Health Promotion & Education

The ACW provides presentations to various organizations and schools in our community on the topic of STIs with a primary focus on HIV/AIDS. The goal is to increase awareness in our community about HIV/AIDS and reduce the number of new infections. School presentations are done in partnership with staff of the Windsor-Essex County Health Unit and Teen Health Centre delivering the “Healthy Sexuality Curriculum” to grade 8 and 9 students in the Windsor-Essex County public schools. The team provides educational sessions to students on the following topics: STI Transmission, Risk Reduction and Prevention.

We also provide presentations to a range of organizations in the community on a request or solicited basis. Organizations include settlement agencies, at risk groups or communities, colleges and universities. Community education through presentations has reached thousands of adults and youth over the years. It is through these discussions that stereotypes and myths are broken down and true human understanding and compassion takes place, as well as factual information being exchanged regarding STIs and HIV/AIDS.

Request a Presentation/Booth for your Group or Event

If you’d like to request a presentation on STIs, HIV/AIDS or an information booth at an upcoming event, please complete our Presentation Request Form (Download as Excel or PDF) and send it by fax or email with as much detail as you can provide, or call (519) 973-0222 for more information. We ask that you submit your request at least 3 weeks in advance to assure that we can meet your request.

Fax: (519) 973-7389 or email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Library

We offer books, pamphlets and periodicals on topics covering gay and lesbian issues, drug use, Sexual Transmitted Infections (STIs) and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, we have videos that complement our HIV/AIDS information. The library is open to the public, Monday-Friday 9 - 5 p.m. Materials can be signed out by registered members of the ACW.