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CALGARY
AIDS Calgary Awareness Association
200-1509 Centre St. S., Calgary, AB T2G 2E6
Phone: (403) 508-2500
Fax: (403) 263-7358
E-mail: info@aidscalgary.org
Web site: www.aidscalgary.org
Contact: Zachary Barton, Youth Outreach
Coordinator
YouthXChange
Description: This peer driven education
project is aimed at high-risk, street-involved youth.
Workers and volunteers visit the streets and speak
with youth about HIV and AIDS, sharing prevention
messages and connecting them to the resources they
need for safety, food and shelter. The program also
offers group discussions for at-risk youth involved
in programs with other youth servicing agencies on
topics such as HIV/AIDS, sexual health, challenging
stereotypes and other social issues. YouthXChange
also offers support and counselling services to youth
living with, affected by or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
Goal: To promote healthy choices youth can
make to reduce their risk of getting or spreading
HIV/AIDS.
Services: Street outreach; outreach at drop-in
centres and at other programs; group discussions;
support and counselling; tri-monthly zine; volunteer
training; workshops; information and resources on
practicing safer sex and avoiding behaviors or situations
that could put youth at risk.
Youth Involvement: Youth are involved through our
outreach team as volunteers as well as contributors
to "Naked", a zine which is created by and
for street youth.
Age Range: 15-24
Language: English
CBCA: Sexual & Reproductive Wellness Centre
304-301-14th St. NW, Calgary, AB T2N 2A1
Phone: (403) 283-5580
Fax: (403) 270-3209
E-mail: youth.peer@cbca.ab.ca
Web site: www.cbca.ab.ca/Youth.htm
Contact: Jarrod Lakey
Youth Peer Education Project
Description: A peer-based education
project facilitated by youth around issues of sexuality.
Goal: To empower our peers to make safe and informed
choices regarding sexuality and sexual health.
Services: Education programs; Web site
(www.youth4youth.com);
youth group for GLBTQ population (Inside Out); monthly
Q & A publication (Birds & Bees); zine for girls
(Hear Me Roar); and booths/outreach.
Youth Involvement: The team members are youth and are
responsible for developing programs and providing all
the services listed above.
Age Range: 12-25
Language: English
Gay and Lesbian Community Services Association
206-223-12th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0G9
Phone: (403) 234-8973
Fax: (403) 261-9776
E-mail: glcsa@glcsa.org
Web site: www.glcsa.org
Contact: Jasmine
Inside Out
Description: A peer-facilitated group
for GLBTQ youth, in a funky and safe environment. A
variety of activities and resources are offered, including
information on safer sex and HIV/AIDS prevention.
Goal: The group aims to let youth know they are
not alone, and to connect them to their peers.
Services: Peer support (by phone or in person)
for individuals with inquiries about GLBTQ issues; a
Youth Package is available for youth who may be questioning
his/her sexuality or the coming out process; resource
library; and two youth-speci?c Web sites: www.youth4youth.com
and www.youthsafe.net
Age Range: 15-25
Language: English
Red Cross
1205 - 11 Avenue SW, 2nd Floor, Calgary, AB T3C
3P6
Phone: (403) 541-6100
Fax: (403) 541-6129
E-mail: whiley.eaglespeaker@redcross.ca
Contact: Whiley Eagle Speaker
Tipi of Courage
Description: A tipi will be brought
to Aboriginal gatherings as an HIV/AIDS awareness mobile
"Community Centre". Current HIV/AIDS information
as well as elder trainer teachings will be offered to
Aboriginal people, including youth.
Goal: To educate about HIV/AIDS and empowering
Aboriginal peoples, including youth, within Calgary
and area to make healthier and safer choices.
Services: Tipi Mobile Community Centre provides
information on HIV/AIDS prevention; trainers provide
HIV/AIDS workshops and presentations in the community;
and outreach volunteers, or "Warriors" provide
outreach services.
Youth Involvement: Youth over 18 are engaged in all
aspects of the program, including training, presentations
and evaluation.
Age Range: All ages
Language: English
Street Teams/Safe House Society
210-534-17th Ave. SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1
Phone: (403) 228-3390
Fax: (403) 244-5202
Web site: www.streetteams.com
Contact: Leslie Evans, Executive Director
Outreach
Description: The outreach team establishes
and maintains relationships with street-involved youth
involved in or at-risk of involvement in prostitution.
Goal: To help youth on the street stay safe and
access resources, and to help youth work on personal
goals in order to transition successfully to adulthood.
Services: One-on-one goal setting with
youth; food and survival guides for street-involved
youth; and helping youth access resources through one-on-one
work and street outreach.
Youth Involvement: Youth decide on their goals in collaboration
with staff.
Age Range: 13-17
Language: English
EDMONTON
HIV Network of Edmonton Society (HIV Edmonton)
300, 11456 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, Alberta T5K 0M1
Phone:(780) 488-5742 ext. 241
Fax: (780) 488-3735
E-mail: comdev@hivedmonton.com
Web site: www.hivedmonton.com
Contact: Lynn Sutankayo
Two Spirit Safe Communities Project
Description: The project is geared
towards creating links between Two Spirit youth, community
partners, youth organizations, and elders in order to
create youth-friendly resources and education opportunities
about HIV/AIDS.
