Your reference for hepatitis C in Quebec
WHO WE ARE
Our mission
The mission of the Centre Associatif Polyvalent d'Aide Hépatite C is to :
Support people living with the hepatitis C virus and their families. Create and provide information, awareness and education programs. Promote the overall health of the community, without discrimination, through prevention and education about hepatitis C and related diseases, such as HIV co-infection.
Our history
Founded in 2003, CAPAHC has become a reference point for hepatitis C and STBBI in Quebec. Initially focusing on an information line and support groups, the organization has since expanded its services.
Its expertise consists of designing and implementing training on hepatitis C and STBBIs for various interveners in Quebec. He also runs workshops in prisons and halfway houses. He also raises awareness and provides support to key populations. He is responsible for two concertation committees and offers a hotline and educational tools.
Our organization is committed to supporting Joyce's Principle, ensuring equitable access to health and social services for Aboriginal peoples, defending cultural security and actively combating systemic racism in all its forms.
Board of Directors
The majority of seats on the Board of Directors of the Centre Associatif Polyvalent d'Aide Hépatite C (CAPAHC) are reserved for people living with HCV and/or HIV. A total of five ordinary Board meetings are scheduled each year.
CAPAHC thanks its government partners for their contributions to the organization's growth: