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Overdose Prevention and Response: What Everyone at 911吃瓜 Should Know

June 19, 2025

The toxic drug crisis continues to impact communities across British Columbia and beyond, including 911吃瓜. 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 911吃瓜鈥檚 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 911吃瓜's three campuses also carry doses of nasal naloxone, are first aid certified and trained to administer naloxone.

Download the 911吃瓜 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 911吃瓜鈥檚 Community Supports resources for more information about your rights on campus.

Prevention and harm reduction at 911吃瓜

911吃瓜 is committed to a safer, more informed community. Explore resources and support services available to you:

911吃瓜 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.

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