MAX Ottawa

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While you’re at it, knock on MAX’s door this Halloween 👻

You may not find any drugs in your candy this year, but you should still play it safe. If you’re going trick-or-treating, stop by MAX’s house (400 Cooper St, Unit 9004) for free Harm Reduction supplies!

Whether it’s condoms, a fresh pipe, or bump spoons, you can get all the supplies you need through our Tea2Go program.

Drop by our office between 12pm-7pm Wednesday through Friday, or order online by following the link in bio!

Halloween is scary, but mpox doesn't have to be! 👻

Lets camp it up and celebrate Halloween like only the q***rs know how to. Costumes are optional, but protecting yourself is a must. Come get your first or second dose just in time for gay Christmas 🎃

We're partnering with Ottawa Public Health to host another💥POP-UP VACCINE CLINIC💥on Wednesday, October 23 from 2:30PM to 7:00PM at the MAX office (400 Cooper St. Suite 9004)

The clinic is open to community members who meet the eligibility criteria and have not yet received their first or second dose of the vaccine.

To secure your spot, book your appointment now through the link in bio or visit www.maxottawa.ca/mpox

For more information, check out:
👉 http://ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/monkeypox-virus.aspx
👉 http://gmsh.ca/mpox

Got questions? Send us an email at: [email protected]

(brat) Summer might be over, but mpox is unfortunately sticking around ☹️

MAX is looking to host another mpox vaccine pop-up clinic at our office with the help of Ottawa Public Health. The thing is though, these clinics take a lot of work 💼 We're really happy to set more of them up, but we need to know first if you're interested.

The clinic is open to community members who meet the eligibility criteria and have not yet received their first or second dose of the vaccine.

If you're interested in getting your vaccine, please join the waitlist at https://www.maxottawa.ca/mpox or follow the link in our bio. We'll reach out to you when a date has been set so that you can book your slot.

For more information, check out:
👉 http://ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/monkeypox-virus.aspx
👉 http://gmsh.ca/mpox

Got questions? Send us an email at: [email protected]

Calling all Gay, Bisexual, Trans, and Q***r (GBTQ) newcomers in Ottawa!

Do you want to hike in the hills with other newcomers?

Join us for our the next edition of Q***rspora: Fall Rhapsody - Hike in Gatineau Park on October 19 (9:30am-3:30pm)

Come out and socialize, connect and explore the fall scenery.

Register now at https://form.jotform.com/241554574046256

EVENT INFO:
October 19, 2024, 9:30am-3:30pm
Gatineau Park

Note: we will take the free shuttle bus together. Details will be shared via email after registration.

[FULLY BOOKED] Time for a fresh look? Come get a free haircut with MAX!

Join us for a FREE haircut on Thursday, September 26 from 3:00pm to 6:00pm at 400 Cooper Street, Unit 9004. All hair types welcome!

Come get your haircut from a hairstylist with over 39 years of experience - Spots are limited, so reserve your spot now by following the link in bio!

Join MAX at the Working on Wellness Festival tomorrow September 13!

At , we’ll join community partners, special guests, and live performers to reduce stigma and promote substance use wellness.

Organized by , WoWFest2024 is all about celebrating the many pathways to greater substance use health.

Stop by and visit the MAX Ottawa table at on Friday, Sept. 13.

👉 MORE: https://buff.ly/4fOfW3v

⏰ 11am
📆 Friday, Sept 13
📍 Marion Dewar Plaza at Ottawa City Hall

Calling all GBTQ newcomers in Ottawa!

Join us for a special evening at the National Gallery of Canada! Explore the gallery, enjoy the art and connect with others in our community on September 19 from 5:30pm-7:00pm.

📍 Venue: The National Gallery of Canada, 380 Sussex Dr
🗓️ Date: September 19
⏰ Time: 5:30pm-7:00pm

Register now by following the link in bio!

Got questions? Email q***[email protected]

⭐️ DEADLINE EXTENDED ⭐️ Have you ever wanted to get more involved in MAX’s work?

We’re currently looking to fill at least one spot on our Board of Directors this September.

The Board is responsible for critical areas like legal and financial accountability, strategic direction, community engagement, and fundraising. While our staff manage the day-to-day operations, the Board is crucial in providing the leadership and oversight necessary to ensure our work has the greatest impact.

If you’re interested in joining the Board, please submit your resume and cover letter by Wednesday, September 18, 2024 to [email protected].

