Today, and all days, it is our responsibility to reflect on ongoing systems of oppression that continue to harm Indigenous people and take action in dismantling these systems.

Due to the recent announcement from the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT), we wanted to share how WE have GROWN over the past 5 years & assure folks that we aren't facing the same struggles. #WereNotGoingAnywhere #ThriveHIV #SocialServices #HIVSupport #NonProfitLife #WaterlooRegion #GuelphWellington

You are invited! Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Guelph office TODAY from 3:00—5:00pm. Come for a delicious snack, a great conversation, and a moment to build new relationships! Meet us at the office on 77 Westmount Road, Unit 104 (Across from the pharmacy). See you this afternoon!

The injectable PrEP drug cabotegravir is now approved for use in Canada, and due to its long-acting formulation, it is given once every two months Reach out to us or your PrEP provider to learn more about injectable PrEP or how to access it! #injectableprep #prep #hiv #hivprevention #sexualhealth

Public Health Ontario reported 117 folks with confirmed cases of Mpox From January to July 2025, and is still mainly passed on through sexual contact. Completing a two-dose series of Mpox vaccination can reduce the risk of getting Mpox. Need assistance or more info? Send us a message! #MPOXVACCINE

Join us next Thursday for our first agency BBQ as Thrive HIV Prevention & Support! Come celebrate our amazing volunteers and grab some free food while your at it. Date: Thursday, August 21st Time: 3 PM - 5 PM Location: 5-1770 King St E, Kitchener (Thrive) Open to everyone! #thrivehiv #community

We are excited to attend this harm reduction focused community event at Roos Island on Tuesday, August 12th for an evening of food, drinks, and chill vibes. Bring a chair/blankets & anything you would like share as we celebrate that Rest is Radical in the work that we do each day.

All THRIVE locations will be closed on Monday, August 4th. Stay cool this long weekend & we will see you Tuesday, August 5th!

🌍 World Hepatitis Day – Guelph 📍 St. George’s Square | 🗓 Monday, July 28 | ⏰ 11AM–2PM Join us at Sanguen Health Centre's World Hepatitis Day in downtown Guelph for free hepatitis C testing, local art, music, and networking. #WorldHepatitisDay #GuelphEvents

Join us at the Shelldale Community Center tomorrow for F.U.N Friday. Enjoy some treats, engage with local organizations, and foster connections within the community. #funfriday #Guelphevents #communityevents

Thank you Google for having your volunteers attend kit making! At THRIVE we love the chance to collaborate with our community and open space to talk about all things Harm Reduction. If you would like to volunteer with us email [email protected] Or check us out at www.thrivehiv.ca/volunteer-to...

Today, during a heatwave, Cambridge bylaw and police used heavy machinery to throw out 4 unhoused peoples personal belongings. With no suitable shelter options, they face serious health risks. Evictions should be paused during extreme weather. Learn a better way: homelesshub.ca/book/office-...

Harm reduction and safe consumption sites do not enable addiction, they save lives and make communities safer. Needle return and collection services are available at HART Hubs but NOT needle distribution, putting lives at risk. www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...

All Thrive locations will be closed Thursday, July 10th for staff development. Regular hours will resume Friday, July 11th.

💊 Pill fatigue can be a real challenge for people living with #HIV and those on PrEP. 📝 In a powerful new piece in @thebodydotcom.bsky.social , Jason Watler reflects on his experience and offers advice for others struggling with pill fatigue. zurl.co/w5k9Z

Saving Lives, Saving Costs. Community-based health services reduce the burden on our strained healthcare system. Swipe to learn more about their vital role in our community and begin your anti-stigma journey at www.antistigma.ca

As we continue to fill gaps in public health measures aimed at the drug poisoning crisis, the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research provides a Safer Bathroom Toolkit with practical resources to improve how we respond to overdoses in these settings. #harmreduction www.uvic.ca/research/cen...

🗳️ Busting myths on voting in Canada Did you know there’s no digital counting of ballots in Canada 🇨🇦, and you don’t need to bring your own pen to the polls? Get the full rundown on these and other myths at Elections Canada’s ElectoFacts: 👉 elections.ca/ElectoFacts www.elections.ca/content.aspx...

