Partnerships
Casey House is committed to collaboration. We’re working with partner agencies in order to develop a new, integrated health service model that will deliver enhanced care and improve overall benefits to people living with HIV/AIDS.Our Strategic Plan emphasizes collaboration and the development of ongoing partnerships. We value the expertise and knowledge of other HIV/AIDS service providers. As Casey House moves forward we will strive at all times to foster a collaborative spirit with health care organizations and other agencies that serve people living with HIV/AIDS.
Our current partnerships include:
St. Michael’s Hospital
Casey House and St. Michael’s Hospital have enjoyed a fulfilling collaborative relationship since Casey House opened in 1988. St. Michael’s provides necessary supports such as the supply of prescription drugs, health records support, employee health services and participation on the Board of Directors.
Toronto HIV/AIDS Network (THN)
Casey House is proud to be actively involved in the Toronto HIV/AIDS Network. THN focuses on Toronto’s HIV/AIDS services overall, not on individual organizations, with a ten point plan to make a positive difference for people who are living with, affected by, and/or are at risk of HIV/AIDS by improving the system of service delivery in Toronto.
Toronto HIV/AIDS Network Housing Partnership
Casey House is active in the THN Housing Partnership to further meet the needs of Toronto’s HIV/AIDS hard-to-house population.
Fife House
Casey House works closely with Fife House through a formal partnership agreement with respect to volunteer services. We’re also engaged in a coordinated effort to successfully transition clients back into the community.
Sherbourne Health Centre
Casey House reaches out to Toronto’s homeless and under-housed HIV positive population through a sponsor partnership with Sherbourne Health Centre. Our registered nurses work on the Sherbourne Health Bus to better serve the local community with much needed primary health care services that are relevant and timely.
Child Care Support Fund
Casey House Foundation raises money to support child care for women living with HIV/AIDS so that they can take care of their health care needs. Casey House contributes toward the cost of child care partnered with Voices of Positive Women, Black CAP and Women’s Health in Women’s Hands.
Voices of Positive Women
Casey House offers support to HIV positive women through the Child Care Support Fund as well as through the Healthy Voices Clinic, providing nursing care, HIV expertise, and health education twice a month.
Dr. Peter AIDS Foundation & Maison du Parc
A collaborative fundraising partnership initiated by Casey House with two HIV/AIDS care organizations in Vancouver and Montreal. In 2008, Voices of Hope/Voix D’Espoir was Canada’s first nationally-coordinated World AIDS Day community concert event.
Toronto Long-Term Care Homes and Services
Casey House provides educational sessions to nursing staff and personal support workers to increase the capacity and confidence of service providers who are working with HIV positive residents within the long-term care environment.
Toronto People With AIDS Foundation
Casey House works with the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation through the Sherbourne Health Bus, Food for Life, education delivery, referrals, and through the coordination of housing supports for PHAs.
Prisoners’ HIV/AIDS Support Action Network (PASAN)
PASAN and Casey House are working together to increase our understanding of the philosophy and practices of Harm Reduction.