Tuesday, April 23, 2024
4/23/2024
The Multi-state OUD Training and Education Project will implement multiple strategies including 1) evidence-based training, 2) virtual/web-based modules, and 3) online education and professional development to address opioid misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) in communities, especially those in rural counties. The project anticipates reaching nearly 4400 individuals, families, and practitioners in multiple states across the lifetime of the project. The project, Multi-state OUD Training and Education Outreach, includes participation and leadership from 3 states (Indiana, Michigan and South Dakota). The goal of the project is to educate on prevention, treatment and recovery related to opioid misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) among individuals, families, communities, practitioners and the general public. The populations to be served across the states will include mostly adults who live and/or work in rural communities, the majority being Caucasian. Implementation of programming in South Dakota will allow the project to reach some American Indian communities. Some project activities, such as use of online education, will lend themselves to reaching individuals and professionals across the country. The measureable objectives include the following during the funding period: 1) expand efforts through Cooperative Extension by delivering an evidence-based training (Mental Health First Aid) in 2 states to address OUD prevention, treatment and recovery; 2) expand the existing Combating Opioids webinar series to offer 6 more webinars to provide resources and information on opioid misuse and OUD; 3) create 3 publicly available on-demand virtual (online) training opportunities to teach individuals, families, communities, and providers about opioid misuse and OUD; and 4) provide easily understandable and accessible information on opioid misuse and OUD to all 92 counties across the state of Indiana. The project's strategies and interventions can be combined into the following major categories: delivery of evidence-based training; hosting webinars for education, professional development, and training on various aspects of OUD; and development of virtual/web-based modules for educating about OUD. Collectively among these strategies and interventions, the project anticipates reaching an estimated 1500 individuals in year 1, 2900 in year 2 - for a total of nearly 4400 individuals across the lifetime of the project.
HHS’ Tracking Accountability in Government Grants System (TAGGS) website provides access to detailed descriptions of grants, loans, aggregated direct payments and other types of financial assistance awarded by the HHS Operating Divisions (OPDIVs) and the Office of the Secretary Staff Divisions (STAFFDIVs).
