AVI’s mission is to promote health, dignity, and well-being for all people affected by HIV, HCV, and substance use.
Victoria, British Columbia
AVI Health & Community Services (AVI) has offices in the communities of Greater Victoria, Nanaimo, the Comox Valley, and Campbell River. Our catchment area includes all of the Gulf Islands. Our charitable non-profit organization provides services for people living with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), AIDS (autoimmune deficiency syndrome), HCV (hepatitis C virus), people who use drugs, trans folks, gay men, bisexual men, queer men and men who have sex with men are available across Vancouver Island. AVI provides education and prevention information to schools, the broader community and populations at increased risk of contracting HIV and/or hepatitis C. Evidence demonstrates that comprehensive prevention programs can help to effectively contain HIV, hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases. Though our Positive Wellness Program, AVI Health & Community Services provides integrated services to individuals living with HIV and/or hepatitis C, including advocacy and support with income assistance, health care services, employment, housing, disability status applications and legal matters; short-term counseling focused on immediate needs and outcomes; non-judgmental education and support for treatment, side effects, nutrition and symptoms. AVI's effectiveness is derived from our role in the community and our connections with the populations most infected by, and at risk of, contracting HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases. Throughout our large volunteer base and the community partnerships we have forged, we effectively engage with and support difficult-to-reach populations. AVI Health & Community Services is a vital component of the total effort against HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C and other communicable diseases.
Sur place · Nanaimo
Provide clinical and outreach harm reduction support to people who use drugs, including distributing supplies and supervising witnessed consumption. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of nurses and physicians to facilitate access to pharmaceutical alternatives and social services.
Sur place · Comox
Supervise and coordinate a mobile crisis response team providing acute mental health and substance use support for individuals aged 13 and older. Manage daily operations, triage emergency calls, and deliver direct crisis intervention and de-escalation services in the community.
Sur place · Nanaimo
Provide primary and complex healthcare, including assessment, screening, and medication administration, for clients with substance use and mental health challenges. Deliver harm reduction services and education within a trauma-informed framework across various community settings.
Sur place · Nanaimo
The STI Nurse provides prevention, testing, and treatment services for HIV, HCV, and STBBIs within a community health center. Responsibilities include clinical assessments, harm reduction education, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to support marginalized populations.
Sur place · Victoria
Provide participant-centered healthcare, including assessment, screening, and education for individuals with complex primary care needs and poly-substance use. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and administer medications according to clinical protocols.
Sur place · Victoria
The Systems Navigator provides coordination, care planning, and system navigation for participants accessing pharmaceutical alternatives in harm reduction programs. They offer psychosocial support, conduct outreach, and connect clients to essential health and social services.