MAX Ottawa

MAX Ottawa Our mission is to improve the health and wellness of the 2SGBTQ+ community. More info ca be found here: https://maxottawa.ca/about/

We aim to support our communities and help prevent HIV and STBBI by offering culturally competent health and harm reduction programs
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06/05/2026

Happy Pride Month 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

Pride is a time to celebrate. To recognize the progress our communities have fought for, find connection, and express ourselves freely and unapologetically.

It’s also a chance to check in with ourselves and ask: what do I need to have a safe, fulfilling experience?

As you head into a month full of festivals, parties, community events, and chosen family, make space to prioritize your physical and mental wellbeing:

✨ Stock up on free sexual health supplies through Tea2Go
✨ Stay on top of your testing with our simple, discreet services
✨ Join a community program and make new connections
✨ Access mental health resources and support when you need it

All this + more in the link in bio 🔗

However you’re celebrating this month, we hope it’s filled with joy, connection, and care.

Happy Pride from all of us at MAX 🤍

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🎭MASK PAINTING WORKSHOP – 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC SocialIn recognition of National HIV Testing Day in June, the AIDS Committee ...
06/05/2026

🎭MASK PAINTING WORKSHOP – 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC Social
In recognition of National HIV Testing Day in June, the AIDS Committee of Ottawa () , in collaboration with MAX Ottawa (.ca) and Capital Rainbow Refuge ( , is hosting an art‑based workshop for the 2SLGBTQIA+ BIPOC social. The workshop will center community voices and lived experiences through creative expression, offering a safe, affirming, non‑clinical space to explore what HIV testing means to participants. Using face masks—symbolizing anonymity, protection, and choice—participants will create visual representations of their thoughts and experiences related to HIV testing. The artwork will be showcased during National HIV Testing Day outreach in the ByWard Market to support public education and stigma reduction.
📅 June 16th
🕔 5:00–8:00 PM
📍 19 Main Street
🍽️ Dinner will be served at 5:30 PM — please be on time as activities will begin right after. A huge thank you to Coconut Lagoon for preparing a delicious Indian meal for us!
Registration: Scan the QR code or click the link: https://forms.office.com/r/tP3r78pG9g
🎨 Masks and stationery will be provided — just bring yourself and your creativity.
🏆 Prizes will be awarded for first place and the two runner‑up artworks.
🙏 Special thanks to:
MAX Ottawa & Capital Rainbow Refuge for their contribution
Coconut Lagoon () for catering
United in Pride () for promoting this event
💬 Let’s come together to express, reflect, and help reduce stigma through art and storytelling.

Q***r & trans happenings for the coming month in the National Capital Region ☀️Find more events on The List & make sure ...
05/14/2026

Q***r & trans happenings for the coming month in the National Capital Region ☀️

Find more events on The List & make sure to subscribe for weekly email updates on q***r happenings, including:

🌷 Activities and events
🌷 Job and volunteer opportunities
🌷 News, announcements, and registration
🌷 Sports and competition updates

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🌷 What’s up at MAX this May 🌷⭐️ Q***rspora - community group for q***r newcomers: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30PM🦋 Keeping It 10...
05/07/2026

🌷 What’s up at MAX this May 🌷

⭐️ Q***rspora - community group for q***r newcomers: Tuesday, May 19, 6:30PM
🦋 Keeping It 100 - community group for ACB q***r people: Wednesday, May 27, 6:30PM
🪻 K1 en français - groupe communautaire pensée spécialement pour les personnes noires q***rs: Vendredi le 29 mai, 18h30

🤝 Drop by for your free safer s3x, substance use, and HRT supplies

Get Involved
🌷 Apply to be our Resource Development Coordinator
🌷 Volunteer Orientation - Saturday, May 23, 12-3:00PM
🌷 Support MAX during Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend

And… on MONDAY, MAY 18, all services will be paused so our team can enjoy a long weekend rest.

Check out the link in bio for more details 🔗

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THANK YOU so much to all our volunteers 🙏For volunteer appreciation week, we want to highlight some of the amazing contr...
04/24/2026

THANK YOU so much to all our volunteers 🙏

For volunteer appreciation week, we want to highlight some of the amazing contributions our volunteers have made this year.

