Posted On: Friday, November 17th, 2023
SURE Webinar Series | Beyond Stigma: Strength in Connections November 29th, 2023, 11 AM-12:30 PM Pacific time This Fall, the Subject Matter Health Research Lab released the third video in their series on reducing opioid related stigma, Beyond Stigma: Strength in Connections. This video was developed to highlight the stigma that may be experienced… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 10th, 2023
This year, for the third year in a row, Coalition PLUS is organizing International Testing Week, a time to encourage testing for HIV and other STBBIs and to draw attention to issues related to testing in our communities (access, barriers, practices etc). The week will be launched in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the collaboration of… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, November 10th, 2023
World AIDS Day (WAD) is recognized officially on December 1, with events and advocacy campaigns. If you’re planning an event around or on World AIDS Day, and are looking for some resources, there are several great places to look. Read about the UNAIDS’ campaign this year, Let Communities Lead. UNAIDS has additional resources, including… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, October 27th, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Please check Info for People Who Use Substances to get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. New to… Read more »
Posted On: Wednesday, October 18th, 2023
Via Island Health: Island Health is seeking Expressions of Interest from not-for-profit organizations, local governments, Indigenous Nations and businesses for initiatives that keep your community safe and healthy. Grants of up to $50,000 are available to launch new and innovative initiatives in communities across Island Health. Grants are available for projects/initiatives in two areas:… Read more »
Posted On: Saturday, September 30th, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Please check Info for People Who Use Substances to get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. New to… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 22nd, 2023
Via CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks The GLOW Indigenous Health Grant: Guiding Local Opportunities for Wellbeing is a co-created initiative between CAAN Communities, Alliances & Networks and Gilead Sciences Canada that seeks to advance health equity within Indigenous communities by enhancing engagement in cultural, HIV and viral hepatitis care. Offering a financial commitment of… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 15th, 2023
Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is pleased to announce the launch of the Addressing Infectious and Congenital Syphilis in Canada funding opportunity. This grant aims to support implementation science for syphilis point of care testing, and new models of care for prevention of congenital syphilis. The total funding amount is $2,750,000, enough… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 15th, 2023
Via The Canadian Race Relations Foundation The Canadian Race Relations Foundation (CRRF) now accepting applications for the second round of our National Anti-Racism Fund (NARF)’s Event and Youth Initiative Grants. The National Anti-Racism Fund is one of the ways that the CRRF supports communities across Canada in the fight against racism and discrimination. Organizations should… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, September 8th, 2023
Want to partner with us? Options for Sexual Health is seeking to collaborate with other community-based organizations to facilitate a 6-week peer support group for women* in Vancouver living with HIV/HCV. For more information, please visit our survey. If interested, please complete the survey and/or drop our team a line at [email protected] or [email protected]. *inclusive… Read more »
Posted On: Tuesday, August 1st, 2023
Substance Use News provides a monthly collection of news and resources on the social, medical and political responses to the toxic drug supply crisis and information about alcohol harm reduction. Info for People Who Use Substances: get the latest alerts, and tips on how to stay safe from Toward the Heart. Visit our Substance Use and Harm… Read more »
Posted On: Friday, July 28th, 2023
Check out these upcoming webinars to learn and connect with community! Prescribed Safer Supply: Background and Busting Myths Harm reduction is a foundational component of nursing practice. Harm reduction is a philosophy that has a set of core principles and values, such as justice, dignity, compassion and autonomy — that shape how we… Read more »
