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We are happy to announce our new organizational values! Organizational values serve as guiding principles, reflecting the organization’s core beliefs, priorities, and desired culture. They define what the organization stands for, help align employees’ efforts toward a …
Building trust with the ACB (African, Caribbean, and Black) community is essential for SafeLink Alberta. ACB communities face significant stigma based on gender, race, culture, and sexual orientation. All of these experiences lead to significant …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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-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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
