SafeLink Alberta

Email: info@safelinkalberta.ca

Phone: (403) 508-2500

Address:

110-1603 10 Ave SW

Calgary, Alberta T3C 0J7

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About:

SafeLink Alberta is an organization that works to reduce the risks associated with sexual activity and substance use. We serve and advocate for priority populations in Calgary and southern Alberta by providing education, non-judgemental services, and harm reduction programming.

Since 1983, we have been committed to supporting those affected by HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections.

Services:

SafeLink Alberta offers services through an evidence-based harm reduction framework and philosophy, focusing on prevention, education, and support in response to HIV, the transmission of STBBIs, and substance use.

The following support services are provided for our priority populations at our Calgary office:

Drop-in services:

• Safer consumption supplies
• Safer sex supplies
• Naloxone kits
• Basic food and hygiene supplies
• Information and referrals
• Advocacy to address barriers to service

Peer Support:

• Peer support (individual and group programs) for people living with HIV
• Peer support (group based) for sex workers, including a group for trans sex workers

Case Management:

• Comprehensive and individualized support services
• Engage clients in the development of a service plan
• Provide emotional support, crisis intervention, and education
• Coordinate a network of services on behalf of clients by bridging communication gaps between clients and service providers, attending and/or arranging case conferences, and accompanying clients to appointments as appropriate.
• Referrals and facilitation of access to treatment and recovery programs

Outreach services:

• Our team can be found throughout the downtown core several days a week providing harm reduction supplies and supports

Education:

• See the website for more information on our free training courses

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