From BC Non-Profit Housing Association
A new $1-million initiative, administered by BC Non-Profit Housing Association and funded by BC Housing, aims to help by funding overdose prevention devices in eligible supportive housing buildings, emergency shelters and transition houses across the province to supplement the housing societies’ overdose prevention and response strategies. Through the initiative, housing societies who receive funding will be able to:
- Help residents connect with on-site staff when there is an overdose
- Support safer drug use among residents who use while alone
- Receive staff training resources and resident engagement plan resources
- Get three years of free service for devices installed through the initiative
This initiative will roll out in two phases.
This initiative is rolling out in two phases. Funding has been allocated proportionally between the two phases.
Phase 2 applications are now open. Applications will be accepted until April 5th, 2024.