HealthExpertsForSaferAlberta

Many of the solutions and supports for homelessness have focused on emergency services, such as shelters and food banks. These are very important but they can’t be the only answer to homelessness. The focus should also include lack of afforable housing.

Colonization and racism lie at the heart of Indigenous homelessness. It's more than lacking shelter; it's the loss of lands. Indigenous women, girls, and 2SLGBTQQIA people face high homeless rates, a major contributor to violence. Settlers must act on the 231 Calls for Justice

Have you heard about encampments a lot lately? Some of the things we hear can make us worried. It's okay! Let's dive in and understand. #HealthExpertsForASaferAlberta #HESA #ableg #abhealth #yyc #yeg

Have some questions about responding to opioid poisonings? These infographics clear up some of the confusion and create a quick reference in an emergency. Thank you to @4bHarmReduction for their help with these. Check them out for naloxone training!

Resources in Edmonton. Please share!

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Is the Portugal Model coming to Alberta? During the election, we heard more details about the Compassionate Intervention Act. Let’s have a closer look. #HealthExpertsForASaferAlberta #HESA #ableg #abhealth #yyc #yeg

Sometimes things we don’t understand can make us feel unsafe. It’s important to approach this with empathy. #HealthExpertsForASaferAlberta #HESA #ableg #abhealth #yyc #yeg

You may have seen the term “unregulated drug poisoning crisis” or “toxic drug crisis”, but what does this actually mean? #HealthExpertsForASaferAlberta #HESA #ableg #abhealth #yyc #yeg

There are a lot of barriers many of us don't even realize exist!

Written by: Dr. Cheryl Mack anesthesiologist & pediatric palliative care physician, former chair of clinical ethics at UofA Dr. Kate Colizza internal & addition medicine physician in Calgary Angie Staines founder of 4B Harm Reduction Society and member of Moms Stop the Harm

A lot people want to go to treatment, but there are real barriers and real concerns!

It's important to ask questions! Stay curious, be empathetic, and keep an open mind.

@elsthomson @momsstoptheharm @angwelz @CoreyRanger

We’ve been hearing a lot about the Compassionate Intervention Act. It’s important to have accurate information, especially when care is more assertive. Let’s look at some of the assumptions in its announcement. #HealthExpertsForASaferAlberta #HESA #ableg #abhealth #yyc #yeg