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  • We are committed to providing HIV/AIDS education, prevention, and support services to the East and Southeast Asian Canadian communities.

    About ACAS

    Upcoming Events

    • October 29, 2026

      PinkDot TO 2026

      PinkDot TO 2026: A Celebration of Queer and Trans Asian Communities Join us for a vibrant evening celebrating Toronto’s Asian #2SLGBTQIA+ communities. #PinkDotTO is a space where queer Asians, friends, families, and allies can come together, be themselves, build #community , and celebrate the freedom to love. 🌈 Community. Visibility. Pride. Belonging. 📅 October 29, 2026 📍 Cecil Community Centre,…

      See Event Details: PinkDot TO 2026
    • September 30, 2026

      Expressive Arts Therapy

      In Collaboration with Hospice Toronto ACAS invites East and Southeast Asian MSM and trans folks to join our Expressive Arts Therapy: Exploring Creativity for Emotional Well-being. This program, offered in collaboration with Hospice Toronto, provides a safe, supportive space to connect, heal, and express yourself through art—no experience needed. Our cycles start every September, and…

      See Event Details: Expressive Arts Therapy

    News & Updates

    • September 16, 2026

      Thank You to Our Sponsors

      Supporting Asian LGBTQ+ Communities in Toronto PinkDot TO 2026 is made possible through the generous support of organizations that share our commitment to advancing equity, inclusion, health, and wellbeing for Asian LGBTQ+ communities in Toronto and across Canada. As one of Canada’s leading celebrations of Asian 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, PinkDot TO creates opportunities for connection, visibility,…

      Read more: Thank You to Our Sponsors
    • August 8, 2026

      ACAS Announces Appointment of Lenard See as Executive Director

      Toronto, Ontario – The Board of Directors of Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Lenard See as the organization’s new Executive Director. Lenard brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in community based programming, youth engagement, organizational development, and strategic operations. His commitment to equity, inclusion, health promotion,…

      Read more: ACAS Announces Appointment of Lenard See as Executive Director
      Lenard See, newly appointed Executive Director of Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS), a Toronto based Asian LGBTQ+ and HIV/AIDS organization serving diverse Asian communities across Canada.
    • July 31, 2026

      PinkDot TO 2026 is Coming!

      Get ready, Toronto! PinkDot TO is back on Thursday, October 29, 2026, bringing together Asian LGBTQ+ community members, friends, families, and allies for an unforgettable evening of celebration, connection, and pride. Join us at Cecil Community Centre from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM for a vibrant night featuring live performances, community spirit, and the opportunity…

      Read more: PinkDot TO 2026 is Coming!
      PinkDot TO

    What we offer

    HIV Support
    & Testing

    ACAS can provide information, referrals and help with booking for HIV and STI testing. We can help arrange a visit and accompany you to the testing session. We can also provide resources and peer counselling about any issues you may have around HIV or other STIs. Language assistance available upon request. 

    Community
    Programs

    We have a variety of culturally and linguistically appropriate services, activities and offerings to serve our clients and community with our core focus on East and Southeast Asians living in Toronto and the GTA. 

    Events & Speaking Engagements

    we believe in the power of community connection, learning, and dialogue. Throughout the year, we host and participate in events that raise awareness about HIV, celebrate our communities, and create opportunities for education and collaboration. 

    Our
    Programs

    At Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS), we provide culturally responsive, language-accessible programs that support East and Southeast Asian communities in Canada. Our programs focus on HIV education, prevention, care, and community empowerment, while addressing the diverse needs of LGBTQ+ individuals, women, newcomers, and migrant workers. 

    We are always creating new and innovative ways to better connect, educate and support our clients. Get in touch with a program coordinator to find out what is new and happening! 

    All Programs
    • Events + Community
      新岁理财基划 | 聊聊属于我们的人生财富观

      春节将至,当大家都在谈论给后辈的压岁钱时,作为 GBMSM 的我们,是否思考过: 如果不走传统的家庭路线,我们的钱和时间该如何创造最大价值? 在这个马年新春,来参加我们的 【新岁理财基划】。不讲大道理,只聊最真实的自我投资。 活动信息: 时间: 2月7日 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 地点: SEAS Centre 福利: 现场提供点心、零食 及 TTC 车票补贴 报名方式: 请点击我们的 Linktree 链接,填写 Google Form 即可锁定席位! 春节将至,当大家都在谈论给后辈的压岁钱时,作为 GBMSM 的我们,是否思考过: 如果不走传统的家庭路线,我们的钱和时间该如何创造最大价值? 在这个马年新春,来参加我们的 【新岁理财基划】。不讲大道理,只聊最真实的自我投资。 活动信息: 时间: 2月7日 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM 地点: SEAS…

      View Program: 新岁理财基划 | 聊聊属于我们的人生财富观
    • Events + Community
      Annual Sexual Health & HIV Prevention Workshops

      Attend ISRC workshops on sexual health, HIV, and STI prevention for Asians in Canada, international students, and Mandarin-speaking communities. ISRC offers educational workshops on sexual health, HIV, and STI prevention, specifically designed to support Mandarin-speaking international students who are gay, bisexual, or men who have…

      View Program: Annual Sexual Health & HIV Prevention Workshops
    • Events + Community
      Weekly Drop-In Sessions

