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In February of 2014, the County of Summit ADM Board convened the Summit County Opiate Task Force, a group of key individuals and organizations committed to reducing the tragic consequences of opiate abuse in Summit County through education, collaboration, advocacy, and the wise use of available resources. As an increasing public health problem, the opiate / heroin epidemic has resulted in a dramatic rise in accidental deaths and immeasurable heartache. Working together, we all can play a role in helping to end this lethal epidemic. The current strategic plan (completed in 2020) provides an overview of the work of the task force to date as well as plans for future endeavors. Strategic Direction Summary Report Operational Plan Gannt Chart for Priority Areas News and Events The Summit County Opiate & Addiction Task Force offers a quarterly newsletter.To stay informed on the latest information from the task force, join our email list and you'll receive the newsletter quarterly in your inbox. October 2020 May 2020 February 2020 Quarterly Meeting Schedule The Summit County Opiate Task Force holds meetings quarterly to update members and the community on developments and initiatives to fight the opiate epidemic. All meetings are 4:00 pm-5:30 pm at the Summit County Public Health Department in the Auditorium, 1867 W. Market Street, Akron. Meeting calendar with all of the SCOATF Subcommittee and Public Quarterly Meetings SCOATF Public Quarterly Meetings 2021 Monday, March 15, 2021 - Meeting Notes Monday, June 14, 2021 Monday, September 13, 2021 Monday, December 13, 2021 2020 Wednesday, March 18, 2020 (Canceled due to COVID-19) Wednesday, June 17, 2020 @ 4PM - Meeting Notes Wednesday, September 16, 2020 @ 4PM - Meeting Notes Wednesday, December 16, 2020 @ 4PM - Meeting Notes - Slide Deck - Meeting Notes 2019 Wednesday, March 20, 2019 PDF Wednesday, June 12, 2019 PDF Tuesday, September 10, 2019 PDF Tuesday, December 17, 2019 PDF 2018 Wednesday, March 14, 2018 PDF Monday, June 25, 2018 PDF Monday, September 17, 2018 PDF Monday, December 17, 2018 2017 December 13, 2017 PDF September 13, 2017 PDF June 7, 2017 PDF March 8, 2017 PDF Data Dashboard View PDF to learn more about the statistics of this epidemic with our data dashboard. Subcommittees Criminal Justice - Meeting Notes PDF Policy & Advocacy - Meeting Notes PDF Family Support & Young People - Meeting Notes PDF Healthcare - Meeting Notes PDF Public Awareness - Meeting Notes PDF Harm Reduction - Meeting Notes PDF Contacting the Subcommittees To inquire about the work of the subcommittee or the next meeting, please contact the Subcommittees chair(s) Criminal Justice Co-Chairs Rhonda Brink Chief Jack Davis Family Support & Young People Co-Chairs Nicole Jones Katy VanHorn N'ecole Ast Healthcare Subcommittee Co-Chairs Dr. Garry Thrasher Harm Reduction Jackie Pollard Kay Wirth Policy and Advocacy Subcommittee Co-Chairs Open Public Awareness Chair Darryl Brake Amy Woodland