Local and National Resources
Links and Guidance Related to OUD and Rural Communities
Local Information
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.
If you are interested in learning more information, please visit the NIHCM Data Infographic page HERE
Repository of Presentations
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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:
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:
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"
03-13-2024:
"Rural Communities Substance Use and the Social Determinants of Health"
03-15-2024:
"Person-Centered Care Applications in Methadone Maintenance Treatment and Outpatient Program Settings"
03-26-2024:
"Care and Concern Interventions to Address Substance Use and Mental Health in Rural Communities"
03-28-2024:
"Harm Reduction Principles, Strategies, and Benefits"
04-25-2024:
"Understanding Addiction and Options for Care"
04-29-2024:
"Rural Community Assessments Building Coalition for SUD Care"
05-08-2024:
"Overdose Safety Planning in Rural Communities"
05-14-2024:
"Health Equity and Intersectionality (Rural Communities)"
05-21-2024:
"Trauma Informed Care Concepts and Applications"
05-22-2024:
"Stigma, Self-Reliance, and Substance Use in Rural Communities"
05-28-2024:
"The Integration of the Stages of Change in Harm Reduction Care (Rural Communities)"
05-28-2024:
"Understanding Recovery and What Helps People Heal - Parts One & Two"
06-11-2024:
"Compassion Fatigue and Burnout for Rural Providers"
06-17-2024:
"The Caring Connection Trauma-Informed Care and Recovery Planning (in Rural Settings)"
06-20-2024:
"Care and Concern Interventions to Address Substance Use and Mental Health in Rural Communities"
07-16-2024:
"Strategies for Talking About Substance Use and Mental Health Challenge"
08-07-2024:
"Harm Reduction Principles Foundation to Implementation in Treatment and Community Settings"
08-08-2024:
"The Caring Connection Trauma Informed Care and Recovery Planning (in Rural Settings)"
08-15-2024:
"Person Centered Care Applications in MMTP and Outpatient Program Settings"
08-16-2024:
"The Integration of the Stages of Change into Harm Reduction Care (in Rural Communities)"
08-19-2024:
"Telemedicine and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Populations"
08-28-2024:
"Building Bridges Between Harm Reduction and Treatment for People with Substance Use Disorders"
09-09-2024:
"Compassion Fatigue and Burnout for Rural Providers"
09-12-2024:
"Rural Community Assessments Building Coalitions for SUD Care"
09-16-2024:
"Telemedicine and Treating Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Populations"
09-19-2024:
"Care and Concern Interventions to Address Substance Use and Mental Health in Rural Communities"
09-23-2024:
09-26-2024:
"The Integration of Trauma Informed Care into both SUD and Mental Health Treatment Care"
09-26-2024:
"Current Substance Use Trends and Evolving Risks"
10-15-2024:
"Health Equity and Intersectionality in Rural Communities"
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