Positive Health Network

Site: Oakville - Kerr St

Service: Supports, Education and Training

Record #: OAK0326
Last Modified: 19 Jul 2024
Last Full Update: 04 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone Halton Support & Community Development Worker 905-749-4898
Toll Free Phone 1-866-563-0563
E-Mail halton@positivehealthnetwork.org
Website positivehealthnetwork.org/support-services/
Contact Form positivehealthnetwork.org/contact/
Social Media Facebook Facebook, Instagram Instagram, LinkedIn LinkedIn, X (Twitter) X (Twitter), YouTube YouTube
Primary Contact Richard Rivera, Halton's Support & Community Development Worker; Phone: (Business) 905-528-0584 ext 259
Alternate Contact Jess Drennan, Halton Harm Reduction Worker; Phone: (Cell) 905-570-2014 * (Business) 905-528-0854 ext 244; Email: hrhalton@positivehealthnetwork.org

Site Information

Located In Community Oakville
Address & Map
323 Kerr St, Suite 205
Oakville, ON L6K 3B6
Intersection Kerr St and Florence Dr
Mailing Address c/o Positive Health Network 
140 King St E, Suite 101 
Hamilton, ON L8N 1B2
Physical Access Partially Accessible ; Easy access to elevator

Agency Information

Description (Agency)

Formerly the AIDS Network, provides education and support to community groups and individuals regarding HIV/AIDS, Sexual Health and Harm Reduction
Legal Status (51) Registered Charity
Established 2019
Primary Executive Tim McClemont, Executive Director; Phone: 905-528-0854 ext 229; Email: ed@positivehealthnetwork.org
Funding Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)
  • all services are strictly confidential
  • can provide support where it is convenient and comfortable (coffee shop, home, hospital or a confidential meeting space can be arranged) 
  • meetings can be held throughout Halton region
  • provide workshops, training, education and raising the awareness about HIV as well as presenting the most recent information about HIV 

Support Services

  • Individual, family and group counselling for people living with HIV, affected and allies
  • Support for people with HIV, affected and allies
  • Practical services including transportation for medical appointments
  • Food security assistance
  • Complementary therapies (accessible in Hamilton)
  • Monthly support group
  • Linking to local community agencies and resources 

Education and Training

  • HIV 101 for service providers and institutions in the region
  • Harm Reduction
  • Agency Overview
  • Stigma and discrimination
  • Healthy disclosure
  • Positive Self-Management Program
  • Peer volunteer training
Hours

Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served Halton Region
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

Call or email
Languages English ; Spanish - available on request
Fees None

Categories and Classification

Youth Main Categories Sexual Health
Youth Sub-Categories Sexual Health Support
Service Categories AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ Harm Reduction Perspective ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Non-Emergency Medical Transportation ~ AIDS/HIV ; Outreach Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ AIDS/HIV