Hope, housing, and support for people living with HIV in Ottawa.
As a charity and service organization, Bruce House has a responsibility to advocate for our clients. That includes, of course, their needs around managing HIV. It includes health, food, shelter, and everything that … Read more
CATIE – Canada’s source for HIV and Hepatis-C information – has launched a new campaign to educate people about the facts: people living with HIV who are on treatment and have an … Read more
What do you know about substance use and harm reduction in Ottawa? Did you know that over 20,000 people access supervised consumption sites in Ottawa every year? Did you know that harm … Read more
Flower Power Meets HomophobiaPaul Harfleet reminds us of the reality of homophobia, one pansy at a time. (CBC) U=U – A Personal Story From UgandaWilliam Matovu, an activist from Uganda, describes the … Read more
HEALTH CARE Ontario may change how public health units—such as Ottawa Pubic Health—are structured. (CBC) https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/eastern-ontario-regional-public-health-unit-1.5134949?cmp=rss Poverty as a health issue: Toronto doctor prescribes income for patients (Ottawa Citizen) LEGAL AID CUTS … Read more
PrEP Did you know that a pill a day can prevent HIV transmisison? PrEP – Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis – uses the same drugs which are used to treat HIV, to prevent it. CATIE … Read more
Bruce House has received a $25,000 grant from ViiV Healthcare! These much needed funds will help support the REST Program and direct client services offered through the Volunteer Program. As discussed in … Read more
The M·A·C VIVA GLAM campaign launched in 1994 with one lipstick, a bold campaign, and a 100% giving model. They are now celebrating their 25th anniversary, and the campaign has raised $500 … Read more
Bruce House is one of 30 HIV/AIDS organizations in Ontario that are urging the Legislative Assembly’s Standing Committee on Justice Policy to remove Schedule 7 from Bill 68, Comprehensive Ontario Police Services … Read more
