Resources
Enhancing the Lives of Albertans
Harm Reduction
Alberta Health Services information and support on overdose signs, symptoms, Naloxone and more.
Respond To An Overdose
Call 911 or use the Naloxone SAVE ME Steps
Please link to www.drugsafe.ca to spot signs and symptoms of an overdose and how to respond to an overdose by either calling 911 (Canada's Good Samaritan law protects those saving the life of someone who overdoses) or using the Naloxone SAVE ME Steps. Note: If a person must be unattended at any time, put them in the recovery position (mouth downward for fluid to drain from airway, chin up to keep throat open, arms and legs locked to stabilize position).
HIV/AIDS
HIV (or Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus that weakens your immune system which is your body’s built-in defence against disease and illness.
Any person can be infected with HIV no matter of age, sex, race or ethnic origin or whom a person has sex with. HIV can be present without a person being aware due to non symptoms being present. During this time, while an individual may not look or feel sick, they can still pass the virus onto other people.
For more information and Canadian resources on HIV/AIDS please connect to the following organizations: