Support & Outreach
HIV Edmonton provides in office support to people living with HIV/AIDS and people who are at risk. Services include:
- One-on-one support to people living with HIV by support workers and peer support workers
- Referral to physicians, dentists, therapeutic counseling and social services agencies
- Referral for the Edmonton Foodbank, Bissell store and similar services
- One-on-one education for people living with HIV/AIDS and people who are at risk
- Streetworks needle exchange
- Access to computer services for internet usage and word processing
- Monthly access to hygiene and health products (shampoo, vitamins, etc.)
- Treatment information support
HIV Edmonton also provides outreach services at a variety of agencies in Edmonton. HIV Edmonton staff will attend testing appointments and physician appointments when possible for registered clients.
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