Partner Program Spotlight- Burrillville Addiction Assistance Program – October 29th, 2024
On October 29th our partner spotlight featured Colonel Stephen Lynch (Chief of Police, Burrillville Police Department), who provided an overview of Burrillville Addiction Assistance Program. They discussed their role and how the Burrillville Addiction Assistance Program work.
Partner Program Spotlight- Schenectady Police Department Cares Program – September 24th, 2024
On September 24th our partner spotlight featured Jennifer Hayden (Dual Recovery Coordinator), Michelle Cejka (Adult Behavioral Health Coordinator), Ryan Macherone (Lieutenant), and Nick Mannix (Sergeant) with the Schenectady NY Police Department. They discussed their role and how the Schenectady Cares Program work.
Partner Program Spotlight- Hub Situation Table – August 27th, 2024
On August 27th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series featured Scott Allen from Cordata Healthcare Innovations, who provided an overview of Hub Situation Tables. During the event we also highlighted Tricia Hamilton, a Community Policing Advocate for the Frankfort, KY Police Department, and Capt. Joel Goodwin of the Corvallis, OR Police Department, who will spoke about their experiences with implementing Hubs for this month’s partner spotlight.
Partner Program Spotlight- Johnson County, KS Co-Responder Program – July 30th, 2024
On July 30th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of July were Jessica Murphy (Deputy Division Director, Emergency Services Johnson Co. KS Mental Health Center) and Sgt. Stewart Brought (Overland Park KS Police Department) joined by Haven as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight. They discussed the Johnson County, KS Co-Responder Program.
Partner Program Spotlight- Tucson Police Department CORE Unit– June 25th, 2024
On June 25th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of June were Capt. Stacie Schaner, (Community Engagement Division, Tucson Police Department) and Lt. Matt Brady (Community Engagement Division, Tucson Police Department) as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight. They discussed the Tucson Police Department CORE Unit.
Partner Program Spotlight- Lucas County D.A.R.T- May 28th, 2024
On May 28th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of May were Karl Schwemley, (Deputy DART Officer Lucas County Sheriff’s Office) and Steve Rogers (DART Lieutenant Lucas County Sheriff’s Office) as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight. They discussed the Lucas County D.A.R.T program.
Partner Program Spotlight- South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit & Project FORT- April 30th, 2024
On April 30th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of April were South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit & Project FORT. Our guest speakers were Dennis Lowe, (Commander, South Central Ohio Major Crimes Unit), Scott Duff (Director, Fairfield County Overdose Response Team) and Alison Lamp (Peer Supporter, Project FORT) as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight.
Partner Program Spotlight- Jeffersontown Kentucky PD- March 26th, 2024
On March 26th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of March was Jeffersontown, Kentucky PD. Our guest speakers were Tia Pank, MSSW., Amanda Chapman and Chief Ricks Sanders as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight.
Partner Program Spotlight- Denver’s Behavioral Health Response – February 27th, 2024
On February 27th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of February was Denver STAR speaking on the topic of (Denver’s Behavioral Health Response) and includes guest speakers from Denver Police Department and Wellpower. We welcomed Chris Richardson, and Samantha Rabins as speakers for this month’s partner spotlight.
Partner Program Spotlight- Life-Saving Technologies to Combat the Current and Future Opioid Crisis – January 30th, 2024
On January 30th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series our featured partners for the month of January was MD-Bio speaking on the topic of (Life-Saving Technologies to Combat the Current and Future Opioid Crisis) and includes a wide variety of guest speakers from MD-BIO, DetectaChem, Ret. Special Agent DEA, & MA Police Officer. We welcomed Courtney Powell, Matthew Gutwill, Michael Cashman, and Greg Giuntini as speakers for this month partner spotlight.
Partner Program Spotlight – Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, Sgt. Jose Gomez, Kisha Lorio (Harris County, Texas) – November 28th, 2023
On November 28th, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series featured the Harris County Sheriff’s Office highlighting its Behavioral Health and Police Responses. Some key programs highlighted were Crisis Intervention Response Team (CIRT) and Clinician Officer Remote Evaluation (CORE). They discussed how the Partnership with the Harris County Sheriff Office was established and some of the benefits of this collaboration.
