Since 1983 ACT developed programs and services that responded to the changing needs of the communities it served.

ACT provided support services that empower men, women and youth living with HIV to achieve self-determination, informed decision-making, independence, and overall well-being. This was done through programs such as counselling, information provision, social support activities and programs that help people with HIV return to work.

ACT worked with gay men, women and youth to increase their knowledge, skills and resilience in the face of HIV, and reduce HIV transmission. We worked with our communities to develop information about HIV, provide outreach and education and create opportunities for community members to increase their skills.

The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) closed on March 31, 2026, following the decision by our Board of Directors that the organization is no longer financially viable. This decision comes after 42 years of serving the community. Please note that resources may contain information that is out-of-date as they are no longer being reviewed or updated.

RESOURCES

PIPEDA-PHIPA Canadian Public Information Compliance Guide (Zoom):

Publication date: 2020
PIPEDA-PHIPA Canadian Public Information Compliance Guide (Zoom): This is the link to the confirmation that Zoom’s encryption meets ACTs privacy and confidentiality requirement under Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA).

ACT Zoom Best Practices

Publication date: 2020
ACT’s IT staff created this resource to help staff think through Zoom settings to help with privacy and setting limited controls to the host of the meetings.  

ACT Online Counselling Procedures for Individuals

Publication date: 2020
ACT Online Counselling Procedures for Individuals: this document explores assessing suitability of online counselling, service limits, online sessions and appointment structure, and a range of other considerations when doing individual work through online platforms...

ACT Online & Phone Counselling – Counsellor Checklist:

Publication date: 2020
ACT Online & Phone Counselling – Counsellor Checklist: a step by step checklist to help counsellors ensure intake is completed with consent to use other platforms (such as Zoom or PrivacEmail), while also explaining the process to service users....

ACT Online Programming Protocols (Zoom):

Publication date: 2020
ACT Online Programming Protocols (Zoom): this document talks about the security of Zoom, and some of the group norms/guidelines to consider when running programming.  

ACT Assessment of Online or Phone Service Options

Publication date: 2020
ACT Assessment of Online or Phone Service Options: this document acts as a decision tree when exploring what platform/engagement option might work with a service user. Some of the considerations discussed in the tool include: access to private space, headset,...

Abortion – a guide for women and trans guys living with HIV in Toronto

Publication date: 2017
This 3-panel pamphlet provides cis women and trans men living with HIV an introduction to abortion services in Toronto. This is not a comprehensive guide to having an abortion but does provide a quick look at available services. The information is tailered to address...
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