Info
Information for positive individuals
and their
caregivers on HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C medical and holistic treatment
options and practices.A bi-monthly HIV support group for
individuals
living with HIV/AIDS, as well as Life skills groups for individuals
living with Hep C and or HIV. ANKORS also hosts social gatherings to
build community and sustainability for individuals, volunteers and
staff. Contact
Outreach and SupportKaren Leman
support@ankors.bc.ca
(250)505-5506
Support & Advocacy
ANKORS' Support and Advocacy team provides:
Outreach, support and advocacy for
individuals
living with HIV / AIDS, Hepatitis C and their support persons.
Including:
visiting individuals in their home or home communities to provide
information on services and support available for health, social and
financial issues or concerns.
"Lakeside Park"
Crisis intervention counseling, intake
counseling
and referral and ongoing support counseling for positive individuals
and their support.
Advocacy on the behalf of individuals
living with
HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C within the public and private sector.
Individual Advocacy to ensure that each
positive
person receives a high standard of care and support from health care
providers and support services.
Provision and support for caregivers
during health
and emotional crisis to ensure that the positive individual and their
family are receiving support from the appropriate Care Team partners.