Public Health’s Recovery Outreach Quick Response Team was recognized for the second year in a row as the Outstanding QRT Team - Public Safety Led, by the Ohio Deflection Association for the work they do in Montgomery County.
In 2025, The Recovery Outreach Team contacted 1,643 at-risk individuals, providing them with links to resources and care. The team is a unit of Public Health’s Recovery Services program that helps provide assessments, referrals, and services for individuals impacted by struggles with substance use.
The team, partners with local hospital systems, law enforcement, courts, and fire/EMS to provide linkage to care for those identified as having a substance use disorder.
“Through the efforts of response teams across Montgomery County, we have experienced a 12% decrease in overdose deaths this past year,” said Dawn Schwartz, Project Manager, Community Overdose Action Team. “The lived experience and compassion they provide greatly increases the chance of a positive outcome for all those involved.”
“If you need someone to talk to, our team can meet you where you are, to offer lived experience and provide the best possible options for help,” said Randy Carmack, Community Outreach Supervisor, Public Health – Dayton & Montgomery County.
Team members include Randy Carmack, Robert Bailey, Lisa Nunn, Cleave Baker, Kevin Jackson, Jeremy Edmondson, William Buchanan, Redina Counce, John Scannell, and Jermaine Hawkins.
If you or someone you know needs help to start the road to recovery, call (937) 602-8020. If you are facing an immediate medical emergency call 911. To contact the 24-hour Crisis Line call 988.
