This blog was written by Alisha Ostberg, Olga Sydorchuk, and a SafeLink Alberta Systems Navigator. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi. What is Living/Lived Experience? Living/Lived experience refers to the firsthand knowledge and insights individuals gain …
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation: How SafeLink Alberta Serves Indigenous Communities
This blog was written by Issac Racette, Systems Navigator, Calgary Support Services and Alisha Ostberg. Edited By Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi. Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated …
STIs and STBBIs: What Do I Do If I Test Positive?
This article was written by SafeLink Alberta’s Community Outreach Coordinator and Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. First off, what is an STI or STBBI? …
Celebrating International Sex Workers’ Day: A Conversation with Our Shift Program Peer Support Worker
As the world commemorates International Sex Workers’ Day on June 2nd, a significant spotlight shines on the continued stigmatization of the sex work community in Canada. This day, rooted in a 1975 protest by sex …
Film Panel Recap – “I Don’t Know Who You Are”
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 …
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 …
SafeLink Alberta in the Community: September-November Event Guide
September Community Events Sept 27: Pop-Up Care Village Join us at Central Memorial Park with our harm reduction resources and supplies for the community. October Community Events Oct 7: Sunalta Farmers Market Last chance to connect at …
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 …
“People have scared my heart with the words they’ve called me.”
This blog post is a candid story of a sex worker supported by HIV Community Link’s Shift Program. She has been in the industry ten years, and exited the industry one year ago. She wanted …
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. …