HIV Training

October 5, 2026

Training Description:

This session provides a comprehensive, community-informed overview of HIV care, combining foundational knowledge with practical application. Participants will explore HIV basics, including prevention, testing, treatment, and stigma, before examining real-world care pathways from diagnosis to ongoing support.

The session also highlights the impact of colonization and racism on care, with a focus on supporting Indigenous women and Two-Spirit individuals. Through case-based discussions, participants will build confidence in responding to complex situations such as new diagnoses, mental health challenges, and self-stigma, while clarifying your role in delivering compassionate, coordinated HIV care.

Schedule:

Monday, October 5, 2026, 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Format:

In Person

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

Explain foundational HIV concepts, including prevention, testing, treatment, and transmission
Recognize the impact of stigma, colonization, and systemic racism on HIV care and service access
Identify common pathways of HIV care and support from diagnosis through ongoing care
Apply trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and person-centered approaches when supporting clients living with or affected by HIV
Respond more confidently to complex client situations involving new diagnoses, mental health concerns, self-stigma, and barriers to care
Clarify their role in coordinated HIV care within homelessness, housing, and community support systems
Strengthen their ability to support Indigenous women, Two-Spirit individuals, and other disproportionately impacted communities with compassion and dignity
Build practical strategies for reducing stigma and fostering safer, more inclusive service environments

Who Should Attend?

This training is designed for direct service workers and supervisory staff working across the homelessness, housing, shelter, outreach, and community support sectors who may encounter individuals living with, at risk of, or impacted by HIV in their work.

The session is especially relevant for service providers who support individuals experiencing housing instability, complex health needs, substance use, mental health concerns, stigma, discrimination, or barriers to accessing healthcare and social services.