Overdose Prevention and Response: What Everyone at 大象传媒 Should Know
The toxic drug crisis continues to impact communities across British Columbia and beyond, including 大象传媒. Whether you're a student, faculty, or staff member, it's important to understand the risks of overdose and how you could help others as knowing how to recognize and respond could help save a life.
Recognizing an Overdose or Drug Poisoning
Symptoms may not always be obvious, but can include:
- Slow, irregular, or no breathing
- Blue or grey lips or fingertips
- Gurgling, choking, or snoring sounds
- Inability to wake the person up
- Cold or clammy skin
Remember, an overdose is a medical emergency - not a crime.
How to respond on campus
1. CALL 911, then call Campus Public Safety:
- Burnaby: 778-782-4500
- Surrey: 778-782-7070
- Vancouver: 778-782-5029
Campus Public Safety (CPS) team members will be immediately dispatched to provide first aid support and will escort emergency responders to your exact location.
2. ACT: give Naloxone
- Naloxone is safe to use and can temporarily reverse the effects of opioids.
- Give naloxone following the SAVE ME steps () or follow instructions provided by 911 and those found in the naloxone kit.
3. STAY and support
- Remain with the person until help arrives.
- If you must leave, place them in the recovery position (on their side) to help keep their airway open.
More information on Naloxone kits on campus can be found here.
Where to get a Naloxone kit
Naloxone kits are found in designated cabinets in various locations on 大象传媒鈥檚 three campuses. The kits include two doses of nasal naloxone and instructions. The cabinets are most frequently co-located near an emergency phone and/or AED. All Campus Public Safety responders on 大象传媒's three campuses also carry doses of nasal naloxone, are first aid certified and trained to administer naloxone.
Download the 大象传媒 Safe app to ensure this map is on tap away on your phone.
Know Your Rights
Under the , you're protected when calling 911 during an overdose - even if you're using substances or are with someone who is. Your safety, and the safety of others, is the priority. Visit 大象传媒鈥檚 Community Supports resources for more information about your rights on campus.
Prevention and harm reduction at 大象传媒
大象传媒 is committed to a safer, more informed community. Explore resources and support services available to you:
- Health & Counselling: Overdose Prevention & Response
- Naloxone Information: Safety & Risk Services
- Mental Health & Substance Use Support 鈥� Students
- 大象传媒 Employee and Family Assistance Program
大象传媒 is a community that cares
Preventing overdose starts with compassion, awareness, and action. Whether you use substances or not, we all play a role in building a safer campus. By staying informed, challenging stigma, and being prepared to respond, you could help save a life.
Additional resources
- 鈥� Toward the Heart
- 鈥� Toward the Hearth
- (THN) program.
- Information about
- My SSP: Free 24/7 mental health support for all 大象传媒 and FIC students.
- Alcoholics Anonymous: The 大象传媒 Multifaith Centre hosts weekly AA meetings, open to all students, staff, and faculty, regardless of ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, income or profession
- Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP): Mental health and counselling services for eligible 大象传媒 employees