Avoiding Jail Time Strengthens Communities The Gaston County Drug Diversion and Treatment Program is a new community initiative, piloted by Partners Health Management, providing high-risk individuals addicted to opioids and facing criminal charges the opportunity to receive comprehensive, community-based treatment instead of a jail sentence. The program mission emphasizes rehabilitation and treatment over incarceration and

Cleveland Strong Project to Improve County Health Gastonia, NC, November 1, 2016—Cleveland County Schools, Partners Health Management, and Cleveland County government are joining forces to create the Cleveland Strong Project—a long-term health improvement initiative addressing challenging social factors in the county. Social factors impacting health—also known as social determinants of health—are conditions in an area

What: Announcing New Drug Diversion and Treatment Program in Gaston County with Senator Thom Tillis Where: Gaston County Police Department Conference Room 420 West Franklin Boulevard Gastonia, NC 28053 When: Monday, November 14, 2016 at 10:00 a.m. Please join Partners Health Management, Gaston County Police Chief Joseph Ramey, and United States Senator Thom Tillis for