Press release
Representatives of the organizations that support the Genesee County PAARI program will be recognized next Tuesday at a midday event at the City of Batavia Fire Department headquarters at 18 Evans St.
The local Public Safety Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative has gained momentum in the county, most recently having the distinction of welcoming the Batavia FD as the first fire company in New York (and one of just a few in the nation) as a participant.
The program is designed to provide support and resources to help law enforcement and public safety agencies nationwide create non-arrest pathways to treatment and recovery.
PAARI leaders in Genesee County are highlighting the significance of this development by holding a two-hour public session, beginning at 11 a.m. on July 13.
They also have changed the name of the program slightly in this area to Public Safety Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative instead of the official name of Police Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative — while still using the PAARI acronym.
The event will feature leaders of the four public safety agencies who have signed on to PAARI: Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, Batavia Police Department, Le Roy Police Department and Genesee County Health Department.
Officials of program sponsors Greater Rochester Health Foundation, Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, and GOW Opioid Task Force also are scheduled to speak.
The GRHF will be presented with a plaque at the event for its support and funding of necessary renovations at the fire headquarters.
Complimentary food and beverage will be provided to all in attendance. Once registered, individuals will be contacted for their lunch selection.
To register for this event, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/new-paari-location-opening-event-registration-160639311505
For more information, contact Christen Ferraro, GRHF Project Coordinator, at cferraro@gcasa.org.