Casey House

Big Fucking Deal. A Short Film by Casey House.

Big
Fucking
Deal

If we made
 
mental health
a big fucking deal,
HIV wouldn’t have to be.

The Compounding Effects of Stigma

In a world where everyone has access to health care and a strong support system, HIV would no longer be a big fucking deal. But life doesn’t happen that way.

For many, HIV intersects with stigma, mental health challenges, unstable housing, racism, transphobia, and more. When these barriers pile up, so does the stigma faced by people living at those intersections. When everything else in life becomes more difficult, so does managing HIV.

This film tells one story. But there are many.

And until we address what surrounds HIV, not just the virus itself, it will remain a big fucking deal for far too many people.

Their voices are a Big Fucking Deal

Real words from real people navigating HIV and other challenges.

It reminds you that stigma doesn’t always shout; often it whispers.
– Ryan
My roommate said I needed to leave…he told me it [my HIV] was a ‘health hazard’.
– Isaac
Sometimes…one of the highest forms of care is just to sit there and be like, you know what? I see you, I see you where you are.
– Norrad

Donations are a big fucking deal

Casey House is a specialty hospital in Toronto that provides trauma-informed care for people living with and at risk of HIV who may be facing mental health challenges, stigma, and housing insecurity, often all at once. Your donation helps fund compassionate, holistic, stigma-free care that treats the whole person, not just the virus.

As a hospital that strives to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels safe, we’re also tackling the deeply ingrained stigma associated with HIV.

With bold ideas and brave partners, we make the humanity of each client the heart of everything we do.

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