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Organization:
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AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area - HIV-Hep C Services
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Address:
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147 McIntrye St W, Suite 102
North Bay, ON
P1B 2Y6
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Hours:
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Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm * Fri 8:30am-3:30pm
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Executives:
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Stacey Mayhall - Executive Director
ed@aidsnorthbay.ca
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Service Description:
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Assists and supports all individuals infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C and to limit the spread of the viruses through education, awareness, outreach strategies and treatment * services provided are:
Counselling and referral
- provides confidential counselling
- facilitates psycho-educational groups, wellness groups, peer support groups and womens' groups
- offers referrals to individuals, partners, families on issues relating to HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C
Treatment resources
- provides information through internet access, DVDs, books, published brochures and articles
- offers guidance and advice on the latest treatments and strategies
Vaccines
- offers vaccines free of charge for Flu, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Tetanus, Diphtheria, influenza, Pertussis, Pneumovax and Tuberculosis
Client services
- provides food vouchers, travel assistance funds, medical cost coverages, health kits and multi-vitamins, hot and cold weather kits, hospital/home supports
Programs offered
- HIV-AIDS/Hepatitis C information and presentations
- needle exchange / free contraceptives / safe injection and inhilation kits
- look sharp no sharps needle recovery / education
- street outreach into community
- ACNBA cares
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Application:
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Call * no referral required
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Individuals infected or affected by AIDS/HIV and/or Hepatitis C and their family and friends
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Area Served:
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Parry Sound, Temiskaming Shores, Timmins, and Nipissing
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