Through partnerships, the Franklin County Office of Justice Policy & Programs (OJPP) is implementing the S.A.F.E.R (Safety, Acceptance, Focus, Engagement, Resilience) program, a First Responder Deflection program offering brief substance use screening and direct linkage to substance use treatment for individuals actively using drugs and at risk for overdose in Franklin County. The SAFER multidisciplinary team works to redirect individuals using drugs away from jails or emergency departments and toward community-based treatment. Using a non-judgmental approach rooted in addiction science, S.A.F.E.R is the gateway to treatment services when an individual reaches the Action Stage of Change.

Dedicated to addiction and recovery needs, prioritizing individuals coming in to be screened and linked to treatment or in need of Naloxone and Fentanyl Test Strips.

Addiction-related services require an appointment with one of our peer recovery supporters or community health workers. After hour appointments may be available with select staff. Our services include recovery support services and case management, transportation to treatment and community outreach.

SAFER Station provides walk-in recovery resources, substance use screening, and direct linkage to treatment with person-centric support and a non-judgmental environment that overlooks justice involvement at the Franklinton & Hilltop branches of the Columbus Library. Find SAFER Station on Tuesdays at the Hilltop branch from 2-4PM; and on Thursdays at the Franklinton branch from 1-3PM.

*We are in the process of moving spaces. Please understand that all services should be scheduled by phone to ensure a staff member will be present to serve you*