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.
On-site · Victoria
The SAFER Nurse provides participant-centered healthcare, including assessment, screening, and education, within a harm reduction and trauma-informed framework. They collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and support participants accessing pharmaceutical alternatives to toxic drug supplies.
On-site · Victoria
The SAFER Nurse provides participant-centered healthcare, including assessment, screening, and education for individuals with complex primary care needs and poly-substance use. They work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team to deliver harm reduction support, medication management, and outreach services.
On-site · Victoria
The SAFER Nurse provides participant-centered healthcare, including assessment, screening, and education for individuals with complex primary care needs and poly-substance use. They work within an interdisciplinary team to develop individualized care plans and provide harm reduction support in both clinical and community settings.
On-site · Nanaimo
The Clinical Nurse Leader/Educator provides direct clinical care while coordinating nursing outcomes and developing educational programs for staff. They also serve as a mentor and clinical resource, ensuring the delivery of trauma-informed, harm reduction-based healthcare services.
On-site · 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.