Regional HIV/AIDS Connection (RHAC) is deeply saddened to confirm the loss of a community member following an on-site medical emergency at Carepoint Consumption and Treatment Service (CTS).
On October 1, Carepoint responded to an individual in medical distress. Staff delivered an immediate crisis response, which included contacting emergency medical services. Emergency responders provided further aid on-site and transported the individual to hospital. We were informed that the individual was later pronounced deceased. Out of respect for their privacy, we will not release any further information about this individual.
During this difficult time, our organization is joined together to mourn this member of our community. Our heartfelt condolences are with their family, friends, and loved ones.
We are deeply grateful for the frontline staff and emergency responders who were present on-site to deliver immediate medical support. Our thoughts are with the countless community members who share in our grief and care deeply for the people we serve.
Supervised consumption services, such as Carepoint, are here in our communities to reduce the risks of substance use and connect individuals to treatment, healthcare, and social supports. We are committed to reviewing and strengthening our services on an ongoing basis to ensure that Carepoint upholds the highest standards of care.
We maintain full transparency in working closely with the London Police Service (LPS) as part of their standard investigative process, providing all necessary information to support their ongoing efforts in collaboration with the Coroner's Office. We will continue to share updates with community in the coming days.