Rural Health
Resources by Topic: Behavioral health
New Hampshire Baseline Needs Assessment: Practitioner Comfort Treating Substance Use Disorder
Shares the results of a needs assessment survey of healthcare providers working in rural New Hampshire regarding their level of comfort treating patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs).
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
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Shares the results of a needs assessment survey of healthcare providers working in rural New Hampshire regarding their level of comfort treating patients with opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUDs).
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: University of Vermont Center on Rural Addiction
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Oklahoma National Health Service Corps Providers (NHSC) All Disciplines
Map of Oklahoma showing the locations of all National Health Service Corps (NHSC) dental health, mental health, and primary care providers in the state.
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Development
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Map of Oklahoma showing the locations of all National Health Service Corps (NHSC) dental health, mental health, and primary care providers in the state.
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Development
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Oklahoma National Health Service Corps Providers (NHSC) & Mental Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs)
County-level map of Oklahoma showing the locations of geographical area Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), low-income HPSAs, and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) mental health providers in the state.
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Development
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County-level map of Oklahoma showing the locations of geographical area Health Professional Shortage Areas (HPSAs), low-income HPSAs, and National Health Service Corps (NHSC) mental health providers in the state.
Date: 10/2021
Sponsoring organization: Oklahoma Office of Primary Care and Rural Health Development
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A Holistic Approach to Maternal Health in Rural Indiana
Discusses the Healthy Start Communities that C.A.R.E. (HSCC) program that utilizes family nurse practitioners (FNPs) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to serve women in 4 rural counties in Indiana. Provides commentary on the program, such as reducing access barriers, utilizing bilingual healthcare practitioners, providing mental health support and trauma-informed care, and more. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Heather M. Grable, Joanah Wischmeier, Kasia Jayjack
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organization: Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center
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Discusses the Healthy Start Communities that C.A.R.E. (HSCC) program that utilizes family nurse practitioners (FNPs) and a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) to serve women in 4 rural counties in Indiana. Provides commentary on the program, such as reducing access barriers, utilizing bilingual healthcare practitioners, providing mental health support and trauma-informed care, and more. Transcript available below description.
Author(s): Heather M. Grable, Joanah Wischmeier, Kasia Jayjack
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organization: Maternal Health Learning & Innovation Center
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Services to Conduct a Needs Assessment For Substance Use Prevention and Treatment Services Among Special Youth Populations Using Qualitative Methods, Protocol 2: In-Depth Interviews with Youth Regarding the System of Care
Reports on a needs assessment related to social determinants of health (SDOH) for special youth populations in Hawaii, including those who identify as Native Hawaiian, Compacts of Free Association (COFA) Nation/Micronesian, and rural populations. Discusses health disparities, substance use, adverse childhood experiences, cultural responsiveness, mental health and trauma, stigma issues, and data on school facilities and enrollment by county.
Additional links: Executive Summary, Interim Report
Author(s): Susana Helm, Tai-An Miao, Jane Onoye, et al.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: State of Hawai`i, Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Department of Psychiatry, Research Division
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Reports on a needs assessment related to social determinants of health (SDOH) for special youth populations in Hawaii, including those who identify as Native Hawaiian, Compacts of Free Association (COFA) Nation/Micronesian, and rural populations. Discusses health disparities, substance use, adverse childhood experiences, cultural responsiveness, mental health and trauma, stigma issues, and data on school facilities and enrollment by county.
