Virtual Solutions Swap
What it is
A monthly, informal space for COSSUP grantees to share real‑world strategies, challenges, and tools, designed in response to grantee feedback requesting more peer‑to‑peer connection, practical idea‑sharing, and opportunities to learn directly from one another.
how it works
Each session features short, conversational presentations from selected grantees (no slides required)
Presenters share challenges, approaches, and what’s working in their programs
Attendees participate in open discussion and Q&A
Rulo Strategies provides key takeaways and shared resources after each session
interested in participating?
If you are a COSSUP grantee and want to participate or share something with other grantees, email your Training and Technical Assistance (TTA) Coordinator or info@rulostrategies.com.
Virtual Solutions Swap Resources Shared
A set of coordinated intake, consent, and reentry planning forms used by the Fairfield County Overdose Response Team and Reentry Coalition to assess individual needs and facilitate service connections.
Manual providing comprehensive operational guidance for a jail-based MAT program, outlining program goals, clinical protocols, eligibility criteria, security procedures, behavioral health services, and reentry coordination.
A collection of four resources from Transylvania County, NC documenting and supporting a jail-based reentry program — including a final program report and three data tracking tools for care coordination, peer support, and behavioral health treatment.
A set of four operational templates to support the setup and ongoing management of Overdose Fatality Review teams — covering governing council confidentiality agreements, meeting sign-in, agendas, and interagency data sharing protocols.
This resource outlines a continuum of recovery-focused programs, including virtual peer coaching, sober living, intensive treatment tracks, and transitional housing for individuals with substance use and mental health needs.
A directory that lists local low-barrier providers and services to assist the justice-involved population with community reintegration.
A comprehensive assessment designed to identify an individual’s needs, strengths, and goals across key domains such as housing, health, substance use, employment, finances, and social support.
This document may serve as a model to create or formalize a Programming/Reentry Coordinator role that centralizes responsibility for reentry planning and program implementation.
This document may serve as a model to create or formalize a reentry coordinator role that centralizes responsibility for reentry planning and program implementation.
This screener can be administered through a brief, person-centered conversation to identify immediate needs, strengths, and priorities that may affect successful reentry.
Two RFPs for a Marketing Consultant and a Community Awareness Campaign to clearly communicate the purpose, scope, and impact of an agency’s work.
Process mapping can help identify redundancies and missed touchpoints throughout the system.