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Quick Response Teams

Learn about Quick Response Teams and how they can support rural SUD programs

QRT stands for “”Quick Response Team,”” an interdisciplinary community response program that systematically delivers person-centric services and support to individuals within 48 to 72 hours of a non-fatal overdose. Depending on the availability of community resources, a QRT may be comprised of a police officer, a medical professional and/or rescue personnel, and a counselor and/or recovery coach. Other agencies may be involved as well, such as hospitals, peer organizations, and behavioral health providers. QRT and associated social recovery efforts can be particularly helpful in rural areas where infrastructure deficiencies and stigma might otherwise leave untreated those with mental health challenges and Substance Use Disorders (SUD). Because individuals are more receptive to recovery services within 72 hours of overdosing, wellness checks conducted by QRT Teams can help provide the timely assistance people need to begin turning their lives around.

This resource provides education on what QRTs are, how they can support rural SUD programs, and how to find or start one in your community.

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Categories: Community, Ecosystem, Housing, Overdose, Prevention, Recovery, Risk Reduction, Treatment
Tags: programs, QRT
Author: Fletcher Group

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