      Join ISRC weekly drop-ins in Toronto for Asians, Mandarin speakers, and international students. Make friends, build community, and connect safely. ISRC hosts weekly drop-in sessions in Downtown Toronto or Scarborough, offering a welcoming space for Mandarin-speaking international students who are gay, bisexual, or men who…

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    • Living with HIV
      GIPA & MEPA at ACAS

      by Kenneth Poon Greater Involvement of People Living with HIV/AIDS) and MEPA (Meaningful Engagement of People Living with HIV/AIDS) are global principles that affirm the leadership, expertise, and lived experience of people living with HIV (PHAs). They call on organizations, governments, and communities to ensure…

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    • Asian Migrant Farm Workers’ HIV/STI Prevention Project 

      Each year, thousands of Asian workers from Thailand, Philippines, and Vietnam came through the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP) to work in agriculture industry in Ontario. There are at least 700 Thai and Filipino workers working in poultry farms, mushroom farms, greenhouses that produce bell peppers,…

      View Program: Asian Migrant Farm Workers’ HIV/STI Prevention Project 
    • Events + Community
      Expressive Arts Therapy

      In Collaboration with Hospice Toronto ACAS invites East and Southeast Asian MSM and trans folks to join our Expressive Arts Therapy: Exploring Creativity for Emotional Well-being. This program, offered in collaboration with Hospice Toronto, provides a safe, supportive space to connect, heal, and express yourself…

      View Program: Expressive Arts Therapy
    • Events + Community
      ISRC《喜宴》观影派对

      一起来看经典华语酷儿电影,边看边聊,轻松过一个周末下午~ 1 月 17 日(六)  2–5 PM SEAS Centre 影片介绍|《喜宴》(The Wedding Banquet)由李安导演的经典作品,《喜宴》讲述了一位旅居海外的华人男同志为了应付传统家庭的婚姻期待与女性朋友假结婚,却意外引发一连串情感与身份的碰撞。电影以幽默又温柔的方式探讨 出柜、家庭、文化压力与亲密关系至今仍让许多酷儿观众产生共鸣  活动内容 一起观影+轻松讨论 认识新朋友、分享感受 适合第一次参加 ISRC 活动的朋友 提供 TTC 车票 & 简单茶点 无论你是影迷、酷儿电影爱好者还是只是想在安全空间度过一个温暖的下午都非常欢迎你来一起看电影、聊生活

      View Program: ISRC《喜宴》观影派对
    • Living with HIV
      U=U

      Undetectable = Untransmittable (U=U) is a global grassroots campaign that spreads the important message that sexual transmission of HIV cannot occur when people living with HIV are on effective treatment with suppressed/undetectable viral loads. ACAS was one of the first of Toronto’s ethno-specific AIDS service…

      View Program: U=U
    • Events + Community
      HAVE A PLEASANT TRIP!:

      A workshop About Magic Mushrooms On January 29 at 6:00 pm, join harm reduction program co-ordinator and shroom enthusiast Justin Anantawan to learn about psilocybin, safer shroom use and implications for mental health. The workshop will include a discussion of personal experiences with shrooms and…

      View Program: HAVE A PLEASANT TRIP!:
    • BIPOC Harm Reduction Program 

      The ACAS BIPOC Harm Reduction Program, co-ordinated by Justin Anantawan, focuses on educating the ACAS community about harm reduction, substance use and addiction and building capacity for East and South East Asian folks to talk about substance use, decrease drug stigma and find solutions to problems…

      View Program: BIPOC Harm Reduction Program 
    • Thank you to everyone who joined us at the #ACASToronto Annual General Meeting on September 29, 2026, at the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto.It was a wonderful evening of reflection, connection, and celebration as we shared highlights from the past year and looked ahead to the future. We are grateful to our members, staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters for their ongoing commitment to ACAS and the communities we serve.Together, we continue to build stronger, healthier, and more inclusive communities.
#TorontoCommunity #CommunityEngagement
    • 🎤✨ Rush Kazi is ready to take the stage at #PinkDotTO 2026! ✨🎤Get ready for an unforgettable performance from Rush Kazi, a Montreal-born, Toronto-based stand-up, sketch, and musical comedian known for their confessional, raw, and razor-sharp storytelling.Drawing from experiences that range from the extraordinary to the everyday, Rush delivers comedy with a unique perspective that has captivated audiences across Canada. A Second City-trained performer, Rush has appeared at Just For Laughs Toronto, Winnipeg Comedy Festival, CBC's Laugh Out Loud, Toronto Fringe Festival, and more.Named one of Canada's top comedy album creators for their debut album About Time, Rush is also the creator and producer of hit shows including Gaysian Comedy All Stars, the world's first all queer, all Asian comedy showcase.🌈 Don't miss your chance to see Rush live at PinkDot TO 2026!🎟️ Tickets are selling fast. Get yours today through the link in our bio.
@rushkazi
    • 🧡 National Day for Truth and ReconciliationToday, #ACASToronto honours the Survivors of residential schools, the children who never returned home, and Indigenous families and communities.We are committed to fostering inclusion, respect, and health equity while continuing to learn from and support Indigenous communities.🧡 Every Child Matters. #NationalDayForTruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters

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Location

260 Spadina Ave, Suite 410
Toronto, Ontario
M5T 2E4, Canada

Contact

Phone (416) 963-4300
Email info@acas.org

Hours

Monday to Friday
10:30 AM to 6:00 PM

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