Office phone: 416-340-2437
Fax: 416-340-8224
E-mail: ask@actoronto.org
Web site: www.actoronto.org
Address: 399 Church St, 4th Fl, Toronto, ON, M5B 2J6


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Location (Intersection): Toronto Central (Church St-Carlton St)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 27)
Hours:

• Monday - Thursday (10:00am - 9:00pm)
• Friday (10:00am - 5:00pm )

Languages of service: English ; some services available in Portuguese
Eligibility: Persons living with, affected by, or at risk of HIV/AIDS
How to apply: For direct client services, call to arrange an appointment with a counsellor, or drop in to speak with counsellor on call - for other services, drop in, call or visit web site
Fees: None
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms

• braille elevator with lowered buttons
• lowered light switches
• limited meter parking close to entrance
• visual alert system

Service description: Direct Client Services -- practical assistance including home help, transportation to medical appointments

• counselling
• advocacy
• insurance benefits clinic
• support groups
• health workshops
• income tax clinic
• home or hospital visits if needed
• buddy support systems
• assistance with client moves
• furniture
• assistance with employment issues
• community resource guides
• weekly hot lunch -- registration required
• social events
• Good Food Box distribution -- see separate entry FoodShare

Positive Youth Outreach 416-340-8484 ext 281, -- for persons under 30 years living with HIV/AIDS

• peer-based support, advocacy and education
• counselling
• housing, treatment and financial referrals
• drop-in with free meal Thursday 3-8 pm
• volunteer opportunities

Employment Action -- for persons living with HIV/AIDS who are considering entering or re-entering the work force

• career assessments
• skills development
• self-employment development
• job placement
• information sessions
• in partnership with Toronto People With AIDS Foundation

AIDS Information and Support -- information, referral, counselling, emotional support

• call during hours listed above, or drop in Monday-Thursday 10-6, Friday 10-5

HIV Prevention Education -- safer sex

• educational outreach to women, youth, gay men
• free condoms
• speakers, discussion groups, special events
• training
• policy consultation

Organization type: Non Profit ; Registered Charity


Last complete update: 2010-09-08
Last modification date: 2011-07-25

Subjects: AIDS; Employment; Food; Free services; Friendship services; Furniture; Health education; Home help; Home visits; Housing facilities; Income tax clinics; Information and referral; Internet access; Job placements; Preventive measures; Recreation; Special libraries; Training programs; Transportation; Vocational counselling; Vocational training; Women; Young adults; Youth
Record ID: MET0023