Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (Great Lakes ROTA-RC)

Link

https://greatlakesrota.extension.wisc.edu/

Sponsor

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)

Description

Serves as a Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-R) in the Great Lakes region of the U.S. Develops culturally and linguistically appropriate, evidence-based training and best practices on harm reduction, prevention, treatment, and recovery. Offers technical assistance to address substance use disorder (SUD) and mental health to strengthen rural communities in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin.

What This Program Offers

Great Lakes ROTA-RC can provide:

• Seminars
• Training and technical assistance
• Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) and Youth MHFA training
• Online resource library

Who Can Receive Services from This Program

Eligible participants are healthcare providers, local community leaders, and organizations addressing or seeking to address SUD in their communities.

Geographic Coverage

Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin

Application

There is no application process to receive assistance.

For additional questions or information:
great.lakes.rota@extension.wisc.edu

Topics

Harm Reduction • Health and Wellness • Mental Health • Overdose Prevention • Prevention • Substance Use Disorder • Treatment