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HIV / AIDS Programs

The Fraser Health Region has the second highest rate of HIV infections in British Columbia. In 1992, in response to the increase in HIV infections in the Lower Mainland, the Purpose Society started the HIV/AIDS program, which includes education and support services to residents of the Fraser North Region.

The HIV/AIDS program is committed to building supportive environments for people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS living in the Fraser North Region (Burnaby, New Westminster, the Tri-cities, Maple Ridge and Pitt Meadows). Services are conducted under the philosophies of health promotion and harm reduction. Advocacy, support and education are provided through a diverse range of flexible, client-centered services.

We welcome all communities affected by HIV/AIDS.

The HIV/AIDS program is funded by the Fraser Health Authority.

HIV/HEP C Prevention Services

HIV/HEP C/STD Workshops

Accessible to schools, community services, professionals and the public.

 Our workshops are:

• Safe, informal and interactive

• Tailored to specific needs

• Skills-based

• Offered as a one-time service or as a series of workshops

Topics include:

• HIV transmission

• Hepatitis C transmission

• Testing and treatment

• Harm reduction strategies

• Issues specific to different community groups

Youth Source

• Need free medical attention?

• Someone to talk to?

• A place to live?

• Food?

Check us out!

• A Youth Clinic

• Birth control planning 

• Pregnancy testing and referral

• STD/HIV testing & counselling

• Hepatitis A &B immunization

Youth Outreach

• Food

• Clothes

• Showers

• And someone to talk to…

Clinic hours: Tuesdays 2:30 to 6:00 pm - Thursdays 4:00 to 8:00 pm

A doctor, community nurses and youth workers are available at this free, anonymous drop-in for youth 21 years and younger.

HIV/AIDS Support Services

Accessible to all positive residents of the Fraser Health Authority

SUPPORT

Are you positive and looking for support? Join us for …

• Good meals and fun gatherings every week

• Outdoor activities: grow your own vegetables at the Garden Club

• Complementary therapies

• One-on-one support…

As well as help with…

• Finding a doctor

• Treatment options

• Financial benefits 

• On-site food bank 

• Laundry/shower facilities

• Internet access (search for treatments, housing, etc)

• Showers & laundry facilities

What we strive towards:

HEALING

• Dealing with addictions

• Nourishing the body 

• Treatment

• Strengthening mind & body: Yoga - Gardening - Healing Touch

CONNECTING - HAVING A SENSE OF PURPOSE

• Self Help Support Group

• Volunteering: prevention workshops, meal preparation, peer support, delegation to HIV forums