Welcome to PYO – a program for young people living with and affected by HIV led by young people living with HIV. Our goal is to help you obtain a happier, healthier life where you're engaged and active with your peers and community.
We focus discussion groups on a wide range of topics. Here's just a sample:
healthy relationships
HIV disclosure
finding the right medications and health professionals for you
we even have drop-in sessions to talk about stuff you're passionate about, stuff that irks you or just what's on your mind that day. It's a social group!
Our goal is to empower you to make your own informed choices. The world isn't black or white, so let's talk about the shades of grey in between.
Get in touch!
Email: pyo@actoronto.org (We want to protect your privacy - so let us know the rules for replying to your email messages).
Call: 416-340-8484 ext. 265.
If leaving a message, please let us know how and when we should contact you. We will always try to be as discreet as possible when getting back to you.
In-person: Drop by 543 Yonge Street on the 4th floor during PYO’s office hours to get information or connect in person. If we are not available to see you right away when you come, an appointment will be arranged.
Every Thursday, on the 4th floor at 543 Yonge Street from 5 – 8 p.m. to young people living with HIV to gather for social support activities.
Weekly Discussion Group
Every Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m., open to young people living with HIV for a structured peer discussion support group.
Community Learning Series
External workshops are held in community settings for young people living with, affected by, at risk for, or concerned about HIV, Hep C or other STIs.
Employment Supports
Employment ACTion, an ACT program, helps people living with HIV find the career that suits your needs. Find our more at their website, employmentaction.org.
Peer Support
We offer peer support by appointment and on a drop-in basis.
Resources and Referrals
We help connect young people living with HIV to other services both at ACT and at other community agencies and services.
Leadership Development
We provide opportunities that build leadership skills among young people living with HIV.
Community Outreach
We provide information on HIV, Hep C, and other STIs as well as sexual health to young people. We go to places where young people hang out in the community!
Queer and Connected 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer (2SLGBQ)*** Peer Support Group
Queer and Connected 2 Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Queer (2SLGBQ)*** Peer Support Group, ongoing Online peer-facilitated support group for2SLGBQ+ -identified youth, ages 16 - 29 When: Every other Wednesday, 4 -6 p.m. (ongoing for the rest of 2021) Sample Dates: Apr. 7, 21; May 5, 19… Location: virtually on Zoom (a link will be provided to all participants in advance of meetings) Cost: Free
A support group for people who are living with HIV.
A group for anyone living with HIV to come together and share their experiences with other people who are also living with HIV. This eight-week group is open to anyone living with HIV regardless of gender, race or ability.
For more information contact Katrina Krizmancic at kkrizmancic@actoronto.org
Held three times a month during the afternoon, WomenZone offers the opportunity to learn about ways to better manage your health, the importance of nutrition, and an opportunity to interact with each other. Of the three sessions each month, one session focuses on learning, one is social in nature, and the other is a cooking session.
Child minding subsidies and public transit fare can be provided upon request. Please ask if either of these would make it easier to attend Women's Zone.
For more information (including dates and times) and to register call 416-340-8484 ext. 219 or email Savannah at snast@actoronto.org
General summary advice by phone to respond to legal needs during COVID-19. Advice includes, but not limited to, administrative law (ODSP, human rights, tenant rights), criminal law, immigration/refugee law, employment law, issues with
the police, and mental health law.
Telephone Summary Advice for LGBTQ2S Communities
To book appointments, contact Front Desk during operating hours at 416-392-6874 or LegalClinic@The519.org
Housing Help Drop-In
Every Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Housing Listings
Housing Search Help
Housing Connections application/update
Transfer applications
Learn how to secure & maintain housing
Peer support in a Safe, Welcoming Space
Clothing Access
Location: 490 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Wellesley)
Drop-in will be every week on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. One-on-one housing help will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis.
For more information email Lawrence Dutchession
ldutchession@fifehouse.org or call 416-205-9888 ext. 213
Held three times a month during the afternoon, WomenZone offers the opportunity to learn about ways to better manage your health, the importance of nutrition, and an opportunity to interact with each other. Of the three sessions each month, one session focuses on learning, one is social in nature, and the other is a cooking session.
Child minding subsidies and public transit fare can be provided upon request. Please ask if either of these would make it easier to attend Women's Zone.
For more information (including dates and times) and to register call 416-340-8484 ext. 219 or email Savannah at snast@actoronto.org
Welcome to PYO – a program for young people living with and affected by HIV led by young people living with HIV. Our goal is to help you obtain a happier, healthier life where you're engaged and active with your peers and community.
We focus discussion groups on a wide range of topics. Here's just a sample:
healthy relationships
HIV disclosure
finding the right medications and health professionals for you
we even have drop-in sessions to talk about stuff you're passionate about, stuff that irks you or just what's on your mind that day. It's a social group!
