These THN Novel Coronavirus Updates are being distributed in response to the rapidly evolving circumstances around the coronavirus. We know how important it is that people living with and affected by HIV have access to important services while organizations balance health safety requirements related to this situation. We also understand that our clients and communities are likely to have higher risk of exposure and more significant health impacts for a variety of reasons.
These Updates are intended to consolidate and simplify information sharing and to provide:
key links to current and evidence-based information, recommendations and tools
updates on any HIV related changes to programming, restrictions on access to organizations’ space, restrictions on staff participation in external mtgs.
Key sources of information for ongoing updates include:
If you are a member of the Ontario AIDS Network (OAN), they have provided several resources to support members in their planning and response which can be found at www.oan.red or by contacting them directly
Please continue to send any written updates to Brian ( brian@torontohivaidsnetwork.org ). All new updates are highlighted in Fire Brick Red
Updates
Operational Response Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the ACAS office to the public starting today (March 18) until further notice. The decision was made in order to support the health of staff, participants, and communities. In-person services and program delivery are suspended for the time-being, with staff being encouraged to work from home. We can still be reached via phone and email at this time. Support program staff will offer services virtually, and in-person assistance only for crucial services.
Office is not open to the general public, and we will operate only via phone, all of our group meetings and workshops have been postponed until further notice.
Casey House is currently actively screening clients at the front door and not accepting any guests other than inpatient visitors, staff and clients. All partner use of the space is cancelled at this time.
Our team is working remotely and are available to connect. The best way to reach us is by email for now. You can reach: Amy Kwan, Capacity Building & Community Development Coordinator, at akwan@whai.ca
Kristin Boyer, WHAI Program Assistant, at kboyer@whai.ca, You can also contact Molly using mbannerman@whai.ca or you can call at 416-604-9952.
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