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We help health and justice organizations build systems that change lives.

Faster Crisis Response. Fewer Re-Arrests. Safer Communities.

When public safety and healthcare work together, communities get safer and people get the care they need. CHJ helps public safety and health leaders turn policy and funding into practical, on-the-ground systems that save lives and restore dignity.

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What we do

Connecting Policy, Research, and Practice

CHJ provides technical assistance, training, and consulting that help communities translate science into solutions and evidence into action. Our expertise spans:

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Deflection and Diversion

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Law Enforcement and Community Partnerships

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Systems Mapping and Action Planning

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Treatment and Recovery Capacity

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Data and Technology Solutions

Who we partner with

Our partnerships bridge gaps and ensure the right resources reach the right people — at the right time.

Community-based organizations
Law enforcement & EMS
School systems

Local government agencies
Healthcare providers
Recovery & treatment centers

Some of our partners

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JLSCI
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ComprehensiveOSSA
PTACC
RSAT
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Why partner with us

Training & Education

Workshops, webinars, and custom sessions.

 

Community Awareness

Co-developed programs tailored to our community.

 

Response Support

Coordination strategies with EMS, law enforcement, and treatment providers.

Policy & Advocacy

Partner alignment around legislative goals.

 

Resource Hubs

Access to brochures, guides, data sheets, and more.

Resources from CHJ

 Stay informed about our latest work, advocacy efforts, and community partnerships. Explore stories that highlight the impact of our programs and the people we serve.

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The Implementer

Publications & Reports

Medications-in-Hand: Early Learnings from Medicaid Reentry Waiver Implementation in California

SHIELD-Enhanced Deflection & Technical Assistance Training

Find support and make connections within your community

Our Impact

Sustainable Change

From community reentry to statewide policy, CHJ initiatives reduce arrest and recidivism, lower substance use and overdose, and save taxpayer dollars.

  • 250+ sites

    across the U.S., providing statewide technical assistance in states such as Illinois and Oregon, and training thousands of practitionaers

  • 48+ states

    (and 2 territories) where our expertise has been shared.

  • 1,600+ Communities

    now operate deflection initiatives, strengthening public safety while promoting recovery and reducing overdose deaths.

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Our Global Reach

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“I love the work I do at CHJ because I’m surrounded by passionate colleagues who believe in what we do. Together, we help create opportunities for people facing substance use disorder nationwide.”

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Why it matters

By combining accountability with compassion, CHJ helps transform systems so individuals, families, and communities can thrive. Every engagement is tailored to local strengths and needs — ensuring that strategies are practical, actionable, and built to last.

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