20250127-142446-15

FY25Q1 Engagement Activities

Met and corresponded with grantee 15 times between October 1, 2024-December 31, 2024 on the following dates:
10/23/24 - Email about PTACC
10/17/24 - Email following up on Altarum meeting
10/16/24 - Meeting connecting them with Altarum
10/8/24 - Email connecting them with Altarum re peer support
11/6/24 - Meeting connecting them with Hamilton County
11/7/24 - Email following up on Hamilton meeting
11/12/24 - Email sent about RHAPSODI funding
11/21/24 - Bi-monthly check-in call
11/22/24 - Follow up email
11/26/24 - Email with speaker recommendation
12/3/24 - Email with speaker recommendation
12/3/24 - Email about JCOIN funding
12/4/24 - Email about COSSUP webinar
12/12/24 - Meeting connecting with Abt Global
12/13/24 - Email sent following up on connection call with Abt Global
12/18/24 - Email sent with COSSUP webinar recording and slides
Summary of Successes
Hired 2 new peers and a new clinician
Hosted a staff retreat November 12-13
Working with Lyft to transport clients
Partnership with Fire/EMS
New Fire Chief is bought in
Establishing a live-response to fire calls alongside their post-overdose response follow up work
Working out the details of dispatch, protocols, etc.
Began receiving referrals from Coroner's office
Summary of Challenges
Low number of referrals overall
Police chief is not bought in
Data sharing with peers
City of Henderson will not share access with the peers/Foundation for Recovery
Determining clear roles for peers, navigators, and clinicians
Determining when and how a client moves between these individuals
Data gathering and reporting with a focus on peers performance and outcomes
Lack of resources in the community to secure assessments
Summary of Resources Provided
Video - Let's Talk About Research: The Key To Any Great Program
Community_Navigator_Job_Description_508.pdf
CITY of GLOUCESTER
POSITION DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Community “Navigator”
JOB CLASSIFICATION: Community Engagement Specialist
DEPARTMENT: Gloucester Police Department
UNION AFFILIATION: PAY CLASS/GRADE:
FSLA STATUS:
Summary Statement of Duties:
The goal of the Community Navigators Program is to provide and secure relationship-based
linkages to a continuum of care for individuals with a substance use disorder and to guide
individuals to other services and resources as needed. They will support an individual’s ability to
become agents of change for themselves and others. A Community Health Navigator performs
work similar to that of a health worker as defined by the American Public Health Association; a
person who:
Is a frontline public health worker who is a trusted member of and/or has an unusually close
understanding of the community that will be served.
Serves as a liaison/link/intermediary between health/social services and the community to
facilitate access to services and improve the quality and cultural competence of service delivery.
Builds individual and community capacity by increasing health knowledge and self-sufficiency
through a range of activities such as outreach, community education, informal counseling, social
support and advocacy.
The Navigator will develop a robust community outreach and engagement plan that involves a
wide range of diverse Gloucester communities, including affected communities (those with
higher levels of police calls), broader Gloucester communities, and key community
stakeholders.
Supervision Received: Lieutenant – Community Impact Division
Supervision Exercised: None
Hours per week: 40 Work Schedule: TBD
On-Call: Yes

Deflection Software Programs.pdf
QRT ROI.pdf (from Hamilton County)
63451 - PreArrest Diversion Navigator.pdf (from Hamilton County)
8594 Peer Navigator.pdf (from Hamilton County)
RHAPSODI Funding Opportunity.pdf
JCOIN Rapid Innovation Grant (J-RIG) Program
Speaker recommendations
Anastasia Edmonston (anastasia.edmonston@maryland.gov) - She is focused on TBI and overdose and how that affects the brain
Dr. Alexsandra Zgierska (azgierska@pennstatehealth.psu) - Cory Nelson's contact
COSSUP Substance Use and the Brain webinar information
Hamilton Countys Cordata Research Brief.pdf
COSSUP webinar recording and slides -
Presentation_RTI-Diversion-Webinar_121724.pdf

