Programs & Services

HIV EDMONTON'S PROGRAMS & SERVICES STRATEGIC DIRECTIONS:

1. CAPACITY BUILDING 
To increase the capacity of community, education, health and social service providers (CEHSP) to offer services free of barriers and discrimination for those infected with, affected by and at risk of HIV.

2. SUPPORT
Quality care is provided to Persons Living With HIV (PLWH), those affected by and at risk of HIV, so that they have the support they need, enhancing the quality of their lives. 

3. CREATING SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENTS THROUGH ADVOCACY AND POLICY SUPPORT
To advocate on behalf of individuals living with, affected by and at risk of HIV on issues directly related to HIV, to raise public awareness of the societal cost / impact of the disease, and to inform public policy and practice. 

4. COMMUNITY EDUCATION 
To offer community-based HIV related education to CEHSP and those infected with, affected by and at risk of HIV.

5. COMMUNICATION
To strengthen our capacity to communicate our goals, key messages, services and accomplishments to the community.  To increase our visibility in the HIV community specifically and Edmonton generally.

6. RESEARCH & EVALUATION
HIV Edmonton fosters an evidence based approach to research utilization.  We are dedicated to the principles of community-based research whereby the community being studied become full partners in the project design and implementation.  HIV Edmonton provides open access to the latest published and peer-reviewed information on HIV.  Research is used to influence HIV activism, advocacy, education and support.

7. ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
HIV Edmonton engages in continuous organizational review and evaluation in order to create and maintain a healthy work environment, support work-life balance for staff and volunteers, and increase efficiency and effectiveness.