PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network

PARN-Your Community AIDS Resource Network Your Community AIDS Resource Network is a community based agency providing support and health promotion for people living with or affected by HIV and/or AIDS.

PARN provides education for people at risk for HIV and awareness of AIDS issues to the community PARN โ€“ Your Community AIDS Resource Network provides support and health promotion for people who are living with, affected by, or at-risk for HIV in the four counties of Peterborough, Kawartha Lakes, Northumberland and Haliburton; education and equipment for people at risk for HIV, hepatitis C and othe

r sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections; outreach and programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, 2-spirit, queer and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and women who are living with, affected by, or at-risk for HIV; community capacity building projects and workshops; and awareness of HIV/AIDS issues to the broader community.

๐Ÿงก On account of World Hepatitis Day, we're teaming up with our amazing clinical partners to offer FREE Hep C testing in ...
07/14/2025

๐Ÿงก On account of World Hepatitis Day, we're teaming up with our amazing clinical partners to offer FREE Hep C testing in both Peterborough (July 16th ) and Lindsay (July 24th) !

โœจ Get tested
๐Ÿง  Learn about Hep C, HIV programs
๐ŸŽ‰ Enjoy refreshments & swag for all who participate!

Because the only way to know is to get tested ๐Ÿ’‰๐Ÿ’ฌ

๐Ÿ“ฃ As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches next month, we are once again creating a community memorial to hono...
07/09/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ As International Overdose Awareness Day approaches next month, we are once again creating a community memorial to honour the lives lost to overdose. ๐Ÿ’œ

Each year, we invite community members to share the names, photos or stories of their loved ones to be featured on the memorial. If you would like to include someone this year, please reach out to Aizha at aizha@parn.ca.

Letโ€™s continue to remember, honour, and advocate together. ๐Ÿ’œ

Today is National HIV Testing Day โ€” testing is easy, free, and confidential.Take the step. Know your status. End the sti...
06/27/2025

Today is National HIV Testing Day โ€” testing is easy, free, and confidential.
Take the step. Know your status. End the stigma.

Hep C? Itโ€™s Easy to Know. Even Easier to Treat.No lectures. No judgment. Just a warm space and friendly care.๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Private ...
05/22/2025

Hep C? Itโ€™s Easy to Know. Even Easier to Treat.

No lectures. No judgment. Just a warm space and friendly care.
๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Private testing room
โฑ๏ธ Quick finger-prick test
๐Ÿ’ฌ Support if you need it โ€“ no pressure

Whether you're on the move or just need a safe space to pause, weโ€™ve got you.

Testing is free, confidential, and designed for you.

๐Ÿ’› PLUS โ€“ our partners at Positive Care Clinic can test for Hep C, too!
๐Ÿ“ Book an appointment with them at our main office in Peterborough by calling 905.242.0046

Letโ€™s make testing simple and stigma-free.

Today is International Harm Reduction Day.At PARN, Harm reduction is more than a practiceโ€”itโ€™s a commitment to dignity, ...
05/07/2025

Today is International Harm Reduction Day.
At PARN, Harm reduction is more than a practiceโ€”itโ€™s a commitment to dignity, safety, and respect.
We honour every step our community takes to care for themselves, and weโ€™ll always stand beside them. ๐Ÿ’›

โœจ Injectable PrEP is here! โœจIf you're currently on PrEP or thinking about starting it, there's now a new injectable vers...
04/30/2025

โœจ Injectable PrEP is here! โœจ

If you're currently on PrEP or thinking about starting it, there's now a new injectable version available! ๐Ÿ’‰

This long-acting option could be a game-changer for folks looking for a more discreet and less frequent alternative to daily pills.

Have questions about benefits, coverage, or availability? Our partners at Positive Care Clinic are a great resource โ€” give them a call and see if Injectable PrEP could be the right fit for you. ๐Ÿ’ฌ๐Ÿฅ

Let's keep protecting ourselves and our communities. ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ

๐Ÿฉโœจ DO GOOD. EAT DONUTS. โœจ๐ŸฉWeโ€™ve teamed up with Krispy Kreme for a sweet way to fund PARNโ€™s support services ! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿ“Œ These f...
04/24/2025

๐Ÿฉโœจ DO GOOD. EAT DONUTS. โœจ๐Ÿฉ

Weโ€™ve teamed up with Krispy Kreme for a sweet way to fund PARNโ€™s support services ! ๐Ÿ˜‹

๐Ÿ“Œ These fundraising initiatives are essential to ensure our support services continue running sustainably, efficiently, and consistently in our communities. Thank you in advance for your support! ๐Ÿ™Œ

Prepaid orders are now open โ€” grab a dozen delicious donuts for just $18!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Place your order by Noon, May 16th
๐Ÿ“ Pick-up days: May 27th & 28th

To place your order or learn more:
๐Ÿ“ง fundraising@parn.ca
๐Ÿ“ž 705-749-9110 ext. 204
๐ŸŒ www.parn.ca

Letโ€™s make this the sweetest fundraiser ever! ๐Ÿฉ๐Ÿ’›

โœจ A HUGE thank you to everyone who made "A Taste for Life" so special! โœจTo all the participants, volunteers, and our ama...
04/17/2025

โœจ A HUGE thank you to everyone who made "A Taste for Life" so special! โœจ

To all the participants, volunteers, and our amazing community โ€” we are so grateful for your generosity and support. Every donation, every shared meal, and every kind word helps us continue our work in the community. ๐Ÿ’›

A massive shoutout to our incredible participating restaurants:
๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Shafiqโ€™s Taste of India ( )
โ˜• Rail Yard Cafรฉ ( )
๐Ÿ• Brick House ( )
๐ŸŒฎ Tin Roof Eatery
(.roof.brighton )
Your partnership means the world to us โ€” thank you for being such an important part of this beautiful evening. ๐Ÿ’ซ

Us again. Sorry.
04/01/2025

Us again. Sorry.

03/31/2025
It is International Trans Day of Visibility. We see you. We will continue the steps necessary to be the welcoming spaces...
03/31/2025

It is International Trans Day of Visibility. We see you. We will continue the steps necessary to be the welcoming spaces for you for Trans and nonbinary folks today and beyond.

๐Ÿท PARN Once Again Raises Its Glass to Support HIV-STBBI Care! ๐ŸทJoin us for A Taste for Life on Wednesday, April 16th and...
03/25/2025

๐Ÿท PARN Once Again Raises Its Glass to Support HIV-STBBI Care! ๐Ÿท

Join us for A Taste for Life on Wednesday, April 16th and support a great cause while enjoying delicious food at local restaurants! ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโœจ

What is A Taste for Life?
Starting in Ottawa in 1999, this incredible initiative has spread across the country, with Nogojiwanong~Peterborough joining in 2006. The concept is simple: dine at a participating restaurant and help support HIV-STBBI care in your community.

โœจ How You Can Help:
๐Ÿ“Œ Dine In: Grab a meal from a participating restaurant on April 16th.
๐Ÿ’ผ Donate: From now until April 16th, make a $35+ donation on our website or using QR code and be automatically entered into the A Taste for Life Dinners Draw to win a $100 Gift Certificate to the participating restaurant of your choice!

Your support helps fund essential services that promote well-being and independence for those living with or at risk for HIV and/or AIDS, and contributes to education, prevention, and community resources.

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Peterborough, ON

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Monday 9:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 1pm - 5pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Thursday 9:30am - 5pm
Friday 9:30am - 5pm

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