AIDS Committee of Ottawa
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR0772 | Last Full Update: 22 May 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-238-5014 ; Living Room 613-563-0851 |
| Toll Free Phone | Living Room, Ontario and Quebec only 1-800-461-2182 |
| Fax | 613-238-3425 |
| info@aco-cso.ca | |
| Website | www.aco-cso.ca |
| Primary Contact | Khaled Salam, Executive Director; Phone: 613-238-5014 ext 234; Email: Khaled@aco-cso.ca |
| Alternate Contact | Cory Wong, Manager of Support Services; Phone: 613-238-5014 ext 227; Email: Cory@aco-cso.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Peter Szanto, Coordinator of Volunteer Resources; Phone: 613-238-5014 ext 228; Email: Peter@aco-cso.ca |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) individual and group support * community education * risk reduction education * treatment information * liaison with organizations and health care professionals The Living Room drop-in centre: complementary therapies * hot meals * laundry facilities * clothing * supplementary grocery program Prison outreach and community prevention outreach services: operates needle exchange and crack pipe distribution program in partnership with Ottawa Public Health Support Groups: ongoing facilitated discussions about HIV/AIDS Health Promotion: risk reduction education * treatment information * information on HIV/AIDS related issues * professional and community referrals Speakers Bureau: trained volunteers offer presentations to schools, community organizations, and businesses on various HIV/AIDS issues Community Education: staff and volunteers liaise with other community organizations and health care professionals |
| Hours | AIDS Committee Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * Living Room Mon-Fri 1 pm-5 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Call for information or drop-in |
| Languages | English ; French ; Arabic ; Chinese (Mandarin) |
| Fees | None |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/acocso Twitter: twitter.com/acottawa |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 1985 |
| Funding | City / Town ; Provincial - Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care ; Federal - Health Canada ; Fundraising ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 108070749 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Print Material | Brochures |
| Date Updated | 22 May 2019 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ; Discrimination Assistance ~ AIDS/HIV ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ Families/Friends of People with AIDS/HIV ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ; Outreach Programs ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ AIDS/HIV Issues |