Our goal is to empower you to make your own informed choices. The world isn't black or white, so let's talk about the shades of grey in between.
Get in touch!
Email: pyo@actoronto.org (We want to protect your privacy - so let us know the rules for replying to your email messages).
Call: 416-340-8484 ext. 265.
If leaving a message, please let us know how and when we should contact you. We will always try to be as discreet as possible when getting back to you.
In-person: Drop by 543 Yonge Street on the 4th floor during PYO’s office hours to get information or connect in person. If we are not available to see you right away when you come, an appointment will be arranged.
Every Thursday, on the 4th floor at 543 Yonge Street from 5 – 8 p.m. to young people living with HIV to gather for social support activities.
Weekly Discussion Group
Every Thursday from 6 – 8 p.m., open to young people living with HIV for a structured peer discussion support group.
Community Learning Series
External workshops are held in community settings for young people living with, affected by, at risk for, or concerned about HIV, Hep C or other STIs.
Employment Supports
Employment ACTion, an ACT program, helps people living with HIV find the career that suits your needs. Find our more at their website, employmentaction.org.
Peer Support
We offer peer support by appointment and on a drop-in basis.
Resources and Referrals
We help connect young people living with HIV to other services both at ACT and at other community agencies and services.
Leadership Development
We provide opportunities that build leadership skills among young people living with HIV.
Community Outreach
We provide information on HIV, Hep C, and other STIs as well as sexual health to young people. We go to places where young people hang out in the community!
Queer and Connected 2 Spirit, Trans & Non-binary (2STNB) ** Peer Support Group,
Queer and Connected 2 Spirit, Trans & Non-binary (2STNB) ** Peer Support Group,
Queer and Connected 2 Spirit, Trans & Non-binary (2STNB) ** Peer Support Group, ongoing
Onlinepeer-facilitated support group for2 Spirit,trans &non-binary-identified youth, ages 16 - 29 When: Every other Wednesday, 4 - 6 p.m. (ongoing for rest of 2021) Sample Dates: Apr. 14, 28; May 12, 26… Location: virtually on Zoom (a link will be provided to allparticipants in advance of meetings) Cost: Free
A support group for people who are living with HIV.
A group for anyone living with HIV to come together and share their experiences with other people who are also living with HIV. This eight-week group is open to anyone living with HIV regardless of gender, race or ability.
For more information contact Katrina Krizmancic at kkrizmancic@actoronto.org
Queer and Connected Conversation Circles Online interactive workshops for2SLGBTQ+ -identified youth, ages 16 -29 When: Every other Thursday, 4 - 6 p.m. Sample Dates: Apr. 1, 15, 29; May 13, 27… Location: virtually on Zoom (a link will be provided to all participants in advance of workshops) Cost: Free
Held three times a month during the afternoon, WomenZone offers the opportunity to learn about ways to better manage your health, the importance of nutrition, and an opportunity to interact with each other. Of the three sessions each month, one session focuses on learning, one is social in nature, and the other is a cooking session.
Child minding subsidies and public transit fare can be provided upon request. Please ask if either of these would make it easier to attend Women's Zone.
For more information (including dates and times) and to register call 416-340-8484 ext. 219 or email Savannah at snast@actoronto.org
General summary advice by phone to respond to legal needs during COVID-19. Advice includes, but not limited to, administrative law (ODSP, human rights, tenant rights), criminal law, immigration/refugee law, employment law, issues with
the police, and mental health law.
Telephone Summary Advice for LGBTQ2S Communities
To book appointments, contact Front Desk during operating hours at 416-392-6874 or LegalClinic@The519.org
Housing Help Drop-In
Every Tuesday 1:00pm – 4:00pm
Housing Listings
Housing Search Help
Housing Connections application/update
Transfer applications
Learn how to secure & maintain housing
Peer support in a Safe, Welcoming Space
Clothing Access
Location: 490 Sherbourne Street (Sherbourne & Wellesley)
Drop-in will be every week on Tuesdays from 1:00pm-4:00pm. One-on-one housing help will be provided on a first-come first-serve basis.
For more information email Lawrence Dutchession
ldutchession@fifehouse.org or call 416-205-9888 ext. 213
Held three times a month during the afternoon, WomenZone offers the opportunity to learn about ways to better manage your health, the importance of nutrition, and an opportunity to interact with each other. Of the three sessions each month, one session focuses on learning, one is social in nature, and the other is a cooking session.
Child minding subsidies and public transit fare can be provided upon request. Please ask if either of these would make it easier to attend Women's Zone.
For more information (including dates and times) and to register call 416-340-8484 ext. 219 or email Savannah at snast@actoronto.org
