Tel: (709) 579-8656 Toll Free: 1-800-563-1575 Shelter Tel: (709) 579-8348     Fax: (709) 579-0559

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Mandate:

To prevent the spread of HIV and Hepatitis C. ACNL works to support those
living with, affected by, or at risk for HIV/AIDS and 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, affected by, or at risk for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C.
Highlight of Programs / Services Offered: ACNL provides a range of services to support
those living with, affected by, or at risk for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, as well as providing
services to the general population of the province.

Highlights of Programs/Services Offered:

ACNL provides a range of services to support those living with, affected by, or at risk for HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis C, as well as providing services to the general population of the province.

• HIV/HCV Services
  • HIV/Hepatitis C/STBBI Education
  • Provincial HIV Services Special Assistance Program
  • Support Services (advocacy, referrals, appointment accompaniment, supportive counselling, etc.)

• Safe Works Access Program (SWAP)
  • St. John’s Office
  • Corner Brook Office

• Transitional 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, Maria Lawlor, at 709-579-8656 mlawlor@acnl.net

• Tommy Sexton Centre Emergency Shelter
  • 4-bed emergency, short-term shelter for individuals ages 18 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 the Emergency Shelter Services Program, please contact the Shelter Services Coordinator, Shelby Wright, by phone at (709) 579-8656, through the contact form on ACNL’s website.