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Join ACT TONIGHT at 7 pm for our Facebook Live FAQ where we will be answering all your questions about PrEP! Our FAQ will feature Nick from Maple Leaf Prep Clinic and Drew from The PrEP Clinic who will provide expert knowledge and other considerations around PrEP. Ask us a question during the Facebook Live FAQ or by emailing Gavin at [email protected] and get entered to win a $25 gift card from Men's Room Toronto!... #ACToronto

Did you know that booty bumping is one of the many ways that cis and trans, gay, bi and queer men choose to enjoy substances? Generally, booty bumping involves dissolving soluble drug in water and then administering the drug up the bum using a needleless syringe. As part of our harm reduction strategy, we’ve created a resource to answer any questions you might have about booty bumping. Please visit www.actoronto.org/bootybumps for more information. #ACToronto

Join ACT in celebrating the people and organizations working to empower individuals to live well with HIV and continue the important conversation to drive down new HIV-infections. Presented by Gilead Sciences, the Together Towards Zero Celebration: World AIDS Day is FREE to the community. Register TODAY at www.TogetherTowardsZero.com We invite you to make a donation in support of ACT programs and services, which will be matched dollar-for-dollar up to $37,500 by some generous... donors and sponsors. As we all experience the impacts of COVID-19, now more than ever, it's important we don't forget the other pandemic our community has lived with for 40 years -- HIV. #TogetherTowardsZero

To ensure that Canadians continue to have the help they need the Government of Canada has introduced three new benefits, delivered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA): the Canada Recovery Benefit (CRB), the Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (CRSB), and the Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (CRCB). Canada Recovery Sickness Benefit (https://www.canada.ca//ben/recovery-sickness-benefit.html) Canada Recovery Caregiving Benefit (https://www.canada.ca//be/recovery-caregi...ving-benefit.html) Canada Recovery Benefit (https://www.canada.ca//serv/benefits/recovery-benefit.html) Please click the links above for more information.

ACT is hiring for three positions: - Community Trainee (Gay Men’s Coffee Night) - Community Trainee (Online Outreach)... - Community Trainee (BIPOC Engagement) The deadline to apply for the first two positions is Wednesday, November 11, and Thursday, November 12 for the Community Trainee (BIPOC Engagement). Visit: http://ow.ly/zAUg50C5r77 to apply. #ACToronto

How do you make new friends during physical distancing? Totally outRIGHT is a sexual health leadership program for young, gay, bi and queer guys between the ages of 18-29 that has a big fan base for its ability to get guys to make friends and create community. This free ACT program is running from January 9 to February 3, 2021. ... Visit www.actoronto.org/to to register! #ACToronto

Are you Prepared for Positive? Stay informed & empowered, regardless of the result. Visit www.HIVTestingToronto.com/PFP for more information.... #ACToronto

Did you know that 1 in 7 of all people who have HIV are unaware of their diagnosis? Want to make a difference? Use your creativity to start a DIY Fundraiser to help Strike out HIV. For more information, please visit www.act.akaraisin.com/ui/strikeouthiv... #ACToronto

Looking for tips on self-pleasure and physical distancing? Visit ACT's webpage: www.actoronto.org/health-information/gay-men/covid-sex to learn more sexual plea...sure during a time of #COVID19. Plus, you can see the attached, #NSFW uncensored graphic created by #Toronto tattoo artist Billy Bluw Art there! (To see more of his work check out: www.instagram.com/billybluw.tattoo!) #ACToronto #GetIntoTheACT #HIVcan #EndHIV Alex At Act Gavin At Act Rui Pires At Act Pyo Coordinator Rafael Torres At Act #StayHome #StayHomo

Join us on Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm for a free and open support group for Brazilians & Portuguese- speaking LGBTQ+ people living in the GTA hosted on Zoom by ACT & Networking for Brazilians in Ontario (NPB). Email Rafael at [email protected] to register. #ACToronto

Are you a person living with HIV? Join us for Living with HIV, a support group at ACT for all people. Talk about life with HIV in a safe space with other men, women and trans folks and find out how to deal with the same issues. This group runs from Thursday, November 12 Thursday, December 17 from 6 8 pm over Zoom.... To register, please email Katrina at [email protected] #ACToronto

How do you make new friends during the new normal of quarantine/distancing? ACT has a sexual health leadership program for young, gay, bi and queer guys that has a big fan base for its ability to get guys to make friends and feel part of a community. It’s a free program - all you need is 5 minutes to register: www.actoronto.org/programs-services/totally-outright-toronto... #ACToronto #gayyouth #gayboy #gayToronto #gaytorontolife #torontogay #torontogays #queertoronto #queereducation See more

