AIDS Committee NL gets over $1 million in funding

    Tuesday, 20 February 2024 00:00

    By Tonya Organ

    The funding will assist with the Safe Works Access Program (SWAP) to reduce health-related risks associated with substance use, sexual activity and sex work.

    More than $1 million in funding has been awarded to support the AIDS Committee of Newfoundland and Labrador.  The funding will assist with the Safe Works Access Program (SWAP) to reduce health-related risks associated with substance use, sexual activity and sex work. Health Minister Tom Osborne says this willl help ensure the AIDS Committee can continue to offer harm reduction services via the Tommy Sexton Centre in Corner Brook and St. John’s,  and Corner Brook, mobile outreach services, as well as in several satellite sites throughout the province.”

     

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Light snow shower

      High: 4°C | Low: -1°C

    • Deer Lake

      Light snow shower

      High: 5°C | Low: 0°C

    • Stephenville

      Sleet

      High: 5°C | Low: 2°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, November 6, 2025

      More people are using the APP

    • Qalipu Today

      Qalipu Today, November 4, 2025

      This week's guest is Jonah Rowsell, Business Officer

    • Sunday Night Geek

      Sunday Night Geek, November 2, 2025

      Sunday Night Geek, November 2, 2025