Comprehensive Training: HCV and Syphilis, Supporting Individuals Impacted by STBBIs
About SafeLink Alberta Comprehensive Training
SafeLink Alberta provides in-person, certificate-awarding training on topics related to sexual health and substance use for service providers in Calgary. Each course is tailored to your organization’s needs and emphasizes practical application, cultural competency, and advanced strategies. Participants learn through scenario-based practice, peer collaboration, and lived-experience speakers. Sessions cost $250–$750 and accommodate up to 30 participants.
HCV and Syphilis, Supporting Individuals Impacted by STBBIs
Length: 3 Hours | Cost: $750
This course explores the causes, prevention, and treatment of Syphilis and Hepatitis A, B, and C. Participants will examine the factors contributing to the increased prevalence of sexually transmitted blood-borne infections (STBBIs) in Canada and Alberta and their consequent concurrent issues. This course provides participants with a statistical overview of the prevalence of syphilis and hepatitis, preparing them to support individuals impacted by the STBBIs.
BLOG: STIs and STBBIs: What Do I Do If I Test Positive?
Testing positive for an STI or STBBI can be overwhelming, but support and treatment are available. This guide walks you through the next steps, from connecting to care and notifying partners to starting treatment and reducing future risks. Whether it’s a common infection or an HIV diagnosis, SafeLink Alberta provides resources and support to help you navigate your health with confidence.
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Kinky Sex: A Guide to Reducing STBBI’s in BDSM Play
With rising rates of sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs), including HIV and syphilis, in Alberta and Canada, understanding prevention is more critical than ever. This toolkit addresses a unique gap by providing practical, evidence-based guidance on STBBI risks and safer sex practices specifically related to BDSM activities.
While BDSM practitioners often overlap with key populations identified as at higher risk—such as gay, bi, and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM), transgender individuals, and sex workers—this grouping can sometimes lead to misunderstandings and inadequate care. This resource highlights the specific risks tied to BDSM play and offers actionable strategies for prevention, tailored to individuals of all genders and sexualities.
Whether you are a BDSM practitioner, a health professional, or an educator, this guide is designed to increase awareness and support informed, safer engagement in BDSM practices.