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Pregnancy Babies and Hepatitis C

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Bissell Centre
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The pamphlet provides information for pregnant women and new mothers living with hepatitis C.
Keywords: 
Bissell Centre; Edmonton; HCV; hepatitis C; Hepatitis C Peer Support Project; pregnancy; pregnant

Resource List for People with Hepatitis C

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Bissell Centre
Sponsor: 
Health Canada
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The pamphlet lists community resources for people living with hepatitis C in the Edmonton area. Resources include: needle exchange, medical services, financial assistance, peer support, advocacy and prevention information.
Keywords: 
Bissell Centre; community services; community supports; Edmonton; HCV; hepatitis C; Hepatitis C Peer Support Project

We're Having a Party! VANDU Open House

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster advertising a party to celebrate the opening of the Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users' (VANDU) first permanent office in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
Keywords: 
advocacy; community group; downtown eastside; drug use; Vancouver; Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU);

Bringing National and International Law to Bear in the Fight Against HIV/AIDS

Publication type: 
Policy Paper / Action Plan
Agency: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Date: 
2005
Pages: 
17
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The document is a workplan that highlights past projects of the HIV/AIDS Legal Network and outlines activities for the year 2005 - 2006. The workplan is organized into sections. The first section, research, policy development and advocacy, includes projects related to: promoting a rights-based approach to HIV/AIDS; stigma and discrimination; sex work; prisons; injection drug use; criminal law; global access to treatment; HIV vaccines and human rights; disability; women; HIV testing; and immigration. The second section, Capacity building, community mobilization and technical support, relates information about projects that build and support community-based organizations; legal profession; technical support and communications; and organizational planning and development.
Keywords: 
advocacy; AIDS; Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network; community-based organizations; HIV/AIDS; human rights; injection drug use; legal issues; prisons; sex work; stigma

The domestic and international environments for the work of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network in 2005 and beyond

Publication type: 
Position Paper
Agency: 
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
Date: 
2005
Pages: 
10
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The document provides a brief summary and analysis of factors in the social and political environment in Canada and internationally that relate to legal and human rights aspects of HIV/AIDS and provides that basis for the HIV/AIDS Legal Network's strategic plan for 2006-2010.
Keywords: 
AIDS; Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network; HIV/AIDS; human rights; legal issues

Multicultural Forum on Hepatitis C Awareness

Publication type: 
Poster
Agency: 
B.C. Multicultural Heatlh Services Society
Date: 
2004
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster advertising a lecture and meeting hosted by the B.C. Multicultural Health Services Society to discuss the future direction of Hepatitis C Awareness
Keywords: 
B.C. Multicultural Health Services Society; hcv; hepatitis C; prevention; public health; Vancouver

Developing a Drug and Alcohol Coalition for Grandview/Woodlands Poster

Publication type: 
Poster
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A poster advertising a meeting to organize a drug and alcohol coalition for the Grandview/Woodlands area of Vancouver.
Keywords: 
alcohol; coalition building; community mobilization; drugs; Vancouver

Ever wonder what it would be like to live in a nice apartment for $325/mo?

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users (VANDU)
Pages: 
1
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A pamphlet advertising a meeting to organize for social housing in the downtown eastside of Vancouver.
Keywords: 
activism; Carnegie Community Action Project (CCAP); downtown eastside; housing; Portland Hotel; social housing; Tenants Rights Action Coalition (TRAC); Vancouver; Woodwards

Summary of the Actions In the Community Drug and Alcohol Plan

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Community Directions
Pages: 
4
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
The document summarizes the Community Drug and Alcohol Plan organized by the Community Directions group in the downtown eastside of Vancouver. The document includes: a two page diagram summarizing the strategies of prevention, harm reduction, treatment, and enforcement that underpin the plan; a list of the principles that guide the plan, and a summary of the draft plan .
Keywords: 
action plan; alcohol; community; Community Directions; Community Drug and Alcohol Plan; downtown eastside; drugs; harm reduction; treatment; Vancouver

HIV/AIDS and Injection Drug Use Pamphlet

Publication type: 
Brochure / Leaflet / Pamphlet / Information Sheet
Agency: 
Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS
Date: 
1996
Pages: 
2
Collections: 
Vancouver Area Network of Drug Users
Summary: 
A pamphlet produced by the organization Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS (ASIA) which provides information about safer injecting practices and other suggestions to avoid transmission of HIV, hepatitis B and C viruses. The pamphlet also includes diagrams; step by step instructions for cleaning needles; and contact information for community resources in the Vancouver area.
Keywords: 
AIDS; Asian Society for the Intervention of AIDS (ASIA); harm reduction; hepatitis; hepatitis C; HIV/AIDS; needles; pamphlet; Vancouver

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