March 2024
ODA Quarterly Newsletter
Ohio Deflection Association delivers support around public safety for the health and wellbeing of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorders. Through the development of deflection and pre-arrest diversion strategies, support tools and facilitating the education of community partners providing outreach services. Focusing on real life challenges with real time solutions by providing communities with education, guidance and resources.
2024 ONIC Law Enforcement Drug Summit

Join us for the 2024 ONIC Law Enforcement Drug Summit! This exciting event will take place at The Ohio State University's Ohio Union, 1739 North High Street, Columbus, OH, USA. We'll be bringing together law enforcement professionals from all over to discuss the latest strategies in combating the challenges posed by the illicit drugs that plague our communities. Don't miss this opportunity to network with fellow criminal justice professionals, learn from industry experts, and exchange best practices. Together, we all play a vital role in combating these issues and can make a significant impact in the fight. See you there!

COSSUP - 2024 Deflection & Pre-arrest Diversion Grant Program

In October 2023, OCJS was awarded a three-year, $4M grant through the BJA Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Use Program (COSSUP). The goal of the BJA COSSUP program is to reduce the impact of the use and misuse of opioids, stimulants, and other substances on individuals and communities. To this end, OCJS seeks to provide resources supporting the development, expansion, or enhancement of substance use deflection and pre-arrest diversion programs in diverse Ohio communities.

Project ECHO | Northeast Ohio Medical University | NEOMED
Project ECHO® upcoming schedule.  Project ECHO® is a model for lifelong learning and guided practice that revolutionizes continuing medical education and exponentially increases workforce capacity to provide best-practice specialty care and reduce health disparities.
Fentanyl Test Strip (FTS) Availability
Ohio’s Project DAWN network now has access to order FTS through their regular ordering process with the Ohio Department of Health, free of charge! If you’re interested in securing a supply for your Quick Response Team, please reach out to the Project DAWN program in your area. If your Project DAWN partner isn’t accessing these resources at this time and you would still like to receive a supply, please send an email requesting a supply to ProjectDAWN@odh.ohio.gov. Questions can be directed to Sara Morman at sara.morman@odh.ohio.gov.
OUR MISSION
Ohio Deflection Association delivers support around public safety for the health and wellbeing of those struggling with substance use and mental health disorder(s), through the development of deflection and pre-arrest diversion strategies, support tools, and facilitating the education of community partners providing outreach services. Focusing on real life challenges with real time solutions by providing communities with education, guidance, and resources.