Positive Living Niagara
General Information
Service Type
In person crisis services & Support Groups & Addiction Treatment & Addiction Counselling
Program
COVID-19: Fully operational. No drop-ins accepted at this time. Call ahead to book an appointment. Supports for people affected by or infected with HIV/AIDS * helps people remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible * referral to other community services Provides: education through the delivery of workshops, education sessions, resources and materials, speakers, peer education services referral to qualified medical, dental, mental health and legal services crisis intervention support groups friendly visiting counselling services community outreach caregiver support supportive housing 24 hr, case management, "to-your-door" home supports for community residents immigrant/refugee, migrant worker, newcomer assistance, families, singles, or couples StreetWorks-needle exchange Safe Injection Site Naloxone training volunteer groups providing fundraising events Public Health Nurse available Monday afternoons for HIV, Hep C and STI testing as well as wound care On-site rapid HIV testing Tuesday mornings * Testing services also include Hep C, STI and pregnancy testing and teaching * Also provides wound and abscess care services * Tuesday afternoons a Hepatitis C Outreach Worker is available for education and referrals to the Hepatitis C Care Clinic