
The diversity of the team in terms of their professional profiles and the different backgrounds of the users is perceived as a great asset. The same goes for Maison d’Hérelle’s ability to adapt over time to the changing realities of people living with HIV. Flexibility in managementall the more remarkable because it has been achieved without losing the original spirit of Maison d’Hérelle and the meaning behind the approachis closely aligned with the needs of the residents.
The main challenges facing Maison d’Hérelle have given rise to a number of priorities for the coming years, such as housing and support, human resources, strategic planning, public relations and networking, political activism, and property maintenance.
In the area of housing, for example, future issues are emerging around population groups that are more difficult to reach because of their vulnerability and social isolation. These include aging gay men, women, Aboriginal people, and people from countries where homosexuality and living with HIV put their safety and lives at risk.
The partial results of the study have initiated discussions about the future of Maison d’Hérelle in the Strategic Reflection Committee.
