The goal of this project is to create a print/online resources for informing gay and bisexual men on emerging issues in HIV prevention and transmission.
This web based resource is a product of this goal and was created by the AIDS Committee of Toronto in partnership with the Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance and in consultation with an Advisory Committee of Educators from across Ontario, Canada
Visit : http://www.thesexyouwant.ca
]]>You can help fight HIV/AIDS just by dining out on April 27.
Helping a great cause has never been so easy or tasted so good! We hope you will join us!
Check back soon for more details and a list of participating restaurants.
]]>DOUBLE XX MEN GROUP meet every 2nd thursdays from 6:30pm – 8:30pm :
January 6th, January 20th, February 3rd, February 17th, March 3rd , March 17th 2011.
FORTIUS GROUP meet every 2nd friday from 5pm – 7pm :
January 7th, January 21th, February 4th, February 18th, March 4th, March 18th 2011
LGBT2-SQQA Youth Group meet every 2nd Wednesday from 3:30pm – 5:30pm:
January 19th, February 2nd, February 16th, March 2nd, March 16th
*If you have any questions, concerns or would like to register for a group,
please don’t hesitate to call us at 705.688.0500 ext 13 or email us at gastonc@accessaidsnetwork.com.
]]>Location: St. Mark’s United Church – 45 Walford Road
Description: Join us in celebrating the lives of those we loved
Start Time: 19:00
Date: 2010-11-24
End Time: 21:00 ]]>
Location: The Jubilee Centre – 195 Applegrove Straat
Description: Come join us for a good time, great food and to celebrate the festive season
Start Time: 03:30
Date: 2010-12-09
End Time: 06:00 ]]>
Location: St. Mark’s United Church – 45 Walford Road
Description: The vigil is held every year to celebrate the live of those that we have lost.
Start Time: 07:00pm
Date: 2010-11-24
End Time: 09:00pm ]]>
The 20th Annual Candlelight Vigil
WHERE: St. Mark’s United Church – 45 Walford Road, Sudbury
WHEN: November 24, 2010 at 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Refreshments will be served after the Vigil
The Annual Holiday Party
WHERE: The Jubilee Centre – 195 Applegrove Street
WHEN: December 9th, 2010 at 3:30pm to 6:00pm
Come join us to celebrate the season.
]]>The first Blog from the Support Services Outreach Program. Just a reminder that the BBQ in the Park is coming up next Thursday. Please see below for exact details.
Where: Elizabeth Gazebo – Bell Park
When: 3:30pm to 6:00pm
We will have hamburgers, hot dogs, veggie burgers, salads and deserts. There will also be a few games and maybe a clown. Come check it out!
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The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) and Access AIDS Network is launching a new, multifaceted syphilis awareness campaign called “Attack of the Cursed Syphilis,” featuring illustrations and graphics reminiscent of advertisements for campy 1950s horror films. The posters, brochures, condom packs and advertisements – in print and online – encourage gay and bisexual men to learn more about syphilis, get tested for it, and get treated.
Since 2002, Toronto has seen a dramatic increase in documented syphilis cases. “In 2008, 324 cases were identified in Toronto,” says John Maxwell, Director of Policy and Communications at ACT. “That’s more than 10 times the number of cases reported in 2001.”
Ninety-five percent of syphilis infections are among men, with gay and bisexual men comprising 83% of infections among men. An increasing number of men diagnosed with syphilis are also HIV-positive – up to one-half in 2008.
While syphilis is treatable, it can result in severe health issues if undetected, especially for those who are living with HIV/AIDS. Many people do not recognize the symptoms of syphilis, or do not experience any symptoms until it is too late, which makes regular testing all the more important.
Access AIDS Network has been raising awareness about syphilis since the outbreak began in Toronto, by talking to men about syphilis through outreach and promotion of testing and treatment. For further information, posters and/or condoms call 705.688.0500 and ask for ext 24.
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