Building Income Security Programs for Recovery in Wisconsin
GrantID: 20509
Grant Funding Amount Low: $1,000,000
Deadline: July 29, 2022
Grant Amount High: $1,000,000
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Grant Overview
Target Outcomes for Wisconsin's Rural Communities Opioid Response Program
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program – Medication Assisted Treatment Access grant aims to reduce the morbidity and mortality of substance use disorder (SUD), including opioid use disorder (OUD), in rural Wisconsin communities. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services, through its Opioid and Substance Abuse Response Initiative, has identified key target outcomes that align with this grant's objectives. These outcomes are critical in addressing the state's opioid crisis, particularly in rural areas where access to healthcare services is limited.
Reducing Opioid-Related Overdoses and Deaths in Rural Wisconsin
One of the primary outcomes of this grant is to reduce opioid-related overdoses and deaths in rural Wisconsin. According to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, rural counties have higher rates of opioid-related overdose deaths compared to urban areas. The grant will support initiatives that increase access to medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and other evidence-based practices in rural communities. For example, the grant can fund projects that expand MAT services in rural hospitals and clinics, such as those participating in the Wisconsin Hospital Association's (WHA) Opioid Stewardship Project.
Improving Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment Services
Another key outcome is to improve access to SUD treatment services, including MAT, in rural areas. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has reported that many rural counties lack sufficient SUD treatment providers, making it difficult for residents to access care. This grant will support projects that recruit and retain SUD treatment providers in rural areas, as well as initiatives that enhance the capacity of existing treatment services. For instance, funding can be used to support telehealth programs that connect rural patients with SUD treatment specialists.
The northwestern region of Wisconsin, which includes counties such as Sawyer and Bayfield, is a prime example of an area that can benefit from this grant. This region has been disproportionately affected by the opioid epidemic, with high rates of opioid-related overdose deaths. The grant can support projects that address the unique needs of this region, such as initiatives that target the Native American population, which is disproportionately represented in this area.
To achieve these outcomes, the grant will support a range of activities, including the expansion of MAT services, the development of telehealth programs, and the recruitment and retention of SUD treatment providers. The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will work closely with grantees to ensure that projects are tailored to the specific needs of rural communities and that outcomes are measured and reported.
Q: What are the primary outcomes expected from the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program in Wisconsin? A: The primary outcomes expected from this program are reducing opioid-related overdoses and deaths, and improving access to substance use disorder treatment services, including medication-assisted treatment, in rural Wisconsin communities.
Q: How will the grant support initiatives in rural Wisconsin, such as those in the northwestern region? A: The grant will support a range of initiatives in rural Wisconsin, including the expansion of medication-assisted treatment services, the development of telehealth programs, and the recruitment and retention of substance use disorder treatment providers, with a focus on addressing the unique needs of regions such as northwestern Wisconsin.
Q: What role will the Wisconsin Department of Health Services play in implementing the grant? A: The Wisconsin Department of Health Services will work closely with grantees to ensure that projects are tailored to the specific needs of rural communities and that outcomes are measured and reported, leveraging its expertise through initiatives like the Opioid and Substance Abuse Response Initiative.
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