Lived Experience Council Meeting: August 11, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. EST
Join us for our Lived Experience Council (LEC) monthly meeting as we believe those closest to the problem often have the best solutions. Embedded into PAARI’s leadership, the Lived Experience Council helps guide decision-making through a lens of lived and living experience, to center the voices of those directly impacted by the opioid crisis. Join us by registering below: 
Massachusetts Statewide Convening: August 18, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST
PAARI will be hosting our quarterly Massachusetts Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Massachusetts partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below: 
Tennessee Statewide Convening: August 18, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST
PAARI will be hosting our quarterly Tennessee Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Tennessee partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below:
West Virginia Statewide Convening: August 20, 2026 | 10:00 a.m. EST
PAARI will be hosting our quarterly West Virginia Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all West Virginia partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below: 
PAARI Deflection 101: August 20th, 2026 | 1:00 p.m. EST
PAARI hosts a bi-monthly call to educate individuals on the field of deflection and PAARI programs. Join us by registering below:
Spotlight Series: August 25, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. EST
Maine Statewide Convening: September 03, 2026 | 9:00 a.m. EST
PAARI will be hosting our Maine Virtual Convening in collaboration with our partners at Volunteers of America. This is an opportunity for all Maine partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below:
Major Cities Learning Collaborative: September 8, 2026 | 1:30 p.m. EST
Join us for our quarterly Major Cities Learning Collaborative. This session brings together agencies from large urban areas to share strategies for implementing non-arrest programs that support individuals with substance use disorder. It’s a great opportunity to connect with peers from across the country, exchange best practices, and learn from innovative models already in action.
Lived Experience Council Meeting: September 8, 2026 | 6:30 p.m. EST
Join us for our Lived Experience Council (LEC) monthly meeting as we believe those closest to the problem often have the best solutions. Embedded into PAARI’s leadership, the Lived Experience Council helps guide decision-making through a lens of lived and living experience, to center the voices of those directly impacted by the opioid crisis. Join us by registering below: 
PAARI Emerging Trends Symposium: September 9th & 23rd, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST
Our quarterly two-part Emerging Trends Symposium will explore emerging trends in public health and safety, with a spotlight on new techniques changing the field of deflection. These free, virtual sessions will occur from 12pm-3pm on September 9th and 23rd, with our speaker lineup to be announced soon! Register Now using the link below: 
Minnesota Statewide Convening: September 15, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. CST
PAARI will be hosting our Minnesota Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Minnesota partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below:
Wisconsin Deflection Initiative Collaborative: September 17, 2026 | 2:30 p.m. CST
PAARI is excited to be collaborating with the Wisconsin Deflection Initiative (WDI) and will be participating in the WDI Monthly Collaborative. All Wisconsin PAARI partners are invited to join these monthly sessions to hear updates, share insights, and stay informed about deflection efforts and related news happening across Wisconsin. Join us by registering below: 
Florida Statewide Convening: September 28, 2026 | 12:00 p.m. EST
PAARI will be hosting our Florida Virtual Convening. This is an opportunity for all Florida partners to share their resources and network with other individuals in the field of deflection. Register Now using the link below: 
Spotlight Series: September 29, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. EST
Spotlight Series: October 27, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. EST
Spotlight Series: November 24, 2026 | 3:00 p.m. EST
Upcoming ORN Events
The following selection of ORN trainings and events are sponsored by ORN partner organizations. Follow the links for more information. The link will guide you to the website page to view all available trainings and events you can register for.

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