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Evidence-Based Best Practices: Supporting Prevention, Treatment & Recovery

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Our Current Evidence-Based Best Practices

Recovery Program Evaluation

Development of standardized and customizable program evaluation protocols for recovery programs.

Implementation Evaluation of Recovery Programs

SMART Recovery and Contingency Management programs.

Interventions to Reduce Barriers

Development and testing of interventions that may reduce SUD stigma.

Development of Standardized Scales & Tools

Fletcher Group Economic Calculator and the Fletcher Recovery Housing Alliance Measure.

Post Operative Pain Management

Resources on management of pain after surgery for rural patients and providers.

Post Operative Oral Surgery Pain Management

Resources on management of oral post-operative pain for rural patients and providers.

Opioid Stewardship in Primary Care

Support for rural primary care providers in managing complex chronic pain.

Growing Resilience

Strengthening community collaboration for substance use prevention.

Addressing Rural Adolescent E-Cigarette Use

Support for e-cigarette prevention and cessation among rural adolescents.

Community Conversations

Inspiring conversations through the lived experience of individuals affected by SUD in rural communities.

Reducing Stigma Related to Methadone

Support and resources for rural communities to decrease stigma related to methadone treatment.

Identifying SUD Treament Barriers & Needs

Assessing methods to improve treatment access and resources in local communities.

Data Collection

Working with rural communities to collect data and Develop Baseline Needs Assessments about treatment improvements at a state level.

Disseminating Evidence-Based Findings

Significant evidence-based findings to interested parties and partners in rural areas.

Rural Health Research Gateway

More research funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy.

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.

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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