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Our Mandate:
We are a province-wide free anonymous service staffed by professional, multidisciplinary, and multicultural counsellors who offer assistance in different languages.
To speak to one of the counsellors, please call:
Toll free:  1-800-668-2437
Local:  416-392-2437

The Mainline 1-800-686-7544
The mainline deals with issues related to harm reduction, injection drug use, and needle exchange programs.
Fax: 416-392-0714


Hours of operation:
Monday to Friday: 9 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Closed on statutory holidays

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Languages - currently offered:

  • Armenian
  • Bengali
  • Cantonese
  • Filipino
  • French
  • Gujarati
  • Hakka
  • Hindi
  • Mandarin
  • Punjabi
  • Russian
  • Sinhalese
  • Spanish
  • Swahili
  • Tamil
  • Urdu
  • Vietnamese

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We offer:
  • Anonymous and non-judgmental counselling
  • Current, accurate and detailed information and support on:
    • HIV/AIDS
    • Pre-test and post-test options
    • Information and referral to point of care HIV Rapid Test sites province-wide.
    • Safer sex activities
    • Risk assessment
    • STDs
    • Birth control options
    • Emergency contraception
    • Sexuality
    • Relationship concerns
    • Pregnancy and options
    • Sexual orientation
    • Issues related to harm reduction, including injection drug use and needle exchange programs
  • Referral to appropriate clinics and community agencies
  • Crisis intervention
  • Assistance in problem solving and decision making
  • Individualized time to address each client’s needs
  • Complementary service to existing public health and community programs

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