University of Rochester Medicine Recovery Center of Excellence (UR Medicine RCOE)

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Sponsor

Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (FORHP)

Description

Offers technical assistance and information resources to help rural communities identify and implement evidence-based practices to prevent substance use and reduce negative outcomes related to substance use disorder (SUD), including efforts to address stigma.

What This Program Offers

The UR Medicine RCOE can provide:

Technical assistance to communities nationwide looking to independently identify, adapt, and implement SUD prevention programs
Information resources, including webinars, toolkits, guides, and newsletters, featuring evidence-based practices and highlighting model programs and approaches in rural communities

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Eligible participants are public health entities, healthcare providers, local community leaders, and organizations addressing or seeking to address SUD in rural areas.

Geographic Coverage

Nationwide

Application

There is no application process to receive assistance. To request technical assistance complete the online assistance request form.

For additional questions or information:
844-263-8762
URMedicine_Recovery@urmc.rochester.edu

Topics

Community Planning and Coalition Building • Health Education for Community and Patients • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment