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MAX Ottawa boosts support for older guys into guys during COVID-19

By Khaled / July 2, 2020

The new technology-lending program will help older GBT2Q adults stay connected during the pandemic. MAX Ottawa is set to launch a new technology-lending program that will strive to help older gay, bisexual, Two-Spirit, and queer men (GBT2Q) stay connected during the pandemic, in partnership with the Ottawa Senior Pride Network (OSPN). This support program is…

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MAX Celebrates 2020 National Volunteer week

Volunteer Week 2020

By Khaled / April 20, 2020

Happy National Volunteer Week to all of MAX Ottawa Volunteers! Volunteers play a crucial part in the daily life of MAX and we want to celebrate all that they do for the community. We cannot do our work without our volunteers. For that reason, we launched a social media campaign that showcases their volunteering experience,…

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Update to MAX Ottawa’s Response to COVID-19

By Khaled / March 16, 2020

As an update to our statement published on Friday March 13th, and following Ottawa’s Medical Officer of Health update and recommendations issues March 15, 2020, MAX Ottawa’s office will be closed to the public until further notice. MAX will continue to be available via phone, email, and social media to support individual community members. Our…

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MAX Ottawa’s Response to COVID-19

By Khaled / March 13, 2020

March 13, 2020 Statement As a community-based organization, MAX Ottawa is committed to making sure our service users, staff, and volunteers have the necessary tools and resources to maximize our health and wellness. This includes accurate and up-to-date information on public health topics affecting our communities.  The Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 for short, has been…

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HARM REDUCTION SERVICES AT GAY ZONE

By Khaled / March 11, 2020

MAX Ottawa works to expand its reach of harm reduction supplies at GayZone MAX Ottawa is happy to announce we are providing harm reduction services at Gay Zone, every Thursday, from 5 to 8 pm, at 420 cooper street. All GBT2Q guys living in the nation’s capital region are welcome to access the service.  What…

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EQUIP Campaign

By Khaled / February 28, 2020

Helping Guys into Guys Take Charge of their Sexual Health The national capital region is seeing much success with EQUIP, the new combination prevention campaign designed by MAX Ottawa to promote PrEP or pre-exposure prophylaxis, and PEP or post-exposure prophylaxis, amongst our GBTQ2S+ communities. At MAX Ottawa, we hope to minimize the impact of HIV,…

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Community MAXimizers in Action!

By Khaled / February 24, 2020

Have an idea on how you can improve the health and well-being of guys into guys? Community MAXimizers are community leaders that help promote the health and well being of GBT2Q guys in the Ottawa region. If you have a project in mind and want to become a community MAXimizer, we can help you get…

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OHTN and Shoppers Drug Mart HIV testing pilot project

Local Pharmacy Expanding HIV Testing Options

By Khaled / February 12, 2020

More ways to take control of your health As of January 2020, guys into guys and other community members can receive free HIV testing at a local pharmacy on a walk-in basis, OHIP card optional. Where: Shoppers Drug Mart (455 Bank Street, Bank Street/Gladstone Avenue) When: Every Monday night, between 5 pm – 9 pm …

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Spill the Tea Premieres in Vancouver

By Khaled / October 28, 2019

YouthCO and MAX Bring Innovative “Spill the Tea” Campaign to Vancouver With a grant from ViiV Healthcare, YouthCO and MAX are launching their groundbreaking campaign to promote safer partying education for guys who are into guys in British Columbia for the first time. October 28 (Vancouver, BC) – On Wednesday, October 30th, YouthCO and MAX, in…

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Spill the Tea!

By Khaled / October 28, 2019

Spill the Tea is a health and wellness intervention program to deliver safer partying education and awareness among guys into guys who participate in party and play, sometimes referred to as chemsex. This page will answer: What is Spill the Tea and how did it come about? Where can I get harm reduction supplies? Where…

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