Southeast Rural Opioid Technical Assistance Regional Center (ROTA-RC)

AT THE FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR THE STUDY AND PROMOTION OF COMMUNITIES, FAMILIES, AND CHILDREN

Working to Improve the Resiliency of Rural Communities

Creating Awareness of Opioid and Stimulant Use

Collaborating with Rural Libraries and Communities

If you or someone you know is struggling with opioid use in the U.S., the Department of Health and Human Services operates a helpline: 800-662-4357, and has a database of treatment facilities and resources at: hhs.gov/opioids

ROTA-RC seeks to develop and disseminate training and technical assistance to address opioid and stimulant use affecting rural communities in the eight states in Region 4. ROTA-RC will expand awareness of opioid and stimulate use, harm reduction, and options for treatment to improve the resiliency of the targeted 168 rural communities.

To achieve the goals of the project, the Consortium will work in the rural counties to increase awareness and understanding on the factors that engender opioid and stimulant misuse, and work with local governments to increase prevention and treatment services by deploying evidence-based programs.

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ROTA-RC News

Experts gather to address opioid use disorder and rural resiliency

. . . ROTA-RC, a part of the Center for the Study and Promotion for Communities and Children, housed at the FSU College of Social Work, brought together more than 120 participants for a symposium to share knowledge on opioid use disorder and its intersection with...

FSU/FAMU Partnership Combats Teen Opioid Misuse Through 4-H Programs

. . . “Our partnership with the CFC Center at FSU leverages the unique strengths and resources of each institution to address the complex challenges facing our rural communities resulting from the opioid epidemic,” explained Vonda Richardson, Director, FAMU...

To honor daughter’s wish, Tampa man makes film about her drug addiction

“One Second at a Time: Battling the Monster of Addiction” premieres on Monday at the Tampa Theatre.

The Importance of Involving Libraries in Opioid Epidemic Response

In September of 2022, the Center for the Study and Promotion of Communities, Families, and Children (CFC Center) at the FSU College of Social Work was awarded a two-year U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grant funding the Southeast Rural Opioid Technical...

FSU Project to Provide Opioid Epidemic Assistance in Rural Communities Receives $1.3 Million Grant

The project will work to provide technical assistance and training on opioid harm reduction and prevention to rural communities. It will also partner with local stakeholders including colleges and universities across 8 states to train community members.

FSU Center Awarded Grant to Improve Rural Community Health and Resilience related to Opioid Use

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Grant https://news.fsu.edu/news/university-news/2022/10/20/fsu-center-awarded-grant-to-improve-rural-community-health-and-resilience-related-to-opioid-use/