International Overdose Awareness Day
"Recognizing those people who go unseen." Honor the people whose lives have been altered by overdose. They are the family and friends grieving the loss of a loved one; workers in healthcare and support services extending strength and compassion; or spontaneous first responders who selflessly assume the role of a lifesaver. This year, we would like to say to these people: "We See You."
Walk the Road to Recovery Event
O2SL and QRT National will be one of the presenters at the Walk the Road to Recovery event being held by Transitions on August 31, 2023, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Purple People Bridge to mark both International Overdose Awareness Day and National Recovery Month. Transitions is inviting the community and its leaders to come together to demonstrate support for those impacted by Substance Use Disorders and to deliver a clear message that treatment works, and recovery is possible. This event is open to the public. This community event will offer helpful information about recovery, treatment services, inspirational art, and cultural activities as well as create opportunities for the community to engage with public officials.
Northern Kentucky Justice Collaborative Training Event (Covington, KY)
O2SL and QRT National will be presenting on Quick Response Teams (QRTs) and participating in a panel discussion during the Northern Kentucky Justice Collaborative's "A Response to a Community Problem" training event that will be held on September 28, 2023, in Covington, KY. This training event is designed to provide an overview of the social and economic impacts of Substance Use Disorder (SUD) on the justice system as well as provide information on the Angel initiative and QRT deflection and pre-arrest diversion models in Kentucky and around the United States.
2023 PTACC National Deflection and Pre-Arrest Diversion Summit (Denver, CO)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting "Ohio Deflection Association: A Statewide Initiative - Why We Started and Where We are Going" at the Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) 4th Annual Training Summit to be held on October 3-6, 2023, in Denver, Colorado. This summit will focus on development and support of deflection and pre-arrest diversion (PAD) initiatives.
George DFCS Deflection Briefing (Atlanta, Georgia)
O2SL and QRT National has been invited to present on the subject of Deflection during Georgia's Department of Human Services, Division of Family & Children Services (DCFS), monthly meeting to be held in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 18, 2023.
Benton-Corvallis Situation Table Training (Corvallis, OR)
O2SL and QRT National will be presenting Situation Table training to Benton County with the support of Corvallis Police Department and Benton County Health Department in partnership with InterCommunity Health Network CCO (IHN-CCO). This training will prepare a community, its key stakeholders, and partners with the skills and lessons necessary to implement a local Situation Table that addresses Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) and provides collaborative solutions for responding to individuals or situations identified as being at Acutely Elevated Risk.
FHI 360 Situation Table Briefing (Washington, D.C.)
O2SL and QRT National will be providing a Situation Table introduction to FHI 360 and multiple field sites in Washington, D. C., on October 19, 2023. The Situation Table brings together multiple human service providers to address situations where individuals and/or families have reached the threshold of Acutely Elevated Risk but who may otherwise fall through the cracks in the system.
Boston Deflection Academy Training (Boston, MA)
O2SL and QRT National, in partnership with PAARI, will be providing Deflection Academy training to the city of Boston, Boston Police Department, Boston BEST, and other collaborative partners. This 2-day training course will inform and educate public safety, outreach team members, partners, and leaders on the field of Deflection and pre-arrest diversion. It will offer an overview of nationally recognized Deflection pathways while focusing on engaging public safety in collaboration with their public health and community-based team members. These Deflection models are operating within communities across the United States.
Boyd County Situation Table (Russell, KY)
O2SL and QRT National will be conducting a 2-Day Boyd County Situation Table training on October 23rd and 24th, 2023, in Russell, KY. The Situation Table training is a multi-phase process that includes various progressive stages of learning and implementation. This training will prepare a community, its key stakeholders, and partners with the skills and lessons necessary for implementing a Situation Table that addresses Community Safety and Well-Being (CSWB) and implementing collaborative solutions to individuals or situations identified as being at Acutely Elevated Risk.
2023 West Virginia Quick Response Teams Summit (Charleston, WV)
O2SL and QRT National will be presenting at the West Virginia Quick Response Teams 2023 Summit to be held on November 6, 2023, in Charleston, WV. There will be a number of national and state-focused speakers with topics covering such topics as predictive modeling, reentry, safety guidance, self-care, and practical application.
Partners in Safety Breaking Barriers (Elizabethtown, KY)
O2SL and QRT National will be presenting at the Partners in Safety Breaking Barriers event to be held November 14, 2023, at the Early College and Career Center Hardin County Schools in Elizabethtown, KY. Topics will include current narcotics trends, overdose data, Fentanyl education, and Quick Response Teams. Coffee, snacks, and lunch will be provided. Presented by Communicare Regional Prevention Center, Lincoln Trail District Health Department, and the Greater Hardin County Narcotics Task Force.
New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals Deflection Briefing (Danvers, MA)
O2SL and QRT National will be presenting on the subject of "Integration of Deflection with Recovery Courts" to the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals (NEARCP) in Danvers, MA, on November 15, 2023. NEARCP is a non-profit consortium of judges, lawyers, treatment providers, case managers, probation and law enforcement officers, and other professionals promotes regional coordination and provides policy and practice, training, technical assistance, and resource support to the recovery court community in the New England area.