Education and training in Calgary, Alberta
SafeLink Alberta - Drumbeat
Offered by Shift Calgary
In short
Through an unbiased lens, Drumbeat helps new Canadians and racialized communities tackle stigma and remove barriers to accessing resources and knowledge surrounding HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs).
- Hours
- Mon-Fri 9am-12pm by appointment only; 1-4pm drop-ins welcome
- Who it is for
- Indigenous people, Newcomers and immigrants, 2SLGBTQI+ people; 2SLGBTQQIA+, Indigenous, Newcomer (arrived within 5 years), Immigrant (arrived over 5 years ago)
- What it helps with
- A safe place to sleep tonight, A home I can afford, Medical care, Help with drinking or drugs, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Help with my mental health, My culture and roots, Being who I am, Making my own choices, A fresh start
- Cost and access
- Free
- Where
- #110 - 1603 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J7
- How to reach
- (403) 508-2500 · info@safelinkalberta.ca · Website
- Last verified
- , by the organization
Contact the organization to confirm
About this service
Through an unbiased lens, Drumbeat helps new Canadians and racialized communities tackle stigma and remove barriers to accessing resources and knowledge surrounding HIV, hepatitis C, and other sexually transmitted and blood-borne infections (STBBIs). With a people-focused approach we work to reduce STBBI transmission for anyone affected, including African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities.
- Education for clients and staff in programs and organizations serving ethnocultural and ACB communities
- Outreach at ethnocultural and ACB community gathering places such as immigrant-serving organizations churches, businesses, cultural associations, and events
- Consultation on best practices and cultural competency training for engaging ethnocultural and ACB communities in health and social services
- Free harm reduction supplies and information material in the community
- Special events, meetings and groups focusing on the needs of the community
Who can use it?
New Canadians and racialized communities
When is it open?
SafeLink Alberta - Drumbeat is open Mon-Fri 9am-12pm by appointment only; 1-4pm drop-ins welcome.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 508-2500, email info@safelinkalberta.ca, or use the website.
Listed in Calgary, Alberta.
#110 - 1603 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J7
#110 - 1603 10 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3C 0J7Calgary, Alberta
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