THN Update
Updates from the Toronto HIV/AIDS Network for the week of March 10 - March 16
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 Impact Debriefing Training
Impact debriefing is a process when a person is supported to reflect on what has happened to them in a particular situation. It is a container where a person can experience their own feelings and reactions, without judgement, in order to make sense of their response to a crisis or a challenging/disturbing event including on-going multiple-loss.
Impact Debriefing Training For THN Members March 17&18 2020
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Pride Toronto 2020
Festival Weekend; June 26-28 2020
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THN's (ASOs) Calendar of Upcoming Events
Monthly recurring ASOs programming is available on the calendar of events
THN Updates are sent to member organisations, working group members, and other community partners who have indicated they wish to receive them.
THN e-Newsletter submission guidelines
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Community News & Information
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 Teresa Group Board of Directors,are pleased to announce that Chilombo Olawoye has been named the Executive Director.
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 Ontario Works (OW) and Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) rates have not increased this year. However, the Ontario Child Benefit (OCB), for people who have children, has been increased slightly with inflation.
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 Statement from Dr. Eileen de Villa, Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health, regarding recent overdoses
We experienced a rapid increase in overdoses in our supervised consumption service located inside The Works. We believe this to be related to a tainted local drug supply. Our staff immediately alerted Toronto Paramedic Services to help ensure the health and safety of our clients and the broader community.
Our staff acted on this information and immediately shared information with the broader harm reduction community. Extra staff came in to help out and we extended our service hours until 11 p.m. last night. To further assist in this time-sensitive matter, there was also an increased paramedic services presence in front of TPH. We have obtained a sample for drug checking that we have sent to the laboratory at St. Michael's Hospital to understand further details. When we receive this information, we will be able to issue more clear alerts to the local harm reduction community regarding which substances should be avoided.
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Employment Services Transformation. What the coming changes mean for Ontario’s social assistance recipients.
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Social Support Network arranges trips within Toronto for people living with HIV to socialize and do something fun together. Transportation to and from the event is provided. Sometimes there may be a small cost associated with attending (for example if there is lunch involved), but organizers do their best to minimize costs.
Now in its 19th year, SNAP has raised over $4 million to support valuable programs and services for people living with HIV and at increased risk. Whether you are an avid art collector or just a fan of a fun night out, SNAP has something for you!
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Opportunities for Engagement
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Heads Up! 2 Is seeking a PRA Engagement Coordinator and Admin Support position. Application deadline: Wednesday, March 12, 2020
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Is seeking a Coordinator, Resource Access and Promotion. Application deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020
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Is seeking a Manager of Communications and Member Development. Application deadline: Friday, March 20, 2020
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Volunteer & Board Opportunities
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Are you passionate about the arts? We are looking for volunteers to help us for SNAP, ACT's exciting auction fundraiser of contemporary photographic art. Diverse volunteer roles are available, all of which help ensure a successful event.
If you are interested in volunteering for SNAP, please click HERE to register. If you are interested in knowing more about ACT's volunteer opportunities, stop by our office on Wednesday,
March 11 from 6 - 7 pm for our Volunteer Info Session
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ACT is looking for new Board Members. Applications must be received by March 19, 2020. For more details and to apply, please contact Nicole Bruno at nbruno@actoronto.org.
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CANFAR is currently seeking volunteers to support:
- Events & Operations
- Awareness Programs & Operations\
To Apply
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From Invisibility to Inclusion: Understanding Episodic Disability in Ontario Workplaces (i2i) is a research project dedicated to improving social, economic and employment opportunities for people with episodic disabilities (EDs), which include chronic illnesses and mental health conditions.
i2i is looking to interview employed, self-employed, and unemployed people in Ontario about their work experiences as a person with chronic illness, mental health conditions, fluctuating physical conditions, or any other type of episodic disability. If this is you, keep reading and reach out! (You do not need to identify as a person with a disability to participate). You will be compensated with $20.00 cash or cheque for your interview
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