The Hamilton County Office of Addiction Response supports the initiatives of the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition, manages OneOhio Opiate Litigation Funds both local and regional allocations, oversees county-wide deflection programs through the Quick Response Team, and provides administrative support to the Hamilton County Heroin Task Force and other special projects related to addiction and treatment programs across the county.
Addiction Response Coalition
A collective of community members, leaders, advocates, and experts working to end the opioid epidemic by connecting prevention, treatment, public health, and law enforcement resources to provide care when and where it’s needed most, holistically treating the illness, saving lives, and strengthening families for the health and wellness of Hamilton County.
A 20-Member steering committee meets on a monthly basis with the Full Coalition meeting quarterly. Please visit the HC ARC tab for more information.
Quick Response Team
The Quick Response Team (QRT) is a co-responder deflection program that provides community-based substance use, mental health, homelessness, and other needs-based services, with the immediate goal of connecting Hamilton County residents with the most appropriate care specific to their needs.
QRT approaches all encounters with the simple message: "How can we help you?"
OneOhio Opiate Litigation
Hamilton County has entered into a settlement agreement with multiple opioid manufacturers and distributors which will result in payouts of over $800 Million to Ohio, its communities, to respond to the opioid crisis. 55% of the settlement dollars are poised to flow through a state-level foundation for ultimate distribution to the nineteen regional foundations establish in Ohio and 30% flows to local governments. The Hamilton County Office of Addiction Response supports the Region 2 and OneOhio Hamilton County local funds.
Hamilton County Heroin Task Force
Established in early 2015 by the Hamilton County Association of Chief of Police, the task force was created a clear mission: to investigate all-source dealers linked to overdoses and overdose deaths, and to prosecute these source dealers under applicable State of Ohio and Federal charges. Additionally, the task force aims to foster cooperation and coordination among the various agencies in Hamilton County involved in drug offense investigations.
Special Projects
Addiction doesn’t discriminate – it affects all kinds of people, from all kinds of backgrounds, from every neighborhood across our county. It’s a chronic illness, not a choice.
Mission Statement:
The mission of the Office of Addiction Response is to address the addiction crisis in Hamilton County by connecting individuals to the right resources and treatments, breaking down barriers, and implementing comprehensive solutions. We are a collective force of community members, leaders, advocates, and experts dedicated to saving lives, strengthening families, and fighting addiction for the health and wellness of all.
Vision Statement:
Our vision is to create a community where the addiction crisis no longer claims lives or devastates families. We strive to be a trusted and reliable resource that provides access to care, prevention options, treatment specialists, public health officials, and law enforcement. Through our expertise in prevention, treatment, harm reduction, first responders/criminal justice, faith community, and business community, we aim to deeply and holistically treat this chronic illness. We are driven by the belief that addiction is not a choice but a chronic illness, and we are committed to making a real difference by connecting the right resources for real results. Together, we will end the addiction crisis in our community and ensure the well-being of every individual affected by addiction.
2023 State of the Addiction Crisis