@thrivehiv.bsky.social
We provide HIV prevention and support to folks in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Happy Halloweekend from our harm reduction team
Stay Safe, Don't Use Alone, and HAVE FUN!
Thank you @norscanadaofficial by helping our community stay safe
Thrive is thrilled to announce the details of our 3rd annual Red Scarf Gala! Experience the magic of community as we come together to celebrate and support people living with HIV!
To purchase tickets and find more information visit: www.eventbrite.ca/e/thrive-hiv...
We at Thrive stand in solidarity with agencies & orgs across Waterloo Region working tirelessly 2 support uplift & protect 2SLGBTQ+ peoples in the face of these threats. Together we remain united in care resistance & pride.
#2SLGBTQ #HealthEquity #StopTheHate #CommunityCare #ThriveHIV
The Red Scarf Project is an awareness-raising initiative in support of people living with HIV in Waterloo Region and Guelph-Wellington.
Email gbelcher@thrivehiv.ca or visit www.thrivehiv.ca/red-scarf-pr... to find out how you can be a part of our story.
Today, and all days, it is our responsibility to reflect on ongoing systems of oppression that continue to harm Indigenous people and take action in dismantling these systems.
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Due to the recent announcement from the AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT), we wanted to share how WE have GROWN over the past 5 years & assure folks that we aren't facing the same struggles. #WereNotGoingAnywhere
#ThriveHIV #SocialServices #HIVSupport #NonProfitLife #WaterlooRegion #GuelphWellington
You are invited!
Join us as we celebrate the opening of our new Guelph office TODAY from 3:00—5:00pm. Come for a delicious snack, a great conversation, and a moment to build new relationships!
Meet us at the office on 77 Westmount Road, Unit 104 (Across from the pharmacy). See you this afternoon!
The injectable PrEP drug cabotegravir is now approved for use in Canada, and due to its long-acting formulation, it is given once every two months
Reach out to us or your PrEP provider to learn more about injectable PrEP or how to access it!
#injectableprep #prep #hiv #hivprevention #sexualhealth
Mpox is still happening. Vaccines still offer protection. Book your first (or second) dose with Waterloo Region Public Health
Public Health Ontario reported 117 folks with confirmed cases of Mpox From January to July 2025, and is still mainly passed on through sexual contact. Completing a two-dose series of Mpox vaccination can reduce the risk of getting Mpox.
Need assistance or more info? Send us a message!
#MPOXVACCINE
Join us next Thursday for our first agency BBQ as Thrive HIV Prevention & Support! Come celebrate our amazing volunteers and grab some free food while your at it.
Date: Thursday, August 21st
Time: 3 PM - 5 PM
Location: 5-1770 King St E, Kitchener (Thrive)
Open to everyone!
#thrivehiv #community
We are excited to attend this harm reduction focused community event at Roos Island on Tuesday, August 12th for an evening of food, drinks, and chill vibes. Bring a chair/blankets & anything you would like share as we celebrate that Rest is Radical in the work that we do each day.
02.08.2025 13:30 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
All THRIVE locations will be closed on Monday, August 4th. Stay cool this long weekend & we will see you Tuesday, August 5th!
01.08.2025 20:02 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
🌍 World Hepatitis Day – Guelph
📍 St. George’s Square | 🗓 Monday, July 28 | ⏰ 11AM–2PM
Join us at Sanguen Health Centre's World Hepatitis Day in downtown Guelph for free hepatitis C testing, local art, music, and networking. #WorldHepatitisDay #GuelphEvents
Join us at the Shelldale Community Center tomorrow for F.U.N Friday. Enjoy some treats, engage with local organizations, and foster connections within the community. #funfriday #Guelphevents #communityevents
24.07.2025 14:02 — 👍 2 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Thank you Google for having your volunteers attend kit making! At THRIVE we love the chance to collaborate with our community and open space to talk about all things Harm Reduction.
If you would like to volunteer with us email info@thrivehiv.ca
Or check us out at www.thrivehiv.ca/volunteer-to...
Today, during a heatwave, Cambridge bylaw and police used heavy machinery to throw out 4 unhoused peoples personal belongings. With no suitable shelter options, they face serious health risks. Evictions should be paused during extreme weather. Learn a better way: homelesshub.ca/book/office-...
15.07.2025 20:04 — 👍 9 🔁 6 💬 1 📌 2Check out the open letter we have signed to urge the province to rethink this decision: www.hivlegalnetwork.ca/site/25032/?...
14.07.2025 14:12 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Harm reduction and safe consumption sites do not enable addiction, they save lives and make communities safer. Needle return and collection services are available at HART Hubs but NOT needle distribution, putting lives at risk. www.ctvnews.ca/kitchener/ar...
14.07.2025 14:09 — 👍 2 🔁 1 💬 1 📌 0
All Thrive locations will be closed Thursday, July 10th for staff development. Regular hours will resume Friday, July 11th.
10.07.2025 00:00 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0💊 Pill fatigue can be a real challenge for people living with #HIV and those on PrEP.
📝 In a powerful new piece in @thebodydotcom.bsky.social , Jason Watler reflects on his experience and offers advice for others struggling with pill fatigue. zurl.co/w5k9Z
Saving Lives, Saving Costs. Community-based health services reduce the burden on our strained healthcare system. Swipe to learn more about their vital role in our community and begin your anti-stigma journey at www.antistigma.ca
07.05.2025 20:09 — 👍 1 🔁 1 💬 0 📌 0
As we continue to fill gaps in public health measures aimed at the drug poisoning crisis, the Canadian Institute for Substance Use Research provides a Safer Bathroom Toolkit with practical resources to improve how we respond to overdoses in these settings. #harmreduction
www.uvic.ca/research/cen...
🗳️ Busting myths on voting in Canada
Did you know there’s no digital counting of ballots in Canada 🇨🇦, and you don’t need to bring your own pen to the polls? Get the full rundown on these and other myths at Elections Canada’s ElectoFacts:
👉 elections.ca/ElectoFacts www.elections.ca/content.aspx...
Join the conversation and be a catalyst for change! We’re hosting community discussions that focus on services and support designed to build a safer, healthier future for our African, Caribbean, and Black communities in Waterloo Region.
11.04.2025 18:17 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Join Us for the Ubuntu Community Health Fair! Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025 Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm Venue: Kingsdale Community Centre, 72 Wilson Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 1G5. Let's have real convos about Black health, healing and community! Come connect with seasoned local experts, explore community supports and join the conversation around building a healthier future for the African, Black and Carribean communities in the KWC region. Lunch will be catered & free parking and GRT two-way bus tickets will be available.
Join Us for the Ubuntu Community Health Fair!
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2025
Time: 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Venue: Kingsdale Community Centre, 72 Wilson Ave, Kitchener, ON N2C 1G5.
Let's have real convos about Black health, healing and community!
24.03.2025 20:47 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 1
ACCKWA will be closing today at 4pm due to the coming storm.
Depending on how the weather is tomorrow, we might open later in the day.
We apologize for this inconvenience.
Santa Alex checking out the toys from @goodnessprojectkw Our kids will love them!
Shout out to @AccessStorageCA for supporting The Goodness Project❤️ #KindnessMatters #HIVAwareness
20.11.2024 19:16 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Today, on Indigenous Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the First Nations, Inuit, and Métis who have served in Canada’s Armed Forces. We honour their courage and commit to sharing their stories for generations to come.
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