Digital Overdose Response System expansion continues

Communities surrounding Edmonton and Calgary can now access the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes.

Communities surrounding Edmonton and Calgary can now access the Digital Overdose Response System (DORS), a mobile app designed to help Albertans using opioids and other substances while alone in their homes.

The DORS app can be downloaded to a smartphone free of charge from any app store or via DORSApp.ca. When using the app, Albertans will receive a call from the STARS emergency centre if they become unresponsive to a timer. If an overdose is suspected, STARS will immediately dispatch emergency medical services to the person’s location.

DORS expanded to Edmonton on October 7, and is now available to Albertans located in Beaumont, Calmar, Devon, Fort Saskatchewan, Leduc, Morinville, Sherwood Park, Spruce Grove, St. Albert and Stony Plain.

In addition, the DORS app can be used in communities surrounding Calgary, including Airdrie, Balzac, Chestermere, Cochrane, Strathmore and Okotoks.

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