AVI Service Updates – (April 20, 2020)

AVI Service Updates – COVID-19

 

Campbell River

  • OPS and harm reduction distribution continuing with SD measures (reduction in number of booths etc)
  • Drop-in and groups cancelled
  • PWP offered via phone/email and limited outreach

 

Courtenay

  • OPS and harm reduction distribution with entry through the back door to better control flow with SD measures (reduction in number of booths etc)
  • Drop-in and groups cancelled
  • PWP offered through phone an email and limited in-person support
  • Outreach to community

 

Nanaimo

  • Majority of visits by phone or telehealth
  • Office is still open but clients are encouraged to phone or email first (if they come to the office they knock and are screened before coming the clinic)
  • Urgent in office visits only
  • HIV primary care visits by nurse and physician over telehealth (also OAT patients)
  • Nurse dispensing PrEP and other medications at the office using SD measures
  • PWP is providing support via phone and email
  • Supporting peers to access harm reduction supplies for distribution

 

Westshore

  • Moved to providing as much via phone or telehealth as possible
  • Connecting with clients via phone or email
  • Some in person visits for urgent concerns or people who don’t have phones
  • All groups cancelled
  • Mobile operating as usual
  • Nurse available; offering STI assessment/testing/treatment, emergency contraception, PrEP assessment and access, Nursing outreach and contraception consultations. A phone appointment with the Nurse must be made prior to assess need. 

 

Victoria

  • All groups programs cancelled
  • Harm reduction and OPS services have moved to Topaz Park with current hours of 10-2 and 5-9 with outreach between
  • Daytime harm reduction by buzzer only
  • PWP - drop-in space closed with packaged meals to go and by delivery; phone and email support for clients
  • Education staff working from home and /or assisting in above areas