The Diversion First 2024 Annual Report is now available. The 2024 report demonstrates impacts and successes of the program’s ninth year.

Diversion First offers alternatives to incarceration for people with mental health concerns, substance use concerns and/or developmental disabilities who come into contact with the criminal justice system for low-level offenses. The continuum of services is designed to more efficiently use resources to prevent repeat encounters with law enforcement, create a safer community and promote healthier lives.

Since its beginning in 2016, Diversion First has helped over 4,400 people avoid arrest.

Read the 2024 Annual Report and learn more about Diversion First.