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.
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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.
“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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
NASTAD Webinar: Beyond the Alerts-Practical Guidance for Responding to Xylazine
O2SL & QRT National will be attending the Beyond the Alerts: Practical Guidance for Responding to Xylazine webinar hosted by National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors (NASTAD). This webinar will provide a discussion of field-based observations and practices when working with individuals experiencing health problems associated with xylazine exposure found in the drug supply.
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.”
CIT Training (Southern Kentucky)
O2SL & QRT National will be presenting at Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Training being held in Southern Kentucky.