Where harm reduction works

Providing support. Preventing infection. Combating stigma. Strengthening community.

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Our mission is to promote health, dignity, and well-being for all people affected by HIV, HCV, and substance use by delivering sex-positive and harm reduction based education, prevention, and support services.

Harm Reduction Services
Supplies & info to reduce risks to people who use drugs
HIV Testing
Learn your status and get support
Community-led Crisis Response Team (CLCR)
AVI's mobile crisis response team
Prescribed Alternatives
Prescribed alternatives to the unregulated drug supply to reduce risk of overdoses
Services for People with HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C
Testing, counseling, and support accessing services
Community Health Centre
Low barrier access to health services for at risk people
Health Promotion and Community Development
Supporting knowledge sharing & capacity building in our communities
Prism Wellness
Supporting queer and trans health
SAFER Knowledge Translation & Exchange (KTE)
Supporting prescribed safe supply providers through hands-on capacity building

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Our Locations

AVI Health and Community Services has locations in Victoria, Nanaimo, Comox Valley and Campbell River. A range of services are available at each location.

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Victoria
Victoria
3rd Floor - Access Health Centre 713 Johnson St, Victoria BC V8W 1M8
Nanaimo
Nanaimo
102-55 Victoria Road, Snuneymuxw Territory, Nanaimo, BC, V9R 5N9
Comox Valley
Comox Valley
355 6th St., Courtenay, BC, V9N 1M2
Campbell River
Campbell River
1371 C Cedar Street, Campbell River BC, V9W 2W6

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AVI’s mission is to promote health, dignity, and well-being for all people affected by HIV, HCV, and substance use by delivering sex-positive and harm reduction based education, prevention, and support services.

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