H.O.P.E. Task Force

Heroin Overdose Prevention & Education (HOPE) Task Force

The HOPE Task Force tackles the opiate overdose epidemic with a comprehensive approach that includes enforcement, education, and prevention. We recognize that addiction and overdose deaths are community challenges that require collective solutions.

Established in 2016, the Heroin Overdose Prevention & Education Task Force was formed as an evolution of the Franklin County Drug Task Force within the Special Investigation Unit. Seasoned narcotics and homicide detectives treat opiate overdose scenes as potential crime scenes, investigating the origins of the supply that contributed to the overdose.

Furthermore, the HOPE Task Force partners with treatment providers to link individuals with substance use disorders to long-term care. Detectives are supported by the expertise and collaboration of local treatment providers, focusing on assisting individuals facing addiction rather than resorting to incarceration.

For more information, contact the Franklin County HOPE Task Force at 614-525-HOPE (4673).