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Partnering with rural communities to increase supports and remove barriers

We are working to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) in rural areas nationwide by building and sharing an array of evidenced-based practices that meet the needs of rural communities.

Check out the new Rural SUD Info Center!

A Clearinghouse of Evidence-Based Practices for Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery

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Reducing Stigma Related to SUD in Rural Care Settings

This campaign aims to promote a stigma-free care environment while connecting individuals and families with treatment resources. It includes posters featuring people in recovery and emergency department providers who care for patients with substance use disorder. QR codes on the posters link to short videos with these individuals' stories.

Treatment of Opioid Use Disorder in Primary Care

We have developed comprehensive training on the treatment of opioid use disorder (OUD) in primary care to support providers and staff in rural areas as they deliver evidence-based care to patients. The free training carries continuing education credits.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Increasing Awareness to Save Lives

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline provides a fast way for people experiencing a suicidal, mental health, or substance use disorder (SUD) crisis to urgently get help 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We provide resources to help spread the word about this resource in rural communities.

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If you’re looking for evidenced-based practices to prevent and reduce the impact of substance use and substance use disorder (SUD) in your rural community, we are here to help.

A federally funded Rural Center of Excellence on SUD, we provide resources, tools, and implementation assistance to communities across the U.S.

Let us know how we can be of help.