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SUMMARY:Empowering Rural Communities: Overcoming Barriers to Treatment
DESCRIPTION:Rural communities face unique challenges in addressing substance use disorders\, from limited access to care and transportation barriers to social labeling and workforce shortages. This webinar will explore innovative\, community-driven strategies that are helping rural areas expand treatment access and build recovery-ready environments. Attendees will gain insights into successful models such as mobile clinics\, telehealth\, peer support networks\, and faith-based partnerships\, along with practical tools and resources to take action locally. \nLearning Objectives: \n\nDiscuss key barriers to SUD treatment in rural communities\, including stigma\, transportation\, and provider shortages.\nHighlight innovative rural programs and models that improve access to prevention\, treatment\, and recovery services.\nShare practical tools and resources for building local capacity and partnerships.\nInspire attendees to take action and advocate for sustainable\, community-based solutions.\n\nIntended Audience: Healthcare and behavioral health providers\, community leaders or advocates\, community health organizations\, and community members. \nPresentation Format: This session will take place in a Zoom meeting format. Participants will have access to camera and audio\, though neither is required. For more information on the use of Zoom please visit the Getting Started with Zoom Videoconferencing Software section of our website \nPresented by: Humberto Carvalho\, MPH \nHumberto Carvalho is a seasoned public health professional with extensive experience leading domestic and international initiatives funded by the U.S. government. He holds a Master of Public Health Leadership with a concentration in Epidemiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the course of over 12 years at the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, Humberto played a pivotal role in shaping public health policies and advancing key initiatives to promote mental health and substance use treatment and prevention. \nContinuing Education Units: 1.25 CEUs \nThis training is approved for continuing education by the boards listed here. This course is also approved by the Nevada Certification Board for the following professional certifications: \n\nPeer Recovery and Support Specialist Certification and PRSS Supervisors (PRSS(-S))\n\nFunding for this activity was made possible in whole or in part by the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) Director’s Office through the Fund for a Resilient Nevada\, established in Nevada Revised Statutes 433.712 through 433.744. The opinions\, findings\, conclusions\, and recommendations expressed in our courses are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of the Nevada Opioid Center of Excellence or its funders.
URL:https://nvopioidcoe.org/event/empowering-rural-communities-overcoming-barriers-to-treatment/
LOCATION:Zoom Meeting
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