Toronto People With AIDS Foundation

Application

People living with HIV/AIDS interested in joining PWA are asked to complete an intake

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

All people living with HIV/AIDS, including children, women and transwomen, men and transmen

Fees

None

Contacts

Kyle Vose - Service Access Manager
416-506-1400 ext 214 * kvose@pwatoronto.org
Ian McKnight - Director of Programs and Services
416-506-1400 ext 239 Email * imcknight@pwatoronto.org

Languages

English ; French ; Amharic ; Spanish

Language Note

Tue 2 pm-5 pm ; Latinos Positivos: Mon-Fri 12 noon-5 pm, 3rd Fl

Accessibility Note

Fully accessible

Description of Services:

Provides support in accessing HIV medical care and medications, immigration services and other social services, as well as delivering practical support services
HIV Medical and Medication Access

assists people living with HIV in getting connected to HIV medical care and HIV medications
helps people access drug coverage through Ontario Works (OW), Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Trillium Drug Program and free drug coverage from pharmaceutical companies
accompany Community Members to medical appointments to provide translation, support and advocacy
financial assistance for medical and medication costs (while finances are available)

Income Support

help people living with HIV/AIDS access government assistance programs such as as OW, ODSP, Canada Pension Plan (CPP), Employment Insurance
provides financial assistance for health and wellness needs

Immigration Support

assists people living with HIV/AIDS access immigration support, including getting a legal aid certificate, referrals to lawyers who specialize in HIV
offers language support in languages such as Spanish, Swahili, Amharic and French
accompanies people to their immigration/legal appointments to provide interpretation, support and advocacy
helps Community Members complete immigration applications

Food Programs

Essentials Market weekly food bank, including pet food (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
Food for Life: bi-weekly meal delivery program and delivery of items from the Essentials Market

Other Support Programs

information and referral to other services such as mental health, housing, employment and legal services
pet programs including financial assistance for vet bills, pet food, referrals to vets with discounted services, low cost spay/neutering and foster program in partnership with the Toronto Humane Society, see separate listing
free haircuts on-site
harm reduction kits, including used equipment drop-off and safer sex supplies on-site

Complementary Therapies

hosts on-site free massage and acupuncture clinics in partnership with local colleges

Educational and Cultural Groups

offers the Hassle Free HIV+ Women's Group as well as the Golden Girls Group for HIV+ Women over 60
provides educational workshops for people living with HIV around HIV disclosure, U=U and harm reduction
Saturday Social Club - play games and socialize

Engagement and Volunteer Programs

opportunities for Community Members to volunteer and/or become Community Mobilizers
engagement/volunteer programs including POWER (Positive Women's Empowerment and Resiliency) program, Men's Health, PHA Patient Instructor health educator program, front desk, Essentials Market, delivery and Therapeutic Care