Advocacy and care coordination in Lethbridge, Alberta
DTBRZ - LPS Watch Program
Offered by Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ)
In short
The Watch program started in May 2019 and consists primarily of community volunteers. The volunteers actively walk the streets in the downtown and surrounding area.
- What it helps with
- Help right now, Safety from harm, Knowing where to go, Making my own choices
- Cost and access
- Volunteer opportunities
- Where
- 309 6 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2C7
- How to reach
- Contact through Downtown Lethbridge Business Revitalization Zone (BRZ): (403) 327-9002 · info@downtownlethbridge.com · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
The Watch program started in May 2019 and consists primarily of community volunteers. The volunteers actively walk the streets in the downtown and surrounding area. The Watch program is modelled after multiple successful similar programs operating in Winnipeg and Vancouver.
The goal of The Watch is to provide an additional layer of safety to citizens by offering services such as safe walks, connecting vulnerable citizens to resources and discouraging negative use through public visibility, de-escalation tactics and real-time communication to necessary emergency services. The Watch volunteers receive comprehensive training in FNMI and diversity awareness, street awareness and safety, CPR and First Aid, de-escalation techniques, overdose recognition and Narcan administration, mental health and suicide awareness and more.
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 327-9002, email info@downtownlethbridge.com, or use the website.
Listed in Lethbridge, Alberta.
309 6 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2C7
309 6 St S, Lethbridge, AB T1J 2C7Lethbridge, Alberta
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