Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

Support in Greater Vancouver Region

HIV/AIDS stigma and discrimination has been seen all over the world since the epidemic started in the late 70’s early 80’s due to it’s association with homosexual relationships. Therefore support is a crucial part of the treatment and healing process.

Some local services around the Greater Vancouver area include:

British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society
            Programs:
            AmBigYouUs- for transvestites
            Average Joes Social Group- for gay men
            Boys R Us- for the male street youth

(British Columbia Persons with AIDS Society, ND)

Carnegie Community Centre

The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society

Mennonite Central Committee BC

Vancouver Native Health
            Programs:
            Positive Outlook Program HIV/AIDS
            HIV/AIDS Outreach Program

LifeSkills Centre
            Programs:
            Positive Lunch

Surrey HIV/AIDS Centre Society

Positive Women’s Network

(AIDS Vancouver, 2008)