Deflection ECHO
Purpose: 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.
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.
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
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. Go to our comprehensive deflection TA page to access all resources we offer.
Schedule: Second Wednesday of each month, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., Pacific time, September 9, 2026 - May 12, 2027
Faculty:
Dan Hoover, MD, Associate Professor, Deflection Implementation Technical Assistance Director, OHSU
Chris Campbell, PhD, Associate Professor, Portland State University, Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice
