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Winter Health and Wellness
Find resources and support to stay healthy all winter long including mental health, substance use, sexual health, and more! The holidays represent happy times for many…but it’s important to recognize that they can be a major source of stress. In addition, the cold days and early nights of winter impact us in different ways. The…
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Reflections from Peer Facilitation
Hey! I’m William and my pronouns are he/him. For the past 2 months this past fall 2019, I co-facilitated a peer discussion group centred on anxiety. My Role at MAX As a co-facilitator, I assisted in the coordination of discussions to combat anxiety-based stressors through cognitive-behavioural activities, mindfulness meditation, and peer support. It has been…
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My Journey with MAX Ottawa
Hello, I’m David Ley and I use he/him pronouns. I am originally from Montreal and currently live in Ottawa. Since the age of 16, I have volunteered at various ASO’s (AIDS Service Organizations) and LGBTQ+ organizations with a harm reduction focus. I presently share my lived experience and knowledge of PNP to MAX’s safer party…
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Volunteer Opportunities
MAX Ottawa presently has three Volunteer openings. Two direct roles and one in partnership with the Gay Zone Steering Committee. Want to know how to get involved? Read the descriptions below and contact us.! First, we’re seeking a new Office Support Coordinator. This person will work with our Executive Director and other staff. You’ll play…
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Winter 2019 Volunteer Social
Between April and September 2019, MAX volunteers have shared almost 1,100 hours of their time and talents to help guys into guys in Ottawa achieve MAXimum health and wellness! To say thank you, MAX Ottawa held a volunteer appreciation brunch on Sunday, December 8, 2019. Eighteen volunteers attended who help us in a variety of…
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Black Queer Excellence
On December 3, 2019, MAX Ottawa, The Aids of Committee of Ottawa, and Somerset West Community Health Centre hosted ‘Black Queer Excellence.’ This BQE party was for all Black, African, Caribbean, Afro-Indigenous, Afro-Latinx, and other members of the African Diaspora 2SLGBTQ+ community members and allies. The 27 Club graciously hosted us as we centred Black…
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Welcome Our New Board Director!
On November 18th, 2019 MAX Ottawa’s Board of Directors elected Allen Chen to join the Board. Allen is a passionate volunteer for social issues and especially enjoys working for community building for guys into guys. The Totally outRIGHT graduate previously has worked with campus queer student groups at UBC and McGill. He currently works as…
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Bienvenue à notre nouvel administrateur Le 18 novembre 2019, le conseil d’administration de MAX Ottawa a élu Allen Chen pour se joindre au conseil. Allen est un bénévole passionné par les questions sociales, en particulier pour le développement communautaire pour les gars qui aiment les gars. Le diplômé de Totally outRIGHT a déjà travaillé avec…
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Soirée d'emballage d’outils dédiés à la réduction des méfaits
Jusqu’à présent, en 2019, MAX Ottawa a distribué 13 584 outils de réduction des méfaits ! Comment poursuivre sur le sur même rythme ? Avec l’aide de bénévoles et de membres de la communauté, à commencer par toi par exemple ! Soirée d’emballage d’outils dédiés à la réduction des méfaits Le 28 novembre 2019, nous…
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Harm Reduction Supply Packing Party
So far in 2019, MAX Ottawa has distributed 13,584 harm reduction supplies! How do we keep up? With the help of volunteers and community members such as yourself! Harm Reduction Supply Packing Party On November 28, 2019, we hosted a harm reduction packing party. Fourteen people attended along with MAX’s staff Mohamad, Josh, and Robert.…
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