Toronto People With AIDS Foundation - Toronto - Behavioural Supports Ontario - torontocentral.behaviouralsupportsontario.ca

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Organization:	Toronto People With AIDS Foundation - Toronto

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


Fees:	None

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:	All people living with HIV/AIDS, including children, women and transwomen, men and transmen

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

Accessibility Notes:	Fully accessible

Languages:	English ; French ; Amharic ; Spanish


Phone Numbers:	416-506-1400

Fax:	416-506-1404


Email:	info@pwatoronto.org

Website:	www.pwatoronto.org

Address:	163 Queen St E 2nd Fl Toronto, ON M7A 2H6

Location:	Cross street: Jarvis St and Queen St E

Hours:	Mon-Tue 10:30 am-6 pm, Wed-Thu 10:30 am-7 pm, Fri 10:30 am-5 pm Essentials Market: Wed-Thu 2 pm-7 pm, Fri 12 noon-5 pm

Contacts:	Ian McKnight - Director of Programs and Services 416-506-1400 ext 239 Email * imcknight@pwatoronto.org

This information is provided by thehealthline.ca. It was last completely updated on: 8/28/2024

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