Safer sex is any kind of sexual activity that reduces the chances of becoming infected with HIV or transmitting HIV, or other sexually transmitted blood borne infections (STBBIs). Many activities – such as hugging, kissing, massage and touching – are completely safe for HIV transmission. No one has ever gotten […]
The Ontario Aboriginal HIV/AIDS Strategy (OAHAS) was implemented in 1995 and has consistently evolved since then to respond to the changing epidemic within the Aboriginal population. The Strategy has embraced two fundamental principles since its inception. The first being a recognition that OAHAS is a distinct strategy based on the […]
The Sex Workers Action Group (SWAG) is a sex positive group run by sex workers, women with lived experience, allies, and agency members who strive to improve the lives of sex workers in Kingston and the surrounding area. For more information you can email Jackie Smith using our Contact Form […]
Women & HIV/AIDS Initiative (WHAI) is a community-based response to HIV and AIDS among cis and trans women in Ontario that takes into account the structural and societal factors that increase women’s risk factors for HIV. WHAI’s objective is to strengthen the capacity of communities to support women living with […]
The Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance (GMSH) is a network of AIDS service organizations, whose mission is to support its members in building their own capacity, and the capacity among other service providers in their communities, to offer sexual health, HIV, and other services that meet the needs of cis- […]
What Hepatitis C is a virus that attacks your liver. You can live with hepatitis C for 20 to 30 years or more without feeling sick even though the virus is injuring the liver, making it hard for it to work properly. The liver is a very important organ in […]
Safer Injection Needle exchange services are available to individuals who use drugs in the Kingston Region. We provide a variety of syringes, safer disposal containers as well as other injection equipment (spoons, alcohol swabs, sterile water, vitamin c and ties). People are encouraged to bring their used syringes to ensure […]
There are a variety of unique challenges and needs faced by people who use drugs. We strive to provide services to address these needs in a comprehensive, harm reduction approach. Services are non-judgemental, stigma-free with a focus on reducing the harm from drug use. Services include: Education; Outreach and Harm […]
The Prison Support Coordinator provides a range of support services to federal inmates living with HIV/AIDS at Joyceville, Millhaven, Bath, Pittsburgh, Collins Bay, Frontenac, K.P., R.T.C. In addition, support services are offered to the Quinte and Brockville Provincial Prisons.
HARS is a safe, confidential, non-judgmental and inclusive space where people living with and affected by HIV/AIDS can get support and build a community. We help advocate for social services you are entitled to.