🌈 30+ volunteers supported our outreach, co-pilots initiatives, street festival booth, and vaccine clinic during pride, meaning we were able to attend 15+ events
🎃 15+ volunteers helped us pack 300+ safer s3x and substance use kits at our Kit-Packing Crafternoon
🎬 43 volunteers helped our at the inaugural ***r festival by working our outreach table, being wayfinders, running registration systems, and promoting the event
🪩 Co-organized by volunteers and MAX staff, Gay Bar 1985 brought in $3,000+ which directly supported MAX’s mission
✨ Our volunteers collectively contributed 20 hours to organize a MAX volunteer social
🤝 Our outreach team attended 50+ events, bringing free safer seggs, substance use, and HRT supplies and educational resources to the community
💜 For Hole-istic Health 3, our 12 volunteers helped prep the event, create and lead games, and supported our outreach and .ca tables

Our work would not be possible without such a fabulous volunteer team, so THANK YOU to all who have lent a helping hand.

Want to join the team? Join us for volunteer orientation:
🗓️ Saturday, April 25
📍 MAX Ottawa, 400 Cooper St., Suite 9004
⏰ 12:00-3:00PM
🔗 Sign up through the link in bio

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Malheureusement, nous avons dû annuler la séance de K1 en français prévue ce soir.
04/24/2026

Malheureusement, nous avons dû annuler la séance de K1 en français prévue ce soir.

PRs are hot. Supporting your community is hotter 🏃We’ve joined the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend as an official fundraise...
04/23/2026

PRs are hot. Supporting your community is hotter 🏃

We’ve joined the Tamarack Ottawa Race Weekend as an official fundraiser 🏁

Already registered? You can still run with MAX:

👉 Add us as your charity
👉 Or add us as a second fundraising option (yes, you can do that 👀)

Plus, get race-ready by lacing up with one of Ottawa’s q***r running groups! Swipe left for more details on , and ***rrunclub’s weekly meetups.

Not registered? There’s still time to run, walk, or support from the sidelines. Sign-up for a race, share this post, or donate directly through our fundraising page to help us hit our goal of $5000.

Every dollar you raise supports MAX’s q***r health programs—funding free testing, mental and sexual health education, and community support across Ottawa. Let’s make every step count 🖤

🔗 Link in bio to get started

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💲 Plan today. Feel stronger tomorrow.This Wednesday, join us for a practical conversation on financial preparedness. For...
04/21/2026

💲 Plan today. Feel stronger tomorrow.

This Wednesday, join us for a practical conversation on financial preparedness. For this K1, we’ll explore everyday strategies for budgeting, planning, and navigating financial systems with confidence. Build knowledge, reduce stress, and take steps toward stability — at your pace.

💛 Who: q***r African, Caribbean, and Black people
📍 MAX Ottawa (400 Cooper St., Suite 9004)
📆 Wednesday, April 22
⏰ 6:30PM

Reserve your spot by signing up through the link in bio.

Happy April from the MAX Team! Here’s what’s on this month:🌱 Sign up for our social programs through the link in bio🌱 We...
04/09/2026

Happy April from the MAX Team! Here’s what’s on this month:

🌱 Sign up for our social programs through the link in bio
🌱 We offer free harm reduction supplies and STI testing swabs
🌱 How are you feeling? Let us know how we can better support your mental health needs by filling out our Tea2Go survey in the link in bio
🌱 Our office is closed for in-person services between Tuesday, April 14 and Friday, April 17. Make sure to pop by before we close to stock up on supplies

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How are you feeling? Tea2go is taking some time to check in with our community, and see how you’re doing.Mental health i...
03/31/2026

How are you feeling? Tea2go is taking some time to check in with our community, and see how you’re doing.

Mental health is just as important as our physical health, but oftentimes mental health support can be hard to find. So we want to check in, and see what people want, what people need, and how we can help them get it.

Please take a few minutes to fill out our needs assessment survey, and let us know how you’re doing and what services you think would benefit our community.

The survey is 100% anonymous, and will only be used by us to help develop future programming.

Find the form in the link in bio 🔗

Address

400 Cooper Street Suite 9004
Ottawa, ON
K2P2H8

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm

Telephone

+16137016555

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