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Operates programs and services to alleviate individual and collective vulnerability to HIV and AIDS, including support to individuals, public education, and community-based research. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday. Formerly known as AIDS Vancouver. Nonprofit society, registered charity.
Provided by Ribbon Community Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Provides a low-barrier service for HIV-positive individuals, offering information, support, care coordination, referrals, liaison, and advocacy to address health needs.
Supports HIV-positive clients to access health services, housing resources, food security, income security, disability benefits, legal assistance, and psychosocial supports.
Provided by Ribbon Community Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Offers short-term emergency financial assistance for people living with HIV/AIDS who have limited incomes, and who have exhausted other community and government options.
The fund supports clients to replace lost or stolen ID; make damage deposits or cover moving expenses; pay rent or utilities in the case of lost income; purchase bus passes, or get medication. Priority is given to those in financial need. A budget and a care plan are developed. Supportive documentation is required.
Provided by Ribbon Community Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Works one-to-one with HIV-negative people who want support to reduce or navigate HIV risk stemming from intergenerational, structural, interpersonal, and individual factors.
Case managers work with each client to set and complete goals related to HIV prevention. Program serves people of all identities and offers specialized expertise in working with Indigenous people, queer, trans and nonbinary people, sex workers, folks using substances, and people in the Downtown Eastside. Youth may be eligible on a case-by-case basis. Services include support to access community supports, safe supply, and primary care; HIV testing and medications; navigating access to the Medical Services Plan (MSP) and other government programs; and skill building to talk about sex and set boundaries around substance use. Length of program is typically six to nine months. Open referral; applications are on the website. Hours are 10 am to 4 pm Monday to Thursday.
Provided by Ribbon Community Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Peer navigators provide support to people with shared experiences of living with HIV, addictions, and living in communities impacted by HIV.
Volunteer navigators are trained to assist HIV-positive individuals who may be newly diagnosed, re-engaging with community services, or coping with multiple health issues. Services include appointment scheduling and reminders, assistance arranging transportation, and accompaniment to appointments. Also offers information about safe sex, harm reduction, HIV self-management techniques, self-advocacy skills, and community resources. Volunteer opportunities available.
Provided by Ribbon Community Society
4 other services offered by this agency
Provides food and some personal hygiene products to people living with HIV/AIDS whose incomes are below $20,000/year and who are registered clients.
Provides nutritionally relevant groceries specific to the unique health needs of individuals and families living with HIV/AIDS. Accepts donations of non-perishable food items. Hours are 1 pm to 4 pm Tuesdays and Wednesdays of some weeks. See website for scheduled days/hours as well as specific days for women.