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HIV/AIDS Community Calendar
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Thursday, November 20, 2008
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Event Title: EXPLORING CHOICES STUDY
Thursday, November 20, 2008
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Do you find yourself taking sexual risks when you've been drinking or using drugs? Would you like to learn about how to use drugs more safely? Would you like to meet with a group of similar men to discuss how drinking or drug use might be influencing your sex life?
We are excited to invite you to take part in a group for gay and bisexual men that will explore drug use, drinking and sex. This group is part of a study that is being run by researchers and community service providers from the AIDS Committee of Toronto, Casey House, the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Ontario AIDS Bureau, St. Michael's Hospital and the Faculty of Social Work at the University of Toronto.
For the study, participants will be asked to attend facilitated group discussions once a week for 7 weeks in total. The goals of this group are to 1) develop and strengthen a belief that taking care of yourself is worthwhile, 2) provide information and skills to implement safer drug and sex practices, and 3) enhance motivation and confidence to implement these strategies.
To be part of this research study, you must be at least 18 years old and identify as a gay or bisexual man. To find out if you are eligible, please call our study office at 416-535-8501 x7188. In order to determine if you are eligible, we will ask you a few questions over the phone. If you are eligible, you will be invited to meet with the research assistant for a 2-hour interview, and if you consent, you will be asked to complete questionnaires. We will pay $20.00 to compensate for the time you will spend with us during this interview.
Men who take part in the study will be provided with TTC tokens for transportation to and from the meeting place. Light refreshments will also be provided for the first six sessions of the group and a meal will be offered on the last evening.
After all the group sessions are finished, we will ask you to meet with the research assistant for a follow-up interview. You will be compensated $20.00 for your time. There is a last follow-up visit, three months after completion of the group intervention, and you will also receive $20.00 in compensation for your time.
If you are interested in participating on this study, please call 416-535-8501 ext. 7188 or send us an email at exploringchoices@camh.net for more information.
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Event Title: Positive Youth Outreach (PYO) Drop-In Program
Where: 399 Church Street - 4th Floor PYO Room
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 4:00 PM
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A social support drop-in for all HIV+ youth under 30 that takes place every Thursday from 4-8 pm on the 4th floor of 399 Church Street (ACT). There is always deliciously nutritious food and fun activities like workshops, art and movies. Call 416 340-8484 ext.281 for more information.
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Where: 399 Church Street, 4th Floor Library Information Area
Thursday, November 20, 2008
Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
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Help ACT to provide safer sex materials by joining one of our Condom Stuffing parties!
We package condom and lubricant kits for distribution during outreach.
For the fall months, we move our Condom Stuffing parties to the first and third Thursday evenings of each month.
No need to register. Just show up.
Bring a friend!
When:
November: 6th and 20th
December: 4th and 18th
All parties run from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and we provide food, refreshments and the occasional random prize draws!
For ongoing information, including party dates, please check our condom stuffing web page at www.actoronto.org/condomstuffing.
You can also contact ACT's Gay Men's Outreach Coordinator, Duncan MacLachlan at 416-340-8484 x 254 or dmaclachlan@actoronto.org and ask to be placed on our condom stuffing email list to receive reminders and updates.
Thank you for your interest in this important outreach program.
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