Health Promotion & Community Education

Program Description

Our program provides HIV prevention, education and support to those living with/affected by/at-risk for HIV/AIDS in the Peel Region. We also work to build capacity with community partners and service providers to increase outreach to targeted populations who may otherwise not associate with the Peel HIV/AIDS Network. Further, we maintain a Speakers Bureau network, training volunteers and PHAs to present workshops and their lived experiences with HIV to the Peel community.

Program Vision

• That all PHAs have equitable access to health promotion in the region of Peel
• That all who are living with/affected by/at-risk for HIV/AIDS are educated on HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, transmission, and awareness

Program Goal

To provide targeted health promotion and HIV prevention education to the Peel region, in order to reduce the harm associated with HIV/AIDS through awareness. To break down barriers of stigma and discrimination for all those living with/affected by/at-risk for HIV/AIDS. Create and sustain health promotion activities targeted to People living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) and those afected to improve their quality of life.

Program Objectives

We acknowledge that those living with/affected by/at-risk for HIV/AIDS have the capacity to increase their quality of life through health promotion with our help to:

1. Decrease stigma and discrimination of those living with/affected by HIV/AIDS
2. Educate service providers with an understanding of health promotion in the context of HIV/AIDS
3. Increase the knowledge of the Peel community regarding the transmission and prevention of HIV/AIDS
4. Provide a safe and supportive space for people living with/affected by/at-risk for HIV/AIDS to connect with PHAN staff and community members

The Health Promotion program offers education and support to:

• Those living with HIV/AIDS
• Those affected by knowing someone who is infected with HIV/AIDS
• Those at-risk for contracting and/or transmitting HIV
• Those who face oppression and/or racism, stigma and/or discrimination as a result of their HIV status

Program Services:

• Anti-oppression and anti-racism workshops to those living in the region of Peel and those who are service providers in the region of Peel
• Providing HIV testing referrals and treatment option information
• Pre/post-test counseling for those who are affected by/at-risk for HIV/AIDS
• Conduct outreach to the Peel community
• Develop educational workshops and resources within PHAN and with community partners
• Collaborate with community partners to promote PHAN's programming
• HIV/AIDS support
• Educational workshops for those infected/affected/at-risk for HIV/AIDS
• Development and maintenance of our Speakers Bureau

To request a workshop or educational presentation please see the "Request on workshop" form under our services section on our website.

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