This blog was written by an Anonymous SafeLink Alberta Staff Member. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. Substance use disorders are a complex and multifaceted public health issue affecting millions globally. In response …
A Legacy of Love: International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
This blog was written by Alexandra Ewanyshyn (she/her), Systems Navigator, SafeLink Alberta. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. What is International Overdose Awareness Day? International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) began in Melbourne, Australia, …
How to Test Your Drugs Using Our Benzo Test Strips
Need to test your drugs? SafeLink Alberta provides fentanyl and benzo testing strips and kits. To get your kits, please visit our Calgary location: Below is a guide on how to use our Benzo testing …
How to Test Your Drugs Using Fentanyl Test Strips
Below is a guide on how to use our fentanyl testing strips. It is meant as a companion to instructions given to you by our staff. If you have another kit or type of testing …
How to Take Care of Yourself After Receiving a Dose of Naloxone.
Experiencing or witnessing a poisoning can be emotionally overwhelming. It’s crucial to address both the physical and emotional aspects of such an experience. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to do and expect after an …
Advocacy in Action: Why Public Bio Hazard Bins are Important
In the heart of Medicine Hat’s downtown core, SafeLink Alberta has worked with the City of Medicine Hat to add a crucial addition to public amenities: biohazard bins, also known as sharps containers. Spearheaded by …
The Importance of Using New Needles in Drug Injection
Ensuring the well-being of individuals who inject drugs doesn’t need to be complicated – it starts with a simple yet impactful practice: using new needles every time. Let’s break down why this matters: Reduced Transmission …
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 …
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 …
Medicine Hat Supervised Consumption Services to Open at 502 South Railway Street SE
In response to the escalating overdose crisis in Medicine Hat, the city’s primary harm reduction service provider, HIV Community Link’s Safelink program, is implementing Supervised Consumption Services (SCS). The location of this vital, evidence-based public …
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