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The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that supports grantees working to address behavioral healthcare issues in their communities. RCORP funding allows grantees to sustain programs and activities that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare services, including substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) services, in rural areas. This podcast focuses on the topics and issues most relevant for RCORP grantees nationwide. This podcast is supported by JBS International, Inc, through a grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Hosts: Isha Taylor-Kamara and Tim Rabolt; Producer: Samantha Garonzik; Editor: Alex Serban
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Byron Thompson lives in Milwaukee and oversees the growth and expansion efforts of The Phoenix in the region. For those unfamiliar with The Phoenix, their mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the transformational power of connection. Byron is also a person in long-term recovery for over 20 years. He joins the show to talk about his work, his recovery, and journey in between.Timeline:Background and Role at the Phoenix 1:30Benefits of the Phoenix 4:20...
Jenna Sheldon is a subject matter writer and editor for JBS International. She has extensive experience working in the addiction recovery field at a local, state, and national level. She is a passionate advocate for recovery, harm reduction, and all aspects of the continuum of care. She joins the show to talk about her own recovery journey and how she’s applied what she’s learned into her career and day-to-day life. Timeline:Background 2:00How Did Jenna Find Recovery? 8:30Challenges Face...
Caroline Beidler is a Technical Expert Lead (TEL) at JBS International. She's also a mother, partner, author, and person in recovery. She's worked in the field in a variety of roles on local, state, and national levels. A self-described advocate at heart, Caroline cares about recovery on a policy level and for someone who just might be struggling. She joins the show to talk about her work, her insight, and to share pieces of her recovery journey. Timeline:Caroline's Background 2:00What W...
Donald McDonald and Robert Childs return to the show for the 4th iteration in this informative yet casual conversation surrounding RCORP TA, upcoming initiatives, and to talk about "what's happening". This episode features a discussion about International Overdose Awareness Day, Recovery Month, Peer Hour, and more. Timeline:Peer Hour with Donald 2:40What is your Identity 6:30Recovery Month 14:00International Overdose Awareness Day 29:00
In this episode of Rural Roads, we are joined by team members from RCORP grantee Intermountain Health based in Utah. The team discusses their project and one particular initiative, which won the inaugural 2024 RCORP Innovation Tank at this past Reverse Site Visit in Washington, DC. They share insights on their work in Sanpete County, addressing issues such as opioid deaths and overdoses. The team talks about implementing programs in the jail, reducing recidivism rates, and hosting community e...
In this episode, we are joined by Valerie Hardcastle, the Vice President of Health Innovations at Northern Kentucky University. Valerie shares insights into the Institute for Health Innovation's work in the northern Kentucky region, focusing on behavioral health and substance use disorder. The conversation delves into the Moral Recognition Therapy (MRT) program implemented in schools, targeting at-risk youth to prevent substance misuse and provide support.Discover how the MRT program, origina...
In this episode, Dr. Heboyan and Dr. Vernon discuss their innovative model focusing on a family-centered approach to address transportation and economic challenges in a person's recovery journey from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or Substance Use Disorder (SUD). They delve into the importance of community resources, entrepreneurial empowerment, and the role of family support in the recovery process.Timeline:Organizational Overview/ Background 2:40How Did You Get Involved with RCORP-TA 5:30What Ar...
In this episode, we hear from Sophie Spiess and Emily Loertscher from Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin. They discuss a new program involving NaloxBoxes in rural settings. Sophie and Emily share insights into the Naloxone-based project, discussing the implementation of NaloxBoxes in various counties and schools. They talk about community responses, challenges faced, and the importance of sustainability in such initiatives. Tune in to learn about the innovative strategies used to track the use of...
AIR Cattaraugus Recovery Center: Adventures in Recovery of Cattaraugus County is a community of sober individuals dedicated to providing a safe, fun and welcoming space for those in recovery to connect with peer supports through adventure, wellness and exciting sober events. Built by peers for peers, their families and those within the community that choose to live healthy sober lives. Project Director Katie Connors joins the podcast to discuss how it started, what they do, and what's up next...
