On the Front Lines Community Alliance

06/03/2026

Today at S.W.A.P. (Socializing With A Purpose), OTFLCA was honored to hear from Meagan Guthrie, Director of Addiction Response for Hamilton County, and Hamilton County Commissioner Denise Driehaus as they shared insights on the Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition (ARC) pillars and the importance of cross-system collaboration in addressing addiction, recovery, prevention, public health, and community engagement.

Conversations like these remind us that meaningful change happens when providers, peers, advocates, first responders, and community leaders come together with a shared purpose. Today’s meeting was filled with connection, collaboration, and a collective commitment to strengthening our communities.

We were also grateful to hear from Tonja with S.O.A.R., who highlighted their life-saving work in harm reduction.

S.O.A.R.
Safety. Outreach. Autonomy. Respect.

Through innovative technology, community connection, and on-the-ground support across Ohio, S.O.A.R. is helping prevent overdoses, save lives, and empower individuals to build healthier, stronger communities.

Thank you to all who attended and continue showing up for this important work. Together, we are making a difference. 🙌

06/01/2026

Big news!!!!!

On the Front Lines Community Alliance has officially moved into a new home at the Center for Addiction Treatment inside the Spaulding Recovery & Family Care Building.

New address:
834 Ezzard Charles Dr.
Cincinnati, OH 45214

As we step into this next chapter, we also want to express sincere gratitude to OhioMeansJobs Cincinnati - Hamilton County Ohio for being such an important part of our journey and providing space that helped support the growth of our community and mission over the years.

We are equally thankful to Center for Addiction Treatment for their generosity and partnership in welcoming OTFL into this new space so we can continue expanding the work, relationships, and support that mean so much to so many across our region.

Please note: parking on-site can be limited during larger events and meetings. We encourage carpooling when possible, and overflow parking is available on surrounding streets.

Please update your records and help us spread the word!

05/29/2026

🎉 Dayton Socialize With a Purpose was a success!

We are so grateful for our incredible community partners who continue to show up every single day with integrity, compassion, and resilience.

Thank you all for participating in our On The Front Lines meeting and helping us continue building stronger connections throughout the Dayton community. Together, we are making a difference! 🙌

A huge thank you to Devon Marquardt & Jacob McKinney for presenting on Oxford House 🏡 — a peer-run, self-supporting, substance-free recovery housing program that continues to grow across Ohio and worldwide. 🌎 Since 1975, Oxford House has helped thousands of individuals in recovery find stable, supportive housing and community. To learn more or apply for housing online, visit www.oxfordhouse.org (http://www.oxfordhouse.org/).

📍 Join us for our next SWAP Meeting:
🗓 July 31
⏰ 10:30 AM
📚 Dayton Metro Library
We can’t wait to see everyone there!

05/19/2026

Tomorrow is our first Financial Wellness Summer Series session: Power of Budgeting💼

We’ll explore how to create and maintain a budget, understand wants vs. needs, and set realistic goals for spending, saving, and debt repayment.

🗓 Tomorrow, May 20
⏰ 1:30 PM
📍 Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital**
2446 Kipling Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45239

Led by Adam Kunsman, a financial advisor and person in recovery, this session brings together professional expertise and lived experience in a way that is practical, supportive, and real.

Register here:

Take control of your finances by learning to build a budget, manage spending, and set goals for saving and reducing debt.

05/14/2026

Building Financial Stability in Recovery

We’re excited to share our Financial Wellness Summer Series, a four-part series designed specifically for individuals in recovery who want to build confidence, stability, and a stronger financial future.

Each session offers practical, real-world strategies you can actually use, whether you're working on budgeting, managing debt, or exploring investing.

🗓 3rd Wednesdays at 1:30 PM
• May 20 – Power of Budgeting
• June 17 – Simplify Your Spending & Savings Strategies
• July 15 – Foundations of Investing
• August 19 – Investing with Purpose

📍 Glenwood Behavioral Health Hospital
2446 Kipling Ave, Cincinnati, OH

Led by Adam Kunsman, a financial advisor with Edward Jones and person in recovery, this series is grounded in real-life experience and a deep understanding of the financial journey in recovery.

Attend one session or join us for the full series. Wherever you are in your journey, this space is for you.

👉 Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/building-financial-stability-in-recovery-series-4832744?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=creatorshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=odclsxcollection&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

05/08/2026

On the Front Lines continues to grow because of strong, passionate leaders dedicated to recovery and community impact.

Our founder, Hannah Schilling, has been resilient, determined, unapologetic, and deeply committed to supporting the Cincinnati community through peer-led recovery efforts. Hannah truly embodies peer support, inspiring countless individuals in recovery and peers throughout the workforce through her compassion, advocacy, and lived experience. We are incredibly grateful for her vision and leadership.

As we continue expanding our mission, we are excited to welcome Samantha Battrell as our new CEO. Samantha’s leadership and passion for recovery will help guide OTFLCA into an amazing new chapter, and we look forward to the impact ahead. 🏆

05/05/2026

Huge thank you to all of our incredible community partners across Cincinnati and Southwest Ohio for showing up and engaging in this month’s SWAP meeting! Your continued collaboration and commitment to serving our community makes a real impact.

We also want to give a special thank you to Community Medical Services for presenting today. As a nationally recognized leader in evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder, their work in providing medications like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, along with counseling, peer support, and care coordination, is helping transform lives and strengthen recovery across our communities.

We also heard from Jennifer about a first of its kind Ohio provider resource portal, RecoveryRachel, which when launched will have a geographically based treatment finder. This portal, developed by ai experts will feature voice and type options so people using it can guide the portal to find the most relevant and useful providers to address their specific needs. The portal algorithm also is trained to recognize a crisis and respond by directing the person to call 988.

This portal will launch soon and will contain DBH credentialed providers for substance use and mental health services.

Together, we are building stronger systems of care and creating more pathways to long term recovery.

📅 Our next SWAP meeting in Cincinnati will be held at Center for Addiction Treatment on June 2 at 11:30 AM. We hope to see you there!

05/01/2026

Peer Sustainability & Wellness Group

An hour to breathe, learn, and connect with peers navigating recovery and service. We explore resilience, compassion fatigue, healthy boundaries, and work–life balance with practical, peer-led support.

🗓 Tuesdays, 9:00–10:00 AM
📍 Addiction Services Council
2828 Vernon Pl, Cincinnati, OH 45219

👥 Who: Open to individuals with lived experience who are currently working in behavioral health.