PWA Updates

Dear PWA Community,

We are very happy to share with you, that we have been benefitting significantly from the rich wisdom and advice of Rod Michano, who is now PWA’s Indigenous Spiritual Advisor.

Many of you would have seen that we have installed the Land Acknowledgement in both the Essentials Market and the Reception area on the second Floor… continue reading here.

PWA’s Hair Salon

Dear Community Members,

PWA offers Hair Salon appointments.

When: Every Monday from 12 pm to 4 pm.

  • We have barbers and stylist!
  • We now also offer haircuts for women and for children!
  • When contacting us for an appointment, please indicate your preference for a barber or stylist.

Before your appointment, we request that you wash your hair twice to remove any hair products.

To book your appointment, contact your Therapeutic Care Coordinator Chris Godi at 416-506-1400 Ext. 200 or 261 or email them at cgodi@pwatoronto.org

Therapeutic Care Announcement

Dear Community Members,

Therapeutic Care services are available for our Community Members.

For more information, contact your Therapeutic Care Coordinator Chris Godi at 416-506-1400 Ext. 261 or email them at cgodi@pwatoronto.org

Important Updates

  • In-person appointments: will be available with our Staff and Peers. Please, contact any Staff you wish to meet with to book an appointment. Staff and Peers will be available during office opening hours.
  • Haircuts: Barbershop/Salon is open! Please contact Chris Godi for more information (cgodi@pwatoronto.org or (416) 506-1400 ext. 261).
  • Financial Assistance: you can pick-up financial assistance cheques (or call and ask us to mail them) and drop-off receipts (you can also take a photo and email them to Bill or Rajesh)
  • Harm Reduction: you can pick-up harm reduction and safer sex supplies on the 2nd floor (During office hours) and/or at the Essentials Market on the first floor (During market hours).

Looking for information about HIV/AIDS testing and services?

Visit our Links page for a comprehensive list of local, provincial, and national organizations.

Visit the  Sexual Health InfoLine Ontario (SHILO) https://sexualhealthontario.ca/ (416) 392-2437 or 1 (800) 668-2437 (formerly the AIDS and Sexual Health Info Line)

CATIE (www.catie.ca) for content related to HIV education and treatment

Gay Men’s Sexual Health:www.gmsh.ca

African and Caribbean Council on HIV in Ontario: www.accho.ca

Women and HIV/AIDS Initiative: www.whai.ca

HIV Resources Ontario: www.hivresourcesontario.ca/

Hello Ontario http://helloontario.info/