PEERS Alliance

AKA: PEERS; Prevent Educate Empower Respect Support; Formerly AIDS PEI

Organization Description
List of Services

Supports individuals affected by or at risk for HIV, Hep C, and other STIs through inclusive programs and services. Works to reduce stigma, promote sexual health for all genders and orientations, and support harm reduction for individuals who use drugs. Support is available to anyone in need.

250 B Queen Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4B8
Entrance is at the back of the parking lot on Queen Street and Euston Street
Coverage Area: Epekwitk / Prince Edward Island
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible with ramp
Mon: 9am - 4pm
Tue: 9am - 4pm
Wed: 9am - 4pm
Thu: 9am - 4pm
English
www.peersalliance.ca
info@peersalliance.ca

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2SLGBTQ+ Adult Drop-In

Provides a safe and supportive space for people in the 2SLGBTQ+ community to meet, support each other and socialize.

At-Home HIV Self-Testing Kits

Offers access to low-barrier HIV testing options in partnership with REACH Nexus. To participate in the project and receive a test kit, individuals must download the "I'm Ready" mobile app. Test kits can be delivered or picked up at the Charlottetown office location.

Buds

Provides an in-person peer support group for a transgender or gender-diverse individuals.

Camp Aspen

Provides a four-day sleep-away summer camp to youth in 2SLGBTQIA+ communities in partnership with Camp Abegweit. Diverse workshops, activities, and games will be offered to empower gender-diverse youth while fostering a safe space for all participants.

Dried Blood Spot Testing

Provides a confidential dried blood spot testing which covers HIV, Hepatitis B and C, and Syphilis.

Needle Exchange Expansion Project

Provides safer drug injection kits. Each kit contains:

Sterile syringes
Cookers
Cotton filters
Sterile water
Ties/tourniquet
External condoms and lube
Alcohol swabs
Safer use information and stickers

Used injection equipment and other drug paraphernalia can be safely disposed of at the Charlottetown office or in outdoor sharps drop boxes. For more information, please visit the website.

Nutrition Program

Provides nutritional support to individuals living with HIV or Hepatitis C through gift cards for fresh food year-round.

Rainbow Youth Club

Staff and volunteers lead group sessions for 2SLGBTQ+ youth. Sessions include:

Socializing
Educational opportunities
Discussions
Fun activities
Snacks are provided

Parents/caregivers are welcome to contact staff prior to each session to find out what the planned discussion/educational topics are in case they have concerns about age-appropriateness for younger teens.

Resource List - Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing

Online resource list of locations offering sexually transmitted infection testing.

Roots and Shoots

A supportive, non-judgmental space for families with trans or gender diverse children to meet and have discussions with other parents, staff and volunteers of PEERS Alliance. Parents/caregivers will unlearn myths about gender identity and replace those myths with knowledge and support around issues of gender diversity.

The program is based on the two most important parts of a plant: the roots (parents and caregivers) are responsible for nurturing the shoots (children and dependents) to be the best version of themselves they can be.

For parents and caregivers: Can join Roots and Shoots group
For trans and gender diverse youth ages 12-18 years: Can join a supportive space called Saplings at Charlottetown. For youth in Summerside can join Rainbow Youth Club which occurs at the same time as Roots and Shoots.
For gender creative children ages 13 years and younger: Can join shoots portion of the evening that is offered partnership with Wild Child PEI. It includes fun, outdoor programming with staff, volunteers, and kids who are just like them.

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Mon:	9am - 4pm
Tue:	9am - 4pm
Wed:	9am - 4pm
Thu:	9am - 4pm