Just like ghosting, social isolation isn’t cool. Did you know that ACT offers programs and services to help you during this time of social distancing? Visit www.actoronto.org/current to find out what programs and services are being offered at the moment. In the meantime, help us as we #SquashingStigma this Halloween and invite you to join us carve your own Stigma Squash a pumpkin that squashes stigma from now until October 31 on Facebook or Instagram. Tag AIDS Walk Toro...nto and use the hashtags #AIDSWalkTO and #SquashStigma and help is push the needle to our next benchmark fundraising goal of $45,000! Visit www.aidswalktoronto.ca for more info. #ACToronto SQUASH STIGMA!

Do you have questions about external condoms? Need to know where you can obtain free external and internal condoms during COVID-19? ACT has created a resource to answer all your questions! Check out www.actoronto.org/condoms for more information. #ACToronto

Did you miss this month’s Big Gay Book Club? Make sure you join us virtually on Thursday, November 5 from 7:30 9 pm! We will be reading Misfit by Andreas Souvaliotis, and he will be joining us for a live chat. To register, please email Michael at [email protected]. Only the first 20 respondents will be accepted. #ACToronto

Join us for Living with HIV, a support group for all people. Talk about life with HIV in a safe space with other men, women & trans folks. This group runs from Nov 12 Dec17 from 6 8 pm over Zoom. Register today: [email protected] ... #ACToronto

Stay connected. Strengthen bonds. And have fun with peers! Join us today from 4-6 pm for PYO Drop-In group support over Zoom. Open to all young people ages 16-29 living with HIV. Interested in taking part? Contact Rob at [email protected]... #ACToronto See more

Did you know that last year, ACT conducted over 300 anonymous HIV tests? We are #SquashingStigma this Halloween and inviting you to join us carve your own Stigma Squash a pumpkin that SQUASH STIGMA! from now until October 31 on Facebook or Instagram. Tag AIDS Walk Toronto and use the hashtags #AIDSWalkTO and #SquashStigma and help is push the needle to our next benchmark fundraising goal of $45,000! Visit www.aidswalktoronto.ca for more info.... #ACToronto

Do you have questions regarding PNP, sex, masks and COVID-19? ACT created a resource that answers everything from masks, hooking up, substance use, HIV and COVID-19, and much more. Visit www.actoronto.org/health-information/gay-men/covid-sex for more info.... #ACToronto See more

Employment ACTion is bringing back our employment webinars! The Series will be held via Zoom from 3 4:30 pm on the following dates: Wed, Oct 14th Interview Skills... Wed, Oct 21st Rights and Responsibilities in the Workplace To register or for more info, please email [email protected] #ACToronto

Join us TONIGHT from 6 7 pm for our inaugural Facebook Live FAQ! Don’t forget to submit your questions to Gavin at [email protected], or asking them live during the event. We will be giving away a $25 dollar gift card to the Men's Room Toronto randomly to a lucky winner that asks a question.... See you then! #ACToronto

ACT and Networking for Brazilians in Ontario (NPB) continue to partner to offer free and open support groups to the Brazilian and Portuguese-speaking LGBTQ+ community living in Toronto/GTA virtually on Zoom. The groups are 2-hours long and occur every 2 months. The group is facilitated by Rafael Torres (ACT) and Elisa Cardoso (NPB). Join us on Thursday, November 12 at 6 pm! Please email Rafael (ACT Community Counsellor, Gay Men's Health Programs) at [email protected]... #ACToronto

HIV changed everything for Cenk. Having left Turkey to move to Canada, Cenk is building a new life, and with the support of ACT, he is learning to embrace his HIV status. Be Prepared for Positive and learn more about Cenk’s story at www.hivtestingtoronto.com/pfp/ #ACToronto

Do you want to make a change in your substance use? SPUNK is back for a closed online group for cis and trans gay, bi and queer guys ages 18+ and will be running from Wed., Nov. 4 Dec. 9 from 6:30 8 pm. Please register by Nov. 2 by emailing [email protected]... #ACToronto

ACT is hiring for two positions: - Community Trainee (Gay Men’s Coffee Night) - Community Trainee (Online Outreach)... The deadline to apply for both positions is Wednesday, November 11. Visit: http://ow.ly/zAUg50C5r77 to apply #ACToronto

How do you make new friends during the new normal of quarantine/social distancing? ACT has a sexual health leadership program for young, gay, bi and queer guys between the ages of 18 29 that has a big fan base for its ability to get guys to make friends and feel part of a community. It’s a free program - all you need is 5 minutes to register: www.actoronto.org/programs-services/totally-outright-toronto... #ACToronto See more

Did you know that 394 volunteers contributed almost 7,000 hours of their time to ACT? It takes a lot of work to #SquashStigma! Join our journey today and help us raise funds for the AIDS Walk Toronto by visiting www.aidswalktoronto.ca #AIDSWalkTO #ACToronto SQUASH STIGMA!

