Wednesday, April 24, 2024
4/24/2024
Police N Peers is an innovative new program aimed at using the quick response of law enforcement paired with the diversion and social service awareness of a co responding Peer Recovery Support Specialist (PRSS). The PRSS are specially trained in case management and motivational interviewing and can deescalate volatile behavioral health, drug related or domestic situations thus freeing up Law enforcement to focus on the enforcement aspect of the incident. PRSS will be trained in and assist with opioid reversal, gateways into treatment; fentanyl & carfenanil awareness and testing; train and provide resources to first responders and key community sectors; establish policies and procedures for process improvement and participate in advisory committee; educate physician and pharmacist on ethical prescribing and participation on prevention and handle with care programs. PRSS will have direct access to resources and outreach capabilities linking needed members to drug addiction treatment centers, social services and programs such as Sobriety Treatment and Recovery Teams (START), Quick Response Teams (QRT) and DHHR continuum of services such as welfare, housing assistance, and CPS as well as Veterans Assistance (VA) services.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
