Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC)

Program:

Phone Numbers:

519-434-1601

Toll-Free:

1-866-920-1601

Email:

info@hivaidsconnection.ca

Website:

www.hivaidsconnection.ca

Address:

602 Queens Ave, Unit 201
London, ON
N6B 1Y8

Intersection:

Adelaide St N and Queens Ave

Location:

London (Central)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Executives:

Martin McIntosh - Executive Director
519-434-1601 ext 601 * mmcintosh@hivaidsconnection.ca

Contacts:

David Cummings - Manager of Community Relations
226-219-6920

Service Description:

Practical support, counselling services and programming for people living with and affected by issues related to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C

Education about safer sex and ways to prevent getting or giving HIV * stigma and discrimination with respect to living with HIV as well as homosexuality * testing for HIV and Hepatitis C * issues related to telling (disclosing) HIV status

Carepoint Consumption and Treatment Service Site - Carepoint Consumption and Treatment Services

Counterpoint Needle Syringe Program, Mobile Delivery Service - Counterpoint provides new injection and safer inhalation equipment, disposal of used equipment, Naloxone training to prevent overdoses, education and information on safe injection or inhalation practices and referrals to community support services * case management services offer support for individuals contemplating changing, reducing or stopping substance use * safer sex supplies and education also available * dispenses free naloxone take-home kits - lifesaving medication that can restore breathing of a person who has overdosed on heroin or prescription opioid medication&

HIV Support Services - Ongoing counselling and support to people living with, affected by, and at-risk for HIV/AIDS

John Gordon Home - Palliative, respite and transitional health care services for those with HIV/AIDS/HCV in a home-like environment * services include case planning, social and recreational support, nutritional services, house keeping, and community coordination

Open Closet - Weekly drop-in social support group for 2SLGBTQIA+ (2-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual +) youth between the ages of 14 and 18

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call or drop-in for information or an interview

Eligibility - Population(s) Served:

People living with or affected by HIV and/or AIDS * gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, 2 spirit youth * general public

Languages:

English ; French

Language Note:

Interpretation services available upon request * some brochures available in French and other languages

Area(s) Served:

Huron, Elgin, Lambton, London and Middlesex, Oxford and Perth