AIDS Programs South Saskatchewan
1325 Albert St S4R 2R6 Regina, SK, Canada

Holiday Hours! We will be closing early on Christmas Eve, Closed Christmas and Boxing Day, closing early New Years' Eve, and closed on New Years Day. Regular hours will resume Jan 2, 2021

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas from APSS

A letter from our Executive Director: 2020 has been a challenging year so there is no better time than this to thank our funders, donors, partner organizations, volunteers, practicum students and the APSS board. Thank you to the APSS staff Morag Hurn, Vidya Reddy, Sophie Pitman, Lynette Flamont, Amanda Sauer and our At-Risk facilitator Danita Wahpoosewyan & Elder Janet Dufour and our weekend causal staff for your commitment to the APSS vision and mission. Together we were ...able to provide harm reduction programs, services and support to the vulnerable population throughout this unprecedented time. To those who have lost a loved one/friend due to COVID-19, overdoses or natural causes, my wish for you is peace and comfort. Merry Christmas, happy holidays and best wishes for a healthy, happy and peaceful New Year! Shiny Mary Varghese Executive Director Saskatchewan Health Authority Community Initiatives Fund Gilead Sciences Healthy Canadians ViiV Healthcare MAC AIDS Fund

"Winter is white The Prairies are flat We're sending you a gift 'Cus we're elves, we do that."... Did you know that all our gifts donated by Fondation Les P'tits Lutins / The Little Elves Foundation come with little tags on each gift? Every year we look forward to the gifts they send for our clients. Knowing that someone somewhere cares enough to take the time to arrange for them to receive a present means the world to our clients. Especially when the gift is a really warm pair of gloves and a set of hand warmers, which we all need during the winter here on the prairies Stay tuned for our "Leftover Christmas" happening in 2021!

Closing early today due to the Winter Storm

Our hours of operation: Tues-Fri: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. & 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Sat: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ... Sun: 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

#harmreduction Thanks to everyone who answered our Knowledge Check on Friday! Our question: Can Naloxone freeze? The answer: Yes!... "Naloxone should be kept out of sunlight and stored somewhere neither too hot or cold. People should also check the expiration date." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1Jb2ywJcPY

Ready for another Knowledge Check? Today's Knowledge Check will test your HIV history knowledge as we get closer to AIDS Awareness Week (Nov 24-Nov 30) and World AIDS Day (Dec 1) Today's Knowledge Check is: In 2005, Health Canada approved what type of HIV test? ... You can see our Knowledge Check every Friday on our story where you can vote for the answer The Knowledge Check will only be visible for 24 hours so don't delay!

Ready for another Knowledge Check? Today's Knowledge Check will test your Naloxone knowledge Today's Knowledge Check is: Does Naloxone freeze? ... You can see our Knowledge Check every Friday on our story where you can vote for the answer The Knowledge Check will only be visible for 24 hours so don't delay!

We light a candle today, on Transgender Day of Remembrance, to honour the memory of transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence, as well as those who have taken their own lives due to this violence. It's also a day to reflect on the transphobia that led to the deaths of those people.

We asked #yqr and you delivered! This is just one of the many mask donations we received Thank you so much

Today's #ThankfulThursday goes out to our Nursing Practicum Students who organized a clothing drive for our clients. This time of year is hard for everyone and it can be even harder when you do not have access to a warm coat. Our students took it upon themselves to ensure none of our clients will go cold this season. If you are in need of Winter gear, stop by our office at 1325 Albert Street today from 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM and we will set you up to withstand the cold!

Leave it to our friends over at Sesame Street to make sure our future generations are apart of the solution for substance use... and also to make the current generation cry over from the support and love demonstrated... #imnotcryingyourcrying

#HIV #History Thanks to everyone who answered our Knowledge Check on Friday! Our question: What is the international symbol for AIDS awareness? The answer: Red Ribbon... In 1991, a group of artists came together to create a meaningful symbol at the height of the AIDS crisisto show support and compassion for those with AIDS and their caregivers. These artists were a part of the Visual AIDS Artists' Caucus and what they created was titled "The Ribbon Project", better known today simply as the Red Ribbon. Fun Facts: The colour red was chosen for its "connection to blood and the idea of passionnot only anger but love..." The ribbon format was selected in part because it was easy to recreate and wear. The original instructions were to "cut the red ribbon in 6-inch length, then fold at the top into an inverted 'V' shape. Use a safety pin to attach to clothing." The Red Ribbon was the first "awareness" ribbon, later followed by many other colours and causes.