PTACC SAP Training (Springfield, IL)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting as Subject Matter Experts in co-responder deflection models at the Solutions Action Plan (SAP) training hosted by Police, Treatment, and Community Collaborative (PTACC) in Springfield, Illinois. Additionally, assistance will be provided in creating a strategic plan to address the needs of their community.
CIT Training (Southern Kentucky)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training being held in Southern Kentucky.
RX and Illicit Drug Summit (Atlanta, GA)
O2SL & QRT National will be partnering with Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) as exhibitors at the RX and Illicit Drug Summit in Atlanta, Georgia. The Rx Summit bring together a global community made up of multidisciplinary stakeholders. Topics will include strategies for prevention, treatment, and recovery.
Families Against Narcotics (Clinton Township, MI)
O2SL & QRT National will be meeting with Families Against Narcotics (FAN) in Clinton Township, Michigan. FAN is a community-based organization that helps those seeking recovery or in recovery, family members affected by addiction, and community supporters.
COSSAP Continuing Education Training (West Virginia)
O2SL & QRT National will be conducting a Continuous Education Training for West Virginia COSSAP sites and state partners on May 9, 2023. Guest speakers Ed Jacoubs and Jim Cowser will present on topics such as Trauma and Deflection Teams, Situational Awareness, De-escalation, and Debriefings (Formal and Informal).
SUD Conference (Kentucky)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting at the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Conference hosted by the Laurel County Agency for Substance Abuse Policy (A.S.A.P) in cooperation with the Kentucky Health department and the University of Kentucky's Behavioral Health Wellness Environments for Living and Learning (BH WELL). Laurel County A.S.A.P. has the goal of "reducing the prevalence of alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs among youth and adults in Kentucky and to coordinate efforts among state and local agencies in the area of substance abuse prevention." BH WELL is a "multi-disciplinary team working to promote behavioral health and wellness among individuals facing behavioral health challenges."
Regional Conference for Substance Use Disorder 2023 (London, Kentucky)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting on the topics of Crisis Management and QRT at the Regional Conference for Substance Use Disorder 2023, which was produced by the Southern Kentucky Area Health Education Center (AHEC). The Southern Kentucky AHEC strives to improve health in 15-county region by linking community and academic resources. This is done through support for students and practitioners and youth education.
“Opioid Settlement” Spending Panel (Washington, D.C.)
O2SL & QRT National will be part of a hand-selected panel of expert representatives from various professions from across the country participating in meetings in Washington, D.C., regarding "Opioid Settlement" spending across the nation from May 23-24, 2023.
Rural Justice Collaborative (West Virginia)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting on the QRT Response model and participate in a panel with representatives from approximately 18 states to discuss "Deflection" efforts in the state of West Virginia and across the United States from June 5 - 7, 2023.
Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health: Treatment and Access Committee (Kentucky)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting "Deflection Across Kentucky" to the Kentucky Judicial Commission on Mental Health's Treatment and Access Committee on July 14, 2023.
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.