Black Coalition for AIDS Prevention
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: MET3187 | Last Full Update: 26 Aug 2019 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | 416-977-9955 |
| Fax | 416-977-7664 |
| info@black-cap.com | |
| Website | www.blackcap.ca |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/blackcapto Instagram: instagram.com/blackcapto Twitter: twitter.com/BlackCAPTO YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC_ox8nMfo-qdiHcASwyflfg |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Registered Charity |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Gareth Henry, Executive Director |
| Funding | United Way - United Way Greater Toronto |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | COVID-19 -- physical offices are closed * health promotion and support still offered by phone, video conferencing, social media * for support call 416-831-9729 or email e.akan-essien@black-cap.com for information * Health Promotion -- weekly check-ins with group participants, groups sessions for MSM Outreach and Trans Women programs, street outreach on hold, may provide drug use kits on a call-in and drop-off basis * Online support groups -- Mental Health and Wellness 416-606-6190, Self Care Circle 416-659-2591, Life Tips Thursdays to cope with isolation 416-831-9729 * assistance and advocacy support as needed ---------------------------------------- HIV/AIDS education, prevention and support, including information on HIV and STI (sexually transmitted infections) risk, sexual health and healthy relationships * community workshops and forums, outreach, training for professionals and organizations, culturally specific materials * prevention programs for youth, women, and gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, trans and other men who have sex with men (MSM) * community-based * volunteer opportunities Community Outreach Program -- focus on heterosexual youth and adults * sexual health awareness and education, and harm reduction Harm Reduction -- inhalation and injection kit exchange, street outreach * drop-in for substance using and under-housed individuals * school and community-based workshops on harm reduction and substance use Support Programs -- counselling and support for Black people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS, including referrals and follow-up, practical assistance, home and hospital visits, treatment, support groups * housing and employment support * youth program * child care and emergency financial assistance for eligible clients Settlement Program -- counselling, support, outreach and prevention for Black, African and Caribbean immigrants and refugees, including LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning) individuals * Refugee Settlement Program -- orientation, information and referrals, and assistance accessing services * assistance with immigration system * practical supports such as accompaniment to appointments, form and documentation completion and emergency financial assistance * housing and employment help * assistance in finding a doctor and living with treatment * language and skills development * interpretation and translation * social opportunities Member agency of Toronto Drop-in Network (TDIN) |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm * after hours by appointment * harm reduction drop-in -- 1st and 3rd Wed of each month, 6 pm-8 pm |
| Areas Served | Durham Region ; Halton Region ; Peel Region ; Toronto ; York Region |
| Boundaries | Greater Toronto Area |
| Eligibility | Ages: 16 year(s) and up Youth and adults 16 years and older in the Black, African and Caribbean communities |
| Application | Call, email or walk in * intake appointment and assessment required * visit website for support group schedule |
| Languages | English ; French ; Interpretation available for African and Caribbean languages - call for details |
| Fees | None |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Toronto Downtown Central |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Yonge St and King St E |
| Physical Access | Wheelchair accessible - call ahead |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Community Programs ; Disabilities ; Employment / Training ; Health Care ; Housing / Shelter ; Income Programs ; Newcomers ; Older Adults |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs ; Career Counselling ; Disabilities Employment Program Resources ; Disabilities Employment Programs ; Drop-In Centres ; Help to Find Housing ; Home Support ; Home Support Programs ; Immigration / Sponsorship ; Interpretation / Translation ; Newcomer Employment Programs ; Newcomer Employment Resources ; Newcomer Settlement Services ; Programs for Home Support ; Refugees |
| Service Categories | AIDS/HIV Prevention Counselling ~ Black Community ; AIDS/HIV/STD Prevention Supplies ~ Black Community ; Career Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Career Counselling ~ Black Community ; Cultural Transition Counselling ~ Black Community ; Disease Prevention Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; Disease/Disability Information ~ AIDS/HIV ; Drop In Centres for People at Risk ~ Black Community ; Drug Use Disorder Education/Prevention ~ Grade School Students ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ AIDS/HIV ; Friendly Outreach Programs ~ Black Community ; Health/Disability Related Counselling ~ AIDS/HIV ; Health/Disability Related Support Groups ~ AIDS/HIV ; Housing Search Assistance ~ AIDS/HIV ; Housing Search Assistance ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Immigrant Benefits Assistance ~ Black Community ; Immigrant/Newcomer Accompaniment Programs ~ Black Community ; Immigrant/Refugee Employment Programs ~ Black Community ; Interpretation/Translation ~ Black Community ; Needle Exchange/Distribution Programs ~ Black Community ; Newcomer Settlement Services ~ Black Community ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Professional Skills Development Support ~ Black Community ; Refugee Claims Legal Assistance ~ Black Community ; Safer Sex Education ~ Black Community ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Specialized Information and Referral ~ Immigrants/Refugees ; Street Outreach Programs ~ Black Community ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ AIDS/HIV Issues ; Substance Use Disorder Drop In Programs ~ Black Community ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ~ AIDS/HIV ; Undesignated Temporary Financial Assistance ~ Black Community ; Volunteer Opportunities |