Matt Swift is a Senior Community Impact Specialist with United Way of the Wabash Valley. He returns to the podcast with guest host Robert Childs to expand on their work in western Indiana, including: their recovery café model, recovery housing program, and overcoming adversity with storms that have passed through their community. Timeline:Introduction to Matt 2:50Community Conversations Bringing People Together 5:30Looking into Recovery Cafes 8:30The Storm and Delays in the Cafe 10:00Hou...
Dr. Austin Brown is a recovery scientist currently living in Denmark. With a recovery journey that featured stops at Texas Tech, University of Vermont, Kennesaw State University, and Syracuse University, he's been engaged with recovery-informed research for the past decade. This episode will give an overview of what recovery research is, key data points, and what's important for those working with lived experience to know. Timeline:How Tim and Austin Met: 1:30Continuing Education 1:25Col...
Western Maine Recovery Outings stands at the forefront of innovation, uniting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) and their supporters through immersive, nature-based experiences that foster community connectivity. Building on the triumph of their pilot year in 2022 and the partially funded success of 2023, WMARI proudly enters its third year with the most robust iteration of the Recovery Outings program. Join this episode to learn more from their Project Director, Kari...
Multiple RCORP-awardee and Innovation Tank Finalist, Ballad Health, brings their PEERhelp team to the podcast to sit down with guest hosts Robert Childs and Melody Joiner, Technical Expert Leads from JBS International. They will discuss topics like the workforce, jail-based and reentry programs, and key success stories. Timeline:Workforce Heavily Involved with Folks that are Directly Impacted 4:00How did you hire? 6:00Benefits of Being a Directly Impacted Person 11:00Jail programs and Re...
Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is a HRSA RCORP Implementation III Grantee. They have discharge coordination by peers from both the local jail and inpatient hospital. Last July they opened the Thrive Center, an inpatient psychiatric hospital for individuals with MH/SUD. They have strengthened the continuum of care in their community that now allows for a successful step down into all subsequent levels of care. JBS Technical Expert Lead Sue Gadacz joins as a guest host to help us get to know th...
Adena Health System is a HRSA RCORP MAT-Access Grantee located in Chillicothe, OH. Project Director Kim Jones, Director of Community Health for Adena Health System, joins this episode alongside Kerri Shaw, Certified Community Health Worker (CHW) and Coordinator of the CHW Training Program at Ohio University. Kerri is also the Co-Chair of the Center for Community Health Worker Excellence in Ohio. They'll discuss an overview of CHWs and how they work in their local emergency department to help ...
Dr. Ivory Tubbs is a Technical Expert Lead for RCORP-TA, working for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). He joins the podcast to answer some common questions around Nitazene including what they are, how to respond, and other key information surrounding the topic. Timeline:Ivory Background/ Role 1:20What are Nitazenes? 3:00Why are we talking about Nitazenes? 4:20How can I find out if Nitazenes are in my community? 6:00How can I prevent and respond to overdose d...
Rachel Stankowski and Danielle Luther both work for the Family Health Center of Marshfield in Marshfield, WI. Their organization has had multiple RCORP awards over the years, and you may remember them from this year's RCORP Innovation Tank talking about their recovery doula training as a part of their NAS grant. Today, we'll talk to them about their RentReady program: a new initiative to provide safe and sober housing for individuals in their community. Timeline:Introduction of Danielle ...
Jason Harris returns to the podcast as a guest host to sit down once again with Shirley and Mark to discuss cultural traditions, where cultural practices intersect with health and wellness, and the importance of overall cultural connection. Join us for the impactful 3rd part of this ongoing episode series.
Dave Suckling, Chief of the Alexandria Police Department, and Kim Haney, RCORP Project Director for HealthFirst join this week's episode to expand on their 2024 RSV Breakout Session: Street Drug Trends, Treatment, and Community Engagement With Law Enforcement. We'll discuss their innovative and engaging training that they deliver throughout the state, strategies for collaboration and community engagement, and hear about some recent wins in their communities. Timeline:Get to Know Dave Suc...
The Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCADA) serves a variety of Texas counties through their comprehensive service offerings. In this episode we are joined by Abigail Moore (CEO), Phil Taylor (Prevention Program Coordinator), and Abby Filyaw (Recovery Coach) to gain insight on their SUD/OUD work in their service area. We'll learn about the impact RCORP has had, what's been effective in combatting stigma, and how the organization works to meet individuals where they are and supp...
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