Are you looking for Employment? Employment ACTion is an employment service for people who are accessing ODSP Income Supports, tailored for those from LGBTQ communities. Email [email protected] today and find your dream job of tomorrow! #ACToronto #EmploymentACTion

Did you know that HIV and syphilis testing is available by appointment at the Hassle Free Clinic? Call 416-922-0566 to book an appointment or visit www.hasslefreeclinic.org

Did you know that HIV and syphilis testing is available by appointment at the Hassle Free Clinic? Call 416-922-0566 to book an appointment or visit www.hasslefreeclinic.org

On this #NationalComingOutDay, let's celebrate those who are out, AND work hard to make it easier for others who can't. Homophobia, transphobia, serophobia, etc are still barriers to all of us achieving #healthandwellness! Some facts about the day: -The observance was founded in 1988 by two American Gay Rights Advocates Robert Eichberg and Jean O'Leary. -The day was started to maintain positivity and celebrate coming out which was even more important during the pea...k period of the AIDS crisis. -The date was chosen to overlap with the anniversary of the 1987 National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights and is now celebrated in many parts of the world! See more

GOODHEAD is a website for guys into guys (G2G) to learn and get curious about the mental health issues affecting gay, bisexual, queer, questioning, two-spirit, gender queer, gender non-binary, trans, and other guys who are sexually and/or romantically interested in other guys and their communities and to help them locate mental health services in Ontario. Visit www.goodhead.ca to learn more!

If you are looking for resources to support your health and well-being during these times, ACT has created a COVID-19 resource full of information from employment and housing support, food resources, HIV & STI testing, mental health and more. Visit www.actoronto.org/covid19 #ACToronto

MAX Ottawa, ACT, RÉZO, and MIELS-Québec wanted to hear about the needs and concerns of sex workers. From Fall 2019 to Spring 2020, we held an online and in person survey. Here are some of the highlights. To read the full report visit: maxottawa.ca/male-sex-work #SexWork #OnTheMove #SexWorkReport #RedUmbrella #SexWorkisWork #SexWorkersRightsareHumanRights #SexWorkisRealWork MAX, ACT, RÉZO, and MIELS Québec voulait connaître les besoins et les préoccupations des travailleurs d...u sexe. De l'automne 2019 au printemps 2020, nous avons mené un sondage en ligne et en personne. Voici les conclusions principales. #Travaildusexe #onthemove #Rapportsurletravaildusexe #Parapluierouge #Lesdroitsdestravailleursdusexe #Travaildusexeestunvraitravail

Are you a gay, bi, trans, Two-Spirit, or queer (GBT2Q) creator passionate about queer, trans, and Two-Spirit health? Want a paid opportunity to learn, create content, and share it with the masses? If so, it sounds like the Summit 2020 Creators program is the right fit for you! Learn more here: www.cbrc.net/creator_project

There's new info about #COVID19 in people living with HIV. Pharmacist Zahid reviews the research in his latest blog post. While the risk of infection remains the same as everyone else, the possibility of severe outcomes of COVID19 infection can be higher in people with lower CD4 counts and who have other health conditions. Find out what this means for your health. Check out the post. ... https://www.thevillagepharmacy.ca/news/covid-hiv-update2

Are you looking to make new friends during quarantine? Check out this video from Vincent, ACT’s Gay Men’s Group Programs Coordinator who is also a Totally outRIGHT Series 5 alumni and find out how it’s helped him make friends while also being a leader in his community. ACT has a sexual health leadership program for young, gay, bi and queer guys that has a big fan base for its ability to get guys to make friends and feel part of a community. It’s a free program - all you n...eed is 5 minutes to register: www.actoronto.org/programs-services/totally-outright-toronto #ACToronto #gayyouth #gayboy #gayToronto #gaytorontolife #torontogay #torontogays #queertoronto #queereducation See more