ANKORS: HIV/AIDS Network, Outreach & Support Society

COVID-19: Changes to services at ANKORS ANKORS is following the advice of BC's Ministry of Health by limiting in-person contact and meeting in groups during the COVID-19 pandemic in order to protect the most vulnerable amoung us. Many of our programs are operating in altered formats appropriate to their status as necessary community services. Some services are operating online, over the phone, or in a social distancing service model. We are still providing the large majority of our services and programming in some format. Please be in touch if you'd like more information on how ANKORS services are functioning at this time. For reliable and up-to-date information on COVID-19 symptoms and recommendations, visit the BC Centre for Disease Control website.

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Announcement of 2021 AGM

Please join us on Monday, June 28, 2021 at 1:00 – 3:00pm Pacific for our 2021 annual general meeting, taking place on Zoom.

ANKORS Blog and Announcements

A message from Alexis Hekker, our Indigenous Wellness Coordinator

“I attended our local memorial last night for the 215 children found… I made a basket of tobacco ties and offered them to those attending within my role of Indigenous Wellness Coordinator. Some were taken to be offered with the elementary school students on the grounds of the residential school on the reservation this morning. I am hanging up orange ribbons today at the office as well to create discussion around this heartbreaking discovery and will be doing a tobacco offering in the garden later today. I invite [everyone] to join in on these practices should you be interested.

I want to share a petition asking the Canadian Government to search every site that once housed a residential “school”.

There are also important support numbers for people who are impacted:

IRSSS (Indian Residential School Survivors Society) Emergency Crisis Line is available 24/7 for those who may need counseling support
1-800-721-0066

Metis 24hr crisis line (BC)
1-833-638-4722

24hr Crisis line
1-866-925-4419

If you are looking for a good place to donate, I highly recommend the IRSSS (Indian Residential School Survivors Society).

Marsee.

Featured Research

Harm Reduction and
Overdose Prevention

assessment of the
interior region

Naloxone training is effective
Access to harm reduction supplies is not reaching everyone
Collaboration is making a difference
Emotional support often isn't available after an overdose
Many people are engaged in poly-substance use
Non-judgemental, personal services make people feel more welcome
Peers want to be an even bigger part of the solution

We need your support

ANKORS programs run on community. Whether you choose to donate your time or money, everything counts.

When you donate to the ANKORS Foundation Fund, 100% of your gift goes directly to people in the Kootenay / Boundary Regions living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hep C. Your donation will support someone accessing important medical treatments, travelling to see a BBI specialist, or otherwise access very needed care.

Tax deductable reciepts issued for donations over $10.00

Get in touch

West Kootenay/Boundary Regional Office

COVID-19: Changes to Services in Nelson Our Nelson office is continuing to provide limited services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harm reduction supplies and drug checking servies are available to those who knock on the door, and the Overdose Prevention Site is open to one person at a time. Many of our other programs are operating over phone or online. Be in touch for more information.

Nelson contacts

101 Baker Street
Nelson BC, V1L 4H1
Tel: 250-505-5506
Fax: 250-505-5507
Email: information@ankors.bc.ca

Nelson hours

Monday – Thursday: 9:30 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:30 pm

note: all programming closed Wednesday morning for weekly staff meetings except Overdose Prevention Site and harm reduction supplies

East Kootenay Regional Office

COVID-19: Changes to Services in Cranbrook Our Cranbrook office is continuing to provide limited services during the COVID-19 pandemic. Harm reduction supplies and drug checking services are available to those who knock on the door. Many of our other programs and services are available over phone or online. Be in touch for more information.

Cranbrook contacts:

#209A – 16th Ave N
Cranbrook BC, V1C 5S8
Tel: 250-426-3383
Fax: 250-426-3221
Email: ankorseast14@gmail.com

Cranbrook hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9:00 am – 4:00 pm

note: Drug Checking is available every day ANKORS is open and most Fridays as well. Please call ahead to make an appointment to have your drugs checked, or email ankorseast14@gmail.com