We take safety seriously in all aspects of our work and value the trust our clients place in us to keep them safe. On Overdose Awareness Day this August 31, the impact of BC’s toxic drug supply and overdose/drug poisoning emergency is top of mind. To help counter this, Coast Mental Health introduced the Lifeguard Digital Health alert system at three of our sites in 2023/2024 as part of a year-long pilot program. All tenants at these sites were supplied with LifeGuardLite devices in their homes, thanks to funding from Vancouver Coastal Health. The system adds a layer of safety for tenants who use substances alone by alerting staff and/or emergency services via a central control panel if a tenant is non-responsive while using. “LifeGuard keeps all the statistics and provides us with monthly reports,” says Pacific Coast Apartments Supported Housing Program Manager, Emily Grant. “We know how many tenants are using the devices, and in what ways. One tenant even used the device when they were having an asthma attack and couldn’t find their inhaler.” Read more about how we prioritize client safety at https://lnkd.in/gpJ5YNPp #safety #overdoseaware #coastmentalhealth #overdose
So very proud to be working with your organization! Every life saved is a testament to Coast priority to their residents wellbeing . Thank you 🙏
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2moThank you to Coast Mental Health Foundation for continuing to do the very best job if providing appropriate levels of support for residents lucky enough to live in Coast housing. Invaluable care and great information.