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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Rural Outreach

Provides harm reduction resources and support to individuals who use drugs in rural and small-town communities across Epekwitk / PEI through scheduled stops at designated locations. Stop requests can be made via phone, text, or email.

Safer Substance Use Project

Peer-to-peer safer use education for individuals who use street sourced substances. Education offered through:

Take-home education resources
Online learning modules
Community learning groups
One-on-one knowledge exchange sessions

Sexual Health Support and Information

Staff provide information and support clients living with sexually transmitted infections in identifying and accessing available services and programs in PEI to help meet their needs. Includes:

Service navigation
Support for those living with HIV and/or Hep C
Help and support to get tested for HIV, Hep C and all other sexually transmitted infections
Support to those who are newly diagnosed including information about treatment options

Take-Home Naloxone and Training

Provides take-home naloxone kits. Recipients are asked to complete a short tutorial but no personal information is required to receive the kit.

Naloxone training is also available.

Tales of Islandia

Provides a weekly in-person action role playing games program for youth to explore the outdoors while create and navigate a story together. The program is delivered in partnership with Wild Child and provided in a safe queer and trans inclusive environment.

Note: Program is held outdoors and come prepared with appropriate clothing for the weather.

Youth Drop-in

A safe space for youth to drop in and hang out with each other and participate in quiet activities such as reading, puzzling, homework, etc.

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