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GREAT LAKES RURAL OPIOID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGIONAL CENTER
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Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter February 2025
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As February unfolds, we recognize the resilience of rural communities and the power of connection in behavioral health. Every challenge is an opportunity to innovate, learn, and grow. Let's keep building solutions that make a lasting impact–one step at a time!
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ROTA-RC Hosted Events Calendar-At-A-Glance
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Adams County Task Force: One Coalition’s Efforts to Implement Opioid Settlement Funds
Thursday, February 20, 2025
11:00–11:30 AM CT/ 12:00–12:30 PM ET
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Presenter: Sheila Michaels, Health & Well-Being Extension Educator
Extension Adams County
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In this short session you will learn how one rural Wisconsin coalition partnered with Extension to determine the best steps forward in implementing opioid settlement funds to address community needs around substance use and recovery.
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Film Screening and Q&A with Filmmakers
Inheritance
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
12:00–2:00 PM CT/ 1:00–3:00 PM ET
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Inheritance explores the underlying causes of the opioid epidemic in America through the life of one boy and five generations of his extended family over 11 years. Curtis, a bright and hopeful 12 year-old, grows up surrounded by love and struggle while every adult in his family – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins – battle addiction. Curtis’s America is a country where people and communities are struggling with an epidemic of substance use disorder, joblessness, poverty, and a deteriorating sense of belonging.
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Regional Training Opportunities
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The Great Lakes ROTA RC is pleased to share information on events of interest to our audience, including opportunities offered by SAMHSA's Technology Transfer Center (TTC) programs and other regional and national training resources.
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Click above to watch a quick video preview by presenter, Dr. Aaron Weiner!
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Vaping in 2025: What’s Changed & What Parents Need to Know
February 18
1:00 PM CST/ 2:00 PM EST
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The face of vaping has changed significantly since they first emerged about a decade ago: vapes are bigger, stronger, and distributors have developed new methods to appeal to youth and evade FDA regulations. Join Dr. Weiner for an in-depth look at the evolving vaping landscape, the hidden risks to physical and mental health, and practical tips to help you have informed, impactful conversations with your child.
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Wednesdays, Feb. 19–April 2, 10:15–10:30am CT,11:15–11:30 ET
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Looking for a quick and easy way to connect with fellow substance misuse prevention professionals? Bring your coffee (or tea!) and dive into small breakout rooms where you’ll discuss a “topic of the day” with like-minded individuals who share your passion for making a difference. Don’t miss out on these bite-sized networking moments that could lead to big opportunities!
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Winter Blues or Seasonal Affective Disorder?
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Seasonal affective disorder, or SAD, is a condition in which some people experience a significant mood change when the seasons change. SAD is not considered a separate disorder but is a type of depression. Learn more.
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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, Título IX, y de la Ley para Americanos con Discapacidades (ADA).
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