Summary of Suggestions for further TA/next steps
Continue regularly scheduled TA engagement and coaching
Potentially have another connection call with Abt Global in February once they have demoed various software programs + reviewed Abt Global's resources
Deflection Software Programs.pdf
Deflection Case Management Software
Cordata
• Based in Ohio
• Supports grantees/other sites doing a variety of pathways in Ohio, West Virginia,
Kentucky, Wisconsin, and more
• They can provide program evaluation and research support
• HIPAA compliant
CIMS
• Based in Massachusetts
• Supports grantees/other sites, including over 300 police departments, doing law
enforcement led deflection programs in a variety of pathways in Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, North Carolina, South Carolina, and more
• They provide program evaluation and research support
o Facilitate the maintenance and analysis of all law enforcement data related to
overdose incidents, at-risk individuals, behavioral health events, and follow-up
home visit information in real time
• HIPAA compliance in progress
Civil Citation Network
• Based in Florida
• Supports sites doing law enforcement led deflection, primarily officer intervention
pathway
• They provide research support about juvenile and adult pre-arrest diversion
• HIPAA compliance unknown

Authorization to Use and Disclose Protected Health Information
Hamilton County QRT
Name: ___________________________________________ SSN: _____________________ DATE OF BIRTH: ___________
I, _______________________________________ hereby authorize the Hamilton County QRT to
RELEASE OBTAIN MY MEDICAL/PSYCHIATRIC/SUBSTANCE USE INFORMATION TO FROM
Central Clinic Behavioral Health ______ Recovery Health Access
Center (RHAC)/Addiction Services Council ______
Mental Health Access Point (MHAP) ______ CAT House ______
Central Community Health Board ______ Probate/Parole (specify County) ______
Greater Cincinnati Behavioral ______ Psychiatric Emergency Services
(PES)/Ridgeway Medical Center ______
Talbert House ______ Court Clinic ______
Crossroads Center ______ UMADAOP ______
Summit Behavioral Healthcare ______ HCMHRSB ______
Hamilton County Justice Center ______ Other (specify) ____________________________________
I authorize the following information to be RELEASED OBTAINED
Participant or Legally Responsible Person must ***INITIAL***
_____ Clinical Assessments/Evaluations _____ Psychological Evaluation Reports
_____Treatment Plan/PCP _____ Referral Information
_____ Medication Records/Prescriber Orders _____ Court Reports/Records
_____ Progress Notes (Therapy, Prescriber and Nursing)
_____ Service Notes
_____ Laboratory Records
_____ Discharge Information
NOTICE – PLEASE READ: I understand that signing this form is a condition of the Hamilton County QRT participation but does not exclude me from accessing
treatment on my own. I understand that my treatment and payment for my services may not be conditioned upon my signing this authorization. I understand that I may
request a copy of this signed authorization at any time. I understand that I have the right to shorten or lengthen the authorization period. I understand that I have the
right to withdraw this authorization at any time in writing except to the extent that action has already been taken and that upon receipt of written revocation, further
release of information shall cease immediately, except as allowed by law. I understand recipients of this information are forbidden to re-disclose this information
without my specific authorization. I understand that information disclosed by this authorization may be subject to re-disclosure by the recipient and may no longer be
protected by Federal or State confidentiality laws Hamilton County will not be responsible for the misuse or re-release of information by another individual, agency, or
entity. I understand that by signing this form, I am authorizing my information to be used in program evaluation purposes by the University of Cincinnati. I understand
that any information used by the University of Cincinnati will be confidential.
______I understand that my records are protected under the federal regulations governing Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient
Records, 42 CFR Part 2, and Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (“HIPPA”), 45 CFR Parts 160 &164 and cannot be disclosed without my
written consent unless otherwise provided for in the regulations.
EXCEPTION: Only the information indicated above will be released/disclosed with this signed consent unless it is an emergency or for other
exceptions as detailed in 45 CFR 164.512 of HIPAA. Some exceptions include reporting neglect/abuse, criminal activity, or other legal
proceedings.
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This consent will expire on or when: 1 year from the date signed below (Not to exceed one year from the date signed)
QRT Participant Signature or Legally Responsible Person Relationship to participant Date
Witness and/or QRT Staff Signature Title Date

