Gay Men at ACT

12/18/2025

~Travelling is often not seen as a time to test for HIV, but if you have s*x while travelling, even if it’s in your country of origin, you should consider getting tested when you return to Canada. (Starting PrEP may be a good thing to consider before travelling.)
Find out more on our new HIV testing pages: https://tinyurl.com/8bneasr2

12/16/2025

11/06/2025

WHAI (Women & HIV/AIDS Initiative) is excited to host a webinar on Thursday, November 20th from 10:00 - 12:00 about linkages to HIV care and support focusing on WHAI's priority populations.

This webinar is for those working in health or social / community services and providing support to people who are (or may be) living with HIV. It will focus on both social and physical sciences around HIV care and support.

Speakers for this session will include:
- Dr. Malika Sharma (University of Toronto & St. Michaels Hospital)
- Asha Ulusow (Women's College Hospital)
- Asya Gunduz (OHTN)
- Waheeda Ali (CAYR)

Please click here to register:
https://whai.ca/event/virtual-lunch-learn-women-hiv-linkages-to-care-and-support/

11/03/2025

PrEP Clinic Pop-Up @ ACT on Tuesday, November 4, 12 PM to 4PM.
Nurses on site.
Medication and testing available.
No Health Card Required.

09/26/2025

08/21/2025

Michael Fanous (They/Them)
Dr. Michael Fanous was an HIV/AIDS activist serving the LGBTQ+ community for more than 2 decades since they first started volunteering at the LGBT Youthline back in 2002. They are also the founder of medsEXPERT Clinic and Pharmacy on Church Street.

Dr. Fanous earned their doctorate in 2008 while working at Canada's largest HIV clinic, Maple Leaf Medical, before going on to work at various organizations in Toronto's Q***r Village. Michael was also involved in educational programs at local organizations including ACT, and others as well as being involved with research studies in HIV and gay men's health at Ryerson University and the University of Toronto.

In 2015, Dr. Fanous created “Allies Against Stigma” - a community team of q***r activists both HIV-positive and HIV-negative to promote better access to care and end HIV stigma in Toronto's q***r community.

Dr. Fanous was involved in ACT's programming for many years, including programs for newly diagnosed people and programs for youth.

He will be missed by many.

08/21/2025

ACT is looking for gay, bi, q***r and trans men and non-binary folks to provide feedback on our s*xual health and harm reduction campaigns! Join us on Tuesday, September 16th, 6-8pm. As a thank-you for your participation, we will provide you with a hot meal (served at 5:30pm), TTC fare, and a $25 gift card of your choice (subject to availability). We strongly encourage BIPOC folks, people who use drugs, transmasculine folks, and people living with HIV to participate. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Marc (mlombardo@actoronto.org).

07/24/2025

Do you have questions about love, s*x, health and hookup apps? Join us starting August 11, 2025. It’ll run from 6–7:30pm at HQ Toronto (790 Bay St. #820).

Love and S*x in the Age of Apps (LSAA) is an 8-session group that will support folks aged 50 years and older who participate in the app-based connection-seeking culture primarily made up of guys into guys. The group will meet weekly for facilitated sessions in a confidential space.

Scan the QR code, click the link in our bio or visit: https://bit.ly/40io06G to register!

07/17/2025

An investigational once-monthly pill holds promise for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), according to mid-stage study results presented yesterday at the 13th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Science (IAS 2025). With favourable pharmacokinetics and a good safety profile, Merck said MK-...