Video Learning Series

Lessons Learned from Rural Partnerships

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Lessons overview

  1. Embrace What Is Unique About Rural Communities

  2. Find a Champion

  3. Build Partnerships

  4. Find Common Ground

  5. Share Resources

  6. Build Trust with Partners and Community

  7. Share Your Success with the Community

  8. Be Persistent

This video series from the Rural Justice Collaborative explores practical strategies for supporting individuals impacted by substance use in rural communities. Each lesson draws from real-world experience and highlights the collaborative approaches that rural leaders are using to strengthen outcomes across justice, health, and community systems.

Whether you're a practitioner, policymaker, or local partner, these stories offer insights into what works—and why—in rural settings. From building trust to sharing resources, the series captures the persistence, creativity, and cross-sector coordination that drive meaningful change.