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63451 - PreArrest Diversion Navigator.pdf
Hamilton County
Classification Specification Pg 1 /2
63451Pre-Arrest Diversion Navigator Code #Class Title
40-50% (1)
⦁ Provides intensive individual crisis counseling services, including but not limited to issues of substance use, mental
health, homelessness, and/or poverty services to participants; Provide support and counseling to participant's family in
the areas of abuse, substance abuse, family adjustment problems, etc.; Involves participant's family and/or spouse by
conducting joint sessions when determined appropriate;
⦁ Performs comprehensive social casework services (e.g., Coordinates care of individuals involved in multiple case
management services – substance use, mental health, homelessness, poverty, navigating the individual through the
health and treatment system, connecting the individual to identified services, and providing long-term support to the
referred individual);
⦁ Researches and investigates known-contacts or references, and/or contacts relevant community agencies, schools, or
programs to obtain and maintain accurate participant contact information (e.g. addresses, phone numbers, social
media, next of kin contact, etc.) to make successful outreach attempts;
⦁ Provides advocacy and support for participants within the criminal justice system, this includes notifying participants of
future court appearances and accompanying them as needed, providing moral and emotional support, etc.;
⦁ Identify gaps and barriers to provide solutions and options for recovery supports to connect the individual with the most
appropriate supports specific to their needs.
25-35% (2)
⦁ Develops, implements, and monitors treatment plans for each individual in caseload;
⦁ Maintains participant records (e.g., logs interventions, follow-ups, and communication notes via system);
⦁ Coordinates and consults with others to develop treatment plans and tracks progress against mutually developed
success metrics according to program;
⦁ Provides assessment information of individual treatment plans to oversight committee, grant research evaluators, as
well as providers that have signed releases; evaluates individuals’ progress; monitors community adjustment;
determines necessity of alternative services; facilitates specialized treatment groups;
⦁ Provides treatment updates to Judges and Probation Officers; makes court appearances; maintains strict
confidentiality with respect to information obtained and processed.
10-20% (3)
Provides consultation for supervisors; prepares case material for discussion with program partners; attends case
conference meetings with supervisor to discuss, review, and analyze case load for evaluation of service delivered; prepares
and presents case work material for meetings; reviews information pertaining to referral and consults with appropriate staff.
5-10% (4) Develops and maintains daily and cumulative records for each individual served; prepares related
• Associate's degree in social/behavioral science, social work, counseling, psychology, criminal justice or closely related field
and;
• Two (2) years related experience which evidences a basic knowledge of criminal justice system, behavioral contracting
process, and individual and group interactive processes; or equivalent education and experience.
• Valid driver’s license issued by the state of residency.
Illustrative Duties:
Minimum Qualifications:
Job Function Statement:
Under general supervision, provides crisis counseling and immediate intervention on an individual and/or family basis while
managing all treatment, navigation through system of care (including triage linking to crisis and immediate intervention
services and follow-up and providing support to families during this process), correctional aspects of assigned case load;
performs comprehensive social casework services, develops, implements and monitors treatment plan, and/or access to
community resources to address needs including substance abuse treatment, medication management, physical health
treatment, mental health treatments, appropriate and affordable housing, employment and educational opportunities, and
support for basic needs.
BOCC Pay Grade: 14-HamCo
Min Hourly Rate: $23.2400
Max Hourly Rate: $30.2100
Professional
EEO Category: Depts Using Spec:
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8594 Peer Navigator.pdf
PCN: 8594 Position Title: Peer Navigator
Page 1 of 3
Revised: 1/9/2024 by Carmen White
Hamilton County
Position Description
An equal opportunity employer
Incumbent:
*This is a grant-funded position.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Percent Duty Description
35% 1. Help navigate individuals through system of care, including prevention, triage, linking to services and follow-up,
and providing support to families during this process.
15% 2. Maintains participant records logging events, follow-ups, and communication notes via RMS System-Cordata.
Collect data using the Cordata system to track progress against mutually developed success metrics according
to program, contract, and state requirements; maintain client files, enter client data, and maintain client
confidentiality.
10% 3. Advocates for the participant-client with a wide variety of service providers; assist participants in
gaining entry into service programs; provide advocacy and support for participants within the
criminal justice system including court appearances and written communication.
10% 4. • Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with HC ARC Partners and deflection partners to improve
access to services for identified clients. Develop and maintain a working relationship with Sober living partners,
JFS workers, chemical dependency treatment providers, mental health providers, health care providers, shelter
providers, landlords, detox centers, protective or representative payees, and other community programs which
may support participants.
5% 5. • Communicate with grant stakeholders on grant activity, outcomes measures, and research. Meets budget by
monitoring expenses and mileage, providing documentation and expense reports on a monthly basis
5% 6. • Ensure the Peer Navigators are using the shared calendar in order to be aware of where each person will be
and their activities.
RHAPSODI Funding Opportunity.pdf
Request for Proposals
Reimagining Health and Public Safety Overdose Initiatives
Hamilton Countys Cordata Research Brief.pdf