47 Janeway Place, St. John’s, NL A1A 1R7

Tel: (709) 579-8656             Shelter Tel: (709) 579-8348          Email: info@acnl.net

Fax: (709) 579-0559            Toll Free: 1-800-563-1575             Website: www.acnl.net

Facebook: @AIDSCommitteeNL

Mandate: To prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. ACNL works to support individuals living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. ACNL advocates for change while networking on a provincial, regional, national, and international level regarding HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C issues.

 Target Population: People living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C.

Highlight of Programs / Services Offered: ACNL provides a range of services to individuals living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C, as well as providing

services to the general population of the province.

  • HIV/HCV Services
  • Safe Works Access Program (SWAP)
  • Supportive Housing
    • Six independent living units (one 2-bedroom and five 1-bedroom)
    • Applicants must be 18 years or older living with and/or affected by HIV/AIDS or Hepatitis C
    • For more information, please contact our Housing Coordinator, Chantelle Weir, at 709-579-8656 or 1-800-563-1575, through the contact form on ACNL’s website, or via
  • Tommy Sexton Centre Emergency Shelter
    • 4-bed emergency, short-term shelter for individuals ages 16 and up. Priority for individuals living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C. Gender-neutral facility, further priority for LGBTQ2S+ shelter placement. However, all individuals experiencing homelessness are able to access shelter
    • Residential Counsellors provide housing search support, crisis and supportive counselling, linkage and referrals to community and government programs, assistance with life skills development, and other services
    • For more information on Emergency Shelter Services Program, please contact the Shelter Services Coordinator, Abigail Sheppard, by phone at (709) 579-8656, through the contact form on ACNL’s website, or via

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