Portail Vih/Sida Du Quebec

What Portail Vih/Sida Du Quebec does

Portail VIH/sida du Québec (PVSQ) is a private nonprofit community organization headquartered in Montréal (2000 rue Notre-Dame Est, Suite 501) that operates as Quebec's designated second-line provincial resource for HIV and sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). Founded in 2006 via a MAC AIDS Fund grant awarded to La Maison du Parc and formally incorporated in 2008, the organization delivers free, confidential information, support, and training to people living with HIV, healthcare and community professionals, and the broader Quebec population — including migrants and newcomers — through a province-wide multi-channel service model spanning a toll-free phone line, the Sext'Info anonymous text service, online chat, email, social media, podcasts ("Semer le doute," "Détours en cours"), and bilingual publications such as "The Essentials of HIV" co-developed with MIELS-Québec.

The organization's underlying technology consists of a content publishing platform (pvsq.org) hosting multimedia resources, podcasts, and downloadable publications; an SMS-based anonymous partner notification service that transmits text messages without retaining sender data; web-based self-assessment instruments that route training participants to appropriate HIV/HCV modules; and standard telephony infrastructure for the Info-Herpès hotline. All products and services — including the DÉSIRS training program delivered jointly with CAPAHC under Public Health Agency of Canada (ASPC) funding — are provided free of charge, with only optional suggested donations for printed brochures.

PVSQ is funded primarily through recurring grants from Quebec's Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC) and a five-year federal ASPC grant under the DÉSIRS project (2022–2027), supplemented by public donations and occasional project-specific support (e.g., the initial MAC AIDS Fund). The entity has no equity shareholders, no parent company, and no subsidiaries; it is governed by a Conseil d'administration and operates with a small staff of approximately 7–10 people. Revenue and financial details are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Portail Vih/Sida Du Quebec

Legal name

Portail VIH/sida du Québec

Website

https://pvsq.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Portail VIH/sida du Québec (PVSQ) is a Montréal-based nonprofit that serves as Quebec's province-wide second-line resource providing free, confidential HIV and STBBI information, support, and professional training to people living with HIV, healthcare and community workers, and the broader public.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Health Education Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Health Care and Social Assistance (62), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090)

akta.pro primary industry

HIV/AIDS Medicine (HLAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Sexual Health & STI/HIV Prevention Health Departments (HLAJAAAL)

Keywords

• HIV/AIDS information services
• Sexual health education
• STBBI prevention training
• Community health support
• Anonymous partner notification

Headquarters

HQ city

Montreal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Grant Funding (PSOC): Mission-based financial support from the Programme de soutien aux organismes communautaires (PSOC) of the Québec government, obtained starting in 2016–2017.
2. Federal Project Funding (ASPC): The DÉSIRS project (5-year initiative) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada (Agence de la santé publique du Canada / ASPC), supporting provincial training delivery on HIV, HCV, and STBBIs.
3. Donations: The organization solicits monetary donations from the public. For the printed 'Essentials of HIV' brochure, a suggested donation is requested to defray printing and mailing costs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Portail VIH/Sida du Québec provides free, confidential, and anonymous information, remote support, and professional training services on HIV, Hepatitis C, and STBBIs across the province of Quebec. Its core offerings include a toll-free phone line, anonymous text-messaging service (Sext'Info), online chat, anonymous partner notification, multilingual publications (The Essentials of HIV), and structured training programs (DÉSIRS project) delivered in collaboration with CAPAHC. All services are offered free of charge to individuals, healthcare providers, and community workers.

Product overview

Portail VIH/sida du Québec is a provincial community organization that provides a unified information and support platform for HIV/AIDS and STIs. The core offering consists of the website portal with comprehensive health information, complemented by direct support services including the Sext'Info text messaging service, Info-Herpès telephone hotline, and an anonymous partner notification service. Educational products include the 'DÉSIRS' training program (offering progressive modules on HIV and Hepatitis C), the bilingual publication 'The Essentials of HIV' guide, and two podcasts. All services are provided in French (with some English resources) and emphasize accessibility, confidentiality, and community support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sext'Info: Text messaging service for sexual health information, prevention, education and references. Anonymous and free.
• Info-Herpès
• DÉSIRS
• ETIAM Alliance
• The Essentials of HIV

