AVI is a multi-disciplinary community‑based organization, providing HIV, hepatitis C and harm reduction services out of 5 locations across Vancouver Island. AVI serves more than 500 people living with HIV and hepatitis C and more than 3000 harm reduction clients. We operate within a social justice and health promotion framework—ensuring equity and access to services for all—and from a harm‑reduction perspective, understanding that clients are the best sources of knowledge regarding the services and supports they need.
At the core of what we do is our ability, and commitment to, creating meaningful connections between clients and staff, between peers, between staff members, between organizations, between communities, and between funders and impactful programs. AVI provides comprehensive, accessible, and effective education, prevention, care, treatment, and support services to residents of Vancouver Island with offices in Vict...