LINKS

General HIV/AIDS Information

The Body Large information resource related to HIV/AIDS
CATIE HIV/AIDS comprehensive information, resources and contacts
CBC News In Depth HIV/AIDS related news and information

HIV Forum          

HIV forum, live chat, post, read and answer questions
Canadian Health Network Good source of information
The HIV Clinic Detailed information
AIDS Info Information on HIV/AIDS treatment, prevention, research, reports, questions and answers etc.
Public Health Agency of Canada HIV Testing: anonymous versus confidential explained (scroll down)
Links - Catie Links to Links: Catie
Links - POZ Links to Links: POZ
Links - WHO Links to Links: WHO
Positively Positive 500 HIV/AIDS Links
Canadian AIDS Society - search tool Find a local HIV/AIDS Organization
TreatHIV Information about HIV medication and treatment
Information Education Action Information and news related to HIV/AIDS
New York Online Access to Health Information and resources related to HIV/AIDS
Doctors's Guide The latest medical news and information on HIV/AIDS
CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network Clinical Trials - Ongoing and recruiting (Canadian)
AIDS MEDS Information on drugs used to treat HIV/AIDS
 

 Contacts and Support

List of Local AIDS Service Organizations

 Links to local AIDS Service Organizations in Canada - maintained by CATIE
List of Local AIDS Service Organizations  Links to local AIDS Service Organizations in Canada - maintained by the Canadian AIDS Society
The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo & Area List of support services provided by ACCKWA
AIDS Committee of Toronto - Community Calendar Monthly calendar of wellness programs (Toronto area) 
AIDS Committee of Toronto - What's On Monthly cross-agency calendar of programs and events
Public Health Agency of Canada - HIV/AIDS Hotlines Canadian HIV/AIDS Hotlines  (Scroll Down, English and French)
Project Inform - HIV/AIDS Hotline
 Operators who answer questions about HIV/AIDS care and treatment from residents of the U.S. or Canada
Telehealth Ontario

Telehealth Ontario:  Free Access to a Registered Nurse - 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Freenet List of HIV/AIDS hotlines and agencies
SickKids - MOTHERISK Resources and support for pregnant women living with HIV/AIDS
Casey House Provides a continuum of care for persons living with and affected by HIV/AIDS (Located in Toronto)
The Teresa Group Provides assistance and emotional support through professional staff and trained volunteers
Ontario AIDS Network Programs, workshops, services, information for people living with HIV/AIDS
Halco Charitable not-for-profit community-based legal clinic which provides free legal assistance to people living with HIV/AIDS
Glaxo Smith Kline Financial assistance programs for prescription drugs
AIDS Medicine and Miracles Empowerment programs for people living with HIV/AIDS, caregivers and professionals

 

Canadian Organizations and Institutions

Health Canada - HIV/AIDS Section Information on Canadian initiatives
Canadian AIDS Society Links, events, news releases, resources
Canadian Foundation for AIDS Research (CANFAR) National Canadian Organization dedicated to privately funding HIV/AIDS research
Canadian Harm Reduction Network A virtual meeting place for individuals and organizations dedicated to reducing the social, health and economic harms associated with drugs and drug policies
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network Information on the legal and human rights issues related to HIV/AIDS
Canadian HIV trials Network (CHTN) Information on current research and clinical trials being done on HIV
Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association (CHPCA) Information, education, directories
Canadian Treatment Action Council (CTAC) National organization serving the needs of people living with HIV/AIDS
Canadian Working Group on HIV and Rehabilitation Resources to address the rehabilitation needs of people living with HIV
Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD) ICAD's mission is to lessen the spead of HIV/AIDS in resource poor Communities and Countries
Canadian Association for HIV Research (CAHR) CAHR is dedicated to fostering collaboration amoung researchers working in HIV research
Canadian International Development Agency (CIDA) Involved in sustainable development, reducing poverty and providing humanitarian assistance
Public Health Agency of Canada Public health information on infectious and chronic Diseases

 

International Organizations

Kaiser Family Foundation A non-profit privately operating foundation involved in dissemination of news and information.  Current emphasis is on HIV/AIDS and reaching young people. 
AVERT International HIV and AIDS organization based in the U.K.
Treat HIV Globally Multilingual information on HIV treatment
International Coalition of AIDS Service Organizations (ICASO) Mission is to support diverse Community Organizations to build a global response to HIV and AIDS
CORE Initiative Partners with community and faith based groups in 24 Countries to advance responses to HIV/AIDS
International AIDS Society International association of HIV/AIDS professionals
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (IPAC) Advocates equitable access to HIV prevention, care and treatment for people worldwide
International Harm Reduction Association Promotes evidence based harm reduction policies
Stephen Lewis Foundation Support community based organizations in Africa
Terence Higgins Trust Large HIV and sexual health organization in the UK
The Joint United Nations Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) Advocates for global action on the HIV epidemic
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) Working to develop an HIV vaccine through education trials and policy initiatives
Global Health Council Worlds largest membership alliance dedicated to saving lives by improving health throughout the world
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies Promotes humanitarian principles, disaster response, disaster preparedness and care worldwide
Global Network of People Living with HIV/AIDS Advocates improvements in the quality of life for people living with HIV/AIDS

