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Toronto People with AIDS Foundation

PWA is the largest direct support service agency for people living with HIV/AIDS in Canada. There are more than 15,000 people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto; this represents approximately one quarter of Canada's HIV-positive population. Last year alone, they provided over 62,000 unique services to more than 2,000 individuals.

Location: 399 Church St, 2nd Fl, Toronto (Church & Carlton)
Phone: 416-506-1400
Website: www.pwatoronto.org
Hours: M-T 10-6, W 10-8, Thursday 10-6, F 9-5
Food bank Wednesday 4-7, Thu 12 noon-4
Languages: English, interpretation available
Eligibility: Persons living with HIV or AIDS
Physical Access: Wheelchair accessible building, barrier free washrooms, Braille elevator with
lowered buttons, visual alert system
Services:

• Financial assistance
• food bank (member of Daily Bread Food Bank)
• meal delivery program
• assistance with applying for social assistance, accessing medication
• treatment information and counseling
• naturopathic clinic
• needle exchange
• complementary therapies including massage, reiki, yoga
• Employment Action
• Theatre Access: free tickets to local events
• haircuts
• Pet Program: annual check ups and vaccines at reduced rates
• public education & speakers bureau