AIDS Committee of Toronto
Record Added
Add Record
Suggest Update
Print Version (New Window)| Record #: MET0023 | Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2019 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | ACT ; Bathhouse Counselling Program ; Bathhouse Counselling Program (TowelTalk) ; CV19 ; Employment Action ; Gay Men's HIV Prevention Education and Outreach ; Gay Men's Online Outreach ; HIV Prevention Education and Outreach ; Positive Youth Outreach ; PYO ; Shared Health Exchange ; SHE ; Towel Talk ; Women Zone ; Women's Coffee Night ; WomenZone |
| Notes | |
| Public Comments | COVID-19 - ACT office and all in-person programs closed * staff providing telephone and email support and information * online programs may be available -- visit ACT website for information |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and Wellesley St E |
| Physical Access | Easy access to elevator ; Lowered numbers with braille ; Wheelchair accessible main entrance, assistance needed with lobby (lift access - use buzzer) ; Wheelchair accessible washroom and offices ; Single use, gender-free washroom |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 - ACT office and all in-person programs closed * staff providing telephone and email support and information * online programs may be available -- visit ACT website for information Support services including anonymous, confidential counselling for individuals, couples, and partners of individuals with HIV * referrals, buddy program, support groups, health and wellness programs * income tax clinic * weekly hot lunch programs -- registration required * workshops, community forums and social support events HIV Prevention Education and Outreach -- information on HIV/STIs (sexually transmitted infections), safer sex and safer drug use * outreach to at-risk youth and gay and bisexual men * free condoms and lubricant * discussion groups, workshops * service provider training Employment ACTion, www.employmentaction.org -- for persons with HIV considering entering or re-entering the work force * career assessments * skills development * self-employment development * job placement * information sessions Positive Youth Outreach -- peer-based support and education for youth 16-29 years living with HIV * social support * volunteer opportunities * outreach to at-risk youth Gay Men's Programs: Community Counselling Program -- counsellors available on site at ACT, bath houses, Maple Leaf Medical Clinic and Church Wellesley Health Centre * confidential mental health counselling for gay and bisexual men, and men who have sex with men (MSM) * Gay Men's HIV Prevention Education and Outreach * Gay Men's Online Outreach Women's Programs: WomenZone -- social spaces and learning support for women with HIV * Women's Coffee Night -- informal social support for women with HIV Some programs and services in collaboration with other community agencies |
| Hours | COVID-19 - ACT office and all in-person programs closed * staff providing telephone and email support and information * online programs may be available -- visit ACT website for information Mon-Thu 10 am-9 pm, Fri 10 am-5 pm * closed weekends and statutory holidays |
| Areas Served | Toronto |
| Boundaries | City of Toronto |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Counselling support and employment services -- individuals 16 years and older, who are living with HIV/AIDS * education and outreach programs -- focus on gay men, women and youth at risk for HIV * programs may vary |
| Application | For counselling and social support services, call or email to arrange an intake appointment, or drop in to speak with counsellor on call * for other services, drop in, call or visit website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ At Risk Youth ; AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ Gay Men ; AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ Men ~ Bisexuals ; AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies ; Buddy Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; Community Meals ; Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ~ AIDS/HIV ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Outreach Programs ~ At Risk Youth ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Outreach Programs ~ Men ~ LGBTQ Individuals ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Social Clubs/Events ~ AIDS/HIV ~ Women ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ AIDS/HIV ; Tax Preparation Assistance ~ AIDS/HIV ; Volunteer Opportunities ; Wellness Programs ~ AIDS/HIV |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 416-340-2437 |
| Fax | 416-340-8224 |
| ask@actoronto.org | |
| Website | www.actoronto.org |
| Social Media |   |
| Primary Executive | John Maxwell, Executive Director; Phone: 416-340-2437 ext 245; Email: jmaxwell@actoronto.org |
| Other Details | |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal - Community Service Partnerships (CSP) |