HARP Services
The leading source for HIV/AIDS information and confidential support in the Algoma District.
HARP offers an understanding, supportive environment with a wide range of prevention information and access to harm reduction materials.
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All services are FREE of charge and open to everyone.
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No referrals required.
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All services are completely confidential.
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ANYONE can access our services, you do not need to be a Group Health Centre patient.
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What We Do
Our Services
Support Services
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support services for people living with HIV
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decrease barriers and increase access to HIV treatment
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connection and retention in care for HIV treatment working with both Infectious Disease Specialists Dr. Lucas Castellani at Sault Area Hospital & Dr. Roger Sandre at Health Sciences North HAVEN Program
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case management, referrals and assistance with forms
Outreach
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works in collaboration with HepCare Outreach Worker
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provides education on transmission of HIV and harm reduction
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distribution of harm reduction supplies in the community through mobile outreach
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Overdose prevention education including Fentanyl Testing Strips and Naloxone
Education & Prevention
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support services and resources for 2SLGBTQ+ individuals
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support and education regarding healthy sexuality
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community education around HIV/AIDS and safer sex
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distribution of condoms, lubricant, dental dams and insertive condoms
Meet Our Team
Staff at HARP
Lucia Luciani
she/her
Support Services +
Outreach Worker
Tel: 705-759-5690 x 1
Email: lluciani@ghc.on.ca
Roy Schuurhius
he/him
Healthy Sexuality +
Prevention Coordinator
Maija
she/her
Harm Reduction Outreach Worker
Tel: 705-541-2319 x 4
Email: mabishop@ghc.on.ca
Sarah
she/her
Harm Reduction
Outreach Worker
Tel: 705-759-5690 x 2
Email: saschmidt@ghc.on.ca