Deflection ECHO

Where

Online

What This ECHO Will Focus On

The purpose of the Deflection ECHO is to connect Oregon teams to deflection experts, develop core skills for the deflection workforce, and function as a peer-to-peer networking space for Oregon’s deflection programs.

This ECHO is produced by OHSU’s Deflection Implementation Technical Assistance team in collaboration with the Oregon ECHO Network. This ECHO is funded by the Oregon Criminal Justice Commission to support the Behavioral Health Deflection Grant Program.

Program Goals

Showcase models of expanding deflection pathways and impact
Guide quality improvement for deflection programs
Train multidisciplinary staff for effective deflection encounters in the field
Build competency in navigating social services and behavioral health services
Promote awareness of substance use disorder medication treatments
Connect to share resources and success examples

Audience

Deflection coordinators, project managers, case managers, certified recovery peers, law enforcement who interface with deflection teams, prosecutors, deflection SUD treatment partners, deflection community partners.