SafeLink Alberta wishes to express our unwavering support for 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. It disturbs us to witness the hostility towards Trans people and the resurgence of homophobic views in Alberta. It’s important to acknowledge the emotional …
SafeLink Alberta in the Community: September-November Event Guide
September Community Events Sept 27: Pop-Up Care Village Join us at Central Memorial Park with our harm reduction resources and supplies for the community. October Community Events Oct 7: Sunalta Farmers Market Last chance to connect at …
Welcome to Our New Fund Development Specialist!
Welcome to Alison, the newest addition to SafeLink Alberta, joining us as our Fund Development Specialist. For those who have yet to have the pleasure to meet her, we wanted to give you an introduction. …
HIV Self-Testing Kits: What you need to know and where to find them in Calgary and Medicine Hat.
SafeLink Alberta has been at the forefront of STBBI testing, treatment and prevention since 1983. Since then, there have been tremendous advances in knowledge related to HIV infection, progression, and treatment, and there has also …
SafeLink Alberta Calgary Pride Guide
The time has come once again to gather and celebrate the diversity that is Calgary without Pride 2023 community engagement events.SafeLink Alberta (formerly HIV Community Link) is preparing for Pride and engaging our community with …
Introducing: Mental Health, Substance Use, and the Trades Workshop
Since 2018, 3773 men in Alberta aged 20-49 have died due to drug toxicity. In Calgary, April of 2023 recorded the most accidental drug toxicity deaths. The Alberta trades industry comprises approximately 84% men, and …
National Indigenous Peoples Day
We recognize and celebrate Indigenous people’s history, heritage, culture, resilience, and diversity. For generations, many Indigenous groups and communities have celebrated their culture and heritage on or around June 21 because of the significance of …
SafeLink Alberta Responds to Involuntary Treatments
Calgary, Alberta, April 19, 2023 – With legislation being considered that would place individuals who use substances into treatment without consent, SafeLink Alberta advocates for a human-rights based approach that would support individuals as people …
Is It a Crime to be HIV+?
This blog was written and created by Chris McBain, Education Coordinator at SafeLink Alberta. For more resources on HIV non-disclosure, visit the HIV Legal Network. The current HIV non-disclosure laws (HNDLs) in Canada have been …
SafeLink Alberta’s Statement Against Anti-Trans, Homophobic, and Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ Sentiment in Alberta
SafeLink Alberta is an organization dedicated to supporting and advocating for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. We have been closely monitoring the recent increase in anti-trans, homophobic, and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ rhetoric and sentiment in Calgary and Alberta, and we …