Resources for Rural Communities
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An Examination of Access and Barriers to Co-Occurring Disorders Treatment in a Rural Jail
Rural jails struggle to screen and treat individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, with only 3% of eligible arrests leading to treatment. The most common path to care is post-arrest screening, especially for those with prior arrests. However, only 38.4% of referrals result in treatment, and males are less likely than females to participate, pointing to major gaps in access, outreach, and support.
Evaluation of a primary care-based Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD) program in a fully-integrated federally qualified health center
Clackamas Health Centers (CHC), a Federally Qualified Health Center in Oregon, has offered medication for opioid use disorders (MOUD) for over a decade. CHC also provides MOUD to individuals involved with the criminal justice system. This evaluation examines how CHC's MOUD program implements low-barrier care.
Reaching Rural: Building Trust and Expanding Access for Mental Health
This webinar explores challenges and solutions related to mental health outreach in rural communities. It features insights from experts who share their experiences addressing stigma, building trust, and expanding access to mental health care in rural areas. The session highlights the importance of culturally sensitive approaches, trusted community messengers, and sustainable programs tailored to rural populations.
The Opioid Epidemic in Rural Communities: Can Telehealth Increase Access To Medications For Opioid Use Disorder And Offset Barriers To Care?
Examines rural telehealth use for SUD/OUD treatment, its impact on MOUD provision, and issues for sustaining telehealth-based care in rural communities.
Addressing Barriers to MOUD Access at Rural Community Pharmacies
This webinar explores challenges rural community pharmacies face in dispensing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Participants learn about barriers impacting MOUD access and discover practical resources and strategies to help expand treatment availability.
Mental Health Care Barriers for Women Involved in the Criminal Legal System with Substance Use Disorders: A Qualitative Study
This study examines mental health care barriers for women with opioid use disorder in the criminal-legal system, highlighting shortages of psychiatrists and therapists, especially in smaller jails and rural areas.
A Perinatal Psychiatry Access Program to Address Rural and Medically Underserved Populations Using Telemedicine
Describes a telehealth program (Moms IMPACTT) improving access to perinatal mental health and substance use care for rural and underserved populations.
Understanding MAT Access In the Context of Unused MAT Capacity in The United States: When Increasing Rural MAT Capacity Is Not Enough
Explores MAT (buprenorphine) capacity and access in rural areas after DATA waiver elimination, finding access increased but many more could be served if all providers prescribed to capacity.