AIDS Committee of Ottawa | Le comité du sida d'Ottawa

AIDS Committee of Ottawa | Le comité du sida d'Ottawa Community-based, non-profit organization providing free, confidential services for people living with, affected by, and at risk of HIV in the Ottawa area.

Community-based, non-profit organisation providing free confidential services for people living with, affected by, and at risk of HIV in the Ottawa area.

06/17/2026

🙏🏽Thank you for an amazing 🌈2SLGBTQIA+BIPoC Social yesterday!
We’re still reflecting on the powerful conversations, creativity, and connections shared at yesterday’s art-based 🎗️HIV awareness social.
🤝A huge thank you to our incredible collaborators maxottawa.ca and capitalrainbowrefuge for their contributions. ❤️United in PRIDE unite_in_pride for joining us.
🍛 Special thanks to Thali Restaurant thaliottawa for the delicious meal and your generous support — it truly brought everyone together.
We also want to recognize our amazing staff, participants, students, and volunteers who helped set up the space and made the event possible from start to finish — your energy and care made all the difference. 💪🏽✨
We’re sharing some highlights from the evening — see moments of creativity, expression, and community. 📸

✂️ FREE Monthly Haircuts at ACO! ✂️Looking for a fresh cut? We’ve got you covered! AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) is off...
06/15/2026

✂️ FREE Monthly Haircuts at ACO! ✂️
Looking for a fresh cut? We’ve got you covered!
AIDS Committee of Ottawa (ACO) is offering a complimentary haircut service once a month for ACO participants only. It’s all about self-care, confidence, and community care 💙
📅 Available: Once monthly
📍 Location: 19 Main Street
💲 Cost: FREE
Spots are limited, so be sure to book in advance!
📧 To book your appointment, please contact:
[email protected]
Come through, get a fresh look, and feel your best!

🎭MASK PAINTING WORKSHOP – 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC SocialIn recognition of National HIV Testing Day in June, the AIDS Committee ...
06/15/2026

🎭MASK PAINTING WORKSHOP – 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC Social
In recognition of National HIV Testing Day in June, the AIDS Committee of Ottawa () , in collaboration with MAX Ottawa (.ca) and Capital Rainbow Refuge ( , is hosting an art‑based workshop for the 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC social. The workshop will center community voices and lived experiences through creative expression, offering a safe, affirming, non‑clinical space to explore what HIV testing means to participants. Using face masks—symbolizing anonymity, protection, and choice—participants will create visual representations of their thoughts and experiences related to HIV testing. The artwork will be showcased during National HIV Testing Day outreach in the ByWard Market to support public education and stigma reduction.
📅 June 16th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 19 Main Street
🍽️ Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM — please be on time as activities will begin right after. A huge thank you to Coconut Lagoon for preparing a delicious Indian meal for us!
Registration: Scan the QR code or click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/tP3r78pG9g
🎨 Masks and stationery will be provided — just bring yourself and your creativity.
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for first place and the two runner‑up artworks.
🙏 Special thanks to:
MAX Ottawa & Capital Rainbow Refuge for their contribution
Coconut Lagoon () for catering
United in Pride () for promoting this event
💬 Let’s come together to express, reflect, and help reduce stigma through art and storytelling.

Staying informed keeps our communities safeJoin us for an important Ebola Infosession designed especially for internatio...
06/12/2026

Staying informed keeps our communities safe
Join us for an important Ebola Infosession designed especially for international travelers, families, and community members. Learn how to protect yourself and others with accurate, up-to-date information from trusted experts.
🛡️ What you’ll learn:
• What Ebola is & current global context
• How to identify symptoms
• Prevention & staying safe
• Care & treatment options
• Live Q&A with experts
🎤 Featuring guest speakers sharing expert insights
📅 June 25
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 19 Main Street
🍽️ Dinner provided (5:00–5:30 PM)
💬 Infosession (5:30–7:00 PM)
✅ Open to all community members
Let’s stay informed, reduce stigma, and protect our community together. 💙
📧 For more info: [email protected]

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Rester informé, c’est protéger nos communautés
Joignez-vous à nous pour une importante séance d’information sur Ebola, conçue spécialement pour les voyageurs internationaux, les familles et les membres de la communauté. Apprenez à vous protéger et à protéger les autres grâce à des informations fiables et à jour provenant d’experts.
🛡️ Ce que vous apprendrez :
• Qu’est-ce qu’Ebola et le contexte actuel
• Comment identifier les symptômes
• Prévention et comment rester en sécurité
• Soins et options de traitement
• Période de questions avec des experts
🎤 Avec la participation d’intervenants invités partageant leur expertise
📅 25 juin
🕔 17 h à 19 h
📍 19, rue Main
🍽️ Dîner offert (17 h à 17 h 30)
💬 Séance d’information (17 h 30 à 19 h)
✅ Ouvert à tous les membres de la communauté
Ensemble, informons-nous, réduisons la stigmatisation et protégeons notre communauté. 💙
📧 Pour plus d’informations : [email protected]