Join the conversation and be a catalyst for change! We’re hosting community discussions that focus on services and support designed to build a safer, healthier future for our African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Waterloo Region.

Join Us for the Ubuntu Community Health Fair! Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm Venue: Kingsdale Community Centre, 72 Wilson Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 1G5. Let's have real convos about Black health, healing and community!

ACCKWA will be closing today at 4pm due to the coming storm. Depending on how the weather is tomorrow, we might open later in the day. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Santa Alex checking out the toys from @goodnessprojectkw Our kids will love them! Shout out to @AccessStorageCA for supporting The Goodness Project❤️ #KindnessMatters #HIVAwareness

Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces. We honour their courage and commit to sharing their stories for generations to come.

LAST CALL! ACCKWA is rebranding and we want to hear from you. The survey closes on November 3rd, so please share your thoughts with us. #NonProfit #Rebranding #ComeWithUs

#JoinOurTeam #WeAreHiring #BeTheChange

As we now serve the Guelph-Wellington-Dufferin communities, as well as Waterloo Region, ACCKWA is facing the need to rebrand ourselves, with a new name & a new logo. We want feedback from you, to help us shape what this future will look like. https://forms.gle/H97Y6rScJrAUzJzc7

It’s not scary to ask us general information about safer sex supplies, rapid HIV self-tests, STIs, or harm reduction supplies for safer drug use. Come in or contact us: https://www.acckwa.com

Join ACCKWA and our friends at the Kitchener Public Library Thursday Sept 5th for a FREE public screening of the short film “Haven”. Including a locally informed panel discussion on the health intervention known as "Safer Supply." https://kpl.events.mylibrary.digital/event?id=107699/

CTS sites allow people to use drugs inside without fear of arrest. Workers reverse overdoses and are required to connect users to mental health and treatment options. Ontario will close 10 consumption and treatment services sites and ban future ones #harmreduction

Researchers at WLU are seeking 2SLGBTQ+ to participate in interviews about their health and well-being! The link to participate can be found in our bio under "Surveys"!

Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay

Advocating for critical health measures #HIVTesting https://youtu.be/A9tdq5WB38Q?si=tTVALOKAKKd1h0qE#HIVTestingvia @YouTube

Thankyou for this honour @UnitedWayWRC

Let's keep the pressure on! Our HIV self-testing program will continue to operate but let's push for renewed funding! Contact your MP!

We're still providing HIV self-testing even though the Government of Canada is not renewing funding! We've supported almost 600 people in testing for HIV in the last year! Contact your MP to urge renewed funding here: http://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en

We’re wishing you a joyful and visible Trans Day of visibility this year! Questions about trans and gender-diverse resources or support? Text us anonymously at 519-569-9521! #transdayofvisibility🏳️‍⚧️

HIV related services in Guelph will be delivered by ACCKWA! #HIV

The survey takes ~40 minutes to complete and you will receive a $20 gift card for your time. You can scan the QR code or visit the link in our bio to complete the survey using the password: welcome2023. For more information please contact [email protected].

@UnitedWayWRC joined ACCKWA's Alex Gallant at MACS (ACCKWA's satellite Multi Agency Community Space) in Cambridge and created over 350 harm reduction kits! Thank you for supporting ACCKWA's programming<3 #HarmReduction #HIVAwareness

Cambridge CTS FAQ – ACCKWA – AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Waterloo and Area https://www.acckwa.com/faq-cambridgects/

#MusicMonday Tracy Chapman - Talkin' About A Revolution (Official Music Video) - YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xv8FBjo1Y8I&pp=ygUndGFsa2luIGJvdXQgYSByZXZvbHV0aW9uIHRyYWN5IGNoYXBtYW4g

A group of volunteers from United Way Waterloo Region Communities joined us at MACS for kitmaking this week❤️ #HIVAwareness #unitedway #uwaywrc

Friday, December 1st is World AIDS Day. Join ACCKWA at our vigil. #WAD2023 #HIV #Community