 

Databases

AIDS Map A large database of HIV Organizations in English, Spanish, French and Portuguese
Ontario HIV Treatment Network Database of research publications and technical information
CONNECT Canadian HIV/AIDS information gateway
National Prevention Information Network (NPIN) Information on recent activities, news and publications about HIV/AIDS prevention
Pubmed Database for scientific publications
World Health Organization List of WHO publications on HIV/AIDS
Public Health Agency of Canada  Epidemiology updates 
CIHR Canadian HIV Trials Network Clinical Trials - Ongoing and recruiting (Canadian)

 

Organizations With Specific Focus

Children and Youth
Live Positive Youth Specific Information on HIV/AIDS
Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation Organization involved in funding research, global health programs and advocating for children's health
National Pediatric AIDS Network Information on HIV/AIDS from preconception to adolescence
Prenatal HIV Screening Program Information and communication products for health care workers invovled in prenatal HIV screening
Positive Youth Outreach Youth Focused: Drop in center (Toronto), literature, public speakers, youth outreach programs
Canadian AIDS Society - Youth Links for Youth from the Canadian AIDS Society

Aboriginal 
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network (CAAN) Support and advocacy for Aboriginal people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Canadian Aboriginal AIDS Network - Youth Support and advocacy for Aboriginal youth living with or affected by HIV/AIDS
Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy Support for Aboriginal people living with HIV/AIDS
Pauktuutit - Inuit Women of Canada Information, programs and advocacy for Inuit Women
Aboriginal Multimedia Society (AMMSA) HIV/AIDS related information for Aboriginal people
Red Road HIV/AIDS Network British Columbia based organization providing information advocacy and support for Aboriginal people

Women
AVERT Personal stories of women living with HIV/AIDS
The Well Project - Women's Center Information for Women on HIV/AIDS
International Community of Women Living with HIV/AIDS An international network run for and by HIV positive Women
Voices of Positive Women (VOPW) Free and confidential support and advocacy for Women living with HIV/AIDS
Canadian Women's Health Network Articles relating to Women and HIV
Positive Women's Network HIV Education for Women, support services for Women in British Columbia
MotherRisk Information on pregnancy and HIV from The Hospital for Sick Children

Gay, Lesbian and Transgendered
Gay Men and HIV/AIDS   Large archive of articles from thebody.com
CallenLorde Health care and related services primarily to New York's lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered communities

Drug Use and Harm Reduction
Hi My Name is Tina Crystal meth - harm reduction 
TorontoVibe Drug and party scene - harm reduction 
Ontario Harm Reduction Distribution Program (OHRDP) Information about drug use for people who work in harm reduction

Other Sites With Specific Focus
Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) HIV/AIDS Information for the Asian Community
Alliance for South Asian AIDS Prevention Support, education and advocacy for those who identify as South Asian
Canadian AIDS Society - Gay Men A multifaceted approach to gay men's health
African and Caribbean Council in HIV/AIDS in Ontario (ACCHO) Involved in HIV prevention, education, advocacy, research, treatment, care and support for African and Caribbean communities in Ontario
Prisoners HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN) Community based network of prisoners, ex-prisoners, organizations, activists and individuals working together to provide advocacy, education and support to prisoners on HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis and related issues
Stella Support and information for sex workers
Toronto People with AIDS Foundation Services for people living with HIV/AIDS in Toronto
Sexual and Reproductive Health Integration Information on family planning for people living with HIV/AIDS
AVERT - Health Care Workers Information on occupational exposure to HIV
HIVstigma Site dedicated to issues surrounding HIV stigma
AIDS Bereavment Project of Ontario Assists community based AIDS Service Organizations in dealing with HIV/AIDS related loss through support, training, research and collaboration
Canadian AIDS Society - Cannabis Information relating to cannabis as therapy for people living with HIV/AIDS
Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (CANAC) Professional Nursing organization committed to fostering excellence in HIV/AIDS nursing
HIV and Poverty in Canada Information about HIV and income in Canada