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Empowering Rural Communities with Resources to Address Substance Use Disorder

A Clearinghouse of Evidence-Based Practices for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

Supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration

Welcome to the Rural SUD Info Center, a collection of best practices, tools, and research for rural communities as they work to build and strengthen a comprehensive approach to substance use disorder (SUD). These resources offer support to rural providers/partners, recovery specialists, rural community members, and more.

HRSA: New Health Professional Shortage Areas

Federal Register announces the availability of the complete lists of all geographic areas, population groups, and facilities designated health professional shortage areas (HPSAs)....

COSSUP Reaching Rural Initiative

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Trends in the Health Workforce in the Rural US

WWAMI Rural Health Research Center identifies trends in health workforce supply in rural U.S....

Addressing Rural Adolescent E-Cigarette Use

UR Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence is developing programs and resources to address e-cigarette use in rural schools and communities....

Finding Statistics & Data Related to Rural Health

Learn more about how to navigate and use rural health data...

Social Determinants of Health for Rural People

Learn more about the Vital Conditions for Health and Well-Being Framework...

HRSA Virtual Job Fair for Rural Communities

Wednesday, November 20 at 6:00 p.m. ET...

IPV and Substance Use in Maternal Health

Thursday, November 7 at 2:00 pm Eastern....

Recovery Month Toolkit

SAMHSA's Recovery Month Toolkit is designed to be shared with your audiences and across your media channels; they are downloadable and shareable, and some of...

An Intro to the Rural SUD Info Center

Watch a brief video touring the Rural SUD Info Center....

Rural Community Toolbox Funding

Find funding that may be used to address substance use disorders (SUDs) and related issues....

Find a Health Center

Find a health center near you using this HRSA provided tool: https://findahealthcenter.hrsa.gov/...

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Prevention

WHAT IS PREVENTION?

"Prevention activities work to educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders."

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Treatment

WHAT IS TREATMENT?

"Although treatment programs differ, the basic ingredients of treatment are similar. Most programs include... assessments, medical care, a treatment plan, group and individual counseling, individual assignments, education about SUD, life skills training, testing for alcohol or drug use, relapse prevention training, orientation to self-help groups, treatment for mental disorders, family education and counseling services, medication, and continuing care."

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Recovery

WHAT IS RECOVERY?

"A process of change through which individuals improve their health and wellness, live a self-directed life and strive to reach their full potential."

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Welcome to the Rural SUD Info Center, a collection of best practices, tools, and research for rural communities as they work to build and strengthen a comprehensive approach to substance use disorder (SUD). These resources offer support to rural providers/partners, recovery specialists, rural community members, and more.

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This website is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of awards totaling $10 million with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov.

FAQs

How can I learn more about the resources and services that are specifically available in my local area?

We encourage all visitors to the Rural SUD Info website to also explore additional resources and services available through the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA),  Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), or Rural Health Information Hub (RHIHub).

How often are the Rural SUD Info Center materials updated?

Materials are updated on a quarterly basis.

How can I contact the Rural SUD Info Center?

Visit the request assistance page. https://ruralsudinfo.org/request-assistance/

Is there an Urban SUD Resource Center?

There is not an equivalent Urban SUD Resource Center. However, all of the information and tools on this website are available to the public, regardless of location or grant status. 

What are the Rural Centers of Excellence?

The RCOEs were established in 2019 by the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), an initiative of the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that aims to reduce morbidity and mortality related to SUD in rural areas.

Myself, or someone I know, is in a crisis. What should I do?

Please call or text 988, or visit: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-support/in-crisis

What is the Rural SUD Info Center?

The Rural SUD Info Center is a collection of best practices, tools, and research for rural communities building and strengthening a comprehensive approach to substance use disorder (SUD). These resources offer support to rural providers/partners, recovery specialists, rural community members, and more.

What resources are available for providers and patients?

Resources available for providers and patients include the Clearinghouse Resource Page. We also encourage visitors to fill out a technical assistance (TA) request for implementation support.

Where can I find rural providers in my area?

We encourage our visitors to use resources found throughout the Rural SUD Info
Center, along with Health
Resources & Services Administration, Rural
Health Information Hub, and the three RCOEs
to locate rural providers in your area.

Where can I find previous versions of toolkits?

All old versions of toolkits and resources are archived and can be retrieved through a request via the request assistance form.

Who operates the Rural SUD Info Center?

The Rural SUD Info Center is operated by the three RCORP-Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders, which are funded by HRSA’s Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.

In Crisis? Call or Text 988