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 …
How to Test Your Drugs Using Fentanyl 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 office: Below is a guide on how to use our fentanyl testing …
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 …
What Makes SafeLink Alberta a Great Place to Work
Joining the team at SafeLink Alberta means being part of a dedicated force committed to making a tangible difference in Calgary and southern Alberta since 1983. As a non-profit organization, our core mission revolves around …
Advocacy in Action: Why Public Bio Hazard Bins are Important
In the heart of Medicine Hat’s downtown core, SafeLink Alberta has worked with the City of Medicine Hat to add a crucial addition to public amenities: biohazard bins, also known as sharps containers. Spearheaded by …
Empowering Communities: Special Training for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day
Happy Black History Month from SafeLink Alberta. Every year on February 7th, communities across the United States and Canada come together to observe National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NBHAAD). This day serves as a poignant …