Safeworks is a program designed to prevent the spread of HIV and hepatitis B & C infection by increasing awareness and knowledge about these infections, teaching safer injection and sexual practices, and by helping clients change behavior surrounding these practices. The program also aims at reducing the use of drugs where possible, in order to help clients adopt healthier lifestyles. The team is staffed by community health nurses and outreach workers who reach the population of people living with substance use in Calgary.
Services include:
injection supplies and safer injecting information
safer sex supplies and information
testing and counselling for HIV, Hepatitis (A, B, C)
testing, counselling and treatment for syphilis, gonorrhea and chlamydia
point of Care Rapid HIV Testing (result in minutes)
vaccinations (Hepatitis A & B, pneumococcus, tetanus / diphtheria, influenza (flu)
Naloxone Kits will be provided free-of-charge
client counselling and support
physical and mental health assessments with appropriate intervention and referrals to mainstream health and social services
wound care
hospital visits
harm Reduction presentations to community members and organizations
peer walking outreach on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoons
*Point of Care Rapid HIV Testing is NOT available on the Van. To contact van directly, please call (403) 850-3755.
Hours listed are for the Mobile Van. For services hosted at the admin office (Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre), please refer to the information below:
Monday: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Wednesday: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
A sign up sheet is on the door during the above times. Please add your initials to the list and wait in the urgent care waiting area.
Point of Care Rapid HIV testing and screening for sexually transmitted infections is only available to individuals with a history of addiction, men who have sex with men (MSM), homlessness, involvement in the sex trade or street youth.
Services
- Testing
- Treatment
- Counselling and Support
- Harm Reduction
- Sexual Health
- Health and Wellness