Senior Officer Name and Position during the Period of this Registration

Sarah Chown, Executive Director

Organization Contact Information

Vancouver AIDS Society

Description of Activities

AIDS Vancouver supports people living with HIV right from the time of a new diagnosis throughout a person's full HIV journey, including providing substance use specific support, and supports HIV-negative people to navigate HIV risk. We work to connect people living with HIV with appropriate education and informational resources, and we coordinate health care services, provide mental health support, address substance use concerns and harm reduction needs, support housing and employment security, navigate immigration and citizenship needs, and help figure out Ministry systems such as disability and income assistance. We also provide a grocery program to people living with HIV 2-3 times per month. AIDS Vancouver also supports HIV-negative people who want support to navigate current and ongoing HIV risk. In this program, we work with people to set goals specific to HIV prevention which can include anything from building relationship and communication skills to considering PrEP and being able to access new needles every time when injecting substances including hormones. AIDS Vancouver also offers Indigenous programs, including gender-specific sharing circles, cultural programs, and a regular bannock and coffee time. We also offer special events and group programming, primarily for people living with HIV, such as a discussion groups, education sessions, and women's specific programs. While all of our services are available in English, we have some Spanish-speaking supports including a group that meets twice per month. As needed, we work with interpreters and/or peers to make our services available in as many languages as possible.

Gifts or benefits provided by the organization

Contributors to the Lobbying Activity

No person or organization contributed over $1000CDN, within the preceding 12 months, toward the lobbying activity on behalf of the organization that has a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activity.

Government Funding in the Last 12 Months

Received Government Funding

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Coalition Members Information

Vancouver AIDS Society is not a coalition member.

Affiliates with a Direct Interest in the Outcome

Vancouver AIDS Society does not have any affiliates that could have a direct interest in the outcome of the lobbying activities

Other Persons or Organizations with Direct Interests

The activities of Vancouver AIDS Society are not controlled or directed by another person or organization with a direct interest in the outcome of this undertaking.