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SUD presents unique challenges in rural communities, but resources and solutions are available. The Rural SUD Info Center is a connection point to those tools—whether related to prevention, treatment, or recovery. 

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State-Level Support for Recovery Housing

Learn more about the research into single state agencies support for recovery housing within the broader SUD service system

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Addressing rural and non-rural stigma

Learn the latest research into the types of messaging that may be effective in reducing SUD stigma across rurality

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Identification of Retention in Oxford Houses

Learn the latest research about the factors impacting retention in recovery housing programs

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Implementing the SMART life skills program

Explore the latest research into the barriers and facilitators when implementing SMART successful life skills in rural recovery housing

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Working with Challenging Behaviors

Learn new tools that can help you turn behavioral incidents into transformational experiences

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How to Manage Food Costs

Learn strategies to lower the food budget of your residential program

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Introducing the Qualified Allocation Plan

Learn about how rural recovery housing can leverage LIHTC funding

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How to Conduct a Rural Needs Assessment

Learn how to assess the needs of the rural communities that you serve

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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