Address: 537 Carnarvon St. New Westminster B.C. V3L 1C2
Phone: 604-777-6740
Fax: 604-525-0878

Abbotsford Public Health

Address: #104 34194 Marshall Road Abbotsford B.C. V2S 5E4
Phone: 604-864-3400
Fax: 604-864-3410

[ Surrey HIV/AIDS Centre Society ]

Address: 10697-135A Street, Surrey, BC V3T 4E3
Telephone: 604.588.9004
Fax: 604.588.9044
Email: administration@surreyhealth.bc.ca

[ Surrey North Community Health Centre ]

Provides free general health services including testing and counseling for sexually transmitted diseases, pregnancy, hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. Needle exchange, doctor and nurse on-site.
Address: 10697-135A Street, Surrey, BC V3T 4E3
Telephone 604.583.5666
Email: medicalclinic@surreyhealth.bc.ca

SUPPORT GROUPS & PROGRAMS

Chilliwack HIV/AIDS Prevention Connection Society

Provides an HIV/AIDS buddy system/support group, general health and emotional support and referrals, in-house and outreach education and a needle exchange.
Address: 1-45905 Yale Road West, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2M6
Telephone: 604.795.3757
Fax: 604.702.4901

Mennonite Central Committee

HIV/AIDS Education and Support Program.
For more information contact: Bridget Findlay at 604.850.6639

The Medicine Circle

Combines a traditional native talking circle, Sacred Pipe Ceremony and Sacred Spiritual Medicine. This Circle is open to all people in the community who seek "Spiritual Renewal" and the strength to stay Clean and Sober.

Sweat Lodge Ceremony is a purification rite to renew one self. It detoxifies the body and strengthens the mind, body, and spirit, opens the door to spiritual healing and removes stresses.

Sweat Lodge Ceremonies are held every second Saturday for the community. All people are welcome. Bring tobacco for prayer tie offerings; instruction is given on preparing these. There is no charge for ceremonies.

When: Thursday Evenings at 7:30 pm sharp, please arrive by 7:15 p.m.
Women's Sweat Ceremony: Begins at 12:00pm. Those interested are asked to be there by 11:00a.m., so that they may prepare their prayer offerings and for new attendee's to be given instruction.
Men's Sweat Ceremony: Begins at 2:30p.m. Those interested are to be present by 2:00p.m. to prepare offering ties before entering the lodge.
Telephone: 604.588.5561
*Women’s lodge is poured by Anahui Ipwesa. Men’s lodge is poured by Oldhands. Please call for more information and for direction on proper attire.
Address: 13321-108 Avenue, Surrey, BC.
If traveling by Sky Train, go to the Gate Way Station. Once you get to the street, turn to your right, cross the street walk, pass the two high rise buildings cross the street staying on 108th - and you're there. Walk to the back and join the others.

[ Surrey HIV/AIDS Centre Society Positive Haven ]

Provides support, advocacy, counseling, education, referrals, a food bank (Djaeff Mahler Grocery), and a support group for people living with HIV/AIDS.
Telephone: 604.588.9004
Email: positivehaven@surreyhealth.bc.ca

AIDS GROUPS & PROGRAMS

Langley HIV/AIDS Community Coalition at Langley Public Health

Provides general healthcare by nurses and referrals to healthcare resources.
Address: Langley Health Unit, 22033 Fraser Highway, Langley, BC V3A 4H3
Telephone: 604.532.2300
Fax: 604.530.3750

[ Langley Hospice Society ]

Offers one-on-one and group bereavement and emotional support to palliative/dying and/or bereaved people while also providing education about death and dying to individuals and the community at large. Hospice Training Program and volunteer opportunities.
Telephone: 604.530.1115
Fax: 604.530.8851
Email: info@langleyhospice.com

Mennonite Central Committee HIV/AIDS Support Group and Support Worker

Provides an HIV/AIDS support group and a HIV/AIDS support worker in the Abbottsford area.
Telephone: 604.850.6639
Telephone from Vancouver: 604.857.0011
Toll Free Telephone: 1.888.622.6337

Peace Arch Community Services

Provides individual counselling and support groups to persons infected ort affected by HIV and AIDS in the South Surrey/White Rock area. Also assist individuals with referrals and information.
Telephone: 604.515.2134

Valley AIDS Network - Mennonite Central Committee

Valley AIDS Network - Mennonite Central Committee BC is an Abbotsford-based community group that provides support to people with, and those who are affected by, HIV/AIDS.
Telephone: 604.850.6639
Email: aidseduc@mccbc.com

Y.A.M.P. Youth AIDS Mentor Program

C/o # 2 - 46010 Princess Avenue, Chilliwack, BC V2P 2A3.
Telephone: 604.795.3757
Fax: 604.795.8222