PAH Capacity Building Forum to advance best practice and improved coordination
The PHA Capacity Building Forum to advance best practice and improved coordination By Alan Li, M.D. Co-chair, CAAT The recent CAAT Research Study on “Improving Mental Health Service Access for […]
Mental Health Services for Immigrant, Refugee and Non-Status PHAs
By YY Chen, Research Project Coordinator, Committee for Accessible AIDS Treatment (CAAT). This article originally appears in” Compass” Winter 2007 Issue by the OHTN, a community resource in HIV/AIDS-related CBR. The theme of […]
From Acess to Equity: A Think Tank
From Acess to Equity: A Think Tank on Policies, Programs and Research issues facing immigrant & refugee PHAs In June 2006, CAAT & OHTN cosponsored a one-day think tank that […]
From Access to Equity: A Think Tank
On June 7th, 2006, CAAT and OHTN co-sponsored : “From Access to Equity: A Think Tank on Policies, Programs, and Research issues facing immigrant & Refugee PHAs” at the Ryerson University in Toronto. The think tank brought together over 60 PHAs, service providers, policy makers and researchers to critically examine the current policies, programs, research on HIV an
Status, Access & Health Disparities: Literature Review
A Literature Review Report on Relevant Policies and Programs Affecting People Living with HIV/AIDS who are Immigrants, Refugees or Without Status in Canada (May 2006)
FAQ – Immigration and HIV Testing
Immigration and HIV Testing: What you need to know (2005) Citizenship and Immigration Canada requires a medical exam for all immigrants and refugees. The medical exam includes a screening test […]
Literature Review and Program Scan of Mental Health issues
Intersecting sexuality, gender, race & citizenship: Mental health issues faced by Immigrants & Refugees living with HIV/AIDS, August 2004
Resource Listing of Services for Newcomer PHAs
Ther Resource Listing 2003 This resource listing is intended for use by individuals living with HIV/AIDS and by service providers who are working with them. The listing is broken down […]
HIV/AIDS and Immigration Service Advocate Training Manual – August 2002
This manual was designed to train service providers to facilitate access to services for immigrants and refugees with HIV/AIDS. We hope to bring service providers from different fields together so that they can learn from each other’s experiences, network with others, acquire knowledge and develop new skills. This manual was created using a train-the-trainer model:
Improving Access to Legal and Healthcare Action Research Report
Improving Access to Legal Services & Health-Care For People Living With HIV/AIDS Who are Immigrants, Refugees or Without Status; Action Research Report July 2001