 PH 330.375.2000 FAX 330.848.5775 24-hour hotline 330.375.AIDS Education Community AIDS Network is a private, nonprofit organization providing Education, Prevention, Housing, and Social Services to those in need. |
Education Literature & Supplies CAN stocks a variety
of printed materials about HIV/AIDS, some of which is targeted to
specific populations such as teens, racial and sexual minorities,
and health and safety workers. CAN volunteers and staff members
distribute safer sex supplies within the community and supplies
are also available in our offices. Distribution of posters, brochures,
and safer sex supplies are available free of charge. Advocacy & Referrals CAN
educates organizations about HIV transmission, practices that reduce
the risk of infection and ways of living with HIV/AIDS to schools,
community groups and organizations. CAN also provides referral services
to clients in need of specialized medical care and legal guidance,
support groups and other supportive services. Testing & Counseling CAN
offers free confidential/anonymous HIV testing and counseling to
those in need. Both are free of charge. Risk Reduction We
focus outreach efforts, where persons of high risk congregate, by
speaking to groups about HIV transmission and ways to avoid infection. Speakers Community
AIDS Network has speakers available to schools, organizations and
community groups to provide education on HIV issues. Topics include
prevention and risk reduction, living with HIV, current trends in
the epidemic and its treatment and information about our agency's
services.
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