Partner Program Spotlight – Sgt. Meg Hamilton, Ret. Capt Joe Balles and Janae Goodrich (Madison Police Department) – October 31st, 2023
On October 31st, PAARI’s Partner Spotlight Series featured the Madison Police Department highlighting its Pathways to Recovery project. The project implements two pathways. One is the Addiction Resource Team, one of the department’s three flagship diversion and deflection programs. This team utilizes a police officer from Madison PD and a peer specialist from Safe Communities to follow up with those who have experienced a non-fatal overdose or other precipitating event that brought them in contact with the police or fire departments. The purpose of the team is to provide harm-reduction materials and connect individuals to recovery resources.
Partner Program Spotlight – Captain Tom Fallon and Meagan Guthrie (Hamilton County QRT, Ohio) – September 26th, 2023
On September 26th, PAARI highlighted Captain Tom Fallon and Meagan Guthrie. The Quick Response Team (QRT) is a co-responder deflection program that provides community-based substance use, mental health, homelessness, and other needs-based services, with the immediate goal of connecting Hamilton County residents with the most appropriate care specific to their needs.
Partner Program Spotlight – Jennifer Corbin and Lt. Steven Thomas ( Arundel County Crisis Response Team ) – August 29th, 2023
On August 29th, PAARI highlighted Jennifer Corbin and Lt. Steven Thomas. In response to the growing need for crisis services and the desire to serve individuals in the least restrictive setting, AACMHA developed the CRS to provide an array of behavioral health options and supports for individuals in distress.
Partner Program Spotlight – Connie Priddy (Cabell County EMS) – July 25th, 2023
On July 25th, PAARI highlighted Connie Priddy the Director of Quality Compliance at Cabell County EMS. Cabell County Emergency Medical Services. Since 1974 CCEMS has been providing the citizens of Cabell County and the City of Huntington West Virginia with quality emergency medical and rescue technical services.
Partner Program Spotlight – Sarko Gergerian (Winthrop Clear) – June 27th, 2023
On June 27th, PAARI highlighted Lieutenant Sarko Gergerian and Meredith Hurley. Lt. Gergerian and Ms. Hurley are founding members of the Community and Law Enforcement Assisted Recovery Program (C.L.E.A.R.). C.L.E.A.R. is a network of community partners, at the Winthrop Police Department and the Winthrop Health Department, that ensures individuals seeking support for substance use disorders or mental health are connected to community-based service providers.
Partner Program Spotlight – Corporal Erica Valvano (Hope One) – May 30th, 2023
On May 30th, PAARI highlighted Corporal Erica Valvano. The Hope One mobile substance use recovery and resource outreach vehicle contributes to their “Stigma-Free” campaign that promotes sensitivity and support to people struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Corporal Erica Valvano is passionate about breaking down the stigma surrounding substance abuse and mental illness so that people feel cared for as they seek treatment and support.
Partner Program Spotlight – Dan Cortez (Chelsea Police Department) – April 25th, 2023
On April 25th, PAARI highlighted Dan Cortez Community Engagement Specialist – HUB Manager at Chelsea Police Department. Chelsea, as part of the City’s public health response to the opiate crisis, first responders and harm-reduction professionals visit individuals that have recently experienced an overdose. The aim is to guide individuals to treatment options and ultimately a path to recovery. Overdose awareness and support is also provided to family members.
Partner Program Spotlight – Chief Jeff Tate (Shakopee Police Department) – March 28, 2023
On March 28th, PAARI highlighted Chief Jeff Tate, Chief of Police at Shakopee Police Department. Shakopee’s Recovery Assistance Program first launched in 2016 with the goal of providing scholarships to Shakopee residents seeking drug or alcohol treatment.
Partner Program Spotlight – Vicki Butler and Mike Skowyra (Plymouth County Outreach – February 28, 2023
On February 28th, PAARI highlighted Vicky Butler and Mike Skowyra. Plymouth County Outreach is a multi-faceted collaboration of the 27 municipal police departments in Plymouth County, as well as Bridgewater State University Police Department, working together with Recovery Coaches and community organizations, and coalitions to make treatment, resources, and harm reduction tools more accessible to those living with substance use disorder and their loved ones.
Partner Program Spotlight – Judge Linda Davis (FAN/Hope Not HandCuffs -Michigan) – January 31, 2023
On January 31st, PAARI highlighted Judge Linda Davis. Hope Not Handcuffs was created by Judge Linda Davis, former District Court Judge in Macomb County Michigan and Executive Director of the Michigan-based Families Against Narcotics (FAN). Since the inception of FAN in 2007, the organization has grown to over 22 chapters throughout the Michigan.