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.

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. Our services include recovery support services and case management, transportation to treatment and community outreach.