Products and services

• Sext'Info Anonymous and free text-messaging sexual health information service providing HIV/STI education, prevention resources, and referrals, available by texting (514) 400-9301. Targeted at individuals in Quebec seeking confidential sexual health information.
• Info-Herpès Hotline Telephone information service for herpes (HSV) questions, operated in partnership with CAPAHC and UQAM's sexology department, available Wednesdays and Thursdays 9am-4pm at 1-844-VHS-4242. Targeted at the Quebec public seeking herpes-related information.
• Anonymous Partner Notification Service Anonymous text-messaging platform that allows individuals diagnosed with an STI or HIV in Quebec to confidentially notify their sexual partners. PVSQ sends SMS notifications to partners using mobile numbers without collecting sender data or storing partner information.
• DÉSIRS Training Program Comprehensive training program on Hepatitis C (VHC), HIV, and STIs offered by PVSQ and CAPAHC, consisting of progressive learning modules with competency assessments, online self-assessment placement tools, and completion certificates. Targeted at healthcare professionals and community workers across Quebec.
• HIV Training Modules Three-level HIV training program covering HIV transmission, treatments, prevention strategies (PrEP, PPE, U=U), and psychosocial aspects of living with HIV, with recognition of prior learning via online self-assessment. Targeted at healthcare and community professionals.
• Hepatitis C (VHC) Training Modules Four-level progressive Hepatitis C training covering biological aspects, transmission, treatments, prevention strategies, and immersive ITSS education, with completion certificates awarded. Targeted at healthcare and community professionals.
• The Essentials of HIV Comprehensive bilingual (French/English) brochure covering everything about HIV including treatment, prevention (PrEP), testing, the U=U concept, and psychosocial dimensions, developed with clinicians and INSPQ and co-produced with MIELS-Québec. Targeted at people affected by HIV and the general public.
• HIV Self-Testing Information Service Web-based resources and information about HIV self-testing options available in Quebec, with guidance on access and use. Targeted at individuals in Quebec considering or seeking HIV self-testing.
• Podcast: Semer le doute Podcast series addressing HIV conspiracy theories and misinformation, available on pvsq.org. Targeted at the general public and people affected by HIV misinformation.
• Podcast: Détours en cours Educational podcast covering HIV and sexual health topics, including lived experiences and stories around HIV/STBBIs. Targeted at the general public and people living with HIV/STBBIs.
• Provincial HIV Information Line Toll-free provincial phone line (1-877-767-8245) and Montreal line (514-523-4636) providing HIV information Monday to Friday. Targeted at people affected by HIV across Quebec.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CAPAHC (Centre Associatif Polyvalent d'Aide Hépatite C)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PVSQ and CAPAHC have maintained a strategic alliance since 2017 (originally as the ETIAM alliance) and renewed their collaboration under the DÉSIRS project (2022–2027), funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada. Together they deliver comprehensive training programs on HIV, Hepatitis C (VHC), and STBBIs to professionals and affected populations across Quebec. CAPAHC has been co-locating with PVSQ since 2017.
• MIELS-QuébeccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022PVSQ and MIELS-Québec co-developed 'The Essentials of HIV', an attractive and rigorous bilingual (French/English) brochure providing comprehensive information on HIV including U=U, treatment, testing, and prevention strategies. The two organizations also offer joint training sessions expanding on the guide's themes. MIELS-Québec contributed to the 2022 updated version, which is more inclusive and covers recent developments such as PrEP and HIV self-testing.
• ASTTEQminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017ASTTEQ participated in the ETIAM alliance alongside PVSQ and CAPAHC from 2017 to 2022, contributing to education on HIV, VHC, and trans health issues across Quebec. The alliance enabled training for key populations and professionals province-wide.
• Maison du ParccoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2006Maison du Parc won a MAC AIDS FUND grant in June 2006 to create the Portail VIH/sida du Québec, which is where the organization originated. The official opening of PVSQ took place at Maison du Parc on June 17, 2008. Maison du Parc is the founding host organization of PVSQ.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GAP-VIES: Quebec HIV/AIDS community organization (formerly GAP-SIDA). Comparable mission and service mix (HIV prevention, support, community outreach) for similar populations in Quebec.
• CATIE: Canada's national knowledge broker for HIV and hepatitis C, providing information resources, training, and publications. Highly comparable to PVSQ's information and training mandate, but operating at a pan-Canadian rather than provincial scale.
• MIELS-Québec: Quebec HIV/AIDS community organization co-developing 'The Essentials of HIV' with PVSQ. Directly comparable as a Quebec-based HIV community support and education provider serving overlapping populations.
• COCQ-SIDA: Coalition of Quebec community organizations fighting HIV/AIDS. Directly comparable as a Quebec-based umbrella coordinating HIV community response, advocacy, and resources — overlapping target population and mission with PVSQ.
• CAPAHC: Centre Associatif Polyvalent d'Aide Hépatite C — PVSQ's co-tenant and joint DÉSIRS training partner. Directly comparable as a Quebec community organization delivering hepatitis C information, training, and partner services to affected populations.

Emerging players

• AIDES: France's leading HIV/AIDS and hepatitis community organization offering anonymous partner notification, hotlines, and community outreach. Comparable mission and anonymous partner-notification model, though operating in a different national health system.
• ASTTEQ: Quebec-based trans health organization and former ETIAM alliance partner with PVSQ. Comparable Quebec community-health focus with overlapping training initiatives, but narrower population scope (trans communities).

Regional players

• San Francisco AIDS Foundation: Established US HIV/AIDS services organization offering sexual health information, partner services, and community programs. Comparable integrated information-and-services model, but operating under a different funding regime (US) and at greater scale.
• REZO: British Columbia-based HIV/sexual health organization providing information, support, and harm-reduction services. Comparable service portfolio and beneficiary focus, but operating in a different Canadian province.
• AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACTO): Toronto-based HIV/AIDS service organization offering information, support, and community programs. Comparable service model and target population, but operating in Ontario rather than Quebec.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@portailvih
• Facebookfr-ca.facebook.com/PortailVIH
• Instagraminstagram.com/portailvih
• TikToktiktok.com/@portailvih
• Xx.com/portailvih
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/portail-vih-sida-du-qu-bec

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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