Additional links: Executive Summary, Interim Report
Author(s): Susana Helm, Tai-An Miao, Jane Onoye, et al.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: State of Hawai`i, Department of Health, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Division, University of Hawai`i at Mānoa, Department of Psychiatry, Research Division
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2021 Maryland Primary Care Needs Assessment
Identifies areas of focus for primary, dental, and mental healthcare and services in Maryland. Includes sections on Health Professional Shortage Areas, Medically Underserved Areas and Populations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, the J-1 Visa Waiver program, and the State Loan Repayment Program.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organization: Maryland Department of Health
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Identifies areas of focus for primary, dental, and mental healthcare and services in Maryland. Includes sections on Health Professional Shortage Areas, Medically Underserved Areas and Populations, Federally Qualified Health Centers, the J-1 Visa Waiver program, and the State Loan Repayment Program.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organization: Maryland Department of Health
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Tribal Opioid Response: Strategic Plan 2020-2022
Reports on the findings of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Tribal Opioid Response project – a two-year project focused on developing a program to reduce opioid overdose, opioid use disorder, and stimulant use disorder among American tribal communities residing in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and the Piikani Nation. A review of available data and survey results, and a SWOT analysis were conducted to assist in project development. Common themes included: increase prevention through cultural activities and education; reduce barriers to medication assisted treatment; promote harm reduction strategies; offer safe syringe services; and establish partnerships for improved access to opioid data.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Reports on the findings of the Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council Tribal Opioid Response project – a two-year project focused on developing a program to reduce opioid overdose, opioid use disorder, and stimulant use disorder among American tribal communities residing in Montana, Wyoming, Idaho, and the Piikani Nation. A review of available data and survey results, and a SWOT analysis were conducted to assist in project development. Common themes included: increase prevention through cultural activities and education; reduce barriers to medication assisted treatment; promote harm reduction strategies; offer safe syringe services; and establish partnerships for improved access to opioid data.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Rocky Mountain Tribal Leaders Council, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
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Indiana Crisis Intervention Team Practice Brief
Examines the need for Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) in Southern Indiana and the potential for utilizing regional approaches for CIT sustainability. Examines 23 interviews from individuals living in 2 counties in Indiana and discusses the unique needs of rural communities regarding CIT implementation.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University School of Public Health
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Examines the need for Crisis Intervention Teams (CITs) in Southern Indiana and the potential for utilizing regional approaches for CIT sustainability. Examines 23 interviews from individuals living in 2 counties in Indiana and discusses the unique needs of rural communities regarding CIT implementation.
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organizations: Indiana Center for Rural Engagement, Indiana University School of Public Health
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Investigating Rurality as a Risk Factor for State and Trait Hopelessness in Hospitalized Patients With Ischemic Heart Disease
Highlights a study on the correlation between rurality and hopelessness among adults with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Compares rates of hopelessness of patients with IHD in rural and urban areas. Breaks down data by sex, employment, and marriage status, among other factors.
Author(s): Deb Bomgaars, Gwenneth A. Jensen, Lynn L. White, et al.
Citation: The Journal of the American Heart Association, 10(17), e020768
Date: 09/2021
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Highlights a study on the correlation between rurality and hopelessness among adults with ischemic heart disease (IHD). Compares rates of hopelessness of patients with IHD in rural and urban areas. Breaks down data by sex, employment, and marriage status, among other factors.
Author(s): Deb Bomgaars, Gwenneth A. Jensen, Lynn L. White, et al.
Citation: The Journal of the American Heart Association, 10(17), e020768
Date: 09/2021
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Wisconsin PDO Grant Final Report: Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Deaths Prevention Project
Reports on the outcomes of the Wisconsin Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Death Prevention (PDO) project grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Includes statistics on the rural and urban counties selected to receive the project services such as estimated population with opioid use disorder (OUD), poverty, and more. Describes project activities and strategies focused on reducing the number of opioid-related deaths and adverse events, developing and implementing secondary prevention programs, and providing overdose survivors and their families with services and support within 72 hours of overdose.
Author(s): Kylie Lafayette, Elizabeth Feder, Tom Bently
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organization: University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
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Reports on the outcomes of the Wisconsin Prescription Drug/Opioid Overdose-Related Death Prevention (PDO) project grant award from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). Includes statistics on the rural and urban counties selected to receive the project services such as estimated population with opioid use disorder (OUD), poverty, and more. Describes project activities and strategies focused on reducing the number of opioid-related deaths and adverse events, developing and implementing secondary prevention programs, and providing overdose survivors and their families with services and support within 72 hours of overdose.
Author(s): Kylie Lafayette, Elizabeth Feder, Tom Bently
Date: 09/2021
Sponsoring organization: University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute
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