Upcoming Events

This 2-hour training will discuss harm reduction techniques for safer substance use.  Topics of discussion will include an overview of substance use equipment and the best practices associated with equipment use and various consumption methods.  Through group discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to further develop their confidence in discussing safer using practices with the people they support.  This training is designed to be taken in conjunction with Harm Reduction 101 & Substance Use 101. Certificates of completion will be provided to…

This 2-part, 4-hour training (2 hours each part) will focus on utilizing a harm reduction approach to discuss best practices when supporting people who use substances, with a focus on people who use methamphetamine. Through group discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to further develop their confidence in supporting people who may be experiencing psychosis caused by methamphetamine use. This training is designed to be taken in conjunction with Harm Reduction 101 & Safer Substance Use Practices 101. Certificates are available…

This 2-part, 4-hour training (2 hours each part) will focus on utilizing a harm reduction approach to discuss best practices when supporting people who use substances, with a focus on people who use methamphetamine. Through group discussion, attendees will have the opportunity to further develop their confidence in supporting people who may be experiencing psychosis caused by methamphetamine use. This training is designed to be taken in conjunction with Harm Reduction 101 & Safer Substance Use Practices 101. Certificates are available…

This 1.5-hour training will look at the correct usage of safer sex supplies. Participants will develop tools to enhance their confidence in discussing condoms and safer sex practices with others and be able to identify what tools to use in what situation. Certificates of completion will be provided to attendees.

This 1-hour training will explain universal precautions and best practices focused on the protection and prevention against HIV, hepatitis C, and other blood-borne pathogens. This training will discuss safe disposal of biohazardous materials, safety precautions to help keep oneself safe, and best practices when working towards disease prevention.

This 3-hour training offers a comprehensive introduction to sex work and the sex industry in Calgary and Canada. Participants will gain an understanding of how social and structural factors create vulnerabilities within the sex work community and how existing legislation further perpetuates unsafe working environments.

In this 2-hour training, participants will discuss information related to HIV transmission, testing, and prevention. By the end of the training participants will be able to explain the difference between HIV & AIDS, understand how HIV is transmitted, and identify how HIV can be prevented.

In this 2-hour training participants will learn about hepatitis C prevention, transmission, and treatment along with an overview on diagnosis, treatment and prevention of Syphilis, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.