Learning Management System (LMS)

This LMS module introduces evidence-based mindfulness practice for the workplace. When left unaddressed, exposure to chronic stress leads to an increased risk for chronic disease, job dissatisfaction, burnout, and turnover. As an employee, you may not always be able to control the factors that contribute to stress in your environment. What you can control is your response to that stress. The following modules offer basic education on how mindfulness-based practices can help mitigate our exposure to chronic stress throughout the workday.

Access Mindfulness in the Workplace module here.  You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.

According to SAMHSA, “prevention activities work to educate and support individuals and communities to prevent the use and misuse of drugs and the development of substance use disorders.” As individuals use substances, the possibility of becoming addicted increases, as does the occurrence of other negative health consequences. Therefore, preventing substance misuse before it begins is vital to the health of individuals, families, and communities. 

Evidence-based prevention programs work, and this guidance module will share strategies to:

• Prevent overdoses
• Implement year-round drug take-back programs
• Increase and support the use of evidence-based, school- and community-based prevention programs
• Identify and screen individuals at risk for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder, and provide or make referrals to appropriate support services

Access Prevention Activities Guidance module here.  You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.

The National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 1 percent of the adult population (approximately 2.1 million of those 12 years and older) needs treatment for an OUD. Gaps persist between the demand for treatment and the access to and availability of treatment for OUD.  Proven treatment strategies such as medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) play a key role in transitioning individuals to long-term recovery by addressing the chronic nature of OUD.  Connecting individuals and families to these treatment services is a critical RCORP activity. 

This guidance module covers:

• Strategies to recruit, train, and mentor interdisciplinary teams to provide MOUD 
• Strategies to increase the number of providers and other health and social service professionals who can identify and treat SUD and OUD
• Barriers to integrated treatment and ways to reduce them
• Typical elements in models of care
• Models of care for integrated behavioral health and MAT/MOUD

Access Treatment Activities Guidance module here.  You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.

Developing a strategy to support individuals in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders is an important component of overall service offerings. Recovery refers to the ongoing process of change and improved health outcomes as an individual explores their relationship with drugs and alcohol. By supporting individuals in obtaining and sustaining recovery, you will be providing a direct, positive impact within your community.

This guidance module covers strategies to:

• Enhance discharge coordination for people leaving inpatient treatment facilities or the criminal justice system
• Expand peer interventionist workforce and programming
• Support the development of recovery communities, recovery coaches, and recovery community organizations

Access Recovery Activities Guidance module here.  You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.

This guidance module:

• Provides definitions of stigma and internalized stigma
• Explores a framework to measure stigma and select target populations and tactics
• Offers a menu of evidence-based anti-stigma activities, and
• Connects learners to national organizations that offer free and open-source resources.

Access Addressing Stigma guidance module here.  You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.

This guidance module shares some key ingredients in the recipe for successful consortia building such as:

• Bringing together diverse partners
• Overcoming challenges to broad sector engagement
• Keeping people at the table for the long run, and
• Developing working agreements that emphasize data-sharing and sustainability.

Access Consortia Engagement and Retention guidance module here. You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.

A proper needs assessment and gap analysis is the foundation for an effective strategic and action plan. This guidance module discusses elements generally viewed as necessary ingredients. The needs assessment process is dynamic, should involve the community itself, and can often identify unexpected stakeholders or partners to engage in the planning or implementation process.

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This guidance module takes you through the step-by-step process for crafting an effective strategic and action plan. Your strategic and action plan should include overarching strategies for implementing evidence-based, promising, and innovative approaches that reduce the morbidity and mortality associated with substance use disorder in your community. The accompanying action plan outlines the specific actions, responsible parties, and processes for measuring progress.

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A strong plan for sustainability can mean the difference between creating a resource-rich, long-term fixture in your community or closing your doors by the end of a grant cycle. This guidance module walks you through the steps for developing a sustainability strategy such as:

• Identifying priorities
• Considering environmental factors (policies, stigma, economic), and
• Engaging public- and private-sector partners.

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Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments in which people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that affect a wide range of health, functioning, and quality-of-life outcomes and risks. This guidance module covers:

• Examples of SDOH
• The influence of SDOH on a person experiencing substance use disorder, and
• How equitable access to healthy opportunities leads to longevity and higher quality of life for all people.

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This module contains a series of videos that covers the sustainability deliverable specific to the RCORP Implementation cohort. This module will cover the following sections:

• Sustainability Self-Assessment Overview
• Five key elements of the Sustainability Self-Assessment
• Additional sustainability deliverable guidance resources
• Directions on how to complete your sustainability plan template

Access RCORP Implementation Sustainability Plan Walkthrough module here.  You will be prompted to log in or register for a free account.