PAARI - Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative

04/03/2026

Help inform PAARI's work through your lived experience. PAARI's Lived Experience Council (LEC) is inviting new members to join us! If you've been affected by these issues and want to turn your lived experience into action, this is your chance to get involved with us.

Out next meeting is Tuesday April 13th at 6:30PM EST, and we'd love for you to be there. Apply today at paariusa.org/paari-council/lived-experience-council/ and help us build stronger, more compassionate pathways to recovery.

04/03/2026

We want to shoutout a stellar program and PAARI partner, Hope Not Handcuffs - Hudson Valley, NY, for their work with Sullivan County and the Village of Liberty Police Department. We love seeing this compassionate and treatment-focused work!

LIBERTY – The Sullivan County Quick Response team in partnership with Hope Not Handcuffs, has been operating countywide since last fall and Liberty Village Po

04/02/2026

April is —a time to raise awareness about the impact of alcohol misuse and the importance of access to treatment.
PAARI works with law enforcement and community partners to offer pathways to recovery instead of incarceration. Together, we can break the cycle of addiction and build healthier, safer communities.

04/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming the newest agency to the PAARI network this month! 👏
This department is taking important steps to strengthen pathways to treatment and recovery for people impacted by substance use. We’re grateful for their dedication to compassionate, community-focused approaches.
We're excited to have the Pelham Police Department on board!

03/31/2026

🚨Single digit alert!
There are only 9 weeks left until we head to Dallas, Texas for our National Law Enforcement Summit and we want to see you there!
From June 7th - 10th, we will be highlighting the outstanding PAARI partners and national leaders in substance use based deflection and diversion programs, provide attendees with a unique opportunity to learn about a diverse range of deflection models, and learn from successful programs nationwide!
🔗Register here: coresponderalliance.org/event-6446568
🤝Become a PAARI Partner today and receive a discount on your registration: paariusa.org/become-a-partner

03/30/2026

Join us for the South Carolina Convening!

🗓️ April 7th | ⏰ 1:30PM EST

Law enforcement, public safety, and community partners will gather to discuss innovative approaches to addiction recovery and deflection. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and create a lasting impact!

🔗 Register now: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/yrf_G2SXTRWDZ9lziBMERg #/registration

03/27/2026

Join us for the Kentucky Convening!

🗓️ April 2nd | ⏰ 1:00PM EST

Law enforcement, public safety, and community partners will gather to discuss innovative approaches to addiction recovery and deflection. Don't miss this opportunity to collaborate and create a lasting impact!

🔗 Please reach out at info@paariusa.org if you would like to attend!

03/26/2026

Our work in Washington, D.C. continues!
We are grateful to be joined by lawmakers, law enforcement officers, and our partner organizations as we educate and advise our representatives on the importance of funding treatment options for substance use in our communities!
We want to continue to provide deflection and diversion programs across the nation, and empower individuals with substance use disorders to access treatments that work for them.

(Pictured left to right: Chief Amy Prock of the Myrtle Beach Police Department; Zoe Grover, Executive Director of PAARI; Linda Davis, Executive Director of Face Addiction Now; PAARI Board Member Steve Jesi; Rep. Josh Riley of NY's 19th District; Chief D'Agata of the Village of Liberty Police Department; Chief Filzek, FAN's Senior Advisor of Law Enforcement Engagement and Training; and newly retired Chief Tate of the Shakopee Police Department.)

03/26/2026

We are proud to finally present our 2025 Annual Report for Public Safety Partners. We appreciate your patience as we reflected on the work we've done together over the last year. From expanding treatment-first models into new communities, supporting rural and underserved agencies with over-dose prevention tools and hands-on guidance, and continuing to tailor deflection and diversion models to meet the unique needs of our communities, we couldn't have done it without you! Whether you're part of a law enforcement, public health, or first responder agency, a person with lived experience, or a community member who believes in our mission: we thank you, and we look forward to continuing this work with you!

Check out Annual Report for Supporters on our website!

03/25/2026

This week, PAARI Executive Director Zoe Grover was joined by Chief Prock of the Myrtle Beach Police Department , Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina’s Seventh Congressional District, and Chief D’Agata of the Village of Liberty Police Department as they encouraged lawmakers to fund substance use treatment options for our communities!

(Pictured L to R: Chief Amy Prock, Rep. Russell Fry, Zoe Grover, Chief Steve D’Agata).

03/25/2026

🚨There are only 10 weeks left until our National Law Enforcement Summit in Dallas, TX!
From June 7th - 10th, we are excited to highlight the outstanding PAARI partners and national leaders in substance use based deflection and diversion programs, provide attendees with a unique opportunity to learn about a diverse range of deflection models, and learn from successful programs nationwide!
🔗Register here: coresponderalliance.org/event-6446568
🤝Become a PAARI Partner today and receive a discount on your registration: paariusa.org/become-a-partner

03/25/2026

We were excited to join Chief D'Agata of the Village of Liberty Police Department and Chief Prock of the Myrtle Beach Police Department in Washington, D.C. this week to continue to encourage our representatives to support funding for solutions to substance use in our communities across the nation!