TxCOPE vs UnityPhilly 2.0

TxCOPE saves lives. This app enables members of the community to report overdose incidents that occur in Texas that may otherwise be unreported, particularly in cases when 911 is not called, an overdose is not readily apparent, or if the person who experienced the overdose does not go to the hospital. Having better data on the full extent of the overdose crisis, such as knowing when and where overdoses are happening, will allow for a better public health response, resource allocation, and prevention efforts, which will ultimately save lives.

UnityPhilly is a location-based app that enables a volunteer bystander who witnesses an overdose to signal for help. Other app users are alerted if they are within an estimated 15-minute radius, and asked whether they are able to respond to the scene with naloxone. The app leverages the Google Maps platform to assist responders with identifying and navigating to the location of the signaling bystander and overdose. The app also calls 911 to facilitate concurrent response by professional teams.