What is QRT?
The Summit County Quick Response Team (QRT) is a multidisciplinary deflection program comprised of professionals from law enforcement, fire/paramedic, and a counselor or peer supporter. The team provides timely support and intervention through proactive and reactive community-based outreach. This program plays a critical role in Summit County’s comprehensive strategy to connect individuals with appropriate care specific to their needs, strengthen interagency partnerships, and reduce substance abuse-related deaths.
Summit County Team
Summit County QRT is a collaborative effort among the following:
- County of Summit ADM Board
- Summit County Public Health
- Oriana House
- Akron Fire Department
- Akron Police Department
- Barberton Police Department
- Coventry Fire Department
- Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department
- Cuyahoga Falls Police Department
- Green Fire Department
- Summit County Sheriff’s Office
Resources
For more information about agencies and programs available through the ADM Board’s system of care, visit the ADM Board’s Provider Directory.
Summit County Public Health provides harm reduction resources to Summit County residents, including: