AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area - HIV-Hep C Services

Organization:

Phone Numbers:

705-497-3560

Toll-Free:

1-800-387-3701

Fax:

705-497-7850

Email:

oa@aidsnorthbay.ca

Website:

www.aidsnorthbay.com

Address:

147 McIntrye St W, Suite 102
North Bay, ON
P1B 2Y6

Intersection:

Main St E and Fraser St

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Hours:

Mon-Thu 8:30am-4pm * Fri 8:30am-3:30pm

Executives:

Stacey Mayhall - Executive Director
ed@aidsnorthbay.ca

Service Description:

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

Fees:

Free

Application:

Call * no referral required

Eligibility / Target Population:

Individuals infected or affected by AIDS/HIV and/or Hepatitis C and their family and friends

Languages:

English ; French

Area Served:

Parry Sound, Temiskaming Shores, Timmins, and Nipissing