New Programs and Services Brochure
 

INQUIRIES ABOUT BECOMING A NEW MEMBER

If you are a positive women our support worker will be happy to provide you with details on

how to become a member. If you live out of town she will give you our toll-free number so

that you can contact us. All of our programs and services are free, there is no membership fee.

INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT

Our support worker will discuss your individual needs during your intake interview (in person or by phone).

She will direct you to the best resources for the services you need that are available in your community

and remain in touch with you.

PEER SUPPORT GROUPS

Two support groups are currently run once a month in the Toronto area, one in partnership with

Hassle Free Clinic and the other with Positive Youth Outreach. They provide an opportunity to meet

the other positive women and discuss your concerns in a caring and confidential atmosphere.

Our support worker will give you further details. Limited subsidies for transportation and child care

are available to help you attend these events.

PROVINCIAL PEER NETWORK

The Provincial Peer Network is a network of HIV+ women from across Ontario. We offer workshops and

training for women living with HIV in Ontario and service providers. Trained Peer Mentors are also available

to help you. They are all HIV+ women who work with other HIV+ women in their communities and who also

do networking and resourcing work to help bridge the gaps in Ontario for women and HIV. Our Mentors are

from various places across the province and are currently working to expand our program.

If you would like to be connected to a mentor or you would like to train as a mentor or if you’d like info on

training and development workshops for members and staff, please contact our Peer Network Coordinator

at 416 324-8703 ext 26.

TELELINK

Voices of Positive Women organizes Tele-link - a monthly confidential phone support group

(with a toll free number) for positive women from across the province. For details contact the

support group worker.

ANNUAL RETREAT

In partnership with AIDS Committee of Toronto there is an annual weekend retreat for HIV positive women

from around the province. Space is limited and offered first to women who have not attended before.

Any staff member at Voices can provide you with more information, so please come join us for what has

become an annual tradition here at Voices.

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING

Along with important business including election of our board of directors and committee members the annual

general meeting provides a lively forum for our members.  Come out and take part in the direction of Voices programs,

services, and the future of our organization. Hear back on all Voices activities and committees. Meet all the Voices staff

and help them plan for the following year and make our programs even better. Make new friends and meet other members

from all over Ontario and from every type of life experience. Attend exciting and informative workshops and activities.

Become part of one of Voices committees for the coming year or run for the Voices Board as well as cast your vote on

new board members for the organization.

ANDREA RUDD TREATMENT FUND

Every two months members can request a nutritional supplement package or reimbursement towards complementary

therapies such as massage, aromatherapy. For further details contact the Treatment Fund Coordinator.

FYI NEWSLETTER

The bi-weekly newsletter is available to read and download from this website or can be mailed to members (free) or

other interested individuals, and agencies etc. (small subscription charge). One of the aims of the newsletter is to provide

positive affirming images of women living with HIV/AIDS. Each issue has a theme with contributions from members, and others

with expert knowledge. Regional information, important updates on treatment, legal issues etc are included. Contact our

Community Partnership Coordinator for further details.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM

Through our links with other AIDS service organizations, community health centers, public health units, aboriginal organizations, and women's services across Ontario. We use our contacts and partnerships to share, expand and develop resources and to create a community for positive women in the province to more easily control and access services. We provide expert knowledge and training to communities anywhere in Ontario on issues that affect women living with HIV from easily accessing services. For further information contact our Community Partner Coordinator.

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

Members are encouraged to explore an opportunity to volunteer with Voices of Positive Women. Member volunteers

can become peer mentors, members of committees and our board of directors. Along with other volunteers they can assist at our office, with children's activities, outreach, fund raising and special events etc. For further details visit the volunteering section of our website.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Voices  has connections and partnerships with many employment programs. Please call the Community Partnerships Coordinator for more information.

COMING SOON

SHARING CORNER
Members can share their personal stories or writings with other members around the province.

CHAT ROOM LINKS
There will be links for members to related chat rooms run by other peer network groups or organizations.