Regional HIV AIDS Connection

01/28/2026

RHAC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of community advocate and leader Richard Hudler. A founder of AIDS Committee of London, which would later become Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC), Richard challenged discrimination and was a tireless champion of progress. Richard’s advocacy for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities made history here in London, across the province, and has been memorialized in The ArQuives’ National Portrait Collection. As we celebrate the life, memory, and legacy of Richard Hudler, RHAC extends our sympathies to his loved ones and the communities who join us in grieving his loss.

A tireless advocate for London’s LGBTQ community who once received an apology from City Hall has died.

01/19/2026

Warning: Strong Fentanyl (Yellow/Orange and Red/Orange)

Through on-site observations and on-site drug testing at Carepoint Consumption & Treatment Services, we would like to share information about possible side effects that could be associated with fentanyl (yellow/orange and red/orange) being sold as carfentanil. This fentanyl is testing positive for parafluorofentanyl (a fentanyl analog that is highly potent) and medetomidine (a strong veterinary tranquilizer.)

We are seeing the following possible side effects:
- Fast onset of respiratory depression
- Respiratory depression requiring assisted breathing
- Unresponsive to verbal and or painful stimuli

Harm reduction recommendations when using substances:
- Try not to use alone. If you use alone, tell someone where you are. Ask them to check on you. The National Overdose Response Service (NORS) is available as a confidential overdose prevention hotline providing compassionate, nonjudgmental support for people who use drugs alone: 1.888.688.6677.
- Use in small doses: Start low, go slow.
- Avoid mixing substances, if possible.
- Encourage use of Carepoint (Mon-Sun: 9 AM-9 PM).
- Have naloxone ready and know how to respond to an overdose. Learn more at: Ontario.ca/Naloxone.

For more information, please contact Director of Harm Reduction Services, Megan Van Boheemen, at mvanboheemen@hivaidsconnection.ca or 226.377.8721.  

Posted January 19, 2026. Please remove this notice by January 29, 2026 as the unregulated drug supply changes constantly.

Learn more at hivaidsconnection.ca/advisory

01/09/2026

Join the team! RHAC is hiring for the following opportunities:

* Harm Reduction Worker (full-time • $43,500-50,000/year)

* Registered Practical Nurse (full-time • $27.50-32.50/hour)

To learn more or apply by January 19 at 9 AM EST, please visit hivaidsconnection.ca/careers

12/23/2025

Join the team! Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) is hiring for the following opportunity:

• Open Closet Facilitator (Casual • $25/hour)

Open Closet facilitators co-facilitate the Open Closet (OC) program, an award-winning drop-in peer social support program for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth ages 14-18. In this role, you’ll connect with diverse communities of youth in-person to co-facilitate the Open Closet program. Open Closet sessions take place weekly on Friday evenings.

Learn more and apply by January 5 at 9 AM EST via hivaidsconnection.ca/careers

12/01/2025

12/01/2025

December 1 is . Learn how you can make a positive difference at redscarf.ca and show your support for more than 40 million people living with HIV by wearing a . You can also attend this evening’s virtual World AIDS Day Vigil via redscarf.ca.

Please consider donating in support of Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) at redscarf.ca.

11/29/2025

Tonight is the annual Red Scarf benefit concert! Thank you to this evening’s Presenting Sponsor Kimcan HOMES!

We are also deeply grateful to Supporting Sponsor sagecomm for supporting Red Scarf 2025!

A special thanks to Gold Sponsor, Compudata Systems London.

11/29/2025

From Season 6 of Canada’s Drag Race, London’s very own Dulce is making a special guest appearance this Saturday, November 29 at Red Scarf! Join at the annual .ca benefit concert at London Music Hall hosted by Drag performer and popstar , featuring Indie music group . Get tickets in support of Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) via redscarf.ca!

Presented by . Proudly supported by . A special thanks to Gold Sponsor, Compudata Systems London.

11/27/2025

Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week (IAAW) is from December 1-7, highlighting the impact of HIV on First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities. This week honours the leadership and knowledge of Indigenous communities in the response to HIV. As anti-Indigenous racism and colonialism continue to undermine community health, Indigenous-led and culturally-safe responses are vital to ending the HIV epidemic through healing, wellness, and equity. Learn more about Indigenous AIDS Awareness Week with at caan.ca. You can also watch “Strong Medicine,” an educational film with and for Indigenous people living with HIV at: catie.ca/strongmedicine.

11/25/2025

RHAC is now hiring for the following opportunity:

• African, Caribbean and Black Community Engagement & Training Coordinator (Full-Time/Temporary/Fixed-Term Contract from $43,500/year)

This role centres peers with lived/living experience to deliver a peer training program for African, Caribbean, or Black (ACB) and Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Q***r (GBTQ+) individuals. Learn more at hivaidsconnection.ca/careers to apply by December 1 at 9 AM EST.