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Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Treatment at the University of Vermont

We focus on expanding SUD-treatment capacity in HRSA-designated rural counties by providing consultations, resources, training, and evidence-based technical assistance to healthcare providers and other staff. Our services include:

  • Expanding evidence-based treatment and risk reduction for OUD and SUDs via educational resources and technical assistance
  • Patient-focused approaches serving the needs of rural populations across the U.S. through innovative technology and telehealth strategies
  • Serving providers in any rural community throughout the U.S.



Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Prevention at the University of Rochester

Our Program Assistance is here to help. We meet with you to understand your community’s needs related to substance use disorder (SUD) and work with you on strategies and solutions. Our team assists nationwide, with a focus on rural communities. With expertise in SUD, mental health, and addiction medicine and a range of resources and trainings prepared and adaptable to your needs, we are ready to:

  • Listen and learn about community needs
  • Consult on evidence-based practices
  • Provide resources and tools
  • Work together to adapt and develop new resources
  • Partner on implementing best practices
  • Provide support throughout implementation



Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery at the Fletcher Group

The Fletcher Group RCOE on Recovery provides technical assistance and training, conducts original research, and informs public policy to expand the quality and capacity of recovery housing and recovery services in rural America.

We have expertise in the following areas:

  • Behavioral health integration
  • Community/partner engagement
  • Recovery housing and recovery ecosystem services
  • Recovery program models (social recovery model, recovery to work, medications, life skills, etc.)
  • Financial models
  • Program evaluation and outcomes

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