Who We Are
Positive Women’s Network provides education, support, and resources for women living with HIV in British Columbia and for service providers in health and social services across the country.
For women with HIV, we offer support and advocacy as well as HIV education, health promotion resources, and community connections.
For people working in health care, social services, or education, we provide education and resources on HIV health and advocacy issues.
What We Do
HIV diagnosis will bring change to your life, but with advances in care, it’s a corner, not an end. Many women have found strength and hope through our services. Wherever you are in British Columbia, we can help. Here’s some info if you’re wondering who to call to get you started.
From the Blog
June 14, 2013
This month in Canada: Making life tougher for those already struggling
A provocative month it’s been, and we’re only halfway through. The federal government has made several plays impacting the health of marginalized groups, starting with an effort to make the establishment of safe injection sites more difficult. Shortly thereafter it introduced restrictive regulations regarding medical marijuana. And yesterday the Bedford case, concerning the constitutionality [...]
Read more...May 31, 2013
Life, that unpredictable thing
It’s been a wild month around the office. We’ve had car collisions, surgeries, allergic reactions, and family emergencies. I write this on Thursday afternoon, after the fire alarm forced us to evacuate the building. A short while after our safe return, the phones went down. As my colleague Aretha said, “I am really hoping [...]
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