The Hamilton Hepatitis C Network is a partnership of community agencies and community members committed to developing the capacity of the local community to respond in a healthy manner to the many health and social issues faced by those infected, affected and at-risk for the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
Guiding Principles:
We promote non-judgement around how someone has contracted HCV
We work to reduce the stigma associated with HCV
Education is a key component to preventing the spread of HCV and we educate from a harm reduction point of view.
Local ownership through meaningful involvement of service users and providers is essential for long term program success and sustainability.
We Offer:
Workshops
Public Forums
Educative Materials
Support Group Meetings
Referrals
Information
For more information please contact:
Shannon Lane, Project Coordinator
By phone: (905) 522-1148 ext. 312
or email: hepc@sprc.hamilton.on.ca
FREE HEPATITIS A VACCINE
Hepatitis A vaccine is now available free to people of Ontario who have Hepatitis C or Hepatitis B or injection drug users, men who have sex with men and people who have close household or sexual contact with individuals to have Hepatitis A infection.
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In 2006 the Hamilton Hepatitis C Network conducted a Needs Assessment (including focus groups and surveys) to better understand the service needs of people living with hepatitis C in Hamilton. View the 2006 Hepatitis C Needs Assessment. >>
Disclaimer
Information and advice is
not intended to be used in place of professional medical advice. Ask
your doctor before acting on any advice to be sure it's right for
your particular health situation.
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