Community Resources

ACCKWA (The AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area
ACCKWA is an Ontario Non-profit Corporation and a Canadian Registered Charity. It is our mission to mobilize our community to respond effectively and with compassion through education, support and advocacy to individuals infected with and affected by Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV. ACCKWA provides free and confidential services to residents of Waterloo Region. A very special thank you to our Primary and all of our funding partners, without whom ACCKWA could not exist.

85 Frederick Street, Kitchener, Ontario Canada N2H 2L5
Telephone: 519-570-3687 Fax: 519-570-4034 Website

ACGWC (The AIDS Committee of Guelph and Wellington County)
If you are a person living with HIV/AIDS or are concerned about someone who is, our services may be helpful to you. We believe that people living with HIV/AIDS deserve compassionate support and accurate information to assist them to make informed choices to managing their own health.

409 Woolwich Street, 2nd Floor, Guelph, ON N1H 3X2
Telephone: (519) 763-2255 Fax: (519) 763-8125 Website

The Masai Centre for Local, Regional and Global Health
A community-based outpatient clinic offering holistic and compassionate care and treatment for those living with HIV/AIDS in Wellington-Dufferin, Grey-Bruce and Waterloo Region.

409 Woolwich Street, Guelph, ON N1H 3X2
Telephone (519) 780-5298 Fax (519) 780-5060 Website

Patricia Vanderheyden

Registered Marriage and Family Therapist - Providing individual, couple and family counselling

286 Central Ave. London, ON. N6B 2C8

Telephone 519-619-8801

Email: patricia@patriciavanderheyden.com Website

Out On The Shelf is a library and resource centre for the LGBTTTSIQQ* communities and allies. The centre is staffed regularly so that the community can come and access books, find out about the diverse range of events, resources and services and share a queer friendly space. In the near future, we will provide meeting space for new groups and initiatives.
* Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Transexual, Two-Spirited, Intersex, Queer and Questioning Communities
Out On The Shelf is located at 147 Wyndham Street North in Guelph. Website Email

GLOBAL (Gay, Lesbian or Bisexual at Laurier)
GLOBAL is Wilfrid Laurier University's organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and undecided students, alumni and faculty. If you are having personal problems, and need to talk to someone immediately, please call.

Guelph Queer Equality provides a safe space and supportive environment for all people in the transgendered, bisexual, lesbian, and gay community. People of all races, religions, sexual orientations, genders, ages, and abilities are welcome. Guelph Queer Equality events are not restricted to the University Community, they are open to people from the Guelph Community in general.

Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Trans Youth Line
The Lesbian Gay Bi Trans Youth Line is a toll-free Ontario-wide peer-support phone line for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, 2-spirited, queer and questioning young people. That means you can talk to one of our youth volunteers who know where you’re coming from. TTY service for the hearing impaired is available.

OUTline
OUTline is a service for people who want to talk, ask questions or get connected with the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Queer or Questioning community. We specialize in issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity. No matter who you are or what you want to talk about, we're here for you! Our services are confidential and anonymous.

PFLAG Canada is a registered charitable organization that provides support, education and resources to parents, families and individuals who have questions or concerns about sexual orientation or gender identity.
PFLAG Canada has chapters or contacts in more than 60 communities across Canada. If you are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, transsexual, two-spirit, intersex, queer or questioning, or if you care about someone who is, our compassionate volunteers are ready to help. Website

Sexual Assault Centres
Cambridge / Kitchener-Waterloo- Sexual Assault Centre Crisis Line 519-741-8633
Brantford - 519-751-1164 Free Services Including Individual & Group Counselling For Women 14 Yrs +

Waterloo Region Community Health Department Website
The program staff achieve these goals through the following activities and services that welcome people of all sexual orientations and diverse lifestyle backgrounds:
- anonymous and confidential HIV testing
- HIV testing in pregnancy
- sexually transmitted disease clinics that provide assessment, counselling and treatment including free medications
assessment, education, support and referral for HIV positive clients
- partnerships with, community-based agencies, schools, hospitals and area physicians
- free condoms for individuals and community groups
- safer sex and safer drug use information
- resource information for people living with HIV/AIDS and STDs
- health promotion and prevention activities through individual and family assessment and referral service including home visits
- resource library of journals, books, posters, teaching kits and video tapes
- workshops for target specific groups
- consultations with pre-school day care institutions, schools, colleges, universities, work-places, community groups, and agencies