What we’re about
Hi, my name is Dar Debrecen. I'm a Health Educator, Counsellor and Social Worker at AVI Health and Community Services.
AVI is a not-for-profit clinic that provides a variety of much needed services to the community, including enhanced harm reduction, STI testing, HIV and HEP-C care. They also provide important education around gender, sexuality, safe sex, drug use, and drug treatment options.
My job at the clinic is to offer accessible mental health services such as:
- Free Yoga and Meditation Classes (open to everyone): Mindfulness Nanaimo (Yoga, Pilates, Dharma, Meditation) (Nanaimo, BC) | Meetup
- A monthly four week Mindfulness Based Program for Trauma and Personal Development: https://form.jotform.com/223428725539059
- An Exploring Touch group for queer men: https://form.jotform.com/241027032490243
- Free Counselling for Members of the LGBTQ+ community: https://form.jotform.com/223628330066250
WHO SHOULD JOIN THIS GROUP
- Gay and Bisexual Men.
- Cis or Trans Men.
- Masculine Identified Individuals.
WHY SHOULD I JOIN THIS GROUP
- Make New Friends and Connections
- Access Health and Wellness Resources
- Become a Member of the Queer Community
What kind of events will you host?
- A weekly Gay Men's walk at Morrel Nature Sanctuary.
- An eight-week Exploring Touch through massage program.
- More to come!
