Services
·Feed Nova Scotia Food Bank
·Therapeutic Massage
·PHA Health Fund
·PHA Advisory Committee
·Peer Support
·Anonymous Testing, Counseling & Referrals
·Internet Access
·Needle Exchange
·Condom Distribution
·Community Awareness & Education
Anonymous HIV Testing
Call Now!~ to make an appointment ~
567-1123
1-877-597-9255
Anonymous testing is offered:
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:40 and Wednesday 8:30am - 4:40
and in the morning on Thursdays 8:30-12:30
It is in partnership with the VON.
What does the AIDS Coalition of Cape Breton (ACCB) do?
Delivers presentations on HIV/AIDS, homophobia, and harm reduction. Just phone the office to arrange a presentation.
Offers limited financial help to People Living with HIV/AIDS (PHA’s) through the Health Fund. All proceeds from fundraising events and any donations received go to this Health Fund.
Has an office that contains a collection of books, articles, videos for loan and pamphlets for free.
Has condoms and lubricant (lube) available for free.
Has a lounge where people can go for a coffee and a chat.
Drop-in hours are 10am until noon and 2 pm to 4 :30 pm Monday to Friday.
Provides treatment information and emotional support for People Living with HIV/AIDS, their families and friends.
Anonymous Testing 1-877-597-9255 or 567 1123.
Who is involved with ACCB?
The AIDS Coalition is a non-profit organization governed by a Board of Directors. The Directors of the board are responsible to set the direction (strategic planning) and develop and maintain the policies and procedures of ACCB.
The paid staff includes the Executive Director and two Coordinators of the Needle Exchange. On various occasions ACCB will have staff hired for special projects such as the Walk for AIDS.
The AIDS Coalition and the Needle Exchange rely heavily on volunteers for such things as SANE’s natural helper network, public speaking, peer counseling, reception duties in the office, and fundraising activities.
Funding Sources
ACCB receives funding from Health Canada through the National AIDS Strategy’s AIDS Community Action Program.
SANE receives funding from Nova Scotia’s Department of Health.
The Health Fund for PHA’s is supported by kind donations and fundraising events, such as the annual Walk for Life.