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
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!
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!
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
SPUNK! is a group that focuses on the individual goals of the participants and runs for 6 weeks. We explore substance use from a non-judgmental point of view and looks at how it impacts sexuality and daily living. We provide tools for personal development and provide referrals to services once the group is over.
SPUNK! is a closed group. This means folks need to register to join, and that it isn’t a drop-in group where different people come and go. A closed group creates a place that allows intimate discussion. SPUNK! is facilitated (led) by two professionals working with cis & trans gay/bi/queer men’s sexual health.
SPUNK! uses Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) as well as Mindfulness techniques.
Are you ready to make a change regarding your substance use?
Want to learn how to be a leader while meeting other young guys who are passionate about community and their sexual health?
Totally outRIGHT Toronto provides you with sex ed information tailored for young queer guys in a way that lets you look at your general well-being and happiness as you define it. Our guest faculty present with real life experiences and facts and we help you figure out what that means for you. We deliver the program over ZOOM in conjunction with Google Classroom. Discover what it’s like to learn with a group of peers and talk together about improving your life and community while making some new friends along the way.
The next series (#26) is happening virtually on Saturday afternoons (from 1 to 5 pm) and Wednesday evenings (from 7 to 9 pm) on the following dates November 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and December 2.
As we celebrate our 30th Anniversary this November, Covid has once again forceda change of plans. Instead of celebrating together, we will be moving the partyonline as we celebrate virtually.
We hope you will join us on November 19th as we reflect onthe last 30 years and so many wonderful memories. The evening will feature somegreat stories, an online Silent Auction, and everyone who registers will get aspecial gift bag to help them celebrate.
Stay tuned for the invitation and registration information.
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
The Wait is Over! NoTimeToWait providesyoung Canadians with an opportunity to further their knowledge on HIV-relatedissues and develop the advocacy skills necessary to carry out sustainableinitiatives.
Want to learn how to be a leader while meeting other young guys who are passionate about community and their sexual health?
Totally outRIGHT Toronto provides you with sex ed information tailored for young queer guys in a way that lets you look at your general well-being and happiness as you define it. Our guest faculty present with real life experiences and facts and we help you figure out what that means for you. We deliver the program over ZOOM in conjunction with Google Classroom. Discover what it’s like to learn with a group of peers and talk together about improving your life and community while making some new friends along the way.
The next series (#26) is happening virtually on Saturday afternoons (from 1 to 5 pm) and Wednesday evenings (from 7 to 9 pm) on the following dates November 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and December 2.
The Wait is Over! NoTimeToWait providesyoung Canadians with an opportunity to further their knowledge on HIV-relatedissues and develop the advocacy skills necessary to carry out sustainableinitiatives.
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
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!
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
SPUNK! is a group that focuses on the individual goals of the participants and runs for 6 weeks. We explore substance use from a non-judgmental point of view and looks at how it impacts sexuality and daily living. We provide tools for personal development and provide referrals to services once the group is over.
SPUNK! is a closed group. This means folks need to register to join, and that it isn’t a drop-in group where different people come and go. A closed group creates a place that allows intimate discussion. SPUNK! is facilitated (led) by two professionals working with cis & trans gay/bi/queer men’s sexual health.
SPUNK! uses Motivational Interviewing (MI), as well as Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) as well as Mindfulness techniques.
Are you ready to make a change regarding your substance use?
Want to learn how to be a leader while meeting other young guys who are passionate about community and their sexual health?
Totally outRIGHT Toronto provides you with sex ed information tailored for young queer guys in a way that lets you look at your general well-being and happiness as you define it. Our guest faculty present with real life experiences and facts and we help you figure out what that means for you. We deliver the program over ZOOM in conjunction with Google Classroom. Discover what it’s like to learn with a group of peers and talk together about improving your life and community while making some new friends along the way.
The next series (#26) is happening virtually on Saturday afternoons (from 1 to 5 pm) and Wednesday evenings (from 7 to 9 pm) on the following dates November 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and December 2.
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
Want to learn how to be a leader while meeting other young guys who are passionate about community and their sexual health?
Totally outRIGHT Toronto provides you with sex ed information tailored for young queer guys in a way that lets you look at your general well-being and happiness as you define it. Our guest faculty present with real life experiences and facts and we help you figure out what that means for you. We deliver the program over ZOOM in conjunction with Google Classroom. Discover what it’s like to learn with a group of peers and talk together about improving your life and community while making some new friends along the way.
The next series (#26) is happening virtually on Saturday afternoons (from 1 to 5 pm) and Wednesday evenings (from 7 to 9 pm) on the following dates November 7, 11, 14, 18, 21, 25, 28 and December 2.
