Training & Resources

NEW Individual Fee-For-Service Training
These trainings are modified versions of our fee-for-service training program for individuals. At SafeLink Alberta Calgary quarterly, these trainings are perfect for professionals seeking a certificate. These trainings offer in-depth learning at an affordable price.
Need training for a team? Organizations booking four or more slots can explore our team training options for a tailored learning experience.
Harm Reduction, Sex, Drugs, and Human Rights
Apr. 2 9-12pm | $30 | SafeLink Alberta Calgary
This course for individual professionals explores harm reduction in Canada, drug laws, risk reduction policies, and their impact. Participants will learn about social determinants of health and evidence-based practices, earning a certificate upon completion.
HIV: A Comprehensive Approach to Empowering Individuals through Prevention and Support
Apr. 17 9-12pm | $30 | SafeLink Alberta Calgary
This course challenges HIV misconceptions, covering its effects, treatment, and prevention. Participants will learn key support strategies and gain essential competencies to assist people living with HIV. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
HCV and Syphilis, Supporting Individuals Impacted by STBBIs
Apr. 24 9-11am | $30 | SafeLink Alberta Calgary
This course covers the causes, prevention, and treatment of syphilis and hepatitis A, B, and C. Participants will explore factors driving STBBI prevalence in Canada and Alberta and learn to support affected individuals. A certificate is awarded upon completion.
Team Fee-for-Service Training: Dive Deeper with Specialized Knowledge
SafeLink Alberta offers specialized training courses for service providers seeking intensive training, with certificate awarded upon completion. These trainings can be tailored to:
- your organization’s needs,
- strategic focus,
- target demographics.
Participants will engage in interactive learning that emphasizes practical application, cultural competency, and advanced strategies for addressing systemic challenges. Trainings can include lived experience speakers, scenario-based practice and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning.
Fee-for-Service trainings range in price from $250-$750 depending on length and are held in-person in Calgary. We are able to train up to 30 people in one session. To book a consultation, please fill out our contact form.
"We had a great experience with SafeLink Alberta. Their Education Coordinators met with our agency and worked on tailoring a harm reduction training that filled the gaps we were seeing in our programs. After the training, they went a step further and came to our programs so that frontline staff could see harm reduction supplies in person as well as ask questions about safe use. In doing so, frontline staff were able to then support clients with reducing harm. We would highly recommend collaborating with this agency."
Our Fee-for-Service Training Courses
SafeLink Alberta's 101 Training Sessions: Learn Best Practices and Emerging Trends
SafeLink Alberta's 101 Education Series provides community partners with in-depth insights into target populations, an understanding of the challenges they face, and equips participants with information on how to effectively address these unique needs. These trainings are offered quarterly.
Are you ready to learn more? SafeLink Alberta provides a variety of training courses that focus on the different aspects and perspectives surrounding HIV, hepatitis C, and STIs. This can be offered virtually or in-person with an option of a paid specialized training targeted to your organization's needs.
Thank you to the funders of these trainings.

Knowledge Thirsty Thursdays
Short on time, but thirsty for knowledge?
Look no further. SafeLink Alberta invites you to join us virtually one Thursday a month from 11:00 - 12:00 pm for Knowledge Thirsty Thursdays.
Our pint-size trainings will discuss new trends, hot button topics, and current events related to substance use and sexually transmitted infections. Come along with the SafeLink Alberta Education team as we sample flights of knowledge and quench your thirst for information.
Knowledge Thirsty Thursdays are sure to hit the spot and hydrate your brain.
