Giving people a chance.
Diversion out of the Criminal Justice System and into Intensive Case Management
Substance use disorder (SUD) is a public health crisis with overdose (OD) deaths over 100,000 in the US this past year. In Taos county, estimates are over 2,000 residents struggle with opioid use disorder (OUD). OUD, SUD and OD are treatable and preventable. Putting people in jail for low-level, nonviolent drug-related crimes is insufficient. There is another way.
Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD)
Community agencies can refer individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) and criminal behavior to LEAD where they receive intensive case management based on harm reduction principles.
Community Referrals
Do you interface with individuals who have substance use disorder and criminal behavior who need more support? We take referrals from community partners.
Community Presentations and Conversations
Let us know if you would like us to present our work to your organization or community. We are also happy to facilitate community conversations on difficult topics such as substance use disorder, trauma, mental illness, poverty and harm reduction.
“With the support from LEAD, I’ve been able to stay in recovery.”
— Alex Cordova, LEAD client
Contact
Feel free to contact us with any questions.
Denis Romero, Program Manager
denis@taoslead.com ; Cell (575) 644-9863
Thomas Anderson, Case Manager
Phone
(575) 758-9595