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Buddy Program

One-on-one support for people living with HIV/AIDS


Fortunately, more people with HIV/AIDS are living happy and healthy lives. Nevertheless, many face isolation, and lack support or understanding from friends, family and communities. Isolation often leads to depression, which is a serious obstacle to leading a healthy life. The Buddy Program offers support to people who are isolated or experiencing a loss of autonomy due to a progression of their illness. A Buddy is a well-trained volunteer who can provide emotional support to ACCM clients.


Buddies help clients maintain their independence and provide companionship to relieve isolation.

Buddy Support

The main goal of the Buddy Program is to help improve quality of life for people with HIV/AIDS by providing one-on-one support. Your Buddy will maintain regular contact with you, and will schedule regular visits. During this time, you can count on your Buddy to be attentive and sensitive to your needs.

Buddy Training

In order to provide effective and reliable support, ACCM Buddies are obligated to take the following trainings:

• HIV 101 & 201
• Active Listening 101 & 201
• Depression and Suicide
• Harm Reduction
• Death, Dying and Bereavement
• Transphobia
• Queerphobia

YOU CAN HELP

We are always looking for people to become Buddy Volunteers.

If you have the time (we ask a minimum commitment of six months) and want to help a person living with HIV & AIDS, please contact us. We will make sure you get everything you need to help make a difference in someone’s life.