PHA Drop-in ACNS provides the space, coffee and snacks for a weekly informal drop-in open to PHAs only every Friday afternoon from 1:00-3:00. This is a safe space for members to connect, socialize and share with one another in the privacy of the ACNS offices. The Drop in is held in the Terry Martin Memorial Room. Social Discussion Groups ACNS hosts a Positive...

ACNS Health Fund For those living with HIV on a low income, ACNS has a limited health fund to assist you with your living expenses on a bimonthly basis. Contact Support Services to find our how to access the health fund. Making Ends Meet On the first Thursday of each month, PHAs can come in and get personal care products such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste,...

Support Counseling ACNS provides one on one short term, supportive counseling for those experiencing crisis in their lives, including but not limited to, new diagnosis, disclosure, illness, grief and loss, and difficulty managing life situations. Referrals to long term counseling and physiologists and social workers are also available. Friends, family, loved...

ACNS has a large lounge, the Terry Martin Memorial Room, open every day from 10:00am – 4:00pm where people living with HIV can come and relax, read, use the internet or phone, play cards or just be.

ACNS provides a wide range of free, confidential support programs and practical services for people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs). We also offer support to their friends, partners, family and caregivers and to those at risk for HIV infection. To find out more about any of our Support Services call (902) 425-4882 or e-mail...

ACNS advocates on behalf of PHAs to access available community resources such as provincial and municipal social assistance, homecare, adult protection services, housing etc. ACNS empowers members to advocate on their own through the duration of the process. PHA Drop-in Drop-in for PHAs happens every Friday from 1:00-3:00pm. Enjoy refreshments and meet some new...