The Project

Submitted by Gerard on Mon, 10/13/2003 - 9:05pm.

The Mission

  • To empower gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men to make informed choices about their own sexual health well being and reduce HIV and STD infections.

The Program

  • The Men's Wellness Program is an initiative aimed at promoting Men's wellness and to reducing HIV and STD infections on Vancouver Island and the Gulf Islands among gay & bisexual men.

Info: MWP produces community information boards at venues around town, has an Internet website, and publishes educational materials. MWP produces Men's Briefs, the newsletter of the Men's Wellness Program.

Action: MWP sponsors daring, sexy and controversial community forums where we discuss the issues that matter to you.

Support: MWP is committed to offering a safe environment for men to talk about sex, their health, and being gay or bi with other guys. MwP holds Reading Groups, espresSO-Gay, Gay Men's Discussion Groups and support groups for men throughout the year. The Gay Community Development Worker is available for one-to-one discussion and support for men and young men in our community.

Outreach: MWP provides free access to condoms and lube at Prism Lounge (642 Johnson St.) and at AIDS Vancouver Island (1601 Blanshard St.). MWP also provides outreach to the local men's cruising area and dispenses condoms and lube.

Funding: MWP is funded by Health Canada under the AIDS Community Action Program.