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Local and National Resources

Links and Guidance Related to OUD and Rural Communities

Rural Emergency Preparedness Toolkit

The toolkit compiles evidence-based and promising models and resources to support implementation of emergency planning, response, and recovery efforts in rural communities.

 

Module I: Introduction to Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response

Module 2: Rural Community Planning, Response and Recovery

Module 3: Cross-Cutting Issues for Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response

Module 4: Types of Public Health Emergencies and Disasters

Module 5: Post Emergency Assessment and Sharing of Lessons Learned

Module 6: Funding, Resources and Support for Rural Emergency Preparedness and Response

Module 7: Case Studies

ROTA Overview

The need for an innovative opioid response is particularly clear in rural areas, which face unique social, economic, and infrastructure challenges. The USDA Extension program and SAMHSA have developed the ROTA program to address the opioid crisis in rural areas. ROTA grantees have experienced great success, demonstrating agile and nuanced solutions for the unique needs of each region served. This document provides an overview of work undertaken by ROTA grantees.

Rural Health Information Hub

The Rural Health Information Hub, formerly the Rural Assistance Center, is funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy to be a national clearinghouse on rural health issues. The RHI Hub is committed to supporting healthcare and population health in rural communities, serving as a guide to improving health for rural residents. The RHI Hub provides access to current and reliable resources and tools to help you learn about rural health needs and work to address them.

Guide for Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (Spanish)

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Repository of Presentations

Click on the title of the presentation to view the recording.

02-23-2023:

"Substance Use Disorders Fundamentals for Rural Communities"

03-01-2023 : Wellness Wednesday

"Substance misuse as a Coping Mechanism"

03-03-2023 : FUSION 2023 Conference

"Impact of Stress within Rural and Agricultural Communities"

03-08-2023 : NASW - A Community Conversation

"Treatment Considerations for People with Opioid Use Disorder"

03-14-2023: 

"Rural Communities, Substance Use and the Social Determinants of Health"

03-20-2023:

"Care and Concern Interventions to Address Substance Use and Mental Health in Rural Communities"

03-22-2023:

"How to Have the Conversation: Talking about Substance Use and Mental Health"

04-21-2023:

"The Overdose Crisis in Rural Communities: Implementing Harm Reduction Approaches to Save Lives and Foster Recovery"

04-24-2023:

"Compassion Fatigue for Rural Providers"

05-23-2023:

"Stigma, Self-reliance, and Substance Use in Rural Communities"

05-25-2023:

"Substance Use Education is Wellness for Rural Communities"

05-30-2023:

"Overdose Safety Planning in Rural Communities"

06-27-2023:

"Health Equity in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention"

07-19-2023:

"A Primer on Telehealth to Improve Access to Substance Use and Mental Health Care for Rural Residents"

07-27-2023:

"Compassion Fatigue and Burnout for Rural Providers"

08-02-2023:

"De-escalation, Basic Tools for Social Workers"

08-14-2023:

"Co-Occurring Disorders - Making the Case for Integrated Care in Rural Settings"

08-17-2023:

"Promoting Health by Building Trust in Rural Communities"

09-06-2023:

"The Inter-Relationship Between Trauma in Adolescents and Opioid Use"

09-06-2023:

"Tools for Addressing Substance Use in Rural Communities"

09-26-2023:

"Trauma Informed Care: Concepts and Applications"

09-27-2023:

"Stress on the Farm: Understanding and Addressing the Stress and Suicide Risk in Farmers"

09-27-2023:

"LGBTQiA+ Overview and Practice Skills"

09-28-2023:

"Compassion Fatigue and Burnout for Rural Providers (Part One & Two)"

09-29-2023:

"Xylazine and Opioid Use: An Update"

10-18-2023:

"Leveraging the Capacities of Peers in Rural Health Services"

10-26-2023:

"Overview of Harm Reduction - for Rural Communities"

10-30-2023:

"Person Centered Care: Applications in Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Outpatient Program Settings"

12-06-2023:

"Navigating Stress in Agriculture - From the View of a Row Crop Extension Specialist"

01-24-2024:

"Addressing Myths About Substance Use, Addiction, Treatment and Recovery"

01-24-2024:

"Harm Reduction Principles Foundation to Implementation in Treatment and Community Settings Care Planning"

02-28-2024:

"Compassion Fatigue and Burnout (For Rural Providers) - a 2 part series"

02-29-2024:

"Current Substance Use Trends and Evolving Risks (with a focus on Rural Communities)"

03-11-2024:

"Working with Clients with Past/Present Justice Involvement"

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