Mark Randall, our Community Outreach Coordinator, recently participated in a panel discussion following a screening of “I Don’t Know Who You Are.” The event, held at the Chinook Cineplex Theatre aimed to raise awareness about …
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 …
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 …
Staff Wellness Team Building
In early September, SafeLink Alberta had a Staff Wellness Team Building Day. We brought our two teams from Calgary and Medicine Hat together in Brooks, Alberta. The day was a huge success! SafeLink Alberta staff …
MPOX FAQs – Updated Dec 20 2022
MPOX FAQs Note: Following guidance from the World Health Organization, SafeLink Alberta will begin using a new preferred term “mpox” as a synonym for monkeypox. What is MPOX? MPOX is a virus that had its …
“Everyone deserves the right to be safe at work.” International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (IDEVASW). This day is a day that joins sex workers, allies, and advocates around the world in recognizing violence committed against sex workers globally. …
We used to call it FRAIDS. Afraid of AIDS. The Stigma Blows Me Away,” says Dr. Petty, Calgary AIDS Walk & Run Supporter
Dr. Petty has been providing compassionate dental care since 1984. The 80’s AIDS epidemic found him working in New York, where he received additional training for dealing with medically complex patients. “I happen to be …