Peer Advisory Council

The Peer Advisory Council at On the Front Lines Community Alliance (OTFLCA) is a committed group of experienced peer recovery professionals who provide crucial insight into the development and enhancement of recovery services. This dedicated team uses their lived experiences and professional expertise to influence the creation of recovery tools, programming, and policies.

Advocacy & Policy Engagement

The Peer Advisory Council plays a crucial role in advocating for the recovery community. Their efforts help ensure that the voices of those with lived experience are heard and considered in policy development and recovery initiatives.

Shaping Recovery Services & Programs

The Council influences the creation and evolution of recovery services, ensuring they meet the needs of those in recovery. By offering their expertise, they ensure services remain effective and responsive to the community.

Our Partners

Strategies to End Homelessness

People with Lived Expertise Workgroup was developed as an official Cincinnati’s Continuum of Care (CoC) Workgroup which includes a seat on the CoC Board.

The PWLX WG provides input and policy recommendations on existing screening tools, focus group questions, policies, data collection and more local efforts to ensure the homelessness system is effective and equitable.

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Hamilton County Addiction Response Coalition

Has a dedicated Recovery Pillar with a member of the PAC as a steering committee member to emphasize the essential role of lived experience in our initiatives

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Meet The Team

  • Hannah Schilling

    Founder of On the Front Lines Networking Group, Certified Peer Recovery Supporter, Peer Support Supervisor Ohio Prevention Specialist Assistant, and CDCA II. Hannah acts as a panel expert on Buckeye SCOPE (Supporting Children of the Opioid Epidemic) and keycontributor tor the EMPOWER project. Hannah's work is committed to professionalizing Peer Recovery Support as an interictal piece of the SUD system. Hannah's impact on implementing harm reduction and awareness campaigns in the Hamilton County area has helped to create a space for dialogue and action that help heal the harms caused by drug use.

  • Katherine Dawes

    A person in long-term recovery who is a passionate advocate for those experiencing substance misuse. Work is focused in Southwest Ohio focused primarily on the Medicaid population helping those in need and their families navigate SUD and MH treatment options. Working with the  EMPOWER Project as a Stakeholder devolving current research for those experiencing Substance Use during Pregnancy and Postpartum. Developing curriculum and training for Peer Support Specialists in Ohio to best support pregnant people in our care.

  • Erica Parks

    Certified Peer Recovery Supporter, CDCA. Has worked in homeless outreach for over 3 years assisting individuals into treatment and accessing resources. Hold positions on Homeless Clearinghouse Board, Homeless Outreach, PWLX and Community Connections workgroups.

  • Luis Villagrana

    A person in long-term recovery who is a passionate advocate for those experiencing substance use and mental health. With his clinical background, he serves others through forming reputable relationships with our community partners, to assist community members with their needs. He has been dedicated to supporting and advocating for individuals through their own recovery journey.

Let your voice be heard!

We are always accepting applications from leaders, advocates, and community members who support the mission of the On the Front Lines Community, agree with the ethos ‘Nothing About Us Without Us,’ and are looking for meaningful ways to contribute to the local recovery community.

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