Overview

AVI HEALTH & COMMUNITY SERVICES (AVI) is a multi-disciplinary community-based organisation providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI provides services to people living with HIV and hepatitis C and harm reduction clients. We take evidence-based action to prevent infection, provide support, and reduce stigma. We work within a social justice and health promotion framework to ensure equity and access to services for all. At the core of what we do is our ability, and commitment to, creating meaningful connections between clients and staff, peers, staff members, organizations, communities, and funders and impactful programs. For more info see

THE AVI COMMUNITY-LED CRISIS RESPONSE TEAM (CRCL) is a peer-assisted care program and a mobile crisis response team, led by persons with lived/living experience and mental health professionals, who de-escalate crises and develop community care plans with...