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Recovery Residences and 4th Edition ASAM

Thanks to recent changes in the American Society of Addiction Medicine criteria, recovery housing is no longer fighting for a seat at the table. For the first time ever, RH is now fully and formally recognized as an essential element in the nation’s evidence-based continuum of care. Criteria contributors Beth Fisher Sanders and Dr. Paul […]

Partnering with Faith-Based Entities

Dr. Matt Johnson, the Fletcher Group’s Director of Faith-Based Initiatives, discusses how faith-based organizations can be meaningful partners in building an effective recovery ecosystem, particularly in rural communities where such organizations are often the center of conversation, education, and community life.

Confidentiality and Ethics

Dr. Kenneth Martz, Special Assistant to the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, explores confidentiality laws, how to work within them, and issues of particular interest to rural recovery home owners and operators. Use the following link to view Dr. Martz’s entire 42-slide presentation titled, Secrets of Sobriety: Rural Recovery Residences […]

Veterans? Challenges and How to Help

Why do veterans face so many hardships, including higher rates of poverty, homelessness, and suicide? In this video of the Fletcher Group’s Webinar, Recovery Expert Mike Hooper helps us better understand those dangers and what we can do to make sure veterans receive the care and respect they deserve.

How to Network

We often assume that a select few excel at networking while the rest of us flounder in the dark. The Fletcher Group’s webinar will help you rewrite the script by teaching you the tips professional networkers use to increase their impact and further their careers.

Introduction to Recovery Community Organizations

JBS International Technical Lead Donald McDonald, who works with grantees of the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP), reviews the history and previews the future of Recovery Community Organizations. His presentation includes a list of valuable resources recovery home operators can access to emulate some of the innovative services being offered by progressive operators across […]

The Role of Recovery Allies

Recovery coach, public health specialist, and author Alison Webb discusses the many ways in which recovery allies can leverage resources within a local recovery ecosystem to help people develop the recovery capital they need to overcome addiction.

How to Write Winning Grants

Show me the money! Grant writer and former grant reviewer Pamela Baston shares the grant and proposal writing expertise she has gained in winning over $100 million from federal, state, and local sources.

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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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