Mandate:

To create supportive environments for Persons Living With HIV/AIDS, to increase public understanding of the impact of HIV/AIDS, and to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Prince Edward Island.

Goals:

AIDS P.E.I. is guided by the principles...
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Mandate:

To create supportive environments for Persons Living With HIV/AIDS, to increase public understanding of the impact of HIV/AIDS, and to reduce the incidence of HIV/AIDS in Prince Edward Island.

Goals:

AIDS P.E.I. is guided by the principles of health promotion, population health, and community development. It acknowledges that determinants of health such as gender, social support networks, education, social and physical environments, personal health practices, coping skills, culture, biology and genetic endowment must be addressed if community-based AIDS work is to be effective. It affirms the voices of people living with HIV or AIDS. It is dedicated to developing new and innovative prevention/education initiatives for targeted populations including Youth, the Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual and Transgendered (GLBT) community, Women, Intravenous Drug Users and those in correctional institutions. Theses initiatives enable individuals to manage their health through access to high quality support and educational programs. AIDS PEI. attempts to use community development principles such as capacity building and community ownership in order to achieve these goals. It is committed to sharing resources and experiences in order to develop partnerships and to promote the collaborative development of a community-based response to AIDS throughout PEI. AIDS PEI is a non-judgmental, membership-driven organization which promotes diversified community involvement. Through the assistance of members, clients, staff, and volunteers, our organization makes consistent efforts to meet the needs of all citizens of Prince Edward Island.
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AIDS PEI is a provincial organization committed to facilitating community-based responses to the issues of HIV/AIDS. AIDS PEI is guided by the principles of population health, primary health care through health promotion, and community development. The aim is to promote and support the health and...
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AIDS PEI is a provincial organization committed to facilitating community-based responses to the issues of HIV/AIDS. AIDS PEI is guided by the principles of population health, primary health care through health promotion, and community development. The aim is to promote and support the health and well-being of persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS and to reduce the spread of HIV/AIDS in Prince Edward Island.

We work:

• to create supportive environments which will enable Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PHA) to make healthy living choices;

• to prevent the spread of new infection through education;

• to advocate for social and political change;

• to be seen as an integral resource by government agencies and community partners who serve vulnerable populations;

• to develop a network of fiscal, community, corporate and government resources sufficient to effectively contribute to preventing the spread of HIV/AIDS;



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AIDS PEI is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. After hours services are available by appointment only.

• HIV/AIDS Information Line 1 800 314-2437 (anonymous and confidential)

• A Resource Library/Centre, including a computer workstation

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AIDS PEI is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. After hours services are available by appointment only.

• HIV/AIDS Information Line 1 800 314-2437 (anonymous and confidential)

• A Resource Library/Centre, including a computer workstation

• A web site www.aidspei.com

• Education sessions/consultations/displays

• Prevention materials and products

• Referrals

• Policy consultations

• Information displays

• Condom distribution

• Needle exchange program

• Support funds for persons living with HIV/AIDS

• Treatment information

• Advocacy

• Peer support

• A Speakers Bureau

• Awareness events

• Volunteer opportunities

• Food bank for persons living with HIV/AIDS

• Massage therapy for persons living with HIV/AIDS

• Pre and Post test support to those being tested for
HIV/AIDS

Questions about HIV/AIDS? Need someone to talk to? Anyone in Prince Edward Island can access the HIV/AIDS Information Line: 1 800 314-2437

The Information Line is staffed by trained personnel who will answer questions, discuss concerns and provide support and information regarding HIV/AIDS. The toll free Information Line is available to everyone in Prince Edward Island. This service is anonymous and confidential. The service provides accurate information on HIV and AIDS, including general information on HIV/AIDS, transmission, prevention, risk factors, safer sex guidelines, HIV testing, treatment/care, information on resources and how to access them, counselling, and referral resources. The Information Line is staffed Monday to Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm. Voice mail messages can be left after hours and will be returned during the next work day.
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