Casey House Toronto
119 Isabella Street M4Y 1P2 Toronto, ON, Canada

Thank you to Canada Sews for donating cloth masks and wash bags for Casey House to give to clients and scrub caps for the inpatient team, we feel loved an appreciated.

I used to live in shame, with an unspeakable pain of being HIV positive. I thought I didn’t deserve to be loved, and my life was never going to be happy again. Until one day I finally realized, that being HIV positive or negative doesn’t define a person, it’s what we think and what we do that defines whom we are. Michael, June's HIV+ Eatery chef #smashstigma #JunesAtHome

I already think I have a good circle of friends. However, once they find out my HIV status, many of them disappear from my life. For those who stay with me throughout all these years, I am truly grateful to have this strong relationship with them, and it made me realize who are real friends or friends just for party. Kenneth, June's HIV+ Eatery chef #smashstigma #JunesAtHome

I am Greg, an HIV positive physician who left my clinical practice in the 1980s out of fear that my patients would judge and avoid me. The recent loss of a close friend who hid his HIV status for many years out of fear of professional and social alienation reminded me that our workplaces and communities are still active with the fear of stigma. Greg, June's HIV+ Eatery chef #smashstigma #junesathome

33 years ago, Casey House's doors opened during the height of the #HIV/AIDS epidemic and our first client was greeted with a hug. In those early years, many people were dying alone, cut off from the support of family, friends, and the medical community because of stigma. Our founders believed that everyone deserved to be cared for with dignity and compassion, and three decades later that continues to be our guiding philosophy. Despite advances in treatment, #HIV continues to ...be a very real health threat for which there is no cure, and people still face a great amount of stigma including in health care. Today, as a sub-acute specialty hospital, we provide care that is tailored, comprehensive and emphasizes #harmreduction and quality of life. While #COVID19 pandemic has posed health risks for everyone, it has been even more dangerous for immunocompromised populations including people living with #HIV. As we enter Casey House's 34th year, we look forward to continuing to drive compassionate health care, break down barriers and #smashstigma, so that everyone can access judgement-free care. See more

Reserve your meal for two and experience June's HIV+ Eatery at home. June's HIV+ Eatery, presented by RBC is opening for delivery for 3 nights only. You can't get HIV from food, but you can #smashstigma Book now https://www.caseyhouse.com/junes-hiv-eatery/

On the 12th day of Casey House Christmas...A 12 week group based physiotherapy exercise program- clients benefit from a a 60 min class 3x/week led by physiotherapist and RN that includes warm-up, eleven circuits, cool down and stretches. For all 12 days https://bit.ly/38kPSLk

On the 11th day of Casey House Christmas...The inpatient team accessed over $11,000 from our care and comfort fund to provide clients with much-needed necessities, such as a mattress to sleep on, a cell phone to remain connected with their community workers; and home cleaning for hoarding and bedbugs so they can move back into a safe and healthy space. Read about all 12 days https://bit.ly/38kPSLk

On the 10th day of Casey House Christmas...Ten bed surge unit built in our dining room this spring. Our small but mighty contribution to Ontario’s hospital capacity during the pandemic. Read more https://bit.ly/38hmJRl

On the 9th day of Casey House Christmas...Nine months since COVID-19 started impacting everything. While the day health program had to suspend many activities, it didn’t stop us pivoting to meet client needs by addressing food insecurity & distributing harm reduction supplies. Read about all 12 days https://bit.ly/38kPSLk

On the 8th day of Casey House Christmas...Eight performers entertained our Voices for World AIDS Day audience, celebrating all who live with HIV while raising funds for essential programs. Watch the show now http://ow.ly/p01n50CPyM0