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GREAT LAKES RURAL OPIOID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGIONAL CENTER
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Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter April 2025
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🌷Spring into new learning opportunities! This month, we're sharing fresh events and helpful resources just for you. Scroll down to see what's coming up!
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ROTA-RC Hosted Events Calendar-At-A-Glance
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Impact of Stigma on Recovery in Professional Communities
Thursday, April 3
11:30 AM–12:30 PM CST/12:30–1:30pm EST
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Research shows that substance use-related stigma is high among the general public, among treatment professionals, and even among people who use drugs themselves. The burden of stigma is a particular challenge for former, current, or aspiring professionals who face additional barriers related to hiring, promotion, and social engagement. In this session, we explore the impact of stigma on professional communities as well as evidence-based strategies to reduce it.
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Horizon High School: A Recovery School
Tuesday, April 8
1:30–2:30 PM CST/ 2:30–3:30 PM EST
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Horizon High School is a traditional high school that offers support for students recovering from substance abuse. It was founded in 2004 by Dane County residents who wanted to provide a safe place for teens to go to school after treatment.
Horizon High School supports students academically, mentally, and emotionally. It offers group therapy, life skills, and summer school.
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Grief Through Different Lenses: Survivors and Communities
Wednesday, April 9
10:00–11:15 AM CST/ 11:00 AM–12:15 PM EST
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During this session participants will identify the main social and structural contexts of drug overdose death bereavement and learn about the real world impacts of a Minnesota school-based program called Growing Through Grief.
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Professional Development-Regional & National
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Launch, Don’t Crash:
Tips to Help them Fly the Nest
April 8
1:00–2:00 PM CST/ 2:00–3:00 PM EST
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Preparing your child for life after high school starts long before graduation. Building independence and confidence in managing their own health and wellness is a process that should begin early—even before high school. Join Dr. Jill Grimes, The College Doc, for a must-watch webinar on how to help your child take charge of their healthcare so they feel ready for life’s next steps. From managing anxiety and homesickness to improving sleep, brain health, and understanding the risks of drugs and alcohol, this session will provide parents with practical strategies to start now—so when the time comes to fly the nest, they’re prepared to soar.
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Telling Stories with Data: A Crash Course in Data Visualization for Non-Expert Audiences
Tuesday, April 22
10:00–11:30 AM CST/ 11:00 AM–12:30 PM EST
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Substance misuse prevention professionals are often tasked with presenting complex data to diverse audiences who may not have a strong statistical background. How do you know how your audience is reading your data visualizations the way you expect?
This 90-minute webinar will equip you with the skills to transform data into clear, persuasive visualizations that tell a story. Whether you’re preparing a presentation for partners, writing a report, or communicating findings to the public, this webinar will help you present compelling stories with data.
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April is Alcohol Awareness Month
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April is National Alcohol Awareness Month-Let's Raise Awareness Together!
The Northwest PTTC offers the Alcohol Awareness Toolkit: # ProofIsInTheNumbers to help you take action in April and all year long. The toolkit includes a variety of downloadable resources that you can customize to your community and needs.
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Thank you for reading the Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter!
Questions, suggestions, or story ideas?
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The Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC) is funded by SAMHSA to serve rural areas in Il, IN, MI, MN, OH, and WI. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension leads ROTA-RC in partnership with the University of Illinois-Extension, Purdue Extension, Michigan State University Extension, University of Minnesota Extension, and Ohio State University Extension. Learn more at our website, greatlakesrota.extension.wisc.edu
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An EEO/AA employer, University of Wisconsin-Madison Division of Extension provides equal opportunities in employment and programming, including Title VI, Title IX, the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act requirements. La Universidad de Wisconsin-Extensión, un empleador con igualdad de oportunidades y acción afirmativa (EEO/AA), proporciona igualdad de oportunidades en empleo y programas, incluyendo los requisitos del Titulo VI, TÃtulo IX, y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).
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