Victoria AIDS Resource & Community Service Society (VARCS) is a non-profit group in Victoria, BC, Canada, providing practical, emotional, and social support to people living with HIV and their caregivers. Providing a drivers' program, home help, advocacy, referrals, home and hospital visits and the Mobile X needle exchange program. Read about VARCS History and our Services & Programs
Harm reduction service renews effort to connect with West Shore drug users (Goldstream News Gazette, 19 Apr 2012)
An organization that distributes free crack pipes, syringes or condoms for drug users is expanding its harm-reduction operations on the West Shore... support workers with Victoria AIDS Resource and Community Service Society (VARCS), will deliver clean supplies straight to homes and apartments. Read the story
"X File" Outreach Newsletter!
The VARCS' newest newsletter addition! A community newsletter with emphasis for those who currently or previously used substances, alcohol, worked in the sex trade, have HIV, Hepatitis or any STI's or other health concerns, those who are service providers and anyone else who would like to read it!
We envision YOU, the reader to contribute to the "X File" Outreach Newsletter! Read on
Current News
- Annual General Meeting - Executive Director's Report, 27 Sep 2011
- Annual General Meeting, Board of Directors President's Report
- other news
- HIV Cases Rise Sharply In Ottawa Region
We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our funders:
The Vancouver Island Health Authority and The Vancouver Foundation AND The many, many individuals and organizations/business' who donated funds, items and their time throughout the year, your contributions are most appreciated.
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