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Biden-Harris Administration Announces Launch of Nearly $50 Million Initiative to Support Opioid Treatment and Recovery Services in Rural Communities
Health and Human Services: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 6, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) has announced the launch of nearly $50 million for its Rural Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative, in alignment with President Biden's Unity Agenda. This funding aims to support the establishment and expansion of comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in rural areas, particularly targeting opioid use disorder. Challenges such as geographic isolation and limited access to providers make accessing treatment difficult in rural communities.
The initiative prioritizes expanding access to medications for opioid use disorder, integrating recovery services into primary care settings, and supporting the rural substance use disorder workforce. Funding will also support transportation, employment, and other vital services necessary for recovery. Applicants are encouraged to incorporate supportive services and address social determinants of health in their proposals. Applications for funding are open until May 6, 2024, with an average award expected to be up to $750,000 per year over four years. Interested parties can find more information and apply through the HRSA website.
Key Takeaways
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is launching nearly $50 million for its Rural Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative.
- The initiative aims to establish and expand comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in rural areas, focusing on opioid use disorder.
- Challenges such as geographic isolation, transportation barriers, and limited access to providers hinder accessing treatment in rural communities.
- The initiative prioritizes increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder, integrating recovery services into primary care settings, and supporting the rural substance use disorder workforce.
- Funding will also support transportation, employment, and other essential services necessary for recovery, and applicants are encouraged to address social determinants of health in their proposals.
- Applications for funding are open until May 6, 2024, with an average award expected to be up to $750,000 per year over four years.
- Interested parties can find more information and apply through the HRSA website.
From the Article
Today, in support of President Biden’s Unity Agenda, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced the launch of nearly $50 million for HRSA’s Rural Opioid Treatment and Recovery Initiative and released the initiative’s funding application. Funding will support establishing and expanding comprehensive substance use disorder treatment and recovery services in rural areas, including by increasing access to medications for opioid use disorder, such as buprenorphine. Opioid use disorder is particularly concerning in rural communities and accessing treatment can be challenging due to geographic isolation, transportation barriers, and limited substance use disorder providers. This week, HRSA hosted more than 800 rural community leaders working at the grassroots level to build their communities’ capacity to turn the tide of the opioid epidemic.
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