Support Program

Program Coordinator: Alex Ma

Women’s Support Coordinator: Jun Liu

Health Promotion Coordinator: Kenneth Poon

The Support Program aims to support East/Southeast Asians living with HIV (PHAs) to achieve their optimal health, and be valued and respected.

We o er a culturally and linguistically informed case management service, linkage to health and social services, complementary therapies (acupuncture, massage, nutrition consultation), social events, peer groups, financial assistance, HIV treatment information, and capacity building opportunities to Asians living with HIV. Driven by principles of Greater Involvement and Meaningful Involvement of PHAs (GIPA/MEPA), our program engages and empowers PHAs to improve their quality of life by enhancing their knowledge and skills in self-care and to make positive changes in their lives and the community.

Program at a Glance

Total number of PHAs and family members served:

93 2010 service sessions (Case management, general support, service coordination, complementary therapy, settlement services, and support groups) delivered

7 virtual and in-person health promotion workshops (HIV and Cancer Burden, HIV and PrEP, Understanding your blood work, Asian Nutrition Perspectives, HIV and COVID19 treatment updates, HIV and weight change, HIV, HPV and HPV related cancers)

12 virtual and in-person social events and gatherings

2 virtual community forums (Aging PHA on COVID and Beyond, Perspective and Resilience of PLHIV/PWUD)

4 group sessions of virtual Expressive Art Therapy

Community kitchen program and food delivery to clients

PHA Financial assistance

Testimonials

“I learnt about how much calories I eat, what is healthy and not healthy food, healthy eating.”

“The information provided in this workshop gave me hope for my health and my future.”

“Having a peer to support me is very helpful, it changes my life.”

“The training I went through was really helpful, I can use the skills to help my peers.”