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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR4514 | Last Full Update: 24 Jul 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 613-440-3237 |
| info@maxottawa.ca | |
| Website | maxottawa.ca/ |
| Primary Contact | Roberto Ortiz Nunez, Executive Director; Email: roberto@maxottawa.ca |
| Volunteer Coordinator | Mohamad Altasseh, Community Support Coordinator; Email: mohamad@maxottawa.ca |
| Primary Executive | Brent Bauer, Chair |
| Alternate Executive | Nicholas Valela, Vice-Chair |
| Address & Map | |
| Physical Access | Partially Accessible ; Easy access to elevator |
| Description & Services | |
| Description (Service) | Group reaching out to guys who are into guys to raise awareness, provide prevention and education materials, and to get them connected to information and resources * list of resources available on the website * training offered for service providers Mental health navigation: intake, referral, and follow-up services GPS Counselling: holistic program of 4-6 weeks * one-on-one meetings * topics could include anything from discussing relationships, substance use, negotiating boundaries, to exploring the role of connection or intimacy in one's sexual life Coaching with MAX: one-on-one meetings with trained volunteers * explore values, barriers, strengths, and motivations * one meeting per week for 4-6 weeks Suburban Clinics: rapid HIV testing, mental health navigation, peer support, and general sexual health information through partnerships with the Somerset West Community Health Centre and the AIDS Committee of Ottawa * see schedule on website Group and Community Support: variety of peer discussion groups and Community MAXimizer programs * see schedule on website |
| Hours | Irregular, call for details |
| Areas Served | Ottawa (City of) |
| Eligibility | Gay, bisexual, Two-Spirit, queer, and other guys who are into guys, both cis and trans |
| Application | Call, email, send a social media message, or visit the website for more information |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | None |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Other Details | |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/maxottawa.ca/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/maxottawa.ca/ Twitter: twitter.com/max_ottawa YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCa0wWw62qyHYNPDOINz8AIQ |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Established | 2016 |
| Date Updated | 24 Jul 2019 |
| Subjects | |
| Service Categories | HIV Testing ~ Gay Men ; Life Coaching ~ Gay Men ; Sexual Orientation Counselling ~ Gay Men ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Gay Men ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ LGBTQ Issues ; Substance Use Disorder Counselling ~ Gay Men |