Information for Clients
Positive Spaces, Healthy Places - Community-Based Research exploring HIV, housing and health
Over the past three years a partnership was developed between community-based AIDS service organizations (ASOs) and researchers from York and McMaster Universities to study the housing needs of people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) as they relate to health and well-being.
The partnership identified that housing may be the greatest unmet need among PHAs and that specific housing supports to ensure safety, health and dignity, varied among PHAs. It was also recognized that there was an overall lack of research in the area, particularly in Canada; and this lack of information was seen as a barrier to the adequate understanding of the current situation in Ontario and ability to plan for the future.
Most recently, collaborative efforts of the partnership have resulted in the successful funding of a three year province wide community-based research (CBR) initiative, with the aim to examine housing and health in the context of HIV; and to assess the current and projected housing needs of PHAs in Ontario. This CBR initiative is being funded by Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), Ontario HIV Treatment Network (OHTN), Wellesley Central Health Corporation, the AIDS Bureau and the Ontario AIDS Network (OAN).
If you are living with HIV, then you know that where you live is just as important to your health as how you live. By participating in this study, you will be helping to shape the way PHAs live, for the better. Your participation is completely confidential. An honorarium will be provided.
AIDS Thunder Bay is a partner in this research. John Hamm has been hired as a local Peer Research Assistant and will be conducting interviews throughout northern Ontario. To find out more: www.healthyhousing.ca or phone 1-866-642-0181.
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Enhancing Healthy Options Program (EHOP)
Upcoming Activities
This program is being offered to people living with HIV, their immediate partners and support providers. (e.g. their extended families, or their families of choice).
- The Fall PHA Retreat will take place Monday September 25th – Thursday September 28th. You are welcome to bring your partner/spouse. Call Carrie at 345-1516 ex.16 to sign up. The next planning meeting will be Thursday August 31st from 1pm – 2pm at ATB in the boardroom.
- If you are interested in attending the Canadian Lakehead Exhibition call Carrie no later than Tuesday August 1st to get your free admission and ride passes.
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OAN E-Learning - HIV and Depression
The Ontario AIDS Network has introduced a new resource called E-Learning. The first module is HIV and Depression. You will need to register, then you can log on and take the E-course at your leisure.
Check out E-Learning at the Ontario AIDS Network web site.
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PHA Discussion Group
The Ontario AIDS Network has in place a resource to help you connect with your peers. Do you have something to say? An issue you want to raise? Want to connect with other people with HIV or AIDS (PHAs) about anything and everything?
Check out the PHA Discussion Group at the Ontario AIDS Network Web site. Click on PHA Discussion Group on the menu on the left side of the screen.
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Treatment Information Updates
Here are some treatment information updates for your consideration. The files are in pdf format and you will require Acrobat Reader to read them.
How do you decide when to start HIV therapy?
Should you continue or stop your treatment for HIV infection?
POZ Canadian
You may want to check out the the new POZ Canadian web site - a 100% free web based community for people living with HIV or AIDS in Canada.
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Government Benefits 101Check out the Online Benefits Information for a guide through the complex maze of government benefits.
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