PAARI - Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative

09/08/2025

🚨 Speaker lineup drop! 🚨

We’re excited to announce the speakers for our Emerging Trends Symposium this Wednesday. Don’t miss the chance to hear from leaders shaping the future of recovery.

✨ It’s not too late to register. Save your spot today!
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09/02/2025

We're ready to hear what you hope to present at the 7th Annual National Co-Responder Conference in Dallas, Texas, June 7-10, 2026. The deadline to submit is October 8.

Learn more and submit your proposal here: https://coresponderalliance.org/callforproposals2026

For this year's conference, we're accepting new and engaging proposals on eight different co-response and crisis response topics.

PAARI - Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative is collaborating with ICRA to provide a track of breakout sessions throughout the conference. These tracks will highlight substance use based deflection and diversion programs – giving attendees a unique opportunity to learn about a diverse range of deflection models.l

09/02/2025

Join us tomorrow to get program advice from our PAARI Pros! We hope to see you there.

Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nn4iaVvgQnaxz2_LRhK1Zw #/registration

Join us for PAARI Pros Office Hours on September 3rd at 2PM EST! This quarterly “Ask a PAARI Pro” session is your chance to connect with experienced leaders in the field, get personalized advice, and learn strategies to overcome challenges and grow your impact.

Our sessions feature PAARI Pros like those pictured here, including leaders from public safety, EMS, and community organizations who bring real-world experience and practical solutions. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, share challenges, and learn from a wide network of experts across the country.

✅ Connect directly with professionals who have walked the walk
✅ Get your questions answered in real time
✅ Gain new insights to strengthen your work and community partnerships

👉 Don’t miss it. Register today: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nn4iaVvgQnaxz2_LRhK1Zw #/registration

09/02/2025

Thanks to compassionate deflection programs, Sterling Heights Police Department has seen overdose deaths plummet 45% since 2020, with total overdoses down 63% from 2021. This is proof that recovery-centered, non-punitive strategies work. Let’s keep building support, not stigma.

🚨 Community Update: Overdose Deaths Down in Sterling Heights 🚨

We’re proud to share some encouraging news: overdose deaths in Sterling Heights have dropped nearly 50% since their peak in 2020. This progress is a direct result of strong partnerships, innovative programs, and the resilience of our community.

Through initiatives like Hope Not Handcuffs, our Quick Response Team, and the REDIRECT program, we are connecting individuals and families to the resources they need—focusing on compassion, treatment, and second chances.

Since launching the Quick Response Team in 2020, Sterling Heights has seen a 63% reduction in overdoses and a 45% reduction in overdose deaths. These numbers reflect real lives saved and hope restored.

A special thank you goes out to Families Against Narcotics (FAN), our dedicated officers, and community partners who make this work possible. Together, we are breaking stigma, building trust, and helping people find the path to recovery.

To learn more, read the full CBS Detroit story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/overdose-deaths-in-sterling-heights-drop-data-shows/

08/31/2025

💜 On International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor the loved ones remembered by our PAARI network. Each tribute is a powerful reminder that behind every name is a life that mattered and a story that continues to inspire change.

08/31/2025

Each tribute shared with us tells a story of love, heartbreak, and hope. On International Overdose Awareness Day, we honor these memories and carry them forward in our work to end stigma, expand treatment, and build recovery pathways for all. 💜

08/30/2025

💜 Our PAARI family came together to share tributes for International Overdose Awareness Day. These words reflect the depth of loss, but also the strength of love and the drive to create change. Together, we remember. Together, we fight for recovery. 🌹

08/29/2025

One big family. Driven by hope. 💜 On August 31, communities around the world will pause to remember loved ones, reduce stigma, and shine a light on prevention. Together, we can honor those we’ve lost while creating a future full of compassion, care, and recovery. International Overdose Awareness Day

08/27/2025

August 31 is International Overdose Awareness Day In the days leading up to this important day, we encourage you to get involved. You can wear purple to show solidarity, host or attend a remembrance event, share educational resources, light up a local landmark, or support a campaign that brings attention to prevention. Every action, big or small, contributes to saving lives and reducing stigma. 💜

08/26/2025

We are proud to announce a groundbreaking collaboration with the International Co-Responder Alliance. We will hold our 2026 Annual National Law Enforcement Summit at the 7th Annual National Co-Responder Conference (CoRCon), June 7th-10th, in Dallas, Texas.

We are excited to provide a track of sessions throughout the conference highlighting the outstanding our partners and national leaders in substance use-based deflection and diversion programs.

08/26/2025

Join us TODAY for our PAARI Spotlight Series!

We're excited to welcome our partners from Sylva Police Department, NC as they share their program successes, lessons learned, and barriers faced in the field.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and grow together!

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08/25/2025

Mark your calendar for PAARI Pros Office Hours on September 3rd at 2PM EST! This quarterly event is your chance to connect with PAARI Pros who bring experience from public safety, EMS, and community-based programs.

Our sessions feature leaders like those pictured here who share practical solutions, answer questions, and provide real-world strategies to strengthen your work and partnerships. You will walk away with new insights, stronger connections, and support from peers who understand the challenges you face.

👉 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/nn4iaVvgQnaxz2_LRhK1Zw #/registration