Community partnerships with local businesses are amazing examples of fun and supportive fundraising efforts for our organization and the people we serve. We like to spotlight our community partners who continue to support us with …
Black History Month: Why We Serve African, Caribbean, and Black Communities.
SafeLink Alberta is a non-profit organization that has been serving and advocating for priority populations in Calgary and southern Alberta since 1983. Our mission is to reduce the risks associated with sexual activity and substance …
Empowering Communities: Special Training for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Happy Black History Month from SafeLink Alberta. Every year on February 7th, communities across the United States and Canada come together to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This day serves as a poignant …
Medicine Hat Needle Debris Response Program
Our Medicine Hat office has a Needle Debris Response Program. We will come and pick up needles or other substance use debris. This program is in operation Monday to Friday from 8:30-4:30 (excluding statutory holidays). …
HIV Self-Test Kit Step by Step Guide
HIV self-testing was first made available in Canada in November 2020 and offers individuals a safe, convenient, and private way to determine their HIV status. This blog post will give you the basic steps to …
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 …
International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (IDEVASW)
December 17th marks International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers (IDEVASW) and was originally started 20 years ago in Seattle as a memorial for sex workers who were targeted and killed in the area. …
Supporting Each Other Through HIV: Peer Support by SafeLink
Helping others facing HIV has been a journey filled with different stories of people reaching SafeLink for support. Referrals, often facilitated by SAC (Southern Alberta Clinic) or The Centre for Newcomers, come through diverse channels …
World AIDS Day 2023 – Let Communities Lead
As the 35th year of recognising World AIDS Day emerges with the theme of “Let Communities Lead”, it takes me back to very earliest years and the common theme of “nothing about us, without us” …
There is nothing scarier than misinformation!
And there seems to be a lot of myths out there, particularly when it comes to HIV. We are breaking down some common myths we have heard around the community about HIV and addressing them …