Helping Vermonters Live Independently Since 2006
What Is Safety Connection?
Safety Connection combines cutting edge technology with caring, trained staff to provide overnight, in person support when its needed most.
“I appreciate how there is always someone to talk to. They never judge me, and I feel like they genuinely care about me as a person. I always feel better after talking to them. It’s just nice to know there’s someone there for me.” -Safety Connection Client
How We Help
- Promote health and wellbeing through personalized support plans including check-ins, reminders, and safety monitoring.
- Combat loneliness and isolation through planned outreach and check-ins.
- Support community living and aging-in-place by offering individualized assistance that adjusts to changing needs.
- Reduce reliance on emergency services by prioritizing prevention, delivered by trusted professionals.
What We Offer
- In person response when needed.
- Nightly check-ins by staff.
- Fall Detection and seizure monitoring.
- Planned and unplanned outreach by trusted professionals.
- Focus on housing retention and community living.
- Health and wellness reminders.
What Makes Us Different?
Our Values
- Local – Support by Vermonters for Vermonters.
- Dignity – At Safety Connection we believe that people should have control over their living situation. The program’s main goal is to provide nightly supports promoting independence, safety, and self-determination.
- Independence – Safety Connection believes that opportunities for independence empowers participants to live their best lives, foster community connections, and improve quality of life.
- Community inclusion – Safety Connection believes that trusted relationships and community ties foster belonging and inclusion. Our team is there when you need it most.
Our Experience
• Professional monitoring since 2006
• Clinically trained operators and responders
• Affiliated with Howard Center, a pioneer in person-centered, community-based care.
Benefits
• Increased satisfaction with living situation
• Housing stability and delay of out-of-home care
• Decreased use of emergency medical care through prevention-focused services
State-of-the-Art Personal Emergency Reporting System (PERS/mPERS)
- PERS and Mobile PERS technology
- Fall detection
- Personal help buttons for immediate assistance,
- Hands-free, two-way voice
- Environmental/safety monitoring
When To Consider Safety Connection
- You or a family member wish to age in place and need the security of knowing that support is there when it is most needed.
- You or a family member is concerned about health and well-being.
- You or a family member feels isolated and lonely and would benefit from a regular check-in.
- You or a family member are interested in supports that may prevent or delay nursing home placement.
Still Have a Question? Contact us:
Kevin Hutt, Senior Manager
75 Ethan Allen Drive
South Burlington, VT
Cell: 802-373-4705
E-mail: khutt@howardcenter.org
