This blog was written by Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services, and edited by Alisha Ostberg. People Experiencing Homelessness in Your Neighbourhood are Your Neighbours I have noticed a theme in how people …
Walking Together: Jaylene Tyme on Truth and Reconciliation
This blog was written by Alisha Ostberg and Edited by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi Every September 30, Canadians mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. For many, it appears as a holiday on the calendar. …
Contraception Options: Essential Choices for Confident Health
This blog was written by Meghan, Well Case Manager. It was edited by Alisha Ostberg. Why World Contraception Day Matters How familiar are you with contraception? September 26th is World Contraception Day. The day’s mission …
International Overdose Awareness Day: From Loss to Action
This blog was written by Betiel Mario, a SafeLink Alberta practicum student. Edited by Alisha Ostberg. August 31st is International Overdose Awareness Day. Every year, International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) brings a global community together to …
HIV Testing Day Is Here: Don’t Wait to Know Your Status
By Mark Randall National HIV Testing Day is observed every year on June 27. It is a day to promote HIV testing and remind people of the importance of knowing their HIV status. The first …
Making Waves with Volunteerism: The Heart of SafeLink Alberta
This blog was written by Jax Dowdell for National Volunteer Week. Edited by Alisha Ostberg. At SafeLink Alberta, our mission is to reduce the harms associated with sexual activity and substance use by offering low-barrier, …
Daring Social Work: Challenging Norms for Justice Transformation
This blog was written by Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator for Social Work Awareness Month. Edited by Alisha Ostberg. Introduction: Social Work Awareness Month March is Social Work Awareness Month! In honour of that, I (Kayla, …
How SafeLink Alberta Works with People with Living or Lived Experience
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 Coming Out Day – Sharing Medicine Hat’s Stories
Today, on National Coming Out Day, we honour the stories of 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals from rural Alberta and small cities like Medicine Hat, where openly affirming spaces remain few and far between. Many adults in these …
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 …