If you’ve recently been diagnosed with HIV and need to talk to a counselor, professional support is available for you and your family in Vancouver and the Lower Mainland. Sharing your experiences with people who have been through the same situation can reduce your sense of isolation and help you overcome your feelings. Join one of the groups listed on this brochure when you feel ready.
You will find below an updated list of support group in your area. This list is also available in PDF format. For more information on what to do and where to find support if you’re newly diagnosed, visit HIV info on our website.

BC Persons With AIDS Society

1107 Seymour Street, Vancouver
2nd Floor
Vancouver
V6B 5S8
Tel: 604.893.2200 or 1.800.994.2437
Fax: 604.893.2251
E-mail: info@bcpwa.org
http://www.bcpwa.org

Wednesday Evening Support Group (7:00pm - 9:00pm)
The Wednesday evening group welcomes people living with HIV disease, people who are co-infected with Hepatitis C, as well as family, friends, medical or social supports of group members. The group focuses on mutual support, empowerment, and information exchange.
Contact: Aaron or Jackie
Phone: 604.893.2259

Average Joes Social Group - Wednesday 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Average Joes is a friendly and supportive social group for HIV+ Gay Men*. Participants can drop-in anytime between 8-11 pm Wednesday evenings at Numbers Cabaret (1042 Davie Street, 2nd floor). The guys meet by the pool table on the second floor. Average Joes is a casual social setting where Gay HIV+ guys play pool, enjoy pizza and win prizes, courtesy of BCPWA Society and Numbers. *BCPWA Membership is not required
Contact: Richard Harrison Phone: 604.893.2258

Carnegie Community Centre

Pottery Room
401 Main Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 2T7
Tel: 604-665-2220
Fax: 604-606-2736
HIV and hepatitis support groups Thursdays from 6pm-8pm.

The Centre (LGTB Community Centre)

1170 Bute Street, Vancouver, BC
V6E 1Z6
Tel: 604.684.5307
http://www.lgtbcentrevancouver.com

Chronically Queer
Support group for LGTB people living with chronic illness/ disability
1st & 3rd Thurs. monthly 2:00 - 4:00
610-100 Davie St. (space accessible)
info: 604 684-8449

The Heart of Richmond AIDS Society

Suite #200 at 6411 Buswell St. in Richmond (on Buswell between Saba & Cook)
Tel 604.277.5137
Fax 604.277.5131
E-mail contact@heartofrichmond.com
http://www.heartofrichmond.com
24-hour crisis line: 604.872.3311

Support Group information:
Meets every Tuesday evening in central Richmond. The group is a safe, non-judgemental environment in which confidentiality is fully respected. It includes sharing and emotional support, presentations by guest speakers and movie & activity nights. Everyone infected or affected is welcome to participate.

Mennonite Central Committee BC (MCC BC)

HIV/AIDS Program
31414 Marshall Road
Mailing address: Box 2038
Abbotsford, BC
V2T 3T8
Tel 604-850-6639 or 1-888-622-6337
Fax: 604-850-8734
E-mail: hivaids@mccbc.com

Support Group for persons living with HIV/AIDS
"Our support group meets twice a month and is a support group for people living with HIV/AIDS. The group is facilitated by a MCC staff member, and is open to anyone who is HIV positive and wanting this kind of support. We are currently the only support group in the Fraser East health region for persons living with HIV/AIDS.
Those who are interested in our support group are encouraged to contact the MCC BC office (604) 850-6639 or 1-888-622-6337."

Saint Paul's Hospital

HIV/AIDS Support Groups
1081 Burrard Street
Vancouver, BC
V6Z 1Y6
Tel: 604-806-8223
Fax: 604-806-9311
Support Group for People Living with HIV/AIDS - Thursdays 2:30 -4:00
Burrard Building Room 2c-209
+ Support Group for Partners of people living with HIV/AIDS (doesn't meet regularly). Contact Mary Petty for more information  (604.806.8223).

LifeSkills Centre

Vancouver Coastal Health Authority (VCHA) - Vancouver
412 Cordova Street
Vancouver, BC V6A 1L6
604-678-8278
Positive Lunch is a support group and community kitchen for people with HIV and their significant others. Every Wednesday, peer organized drop-in and support group with lunch organized from 12 noon, with ASIA (For more information contact David Huynh at idu@asia.bc.ca).

Surrey HIV/AIDS Centre Society

10667 - 135A Street
Surrey, BC
Phone: 604-588-9004
Fax: 604-589-8873
E-mail: aidscentre@surreyhealth.bc.ca
support group meets Tuesday from 10-12. Drop-in Lounge is open 5 days a week, 9-3.

Vancouver Native Health Society (VNHS)

Positive Outlook Program HIV/AIDS
HIV/AIDS Outreach Program and Support Services
441 East Hastings Street
Vancouver, BC
V6A 1P5
Information: 604-254-9937
Counselling: 604-254-9947
Fax: 604-254-9948
E-mail: popvnhs@shawbiz.ca
Support group for people with HIV/AIDS and their significant others 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm Wednesdays, and a transgendered support group 5 pm to 7 pm Mondays

Positive Women's Network

#614- 1033 Davie Street
Vancouver, BC
V6E 1M7
Tel: 604-692-3000 or 1-866-692-3001 for more information or to register
E-mail: pwn@pwn.bc.ca
http://www.pwn.bc.ca
Support Group for women some Thursdays, 5:00-7:30 p.m.