Housing is a human right. Housing should be affordable, safe, and accessible to everyone. Housing is harm reduction. Housing is not simply a roof over your head. Housing is a comfortable place to sleep. Housing …
Charity Village Award Finalist – Best Nonprofit Employer – Workplace Mental Health (20+ Staff)
We are excited to share that SafeLink Alberta has been named a finalist for the CharityVillage Best Nonprofit Employer – Workplace Mental Health (20+ Staff)! This recognition is a reflection of our collective commitment to …
Your Ticket To Ride
I am a guy who is into guys – where can I go for STI testing in Calgary? One of the most common questions we get at SafeLink Alberta related to sexually transmitted and blood …
Being Seen but Not Safe: The Reality Behind Trans Day of Visibility
This blog was written by Ravneet Kaur. Edited by Jax Dowdell. What happens after you’re seen? For many trans, non-binary, and Two-Spirit people, visibility can mean dignity, recognition, and connection.But it can also mean being …
Transgender Day of Remembrance: Honouring Lives and Strengthening Community
This blog was written by Jax Dowdell and Eddy Robinson. Edited by Alisha Ostberg. Why Transgender Day of Remembrance Matters Each year on November 20, the transgender community and allies unite to honour the lives …
Coming Out and Coming Home: 6 Meaningful Tips for Your Journey
This article was written by Alisha Ostberg and Edited by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi A gentle guide to coming out safely and finding yourself in community Earlier this fall, SafeLink Alberta’s Jax Dowdell and Calgary Queer …
Homeless and Human: Why Every Neighbour Deserves Compassion in Medicine Hat
This blog was written by Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services, and edited by Alisha Ostberg. People Experiencing Homelessness in Your Neighbourhood are Your Neighbours I have noticed a theme in how people …
Walking Together: Jaylene Tyme on Truth and Reconciliation
This blog was written by Alisha Ostberg and Edited by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi Every September 30, Canadians mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For many, it appears as a holiday on the calendar. …
Contraception Options: Essential Choices for Confident Health
This blog was written by Meghan, Well Case Manager. It was edited by Alisha Ostberg. Why World Contraception Day Matters How familiar are you with contraception? September 26th is World Contraception Day. The day’s mission …
International Overdose Awareness Day: From Loss to Action
This blog was written by Betiel Mario, a SafeLink Alberta practicum student. Edited by Alisha Ostberg. August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to …
Nothing About Us Without Us: Why Disability Pride Matters for Everyone
Written by Kayla Smith. Editing by Alisha Ostberg. INTRODUCTION July is Disability Pride Month! Now, more than ever, we need to talk about disability. We need to be listening to disabled people. In 2025, there …
HIV Testing Day Is Here: Don’t Wait to Know Your Status
By Mark Randall National HIV Testing Day is observed every year on June 27. It is a day to promote HIV testing and remind people of the importance of knowing their HIV status. The first …
HIV Long-Term Survivor Day “It Was a Death Sentence”
Interview Jax Dowdell. Editing by Alisha Ostberg and Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi. June 5 is HIV Long-Term Survivors Awareness Day—a time to honour those who’ve lived through the earliest and most painful years of the epidemic. …