The Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program supports Ohio teams and partners working to identify, respond to, treat, and provide ongoing support for people affected by illicit drugs.
Funder: Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): September 2027 (application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Financial and technical assistance
Summary: Supports comprehensive efforts in Ohio to identify, respond to, treat, and support people affected by illicit opioids, stimulants, and other drugs of abuse.
The Comprehensive Opioid, Stimulant, and Substance Abuse Program (COSSAP) provides financial and technical assistance for comprehensive responses to illicit opioids, stimulants, and other drugs of abuse. Developed as part of the Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act, it supports efforts to identify people affected by these substances, respond to their needs, provide treatment, and offer ongoing support.
The Ohio Office of Criminal Justice Services (OCJS) administers the program. It works with Quick Response Teams throughout Ohio and with data collection and evaluation partners. The program can support the development of new efforts, their implementation, or the expansion of work already underway.