Find out more by following the link in bio!

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⭐️ DATE LIMITE PROLONGÉE ⭐️Avez-vous déjà souhaité vous engager plus activement dans le travail de MAX ? Nous cherchons actuellement à pourvoir au moins un poste au sein de notre conseil d’administration en septembre.

Le conseil d’administration est responsable de domaines essentiels tels que la responsabilité juridique et financière, l’orientation stratégique, l’engagement communautaire et la collecte de fonds. Alors que notre personnel gère les opérations quotidiennes, le conseil d’administration joue un rôle crucial en assurant le leadership et la surveillance nécessaires pour que notre travail ait le plus grand impact possible.

Si vous souhaitez rejoindre le conseil d’administration, veuillez envoyer votre CV et une lettre de motivation avant le 18 septembre 2024 à [email protected].

Pour en savoir plus, consultez le lien dans notre bio

🚨 NEW APPOINTMENT SLOTS AVAILABLE! 🚨

You might've heard that Mpox is having a summer spike in Ontario, and unfortunately, all the rumors are true. 😖

Back by popular demand, we're partnering with Ottawa Public Health to host another 💥POP-UP VACCINE CLINIC💥 on Wednesday, September 11 from 2:00PM to 7:00 PM at the MAX office (400 Cooper St. Suite 9004)

This clinic is open to community members who meet the eligibility criteria and have not yet received their first or second dose of the vaccine.

To secure your spot, book your appointment through the link in our bio or visit: HTTP://MAXOTTAWA.CA/MPOX

For more information, check out:
👉 http://ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/monkeypox-virus.aspx
👉 http://gmsh.ca/mpox

Got questions? Drop us an email at: [email protected]

Still have questions about the mpox vaccine? 🧐 Don’t sweat it — helped us put together a quick tipsheet that you can share to get the word out!

1. The vaccine is safe, effective, and can’t give you mpox!
2. It can be given before - or soon after - exposure to the virus.
3. You should still get the vaccine even if you’ve been vaccinated for smallpox
4. It takes 2 weeks to build up protection after getting the shot
5. Eligible folks should get 2 doses, at least 28 days apart

To learn more, check out GMSH.CA/MPOX !

This is just a friendly reminder that health is intersectional too! We tend to think of s3xual health as existing out there in its own little container but of course it lines up with mental health, gender identity, harm reduction and more!

If you’ve ever had symptomatic gonorrhea, you’d know it doesn’t just interfere with your s*x life, it royally messes up the rest of your day too, until you can get it treated! 😖

And that’s why .ca provides all sorts of services and activities outside of “just” secksual health stuff. We know that health is a bigger picture that involves feeling a sense of safety, joy, community, and cultural belonging. 🌈

When we come back from the post-Pride break, stop in to the office sometime and ask us about what’s coming up! There’s always exciting programming in the works and there’s also volunteer opportunities as well 😎

We hope you all had a fun, fruity and fabulous Pride this year, friends! As usual, .ca will be taking a bit of a break this week to recover.

We will have reduced hours on our Tea2Go supply pickup this week: 12pm to 6pm on Wednesday and Thursday ☕️

See you back next week!

Here’s the last roundup of places you can find .ca at Pride events today! 🌈 Stay hydrated and have fun out there, friends!

It’s the last day of Ottawa Pride! We hope you’ve been having a fierce, fruity and fabulous time! 🍓 Here comes the last roundup of places where you can catch us today!

All right Pride mpox clinic come thruuuu! We have WALK-IN AVAILABILITY TODAY up until 4:30pm for our pop-up mpox vaccine clinic at the .ca office, up until 4:30pm!

Get your shots and then get out there and get festive 🎉

And as an added bonus, you can also do an STI screening at our clinic for folks that don’t currently have any symptoms!

Here’s what’s happening on Saturday and where .ca will be repping at Pride! If you spot a volunteer wearing one of our snazzy pink shirts, definitely give them a little thanks because they help make everything happen on this busy weekend!

The big weekend is here! Check out everything that’s happening for Ottawa Pride and come chat with us about anything you feel like!

Tonight we’ve got a FREE party happening at the Capital Pride DJ Stage at Bank and Somserset 🎉

It’s the inaugural ✨BUMPAH 2 BUMPAH✨, a collaboration with .ca and prioritizing enjoyment and safe space for QTBIPOC folks, showcasing Black Q***r DJs from Ottawa, Toronto and Montreal. 😎

Come shake a tail with us from 6pm to midnight!

