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GREAT LAKES RURAL OPIOID TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE REGIONAL CENTER
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Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter March 2025
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March brings longer days, the first signs of spring, and a season of renewal. It's also Social Work Month, a time to celebrate the dedication and impact of social workers in our communities. Join us in recognizing their vital work and the positive change they create every day!
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Now Available! Great Lakes ROTA-RC
Needs Assessment Report-Executive Summary
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The Great Lakes ROTA-RC Needs Assessment Report Executive Summary highlights the critical behavioral health challenges facing rural communities in Health and Human Services Region 5. This report, informed by direct input from community providers, identifies priority areas for training and resource development to address disparities in prevention, treatment, and recovery. By engaging stakeholders across six states, this assessment serves as a foundation for evidence-based, community responsive interventions that support rural behavioral health.
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ROTA-RC Hosted Events Calendar-At-A-Glance
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Film Screening and Q&A with Filmmakers
Inheritance
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
12:00–2:00 PM CST/ 1:00–3:00 PM EST
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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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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/2:30–3:30pm 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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Professional Development-Regional & National
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In this comprehensive 6-hour training, supervisors of substance misuse prevention professionals will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively support and guide substance misuse prevention professionals in their roles. Grounded in the IC&RC Prevention Specialist Job Domains, this training will provide supervisors with practical tools and strategies to enhance their supervision practices. Participants will explore the core competencies of substance misuse prevention professionals, learn how to provide constructive feedback, and develop techniques for fostering professional growth and development within their teams.
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March is Social Work Month
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March is Social Work Month! As spring brings renewal, we honor social workers who turn compassion into action every day. From healthcare to social justice, their expertise shapes a more just world. They advocate for equity, mental health, and strong communities. Celebrate and support their vital work! Learn more.
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Thank you for reading the Great Lakes ROTA-RC Reporter!
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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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