Goal: To increase the sensitivity and capacity
of existing organizations working with Two Spirit populations
at risk for and living with HIV/AIDS, and to identify
and establish collaborative relationships with existing
organizations working with Two Spirit populations at
risk for HIV/AIDS.
Services: The Project will result in the
creation of capacity building and sensitivity workshops
and resources aimed at stigma and discrimination around
Two Spirit populations and HIV/AIDS. These workshops
will be delivered to organizations working with Two
Spirit populations at risk for and living with HIV/AIDS,
including Two Spirit youth.
Youth Involvement: Youth are involved in assessing
needs and creating resources and education opportunities
for organizations working with youth.
Age Range: 15-24
Language: English
Inner City Youth Housing Project
P.O. Box 1892, MPO, Edmonton, AB T5J 2P3
Phone: (780) 406-1404
Fax: (780) 406-4391
E-mail: icyhp@telusplanet.net
Contact: Angela Desjardins or Kerri Nykolaychuk
Description: Safe housing for inner-city and
street involved youth.
Goal: To identify inner-city/transient youth
who are out of home and connect them with appropriate
resources and information (including, but not limited
to, information on sexual health); and to work with
youth to achieve life skills, educational/employment/training
goals, so as to move towards greater self-sufficiency.
Services: The Inner City Housing Project
operates six houses providing a total of 29 beds for
youth. Referrals are provided to a variety of health
services.
Youth Involvement: Youth are responsible for their Individual
Service Plans, completed in conjunction with youth,
parent(s)/guardian(s), and the Project Youth Worker.
Age Range: 12-18
Language: English
Planned Parenthood Edmonton
50-9912-106th St., Edmonton, AB T5K 1C5
Phone: (780) 423-3737
Fax: (780) 425-1782
E-mail: ppae@ppae.ab.ca
Web site: www.ppae.ab.ca
Contact: Brian Parker
TNT: Tough N' Talkin'
Description: TNT is a four-day summer
camp to help young at risk men aged 14-17 build positive
social relationship skills.
Goal: To explore issues of peer pressure and
social stereotypes; to learn communication skills; to
build sexual decision-making skills; and to learn con?ict
resolution and problem-solving skills.
Services: The TNT program consists of
four days ?lled with numerous games, activities and
exercises that are meant to provide an atmosphere of
self-awareness and personal growth.
Youth Involvement: Four youth leaders were hired to
conduct a Participatory Action Research Study to determine
what 14-17 year old males needed to learn about healthy
relationships. The TNT camp is also run by peer educators.
Age Range: 14-17
Language: English
Students' International Health Association
c/o International Centre, 172 HUB Mall, University
of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G 2E2
Phone: (780) 492-0364
Fax: (780) 492-0364 (c/o Dr. Laing)
E-mail: siha@ualberta.ca
Web site: http://www.siha.info/
Contact: Teri Palmer and Elaine Fung
Think Positive Test Negative
Description: Education workshops
on HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C are offered to various youth
communities i.e. youth shelters, high schools and junior
high schools.
Goal: To provide information, support and skills
to youth in a non-judgemental way on sexuality, HIV
prevention and harm reduction, through peer-facilitated
workshops.
Services: Education and support through
workshops in the community.
Youth Involvement: Workshop facilitators are between
the ages of 17 and 25, and ensure that the presentation
is interactive and engages youth to participate.
Age Range: 11-20
Language: English
JASPER
HIV West Yellowhead
P.O. Box 2427, Jasper, AB T0E 1E0
Phone: (780) 852-5274
Fax: (780) 852-5273
E-mail: director@hivwestyellowhead.com
Web site: www.hivwestyellowhead.com
Contact: Jeffrey Shea
Peer Support in Jasper High School
Description: A youth-led peer support
group that offers educational activities in the local
high school.
Goal: To use peer education to reduce high risk
behaviour among youth and foster self-esteem and respect
for others.
Services: Presentations and workshops
for local high school students. Presentations include
theatre games designed to help youth de?ne their own
values, needs, and boundaries so that they can communicate
these more effectively with their partners and peers.
Youth Involvement: The Peer Support Group is youth-led
- youth create and facilitate activities and presentations.
Age Range: 15-19
Language: English
MEDICINE HAT
HIV/AIDS Network of Southeastern Alberta Association
(HANSEAA)
550C Allowance Ave. SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 3E3
Phone: (403) 527-7099
Fax: (403) 527-7307
E-mail: hivnetwork@hivnetwork.ca
Web site: www.hivnetwork.ca
Contact: Betty Christie
Care and Support Program
Description: Counselling, referrals,
and financial assistance so that HIV-positive youth
can attend HIV specialist physician appointments (as
there is no specialized HIV/AIDS treatment available
in the Palliser Health Region).
Goal: To provide accessible care and support
to HIV-positive youth so that they can maximize their
quality of life.
Services: Extensive resource library;
free condoms; counselling (pre & post test); and
support group.
Youth Involvement: Survey feedback and face to face
interviews help to determine the needs of youth.
Age Range: 15 and up
Language(s): English, French and some African
dialects
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