Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter

Newsletter Archive

2024

This month, as we place an awareness on recovery, the region revisits some of the great efforts taken over the past two years of the project to place recovery at the center of discussion. We thank all of our content specialists and participants for showing up to create a robust recovery community! Join us as  stroll again through these great sessions and please feel free to share them with friends and colleagues you feel would benefit.

This month, as we place an awareness on recovery, the region revisits some of the great efforts taken over the past two years of the project to place recovery at the center of discussion. We thank all of our content specialists and participants for showing up to create a robust recovery community! Join us as  stroll again through these great sessions and please feel free to share them with friends and colleagues you feel would benefit.

Meet the Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC) regional partners, learn about the 5 themes that ROTA-RC addresses, and discover highlighted education programs, supports, and resources offered by Cooperative Extensions across the Midwest region.

The Child and Family Traumatic Stress Intervention (CFTSI) is a mental health treatment provided during the first 30-45 days after a child has experienced a traumatic event or has shared about a past trauma. This form of treatment typically takes five to eight therapy sessions for children ages 7 to 18 years old and has been proven to reduce trauma reactions in children, in addition to reducing or interrupting the development of post-traumatic stress disorder. Check out this month's issue of the Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter to learn more.

Anti-Stigma Campaign in Northern Wisconsin
For the past few years, communities have recognized stigma as a major issue needing attention. Stigma affects the quality of care for those with substance use disorders, encourages discrimination, and fosters negative self-perceptions. Check out this month's newsletter to learn how four, local, community coalitions came together with UW-Madison, Division of Extension to address opioid stigma in their area.

Check out this month's, "Great Lakes Neighborhood" feature from The Ohio State University Extension campus. They are part of the growing state Extension Cooperatives extending reach to the community by incorporating modern, evidence-based approaches to total body wellness. These approaches prioritize the participant’s role in their own healing journey, focusing on both prevention and recovery-based outcomes. Hear more from colleague, Ken Stewart, Family and Consumer Educator.

Check out this month's, "Great Lakes Neighborhood" feature from The Ohio State University Extension campus. They are part of the growing state Extension Cooperatives extending reach to the community by incorporating modern, evidence-based approaches to total body wellness. These approaches prioritize the participant’s role in their own healing journey, focusing on both prevention and recovery-based outcomes. Hear more from colleague, Ken Stewart, Family and Consumer Educator.

This month's feature is Illinois. Check out highlights from this Great Lakes ROTA-RC partner and read this month's "Ask the Expert" article from Mark Sanders, Project Manager Illinois, Great Lakes ATTC.
2023