Events for November 5, 2024 - November 5, 2024

Dear OPA+ members: We are delighted to invite you to an upcoming workshop on HIV prevention and treatment updates. This workshop aims to provide valuable insights into the latest advancements, strategies, and best practices in the field of HIV prevention and treatment. Time: July 20 (Thu.) 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Fife House - 490 Sherbourne St. Michael, the founding person of medsEXPERT and Sofiya, the Clinical Care Coordinator of medsEXPERT will be our guest presenters, who will share their expertise and insights. We believe that this event will not only enhance your understanding of HIV prevention and treatment but also empower you to make a positive impact in your community. Michael: Michael founded medsEXPERT while working for a straight-owned pharmacy nearby. When they asked what was missing there - it was clear: queer leadership, real outreach and competent knowledge of LGBTQ+ health . Combining their passion for equity and Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm.D.) education to create the first community pharmacy was a dream come true! medsEXPERT is involved in AIDS activism furthering access to HIV and Hep C testing, awareness, PrEP + PEP, and Hep C and more. When they’re not working, teaching, or volunteering, Michael can be found raising and spoiling Kobi, our client support animal. Sofiya: After gaining knowledge across multiple health care settings in her 4 years of experience, Sofiya gained an admiration for all disciplines in healthcare. Currently, Sofiya is a Clinical Care Coordinator at medsEXPERT pharmacy where she learns the foundations of pharmacy assisting, collaborative patient and health care provider relationships and advocate for LGBTQ+ and community health. Sofiya is currently studying at the University of Toronto to complete the Kinesiology program. Throughout her degree and work experience, Sofiya found her passion for preventative medicine and clinical healthcare. In the session we can learn: [...]

Date: Thursday July 20 Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) It's Asian Night at Spa Excess! It's gonna be a wet and wild night. Cum to relax, meet new guys and have some fun. Our volunteer team will be there to create a welcoming and friendly environment while getting you connected with resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. Coupon for 50% off lockers available by contacting Ryan at men@acas.org Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org

**EVENT NOW AT CAPACITY** If you cannot make it but have signed up please let us know so we can work through the waitlist. Friday July 21st, 7:30PM at Tâm Restaurant (369 Keele St. Toronto, Ontario M6P 2K6) Free, no cover fee Food provided by Tâm Restaurant This is a combined event between AQUA, ACAS, and queer Asian community members that includes queer Asian folks across all genders anywhere along the 2SLGBTQQII+ spectrum and Asian being anyone from Asia, including East, SouthEast, South, SouthWest, West, North and Mixed Asian. 🎥 We would like to invite everyone to join in a screening of Supporting Our Selves (SOS), a documentary film that explores how and why the queer community in Toronto, Canada has grown and evolved over the past 40 years, through the lens of one grassroots organization and its impact. From the Bathhouse Raids to BLM’s Pride Parade Protest, activists of all generations lead an honest and unflinching narrative journey that charts a community’s complex and sometimes conflicting memories.

HOT POT SQUATS (Supporting Queer And Trans Stories) Hong Fook Youth and Family Services partnering with ACAS to run a monthly LGBTQ+ peer support program for Asian LGBTQ+ youth ages 18-29. 👉 WHEN: July 26 👉 TIME: 6:30pm - 8:00pm EST 👉 WHERE: Zoom 👉 REGISTER: email Moshe at msakal@hongfook.ca The peer support group offers a space for youth to connect and share their experiences around a variety of topics relevant to their lives, including LGBTQ+ and mental health. Together we create a supportive, non-judgemental environment that inspires hope, healing, and change.

Thursday, July 27th, 2023, 06:00-08:00 p.m. Event Location: HQ 790 Bay St. #820, Toronto, ON M5G 1N8 Contact us at (416) 963-4300 or officadmin@acas.org Asian Community AIDS Services (ACAS) in partnership with Where Love is Illegal and Witness Change, invites you to attend an exhibit of photography by queer artists Robin Hammond, Justin Anantawan and Chris Lau. We will also launch ACAS Strategic Plan (2023-2025) and to have an acknowledgement ceremony for the Ontario Trillium Foundation, donors, sponsors, and supporters for their support to ACAS. Please RSVP at https://forms.gle/4Zx8Mnou5NV8UAFo8 Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages will be served.

🌈 Do you want to be a QTAY Peer Educator? Here's your chance! ✨ Come join our team by attending QTAY’s mandatory one-day training on Saturday, July 29th from 1-4pm EST and go through an interview. We are looking for 3 peer leaders to work on a part-time contract (approx. late Aug. 2023 – June 30, 2024) for up to 300 hours. You will be paid $16.50/hr on a basis of 7hrs/week, but the reality is that you can work your 300 hours in whatever way works for you within the timeframe of your contract. You can find the job posting here. You must be able to work weekends and some evenings, but otherwise hours will be flexible. This position may be perfect for you if you want to… ➡ Learn new leadership and facilitation skills ➡ Make an impact in the Queer and Trans East and Southeast Asian community ➡ Increase your social support networks and meet amazing youth in the community ...and more! Hiring details: ➡ Submit your resume with 2 references by Wednesday, August 2nd at 11:59pm. ➡ Attending the July 29th training will act as a cover letter of sorts, so don't worry about that unless you felt you weren't able to exhibit your skills at the training. ➡ We will call qualified peers for a job interview. ➡ If you can't join the training but still want to apply, you can send a cover letter, resume, and two references over to Dany at youth@acas.org by August 2nd, before 11:59pm. HOW TO RSVP You can RSVP here: https://forms.gle/uVNs3736X6sKmu566 Once you’ve RSVP’d, Dany will send you a zoom link closer to the training date! DATE: July 29th, 2023 TIME: 1PM – 4PM EST LOCATION: ZOOM! (a zoom link will be sent to you once your attendance has [...]

ACAS would like to invite you to learn how to use HIV self-testing and learn self-care from Miss Trish, beauty/style pro expert and owner of Styled by Miss Trish, on Thursday, August 3, 6-8 pm at ACAS 260 Spadia Ave #410 Free HIV self-test kits and refreshments will be provided. There will also prizes to be won! This workshop is open to participants of East Asian and South East Asian descent. Please email officeadmin@acas.org, gettested@acas.org or call (416) 963-4300 to register. See less

Date: Thursday August 17 Time: 8:00pm – 11:00pm Location: Spa Excess (105 Carlton St) It's Asian Night at Spa Excess! It's gonna be a wet and wild night. Cum to relax, meet new guys and have some fun. Our volunteer team will be there to create a welcoming and friendly environment while getting you connected with resources on PrEP and HIV/STI testing. Coupon for 50% off lockers available by contacting Ryan at men@acas.org Join our bathhouse volunteer team by emailing Ryan at men@acas.org