All right, let’s gooooooooo folks! Pride weekend is upon us so we’ll be posting where you can find .ca for the next few days! Say hi - we won’t bite!

**UPDATE** We are fully booked for our pop-up community MPOX clinic. If you're interested in getting your vaccine, please join the waitlist by following the link in bio.

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You may have heard the news that mpox is having its summer spike in Ontario! 😳 Well, all the rumours are TRUE unfortunately. 😖

We're working with Ottaw Public Health to host 💥POP-UP VACCINE CLINICS💥 at the Max office!

This clinic is open to members of our community who meet the eligibility criteria and who have not had two doses of the vaccine yet.

To join the waitlist, follow the link in bio or go to:
✨ HTTP://MAXOTTAWA.CA/MPOX

And for more information you can check out:
👉 http://ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/monkeypox-virus.aspx
👉 http://gmsh.ca/mpox

Questions? Email: [email protected]
Our office: 400 Cooper St, Suite #9004

All right friends, there’s a lot happening today! Our haircuts are already booked up but keep an eye out month’s announcement to get on our stylist’s queue!

There is still time have your voice heard as a Franco Ontarian by way of a consultation with ***r_ca this afternoon! You can register here:
https://fr.surveymonkey.com/r/M797T5K

Finally, come hang out with us and ***ring613 this evening in the calm before the storm at Q***rs & Beers Pride Edition at 🍻

Is this BRAT?! ✅ That’s the question on everyone’s mind this Pride — check out today’s events to find out! And we have roundups coming for the next few days to close out the weekend too!

[GIVEAWAY] 🔥 Win Tickets to the Ultimate Pride Party!

Ottawa Pride is here, and we’re giving away TWO pairs of tickets to the Pitbull Pride Party on Aug 24th at the Bronson Centre! 🎉 Join us for an unforgettable night filled with high-energy music, spectacular drag performances, and endless fun! 🌈

DJ Joey with the Mustache will be spinning his signature beats for the first time in Ottawa, while the incredible Miss Fiercalicious from Canada’s Drag Race takes over the stage. 💃🕺 With Go Go dancers and a dance floor that’s going to be packed all night, this is the Pride party you don’t want to miss!

Enter the draw now by filling out the form in our link in bio!

Event details:
Bronson Centre, 211 Bronson Ave
Saturday, August 24
10PM - 4AM

Winners announced Friday, August 23 at 5:00PM!

If you don't win, you should definitely still come! Get your tickets now at www.pitbullevents.com

[UPDATE]: We are fully booked for our pop-up community MPOX clinic.

If you're looking to receive your vaccination, please fill out the form in our link in bio to be added to the waitlist.

Form: https://forms.gle/6ne7pS2WJyTEcE8G9

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You may have heard the news that mpox is having its summer spike in Ontario! 😳 Well, all the rumours are TRUE unfortunately. 😖

Well, .ca is working with to host a 💥POP-UP VACCINE CLINIC💥on Saturday August 24 from 11:30am to 4:30pm at the Max office!

This clinic is open to members of our community who meet the eligibility criteria and who have not had two doses of the vaccine yet.

To book your appointment with us, follow the link in bio or go to:
✨ HTTP://MAXOTTAWA.CA/MPOX

And for more information you can check out:
👉 http://ottawapublichealth.ca/en/public-health-topics/monkeypox-virus.aspx
👉 http://gmsh.ca/mpox

Questions? Email: [email protected]
Our office: 400 Cooper St, Suite

The Pride Parade is the time of year when the largest number of us come out to celebrate, to be visible, and to organize.

And since MAX's start in 2002, we have been there. If you can make it, we'd love to have you by our side.

Click our LINK IN BIO to let us know you’re coming! (Or just show up if you want to decide on the morning of)

https://forms.gle/GEc97FX96FGDxVc6

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Le défilé de la Fierté est le moment de l'année où le plus grand nombre d'entre nous sortons pour célébrer, pour être visibles et pour s'organiser.

Et à cette occasion, depuis ses tous débuts en 2002, MAX a toujours été là. Si vous pouvez vous y rendre, nous serions ravis de vous compter parmi nous.

Utiliser le lien dans notre bio pour vous inscrire!
https://forms.gle/GEc97FX96FGDxVc6