As of Tuesday March 24th, York Region Public Health has announced the temporary closure of sexual health clinics in York Region. This is in response to addressing COVID-19 and in ensuring staff and client safety […]
CAYR Community Connections (CAYR) is committed to the ongoing health and safety of our employees, service users, volunteers, and visitors while ensuring programs and service continuity in light of the COVID-19 global pandemic. In the […]
In the light of the uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 situation, CAYR Community Connections temporarily closed its physical office as of Tuesday, March 17 until Friday, March 27, 2020. We will post updates as the situation […]
From the Board of Directors, CAYR Community Connections Dear friends and supporters, After 7 years at the helm of the CAYR Community Connections (previously AIDS Committee of York Region), the Board of Directors, with a […]
It is a little difficult for me to believe that 2020 is now something we live in and that 2019 has come to a close; but it has happened and I have to look forward. […]
Our new name and brand reflects the agency’s range of services and core values The AIDS Committee of York Region is now known as CAYR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS with the tag line “People Supporting People” to […]
It’s about awareness; It’s about advocacy; It’s about acceptance; It’s about change; We need to change our outlook and ideas. The AIDS Committee of York Region holds an annual #RedforChange campaign to promote awareness and fight the […]
HIV is not what it used to be. Many people with HIV describe it as a chronic condition and a manageable part of their life. HIV prevention is not what it used to be, either. […]
Poverty, stigma and criminalization are chronic problems among people who use and inject drugs. But hepatitis C virus (HCV) is no longer such a problem, since it is usually cured by eight to 12 weeks […]