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AIDS Saint John is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the quality of life for those affected by HIV/AIDS. Stephen and the Fundy Isles.

Our mission is rooted in compassion, education, and empowerment, recognizing that every person deserves support and respect in their journey toward safer choices and healthier lives. In addition to the organization’s goal of reducing the stigma associated with HIV, the organization strives to reduce the spread of HIV through prevention education and public awareness. For over 20 years, AIDS Saint John has provided services from Sussex to St. A few of the services include: a resource library, an anonymous online question board, treatment information, advocacy, awareness events, education, a needle distribution program, referrals and support for people living with HIV as well as their loved ones. These services promote the healthy life choices that are needed to reduce the spread of HIV.

10/26/2026

Did you know we offer free, evidence-based training for workplaces, schools, community groups, and individuals? Check out our video for a brief overview of each of our training modules and how you can schedule a session for yourself or a group!

Whether you’re looking to build confidence, challenge misconceptions, or create a safer and more supportive environment, we’re here to help.

Visit www.avenueb.ca/education-training to book a group session, or www.avenueb.ca/individual-naloxone-training for individual naloxone training.

Watch the video here: https://youtu.be/IPDYOFxiXV4

Learn how education can save lives, reduce stigma, and build strong...

10/14/2026

📣 Moving Forward Together – St. Stephen

Neighbourhood Works is hosting a Moving Forward Together clinic on Thursday, October 22, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at 59 Union Street in St. Stephen.

This clinic offers a one-stop location for people experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity who need help accessing ID, health care, income benefits, community services, or support with forms and next steps.

10/08/2026

☔️ A little love today for our dedicated staff and adventurous UNB Nursing students, Kyli & Jenna, who have come along for the ride that has been Avenue B's temporary mobile operations!

We have 4 other students with us this semester (not pictured) from NBCC Human Services & Social Service Community Worker programs who have also jumped right in.

Operating without walls has stretched our capacity and required a whole lot of flexibility. Through all kinds of weather, changing locations, borrowed spaces, bins of supplies, walking routes, and all the little logistics that come with taking services into the community, this team has just kept making it work.

We're coming out of this chapter with new ideas, stronger relationships, and a lot of momentum to build on. We'll keep working toward what we've always been here to do: reduce harm, remove barriers, prevent illness and overdose deaths, and support the health and well-being of people in the communities we serve.

Need us? Give us a call @ 506-652-2437

*Please note we will be closed on Monday, October 12, for Thanksgiving.

10/01/2026

We are continuing to see medetomidine showing up frequently in fentanyl samples, both locally and in Moncton. We are also hearing reports of increased overdoses and prolonged sedation.

⚠️ A few important reminders ⚠️

Naloxone is still the best response when an opioid overdose is suspected. Medetomidine itself is not an opioid and will not respond to naloxone, but fentanyl or other opioids may still be contributing to the overdose.

If someone is not breathing normally, rescue breathing is extremely important. Give naloxone, call 911, and provide rescue breaths while waiting for the person to respond or for help to arrive. If there are no signs of circulation, begin CPR.

With medetomidine in the supply, someone may remain very sleepy or unconscious even after naloxone has reversed the opioid component. Continue to monitor their breathing closely and do not assume that naloxone “didn’t work” simply because they remain sedated.

Some shelters and community settings are also using pulse oximeters as an additional way to monitor oxygen levels when someone is heavily sedated. These can provide useful information, but they do not replace naloxone, rescue breathing, 911, or medical assessment.

The drug supply can change quickly, and we may continue to see periods where overdoses increase. Please use with others when possible & carry naloxone. 💜

09/26/2026

Tomorrow! Join us at the HMCS Brunswicker starting at 11:30am. There will be wellness booths, prizes, face painting, games, and a free BBQ! Visit https://forms.gle/zcxSH6wpVSH3JMN99 to register!

09/24/2026

📣 The Moving Forward (ID Clinic) is happening today (September 24th) until 3 PM at Kent Theatre. 📣

09/22/2026

Address

62 Waterloo Street
Saint John, NB
E2L3P3

Telephone

506-652-2437

Website

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