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PREP TALK: HIV Prevention Worth Talking About
Tuesday, February 28, 2017 - 11:11
The Men’s Wellness Program (AVI) and Vancouver Island PWA (VPWAS) present
PREP TALK: HIV Prevention Worth Talking About
Join us for a FREE discussion including Q&A on Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (also know as PrEP) for HIV with Dr. Mark Hull from the BC Centre for Excellence in HIV/AIDS
When:...
Mens'capes 2017 Presentation Highlights
Tuesday, February 21, 2017 - 10:02
We are pleased to announce some highlights for this year's Men'scapes Conference. We only have a few spots left so make sure to register at http://bit.ly/MenscapesVanIsle if you would like to attend.
Self-Care through Mindful Living: Nurturing the Mind, Body and Soul
Facilitators: Yavhel...
Job Posting: Harm Reduction Support Worker
Monday, February 20, 2017 - 10:49
POSITION TITLE: Harm Reduction Support Worker
SCHEDULE: Regular/Full-Time (37.5 hours/week; Sunday-Thursday, 1-9pm)
DEPARTMENT: 713 Outreach Team, Harm Reduction Services
SUPERVISOR: Director of Programs
WAGE RATE: Grid 10 (starting $21.13/hr) ...
Come "Vogue" with us Feb 9th... for a good cause!
Monday, February 6, 2017 - 10:16
In conjunction with the Victoria Film Festival’s screening of the documentary “Strike a Pose” local Victorian's have come together to present “Strike a Pose Dance Party”, a fundraising event to celebrate the courage, creativity and passion of the underground dance scene during the AIDS crisis....
Nanaimo Comedy Fundraiser to help prevent overdose deaths
Tuesday, January 24, 2017 - 11:50
Mid Island Comedy at the Corner Lounge will be presenting a marathon night of stand up to support the AVI Health Centre’s local programs that help to prevent overdose deaths in Nanaimo. 100% of all proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the take-home Naloxone program facilitated by the AVI Health...
Call for Abstracts: Men’scapes is looking for presentations on self-care/self-love
Friday, January 13, 2017 - 10:56
Men’scapes is a conference exploring the lives of gay/bi/queer/questioning men (cis, trans, non-binary two spirit).This year the theme is self-care and self-love and we are looking for individuals who would like to provide workshops, presentations or panels. Topics can range from subjects such as...
Job Posting: Counsellor/Casual ( DEADLINE EXTENDED - Applicants needed for Campbell River )
Monday, January 9, 2017 - 12:07
POSITION TITLE: Counsellor - Casual
DEPARTMENT: Positive Wellness Program/Harm Reduction Services
Campbell River
SUPERVISOR: Manager, Courtenay and Campbell River offices
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association
CLASSIFICATION: GRID 10 ...
Job Posting: North Island Youth Peer Outreach Worker
Friday, January 6, 2017 - 15:04
POSITION TITLE: North Island Youth Peer Outreach Worker
Courtenay/Campbell River- Part time, 15 hrs per week
DEPARTMENT: Health Promotion and Community Development
SUPERVISIOR: Manager, Courtenay Regional offices.
BARGAINING UNIT: Health Services & Support Community Subsector Association ...
Job Posting: Harm Reduction Support Worker
Thursday, January 5, 2017 - 08:07
POSITION TITLE: Harm Reduction Support Worker
SCHEDULE: 1) Regular/Full-Time (37.5 hours/week; Sunday-Thursday, 1-9pm)
DEPARTMENT: 713 Outreach Team, Harm Reduction Services
SUPERVISOR: Harm Reduction Services Manager
WAGE RATE: Grid 10 (starting $21.13/hr) ...
AVI's 30 years!
Sunday, January 1, 2017 - 11:29
Leaving the highly structured confines of prison after a 25 year stretch presented many challenges for me. The process of decompression is arduous. Ones' brain becomes exhausted by the fast pace of life 'street-side' and the stimuli that comes hurling at you. Unwinding, readjusting, focusing...