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Positive Youth Outreach

Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) is a Toronto based, peer-driven program with the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT). PYO's mission is to empower, support, and affirm the lives of young people under 30 living with HIV. PYO's programming aims to address all aspects of young people's lives, in order to reduce isolation, self-destructive behaviours, and the cycle of oppression. We advocate for ourselves to ensure that as young people living with HIV/AIDS we can live happier, healthier lives as engaged active citizens. We support the leadership and personal development of our fellow HIV-positive peers through education, skills development and support by providing new opportunities.

Location: c/o AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church St., 4th floor, Toronto
Phone: 416-340-8484 ext. 281
Website: www.positiveyouth.com 
E-MAIL: pyo@actoronto.org
Hours: drop in hours available, call before
Eligibility: run by and for persons under 30 years living with HIV/AIDS
Physical Access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms; Braille elevator with lowered buttons; lowered light switches; limited meter parking close to entrance; visual alert system
Services:

• Peer counseling
• Support Group Programs
• Social Activities
• Advocacy
• Information About HIV
• Career Planning
• Computer Lab/Internet Access
• Volunteer Opportunities
• Information Resource Centre

Weekly Support System Drop-in program:

• For HIV positive youth under 30
• Meal provided
• Weekly activities
• Every Thursday from 4-8 pm

Women’s Social:

• Open tall HIV-positive ladies, including Trans-women under the age of 30
• Meal provided
• Weekly activities
• Ever second Tuesdayday of the month from 4-8pm at PYO.
• Call 416-340-8484 x 281 for more information