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List of Programs and Services provided by the Drop In Resource Centre:

• The Drop In offers a "safe space" where people can connect with others who are living in similar situations. Clients can maintain friendships and contacts while providing peer support.
• An on-site kitchen for food and beverages, which should reflect good nutritional habits, to encourage clients to be more aware of their own nutritional needs.
• A small recreational reading library in the living room as well as written resources displayed throughout the Centre, providing community and HIV/AIDS information. HIV/AIDS specific magazines such as POZ, Arts & Understanding (A&U) and Living + are available (for free) as well.
• The "Poz Sexuality Library" is a special library within the Centre, containing books and videos on the subject of sexuality. The library is clearly marked as such and members must leave a $5.00 deposit in order to take a book out for a two-week period.
• Social events and activities such as the Skating Party, the Holiday Open House and summer BBQs. The Centre also helps organize "Positive Mingles" off-site throughout the year. All members are encouraged to participate and help organize these events to ensure their continuation. Drop In social events are open to all members of ACCM.
• The Store: Access to useful items like clothing, small appliances, knick-knacks, etc. with our on-going garage sale in the storage space (take whatever and however much you’d like for only $2.00, except for the “prices as marked” table). Everyone is welcome to shop at and donate to "The Sale."
• Health promotion activities and informative workshops on subjects such as nutrition, working with your doctor, sexuality, etc. as part of the Living Skills Workshop Series (spring and fall). Workshops happen on-site in our living room on Monday evenings. The workshops provide a fun, informative and informal way of learning more about various issues related to HIV/AIDS and the community resources available to you. Other workshop series' have included Budgeting and Computer Training and are offered as the need arises.
• Opportunities to discuss issues of relevance through the Monday night Dinner & Discussion Evenings. A good way to connect with the group in an informal setting. Topics have included: HIV/AIDS and I.V. Drug Use, Goal Setting, Love & Relationships, Aging as a Gay Man, etc. D&Ds are less formal than a workshop; they are usually facilitated by staff or volunteers as opposed to having a speaker from the community come in and speak with the group.
• Saturday afternoon bowling league for which clients pay a minimal fee ($0.50 per week) to participate.
• Free access to gloves, condoms and lubricant to facilitate safer sex and a healthy sex life.
• Free access to a public phone for short calls; another way to maintain connections that members have made at the Drop In Resource Centre or to call medical and social service professionals.
• Access to leisure activities, such as games (Scrabble, Tuck, cards etc.) which allow for social interaction with others.
• Similar to the recreational reading library, the Centre has a selection of over 150 videos to loan to members for free.
• Access to the ACCM newsletter as well as other information on ACCM activities and programs.
• Information boards containing timely information on health issues, community programs and resources, as well as a board for job opportunities. Members are encouraged to post information regarding any topic of concern for other members, including events, resources, or ads. There is a specific "client message board" for clients to leave messages for each other.
• Buy, Sell or Trade board, for exchanging goods and services or advertising for things like roommates or things to give away or sell.
• Free access to a computer, the internet and technical support (when available) for things like checking e-mail, writing CVs, looking up the latest treatment information or burning CDs. Blank CDs can be bought through the Centre for $1.00, diskettes for .50¢.
• On occasion, free tickets to events such as movie premieres, theater shows, etc. when available.
• Access to basic first aid care and hygiene supplies (bandages, tampons, pads, Tums, Gravol, Tylenol, etc.).
• Supportive counseling and crisis intervention provided by the Drop In Director, the Case Manager and the Support Services Assistant.
• Access to other client services through the Case Manager or Support Services Assistant.
• Fabulous, friendly volunteers who engage in active listening, run the Centre on a daily basis and help to locate resources within ACCM with clients.