Toronto HIV/AIDS Network – Housing Working Group - Fife House

Toronto HIV/AIDS Network – Housing Working GroupService Gaps• Hospital sector not willing to give up money –reorganization of dollars is needed• Fluidity and innovation on part of funders/system• Wait time – immediacy of services• Service access diversity in community• Stigma – comprehensive services across the sector• Care givers are not HIV proficient – families also need help• Lack of system advocacy for therapists – broader thanpsychiatry – therapy vs, counselors• Disciplinary services – CCAC case management mandate –Fife = very specific case management• Complex care – Bridgepoint not seeing HIV+ folk• Don’t meet the criteria = don’t receive careService Opportunities• Access – how can we provide greater access to supports ina coordinated way – demonstrated effectiveness• Education – seniors’ services – drop age related needs• Services balanced according to needs not age• Opportunities for money other than through governmentsources – private sectorReport of the Community Roundtable on HIV, Housing, Aging, Complex Care & Cognitive Issues Appendix IV – Page 2