funds, medical cost coverages, health kits and multi-vitamins, hot and cold weather kits, hospital/home supports

Programs offered

HIV-AIDS/Hepatitis C information and presentations
needle exchange / free contraceptives / safe injection and inhilation kits
look sharp no sharps needle recovery / education
street outreach into community
ACNBA cares