Dignity, Respect, and Bodily Autonomy should never be optional
In May 2025, Alberta passed The Compassionate Intervention Act, a law that allows police, healthcare providers, and even family members to request involuntary treatment for people who use drugs.
The ripple effects of The Compassionate Intervention Act are already being felt in communities across the province, raising concerns about potential harm, eroded trust, and the unintended consequences of involuntary care.
Care Without Coercion was a three month community powered response to The Compassionate Intervention Act.
Care Without Coercion Campaign Report
The Care Without Coercion campaign ran from June 1st to August 31st and included a wide range of activities: public education, social media outreach, storytelling, petition signing, and direct advocacy with decision-makers.
The campaign is now over, but its message lives on in the voices of those who continue to demand dignity, choice, and evidence-based care in Alberta. The Campaign Report captures this journey, documenting what was achieved, the barriers encountered, and the lessons learned. It also serves as a resource for future advocacy, offering insights for organizers, allies, and decision-makers committed to building care rooted in empathy, autonomy, and community.
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Explore and Learn
During the campaign, we invited people to access research, reports, and expert analysis on involuntary treatment and harm reduction. While the campaign has ended, all materials remain live and available for continued reference
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Take Action
We invited Albertans to make their voices count and use campaign tools to advocate for change. While the campaign has concluded, all assets remain live and available for continued use.
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Speak Out
We encouraged people to tell their stories, recognizing that personal living and lived experiences were powerful tools for change. While the campaign has ended, all storytelling resources remain live and available for continued use.
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Understand
Throughout the campaign, we provided resources to help people learn what the Compassionate Intervention Act meant, who it affected, and how it was being rolled out. While the campaign has ended, these resources remain live and accessible for continued learning.