The person who is using the system wears a button that he or she can push if needed. The button connects electronically to the person's phone, which is programmed to send a signal to a response center. Trained professionals in the response center then carry out a series of actions to help the person in need.
Public funding means that the program is paid for, in part or in whole, by the government.
Some publicly-funded programs have eligibility requirements and provide services at low cost or no cost to people who qualify. For more information, please see the Sources of Funding section of this web site. We hope that you find what you're looking for.