Detroit Quick Response Team

Purpose
The Detroit Quick Response Team (QRT) at Face Addiction Now (FAN) conducts outreach to individuals with substance use disorders, focusing on recent overdose survivors, EMS calls related to overdose, and individuals experiencing homelessness. The QRT meets people where they are, offering treatment options, harm reduction strategies, and social services, while ensuring smooth transitions to treatment through warm handoffs.
If you or a loved one has a substance use disorder, call FAN’s HOPE Line for help: 833-202-HOPE
 

The Team
The Detroit QRT consists of peer recovery coaches, harm reduction specialists, and individuals with lived experience. This team of dedicated Detroiters provides immediate assistance and long-term support to address substance use crises.
 

Key Services

• Immediate Response: On-the-spot support for recent drug overdose survivors, EMS calls, and street outreach.
• Harm Reduction: Distribution of life-saving tools, education on safe practices to reduce overdose risks, and the transmission of infectious diseases.
• Warm Hand-Offs: Facilitation of personalized connections to treatment services, minimizing barriers to accessing care.
• Follow-Up Support: Continued engagement to ensure sustained recovery and trust-building.
• Community Engagement: Collaboration with local organizations, law enforcement, and healthcare providers to reduce the incidence of overdoses and save lives.
   

Available Services

• Peer Recovery Coaching
• Harm Reduction Supplies
• Education on Safe Use Practices
• Access to HIV/HCV Testing
• Food Assistance
• Family Recovery Coaching
• Medical Assistance
• Sober Living Housing
• Medication Assisted Recovery
• Inpatient SUD/Mental Health Services
• Monthly FAN Forums
• Housing Resources
• Connection to Local Recovery Options 
   

The Process

Contact FAN by Phone

Detroit QRT
(313) 741-8023

FAN's  Call Center
(833) 202-HOPE