AIDS Calgary
AIDS Calgary is an ASO (AIDS Service Oraginzation) in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Founded in 1983, AIDS Calgary has helped people learn AbOUT, PReVENT and live with HIV/AIDS.
Mission Statement
To reduce the harm associated with HIV and AIDS for all individuals and communities in the Calgary region by Providing HIV prevention and education; support and enhance the quality of life and advocate on behalf of people living with HIV; promoting awareness and understanding of HIV issues; working with partners in the community to create a caring and compassionate society in the face of HIV and AIDS.
Vision Statement
Empowered lives in a compassionate society in the face of HIV/AIDS.
Programs and Services
ADVOCACY AND REFERRAL - Helping clients access appropriate services through links to other organizations. Referrals include food, shelter and counselling, along with support in Getting Through red tape.
COMPLEMENTARY HEALTH SERVICES - Yoga, chiropractic services, and therapeutic touch offered some Friday afternoons.
COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT - Drop-in, by-phone, or scheduled appointments.
GREENBOUGH FUND - Provides clients in need with emergency financial assistance. Includes financial assistance for transportation and child care expenses.
HEAT (HIV EDUCATION AND PREVENTION TODAY) - Outreach, education and prevention resource for men who have [...] with men, topics including coming out and homophobia.
SHIFT - Works with adults involved in the [...] trade to assist in improving quality of life and reaching individualized goals.
HIV/AIDS INFORMATION RESOURCE CENTRE AND HOTLINE - Information on HIV/AIDS, STI’s and Hepatitis C. Community resources and telephone support.
OUTREACH SERVICES - HIV education and prevention with high-risk groups. On the street, in shelters, addiction centres and more.
PRISON PROJECT - Support services and information sessions in the prison system.
NUTRITIONAL PROGRAMS - Including Coffee Connection, Community Kitchen, Good Food boxes, Holiday Hamper program, and the Positive Living lunch program.
SAFER [...] SUPPLIES - Free condoms, lube, dental dams, gloves and information.
TRANSPORTATION AND CHILDCARE SUBSIDIES - For families with children accessing our services.
VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES - AIDS Calgary offers volunteer opportunities in client support, HIV prevention, outreach and fundraising.
YOUTHXCHANGE - YouthXChange is an outreach program that connects with youth where they are at, at various locations in Calgary.
WOMEN’S PROJECT - Support, information and resources for women living with HIV/AIDS and women at-risk.
SPEAKERS NETWORK - HIV/AIDS prevention and education program for schools. AIDS 101: Facts about HIV, and AIDS 201: Living with HIV/AIDS.
HUMAN RIGHTS AND ADVOCACY - Support and resources for people living with HIV/AIDS who experience discrimination and human rights issues.
WORKSHOPS - Development workshops on various issues around HIV/AIDS open to all interested parties including health professionals, community partners and volunteers.