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GREAT LAKES RURAL OPIOID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE CENTER
Funded by Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter February 2024
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The Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance-Regional Center (ROTA-RC) is a multi-state collaboration of Cooperative Extension programs working to address mental health and substance use concerns in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin. This six-state collaboration is funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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Happy February! As we embrace the lengthening days and promise of spring, we also commemorate Black History Month, a time to reflect on the resilience, achievements, and contributions of Black individuals throughout history. Join us in celebrating the voices that have shaped our past and inspire our future. Below, we list just a few resources to explore to learn more about Black history, behavioral health, and culture not just during February, but all year round:
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News from Across the Region
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What is a Community of Practice (COP)?
A COP is a group of people who share a common interest, profession, or passion and come together to learn from each other, solve problems, and collaborate on shared goals. Members engage in discussion, share knowledge, and work together to improve their practices.
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Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success Announces 2024 Communities of Practice
Ohio Mental Health Network for School Success (OMHNSS)
OMHMSS is dedicated to enhancing mental health services for students throughout Ohio and fostering collaboration among mental health providers, families, and schools.
2024 Communities of Practice January–May 2024 Include:
2nd Thursday, 9:30–10:30 EST
2nd Tuesday, 2:30–3:30 EST
2nd Wednesday, 3–4pm EST
4th Tuesday, 2:30–3:30 EST
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HEATHER REISTER, MS
Educator, Family and Consumer Sciences, Butler County,
for The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural & Environmental Sciences
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Strengthening Families, Supporting Parents: Encouraging Protective Factors Through In-Home Education
The Development of Living Skills (DLS) program, housed within the Family and Consumer Sciences division of Ohio State University Extension, has been collaborating with parents in Butler County for over 35 years. Via the program’s long standing relationship with the Ohio Department of Job & Family Services, the DLS program receives client referrals from child services workers in the county. In the case of many of these referrals, the children have been removed from their home due to allegations of abuse and neglect or are at high risk of being removed.
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ROTA-RC Hosted Events Calendar-At-A-Glance
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February Fun Fact:
February 29, or Leap Day, happens every four years to keep our calendar aligned with the Earth's revolutions around the sun. For some, Leap Day is a day to give back to their communities or a day for personal refection, goal setting, or planning for the future.
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FEBRUARY
Wednesday, Feb. 21
3:45–6:15 pmCST/4:45–7:15 pm EST
Thursday, Feb.22
3:45–6:15 pmCST/4:45–7:15 pm EST
10–11am CST/11–12pm EST
Thursday, Feb. 29
12:30–1:30pm CST/1:30–2:30pm EST
MARCH
Tuesday, Mar. 12
10–11:15am CST/11–12:15pm EST
Thursday, Mar. 20
3:45–6:15pm CST/4:45–7:15pm EST
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Upcoming Regional & National Conferences
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2024 Depression on College Campuses Conference:
A New Generation
University of Michigan
March 12–13, 2024
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Lunch & Learn with RHeSUS
Wisconsin Rural Health and Substance Use Clinical Support Program
3rd Monday of Every Month, 12:15–1:15 PM CST
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This Lunch and Learn series was developed to support those who treat and care for people struggling with substance use disorders in rural Wisconsin and beyond.
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Dr. Randall Brown, RHeSUS Director
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Upcoming 2024 Topics (subject to change)
- Alcohol Use Disorder pharmacotherapy
- Hospital (ED) management of alcohol withdrawal
- Cases: ED/Hospital alcohol withdrawal
- Cannabis
- Cases: Alcohol use disorder
And many more! Hope you'll join us in 2024.
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The Great Lakes Neighborhood
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Extension Helping to Extend Total Wellness Through Alternative Education
The Ohio State University Extension campus is part of the growing state Extension Cooperatives, extending its 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. Programming strategies are tailored to appeal to participants across various life stages, health continuums, and needs.
Ken Stewart, a Family and Consumer Science Educator at The Ohio State University, shared his experiences as both a participant and trainer in three successful programs within his community. These programs offer virtual and in-person education, particularly valuable in areas where proactive health services may be limited.
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Do Technial Assistance-Opioid Settlement Dollars
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Are you ready to make an impact with opioid settlement dollars? Great Lakes ROTA-RC can help you navigate the complexities of using opioid settlement dollars effectively through our comprehensive technical assistance (TA) services. We collaborate with internal and external providers to customize and tailor responses to meet your TA needs. Read on for a few examples!
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How Great Lakes ROTA-RC can help:
- Strategic Planning for effective allocation of settlement funds.
- Program Design and Implementation of prevention, intervention, and treatment programs tailored to community needs.
- Capacity Building: Providing training sessions for healthcare professionals, community leaders, and organizations involved in opioid-related initiatives.
- Policy Development: Assisting in the creation of policies that support evidence-based practices in opioid use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery.
- Community Engagement and Outreach: Developing outreach campaigns to raise awareness about opioid use disorders and available resources
- Collaboration and Partnerships: Facilitating networking opportunities to enhance collective efforts in addressing opioid-related challenges.
Whether you are a community, coalition, or organization, Great Lakes ROTA-RC offers non-financial advice and support to help maximize the potential of your opioid settlement dollars.
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Follow Great Lakes ROTA-RC on Facebook!
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We’re thrilled to introduce the official Facebook page of the Great Lakes Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA RC)!
The Great Lakes ROTA-RC Facebook page is your gateway to information about events and resources dedicated to building rural community capacity to prevent, treat, and support recovery for mental health and substance use disorders using evidence-based practices.
We hope it will be both an information hub and another way for you to connect with us and others committed to making a difference and a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Please "like" and "follow" the Great Lakes ROTA-RC today!
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February Featured Resource
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The Opioid Response Network is funded by SAMHSA to provide free training and education to address opioid, stimulant and all substance use disorders.
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The Opioid Response Network (ORN)
ORN provides education, training and consultation, also known as technical assistance or TA. Every state and territory have designated Technology Transfer Specialists to facilitate this work. These TTS are your local point people who work with you and ORN consultants in your community to meet your TA needs!
Learn more about the ORN serving the Great Lakes Region:
Monday, Feb. 26
10–11am CST/11–12pm EST
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Great Lakes ROTA-RC Website
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The Great Lakes ROTA-RC website has a constantly growing network, an active events page, resources from all over the region, news posts from our major partners, and much more. We hope you'll find something you need.
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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, Título IX, y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).
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