Women's programs and services

all women are welcome.

All Ribbon Community programs are open to women, including trans and cis women. In addition to our general programs that women can access, Ribbon Community offers dedicated programs and services for women living with HIV.

We know trans women are women.

Our women’s programs and services centre the experiences of women, including trans and cis women.

Nonbinary, agender, and gender fluid people who want to be part of women’s spaces are welcome to join women’s specific programs and/or access Ribbon programs that are not gender specific.

Counselling

Vancouver Black Therapy & Advocacy Foundation provides women living with HIV who are new to British Columbia with free, confidential therapy, online or in-person.

Viva

Women living with HIV connect online through Slack, providing a free, confidential community space.

Peer navigators

Women living with HIV can connect one-on-one with peers who have been there too.

Case managers

Throughout BC, women who are new to the province can connect with a case manager. Case managers are available to all women living with HIV in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island.

Pregnancy & postpartum

Dedicated food support and wellness packages for pregnant and postpartum people.

Groups and activities

Each month, we host various groups and activities including educational events and peer supports by-and-for women.

One on one services:

Programs & Services