The following blog was written by a member of the Women’s Peer Support Group. It presents the candid and personal perspective of an incredible individual who wishes to encourage other people living with HIV to …
Spending my day with CPS
I recently had the pleasure and privilege of joining a member of the Calgary Police Services (CPS) District 1 Ramsay office to participate in a ride-along day with CPS as part of my being a …
Join Our HIV Support Women’s Program!
After much planning and developing, our new Peer Support Program at HIV Community Link is rolling out a Women Support Group starting this month on February 21st, 2018. Every person has unique experiences concerning their …
Today I Stand up to Disrespect
This article contains potentially traumatic subject matter. December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. To recognize this day and bring awareness to the experiences of sex workers in our communities, the …
A Q & A with the Counter-Exploitation Unit, Calgary Police Service
December 17th is International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. At Shift, we know that many people may not feel able to report situations of violence, assault, and harassment, and to seek support from …
I AM STELLA
A story of resilience in the face of domestic abuse and HIV stigma Stella is an African woman who immigrated to Canada early this year as an asylum seeker. The 48-year-old woman landed in Calgary …
Interested In Peer Support? Join Us!
Over the past year, HIV Community Link has been laying the groundwork to implement an HIV Peer Support Program, researching the most promising practices and outcomes of peer run programs across Canada and the …
Meet Our Supporters: Mark from the Backlot Shares a Story About Compassion and Creating a Safe Space for Everybody
Mark Campbell has been with the Backlot for more than 16 years, half of them as one of the bar’s owners. The previous owner offered him the business along with the “safe space for everybody” …
We used to call it FRAIDS. Afraid of AIDS. The Stigma Blows Me Away,” says Dr. Petty, Scotiabank AIDS 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 …
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 …