Each year, September 30 marks the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day dedicated to honouring the children who never returned home and recognizing the Survivors of residential schools, along with their families and …
Celebrating Bi Visibility Day: Breaking Myths and Supporting the Bi Community
This article was written Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. What is Bi Visibility Day? September 23 marks Bi Visibility Day, also known as Bisexual …
A Legacy of Love: International Overdose Awareness Day 2024
This blog was written by Alexandra Ewanyshyn (she/her), Systems Navigator, SafeLink Alberta. Editing by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. What is International Overdose Awareness Day? International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) began in Melbourne, Australia, …
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? …
Well Program: Curious About Birth Control in Medicine Hat?
Kayla Smith, Systems Navigator, Medicine Hat Support Services, wrote this blog. Edited by Oluwaseun Ayodeji Osowobi and Alisha Ostberg. Looking for an option other than the pill? The Well Program can provide you with education on …
Celebrating National Indigenous Peoples Day with SafeLink Alberta
Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we at SafeLink Alberta honour and celebrate the vibrant cultures, histories, and contributions of Indigenous peoples in Canada. This day, held annually on June 21, coincides with the summer …
What Bylaws in Medicine Hat Affect Sex Workers?
This blog was written by Kayla Smith, Outreach Worker, Medicine Hat Support Services. SafeLink Alberta is committed to serving our key populations. As part of carrying out our mission and vision, we support a rights-based …
How to Get PrEP and PEP in Calgary and Medicine Hat
What is PrEP? PrEP is a medication that is taken daily to prevent HIV transmission to people NOT living with HIV and requires regular STBBI testing every three months to renew the prescription. Your Alberta …
Take Part in the Sex Now Survey 2024!
How is your sex life? What matters most to you these days? Let the Community-Based Research Centre know by participating in Sex Now, a survey about sex that cares more about you as a person …
How to Test Your Drugs Using Our Benzo Test Strips
Need to test your drugs? SafeLink Alberta provides fentanyl and benzo testing strips and kits. To get your kits, please visit our Calgary location: Below is a guide on how to use our Benzo testing …