Staying informed keeps our communities safeJoin us for an important Ebola Infosession designed especially for internatio...
06/12/2026

Staying informed keeps our communities safe
Join us for an important Ebola Infosession designed especially for international travelers, families, and community members. Learn how to protect yourself and others with accurate, up-to-date information from trusted experts.
🛡️ What you’ll learn:
• What Ebola is & current global context
• How to identify symptoms
• Prevention & staying safe
• Care & treatment options
• Live Q&A with experts
🎤 Featuring guest speakers sharing expert insights
📅 June 25
🕔 5:00–7:00 PM
📍 19 Main Street
🍽️ Dinner provided (5:00–5:30 PM)
💬 Infosession (5:30–7:00 PM)
✅ Open to all community members
Let’s stay informed, reduce stigma, and protect our community together.
📧 For more info: [email protected]

—-
Rester informé, c’est protéger nos communautés
Joignez-vous à nous pour une importante séance d’information sur Ebola, conçue spécialement pour les voyageurs internationaux, les familles et les membres de la communauté. Apprenez à vous protéger et à protéger les autres grâce à des informations fiables et à jour provenant d’experts.
🛡️ Ce que vous apprendrez :
• Qu’est-ce qu’Ebola et le contexte actuel
• Comment identifier les symptômes
• Prévention et comment rester en sécurité
• Soins et options de traitement
• Période de questions avec des experts
🎤 Avec la participation d’intervenants invités partageant leur expertise
📅 25 juin
🕔 17 h à 19 h
📍 19, rue Main
🍽️ Dîner offert (17 h à 17 h 30)
💬 Séance d’information (17 h 30 à 19 h)
✅ Ouvert à tous les membres de la communauté
Ensemble, informons-nous, réduisons la stigmatisation et protégeons notre communauté.
📧 Pour plus d’informations : [email protected]

🎗Know your status. Take charge of your health. ❤️Join us this National HIV Testing Day – June 27th for community outreac...
06/08/2026

🎗Know your status. Take charge of your health. ❤️
Join us this National HIV Testing Day – June 27th for community outreach in Ottawa!
🗓 June 27th
🕑 2–7 PM
📍 Ottawa Sign, 1 York St. (ByWard Market)
Stop by to learn about:
✅ HIV testing (including new oral self-test kits)
✅ Prevention & treatment
✅ Local resources and support
Why testing matters:
• Early diagnosis = early treatment
• Treatment helps you live a long, healthy life
• U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable)
• Protect yourself & others
Let’s break stigma, share knowledge, and support each other.
🔗 Scan the QR code on the poster or visit ACO-CSO.CA for more info.

🚪✨ Doors Open, Hearts Open!​A massive thank you to everyone who stepped through our doors yesterday for Doors Open Ottaw...
06/08/2026

🚪✨ Doors Open, Hearts Open!
​A massive thank you to everyone who stepped through our doors yesterday for Doors Open Ottawa 2026! Meeting our neighbours, welcoming new faces, and sharing our space with the community made for an incredible Saturday.
​At ACO, community is everything. We loved showing you around, but remember—our doors don’t just open once a year. They are open every single day. That is exactly why we have our Living Room drop-in space! It’s a safe, warm, and welcoming spot designed for you to relax, connect, and just be.
​Whether you’ve been coming here for years or just discovered us yesterday, you are always welcome. Feel free to visit us anytime!
​👉 Swipe through to see some highlights from yesterday’s wonderful turnout!
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06/06/2026

🚪Doors Open Ottawa at the AIDS Committee of Ottawa
Come see what’s behind our doors!
Meet the people who support individuals living with HIV & AIDS every day. Learn about the services that change lives—from practical support to community connection—and ask your questions in a space with no judgement, just connection.
Whether you’re curious, looking to learn, or want to connect with the community, everyone is welcome.

🌭 Stay for the BBQ and make a day of it!
📍 19 Main Street
🗓 Saturday, June 6
⏰ 10 AM – 4 PM

Part of Doors Open Ottawa 2026


June 5 | HIV Long‑Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) ❤️Today we honour the resilience, strength, and wisdom of people...
06/05/2026

June 5 | HIV Long‑Term Survivors Awareness Day (HLTSAD) ❤️
Today we honour the resilience, strength, and wisdom of people who have been living with HIV for 10+ years—especially those diagnosed before the advent of effective treatment.
Long‑term survivors have endured loss, stigma, medical uncertainty, and systemic barriers, yet continue to lead, advocate, and care for their communities. Their lived experiences paved the way for progress in HIV treatment, prevention, and rights.
Today, and every day, we say thank you.�We remember those we’ve lost, uplift those still with us, and commit to supporting long‑term survivors with dignity, care, and respect. 🕯️

Address

19 Main Street
Ottawa, ON
K1S1A9

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 5pm

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+16132385014

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