Virginia

1) Establishment of two new medication assisted treatment access locations on the Middle Peninsula and Northern Neck where FDA-approved medications will be administered to treatment opioid use disorder and alcohol use disorder via both in-person and telehealth enabled modalities; 2) Integration of supportive services to include counseling and behavioral therapies, such as group and individual therapy and an intensive outpatient program for individuals with higher level needs.

Misuse of prescription and illicit opioids has become a top priority public health issue in the past decade, and its effects on rural communities cannot be understated. Effective, evidence-based treatment of opioid use disorders is urgently needed in small towns across America. The National Rural Health Association documents multiple barriers which stand in the way of appropriate treatment availability and quality.

The established Consortium will unite the five organizations in order to provide a comprehensive effort aimed at reducing use and misuse of psychostimulants while also reducing the consequences of this use: family management issues, healthcare issues, criminal behavior and lost opportunities for those suffering with addiction.

Established in 2003, One Care of Southwest Virginia (One Care) is a consortium of community leaders dedicated to reducing overdoses and harm associated with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) in the 18 counties and 4 independent cities of their rural Appalachian service area, 15 of which are classified as fully rural.

Increase the scope and magnitude of OUD/SUD service delivery by the consortium beyond the current baseline level and contribute to closing existing treatment gaps by: • Providing trainings in Mental Health First Aid and Revive! trainings for community members, adults, and youths • Providing telehealth certification training for health professional students • Recruiting, training, credentialing and hiring of two FTE Peer Recovery Specialists • Increasing the available service hours of a MAT waivered Nurse Practitioner to treat individuals with SUD/OUD by 19 hours per week

The goals of the BRTA Community Bridges Collaborative Psychostimulant Support Program are to increase access for the prevention, treatment, and recovery from substance use disorder in rural eastern Virginia, with a particular focus on the following psychostimulants: cocaine, methamphetamine and prescription stimulants for conditions such as attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or depression.