HIV/AIDS is not a big city disease.

Mission Statement
To assist and support all persons infected or affected by HIV/AIDS and to limit the spread of the virus through education and outreach strategies.

The AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area is:

• a member of the Ontario AIDS Network
• a member of the Canadian AIDS Society
• a registered charitable organization
• funded by the Ontario Ministry of Health
• funded by Public Health Agency of Canada
• a member of the Huntsville/Lake of Bays Chamber of Commerce

Who we are:
The AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area (ACNBA) is a community based, non-profit organization serving people in North Bay and area. Men, women and children in our areas are infected and/or affected by HIV/AIDS. It is a fact of life.

Confidential Support Services

• supportive counselling
• inter-agency referrals, liaison and advocacy
• information on medical treatments and other therapies
• employment, income and benefit support
• social opportunities

Education
Presentations are available to interested groups about HIV/AIDS transmission, prevention, testing information, safer sex, harm reduction and related issues.

Resources

• free condoms, lubricant and dental dams
• needle distribution and disposal services
• videos and books
• pamphlets and posters
• computer/internet access
• meeting rooms

You can support the AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area by:

Volunteering
We are always looking for committed volunteers to assist with office work, education, and fundraising. Volunteers receive ongoing training, encouragement and support.

Becoming a member
Members receive FACES newsletter and an invitation to our Annual General Meeting.

I Care, Do You?
There are people in North Bay and area who are infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. HIV continues to infect people in Canada. Many of us already know what it is like to live with AIDS. AIDS is a fact of life and we all must live with its presence. Learning about HIV now will enable us to deal more effectively with the reality of HIV in our community.

If you would like to assist the AIDS Committee of North Bay and Area in achieving its mission statement and objectives through volunteer opportunities, becoming a member, or by making a donation please feel free to call: (705) 497-3560 or e-mail us.