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“Stride with Purpose” - HIV/AIDS & Hep C Program

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.

Stride with Purpose 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 and we also welcome those living with Hepatitis C.

The Stride with Purpose program is funded by the Fraser Health Authority.

HIV/AIDS AND HEP C 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

• On-site food bank

• Outdoor activities

• Laundry/shower facilities

• Healing Touch therapy

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

• One-on-one support

As well as help with…

• Finding a doctor

• Treatment options

• Finding housing

• Financial benefits

WHAT WE STRIVE TOWARDS:

Healing

• Dealing with addictions

• Seeking shelter/housing

• Nourishing the body

• Treatment

• Strengthening mind & body through outreach and activities

• Education

Connecting – Having a Sense of Purpose

• Self help promotion

• Build support systems

• Volunteer

OTHER SERVICES OFFERED BY PURPOSE

Health Van

Our Health Van is out and about in the community twice a week and serves the street-entrenched population. Wave us down if you would like a…

• Food bag

• Toiletries

• Warm clothing

• Harm reduction supplies

• Information and resources in the community

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

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.

Youth Outreach

• Food

• Clothes

• Showers

• And someone to talk to…