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We Are Human
Saturday, August 25, 2018 - 09:25
We Are Human: Lived Experiences of People who Use Drugs
is a photography + storyboard exhibit featuring local people who have
experienced an overdose themselves, or have loved ones who have experienced
or died from an overdose sharing their stories.
August 24-31st: in honour of Overdose...
It's Complicated: Dating Can Be Queer
Thursday, June 28, 2018 - 15:04
It’s Complicated: A Discussion Series (FREE)
Dating comes with its own complications, but what happens when you add gender and sexual fluidity into the mix? Join our panel who are forging new kinds of relationships, and take part in the discussion about how to navigate dating and relating in the...
Men'scapes Conference Feature Presentations
Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 12:05
Presenting the 5th Annual Men’scapes Conference: What’s in Your Tool Belt?
Men’scapes is a one day gathering for gay, bi, trans, two-spirit, and queer men (GBMSM) across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to come together and share. This is a free event with light meals included. If there is...
Call for presenters for a gay, bi, trans, two-spirit, and queer men (GBMSM) conference
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 13:08
Men’scapes is a one day gathering for gay, bi, trans, two-spirit, and queer men (GBMSM) across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to come together and share.
What tools do we have? What tools do we need? We are searching for story tellers, dreamers, thinkers, performers, academics, elders,...
Sign up for our 5th Annual Men’scapes Conference: What’s in Your Tool Belt?
Tuesday, April 17, 2018 - 12:59
What’s in Your Tool Belt? Men’scapes is a one day gathering for gay, bi, trans, two-spirit, and queer men (GBMSM) across Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands to come together and share. Mens’capes is a free event with light meals included. Limited travel bursaries available. Please contact...
Petition to the House of Commons to address the Opioid Crisis
Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 09:27
Petition to the House of Commons to address the Opioid Crisis by;
Declaring the current opioid overdose and fentanyl poisoning crisis a National Public Health Emergency
Reforming current drug policy to decriminalize personal possession, and
Creating a system to provide safe unadulterated access to...
Westshore AVI Health Centre Update
Wednesday, March 14, 2018 - 11:30
We have been open in Langford for two days a week since November and already have a thriving and busy clinic with more than 75 patients coming in for opiate agonist treatment (OAT) and other family practice care. As only 13 of our patients have their own family doctor, this extra care is very...
We're Hiring! Medical Office Administrator (CASUAL) - Westshore
Tuesday, March 6, 2018 - 11:54
Applicants should submit resumes and cover letters to jobs@avi.org
Hours of Work: Casual/on-call, up to 15 hours/week. Clinic is open Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00am-5:00pm with possibility of extended hours and days to come.
Work Location: Westshore AVI Health Centre, 111-2787 Jacklin Rd,...
Queerabilities
Tuesday, January 16, 2018 - 13:09
Our Queerabilities Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 5-6:30 pm in the Greater Victoria Public Library on Broughton Street in downtown Victoria
We are a group of folks who identify someone on the LGBTTQQIAAP+ spectrum who are also living with a disability, either diagnosed or...
PrEP access update thanks to the Davie Buyers Club!
Wednesday, January 3, 2018 - 14:28
How to access no-cost PrEP in BC via the Centre for Excellence's Drug Treatment Program (DTP):
1. Visit your doctor/ nurse practitioner to be assessed for starting or continuing PrEP. Complete the required screening tests.
2. Your MD/NP must call the CFE DTP at 604-806-8515 to request the...