The RCORP-Rural Centers of Excellence on Substance Use Disorders work to build the evidence-base to reduce substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD), in rural communities.
How do Centers of Excellence work?
They work by identifying, implementing, evaluating, and sharing evidence-based programs and best practices for SUD prevention, treatment, and recovery in rural communities.
Additionally, you can contact the Centers for support on their areas of focus, regardless of where you are located. Resources are, however, more tailored to rural communities.
Who are the Rural Centers of Excellence (RCOEs)?
There are three RCOEs and each has its own focus area.
RCORP-Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Prevention
Example topics: enhancing integration of SUD/OUD into primary care practices, and adapting evidence-based stigma reduction workshops at the individual, provider, and community levels
Recipient
University of Rochester in Rochester, NY
Contact for Technical Assistance
Visit:
Recovery Center of Excellence
Email:
URMedicine_Recovery@urmc.rochester.edu
RCORP-Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Treatment
Example topics: developing provider training and enhancing access to SUD/OUD services, including medication-assisted treatment, as well as other co-occurring behavioral health disorders
Recipient
University of Vermont in Burlington, VT
Contact for Technical Assistance
Visit:
Center on Rural Addiction
Email:
CORA@uvm.edu
RCORP-Rural Center of Excellence on SUD Recovery
Example topics: expanding access to quality evidence-based recovery housing, recovery supporting services, and research activities
Recipient
Fletcher Group in London, KY
Contact for Technical Assistance
Visit:
Fletcher Group Rural Center of Excellence
Email:
Michelle Day
Contact us
Email ruralopioidresponse@hrsa.gov if you have:
- Questions about HRSA's efforts to combat the opioid epidemic in rural communities
- Feedback about your experience with technical assistance or services provided by the Rural Centers of Excellence