Haran Vijayanathan's Contact Details

Haran Vijayanathan's Company Details

AIDS Committee of York Region

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada • 1 - 10 Employees
Hospital & Health Care

CAYR COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS was originally founded as the AIDS Committee of York Region in 1993 and formally incorporated as a registered charitable organization in 1996.OUR MISSION & VISIONTo create safe, confidential, and inclusive spaces and services in York Region where people can access dignified support and meaningfully engage in self-determined pathways to well-being. We envision an informed, healthy, stigma-free and compassionate community.WHO WE WORK WITHWe offer specialized and combined programs for:- People living with HIV/AIDS (newly diagnosed to long-term survivors)- People affected by or at risk of HIV and Hep C- People who use drugs- People who identify as 2SLGBTQ+- People supporting vulnerable and marginalized community membersOUR VALUESInclusionWe cultivate an environment where individuals and communities can equitably and meaningfully achieve their full potential.Self-DeterminationWe uphold human dignity and the rights of individuals and communities to make informed choices.Well-BeingWe nurture a holistic approach to well-being that includes physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspirations.CollaborationWe build upon the collective strengths of individuals and communities.Our values are rooted in the principles of:- Greater and meaningful involvement and engagement of people with lived experience of HIV/AIDS, drug and substance use, as well as 2SLGBTQ+ identified community members.- Harm Reduction- Anti-Racism/Anti-Oppression Note: "CAYR" is phonetically pronounced /keə(r)/ and is based on the word "CARE" as in "to care for" persons served by the agency.