The National AIDS Housing Coalition is requesting information on the state of HIV/AIDS housing around the world. This information will be compiled into a publication that will be presented at the International AIDS Conference in
Vienna in July 2010.

This publication is a product of the International AIDS Housing Roundable, a forum for discussion of issues pertaining to housing instability and HIV/AIDS. The Roundtable is intended to promote international dialogue…

SERVICES: primary health care, medical services, dental services, nutritional counselling, prevention, education, counselling

ABOUT: Housing shortages, substance use and increasing mental health issues impact every citizen and business in the region. The Access Health Centre is addressing these issues by delivering one-stop comprehensive services to the Capital Region’s most impoverished citizens.

Access is a partnership between AIDS Vancouver Island and the Victoria Cool Aid Society. Both organizations have a long history …

SERVICES: Advocacy, Home/hospital visits, Information, referrals, Nutrition information, Life Skills, Support Groups, Community Readiness Assessments, Curriculum Development

ABOUT: The Okanagan Aboriginal AIDS Society (OAAS) has been providing services to and for people in the Okanagan Valley with Aboriginal ancestry since 1999. We have a volunteer of board of directors where all but one are of Aboriginal descent and an Acting Executive Director who volunteers hundreds of hours every year to keep the Society running. The area we cover falls …

SERVICES: Support, condom distribution, internet, needle exchange, peer education, workshops, research

ABOUT: ANKORS’ mission is to respond to the evolving needs of those living with and affected by HIV and AIDS. ANKORS provides a multitude of services. ANKORS offices offer a safe environment for people to access: condoms, information, internet, support, and our resource library…

SERVICES: Education, prevention, social support, advocacy, crisis intervention, care team support, one-on-one and group support, support for alcohol and drug issues, health information, grief and loss support

ABOUT: Positive Living North, formerly AIDS Prince George, is a community-based organization which provides education, prevention and HIV/AIDS support services in the Prince George region. We are Aboriginal focused, but extend our arms open to those in need of services regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or …

SERVICES: Food bank, housing search support, workshops, HIV testing and counselling, reproductive health services, clothing, showers,laundry services, youth outreach, social events, complementary therapy, internet access, referrals, document and application assistance

ABOUT: The Fraser Health Region has the second highest rate of HIV infections in British Columbia. In 1992, in response to the increase in HIV infections in the Lower Mainland, the Purpose Society started the HIV/AIDS program, which includes …

SERVICES: referrals, grocery vouchers, supplemental health fund, Chinese Resources, workshops, case management, support group, peer support, social events, housing search support, condom distribution

ABOUT: The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society is a registered non-profit organization. Our generous funders support our efforts to provide services and support within the community. The Society works with a variety of organizations in Richmond, including Richmond Health Services and Richmond Addiction Services. We also work closely with the Gilwest Clinic (the HIV/AIDS Clinic…

SERVICES: nursing care, outreach, drug and alcohol counselling, social work, maximally assisted medication therapy, daily lunches, rent supplement, weekly food bank, referrals

ABOUT: The Positive Outlook Program provides care, treatment, and support services to over 1,500 people living with HIV/AIDS in the downtown eastside of Vancouver, with a strong focus directed towards the First Nations people. The program offers nursing care and outreach services, drug and alcohol counseling, social work services, maximally assisted medication…

SERVICES: peer support, harm reduction, education

ABOUT: Positive Living Northwest Society is a non-profit Society that works in North West British Columbia to provide HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C Education and training along with care, support, and advocacy for and people living with, affected by and at risk for HIV/AIDS and Hep C…

SERVICES: counselling, advocacy, pre/post test counselling, support group, community referral, workshops, social events, food bank, affordable housing

ABOUT: Surrey HIV/AIDS Centre Society’s mission is to assist the community and those living with HIV/AIDS in overcoming vulnerability, challenges and stigma through education, advocacy, research, on-going support and empowerment…