Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.
The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that supports grantees working to address behavioral healthcare issues in their communities. RCORP funding allows grantees to sustain programs and activities that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare services, including substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) services, in rural areas. This podcast focuses on the topics and issues most relevant for RCORP grantees nationwide. This podcast is supported by JBS International, Inc, through a grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Hosts: Isha Taylor-Kamara and Tim Rabolt; Producer: Samantha Garonzik; Editor: Alex Serban
Episodes
79 episodes since 2022
78: Recovery Story Series: Byron Thompson and The Phoenix
Byron Thompson lives in Milwaukee and oversees the growth and expansion efforts of The Phoenix in the region. For those unfamiliar with The Phoenix, their mission is to build a sober active community that fuels resilience and harnesses the tran...
September 17, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 40
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18:54
77: Recovery Story Series: Jenna Sheldon
Jenna Sheldon is a subject matter writer and editor for JBS International. She has extensive experience working in the addiction recovery field at a local, state, and national level. She is a passionate advocate for recovery, harm reduction, an...
September 10, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 39
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34:56
76: Recovery Story Series: Caroline Beidler
Caroline Beidler is a Technical Expert Lead (TEL) at JBS International. She's also a mother, partner, author, and person in recovery. She's worked in the field in a variety of roles on local, state, and national levels. A self-described advocat...
September 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 38
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26:32
75: What's Happening Part 4
Donald McDonald and Robert Childs return to the show for the 4th iteration in this informative yet casual conversation surrounding RCORP TA, upcoming initiatives, and to talk about "what's happening". This episode features a discussion about In...
August 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 37
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35:35
74: Innovation Tank Follow Up: Reducing Jail-Based Recidivism in Utah
In this episode of Rural Roads, we are joined by team members from RCORP grantee Intermountain Health based in Utah. The team discusses their project and one particular initiative, which won the inaugural 2024 RCORP Innovation Tank at this past...
August 27, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 36
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36:21
73: Northern Kentucky's School-Based MRT Program
In this episode, we are joined by Valerie Hardcastle, the Vice President of Health Innovations at Northern Kentucky University. Valerie shares insights into the Institute for Health Innovation's work in the northern Kentucky region, focusing on...
August 20, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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18:49
72: Innovative Ideas: A Family-Centered Approach to Transportation, Economic Challenges, and SUD
In this episode, Dr. Heboyan and Dr. Vernon discuss their innovative model focusing on a family-centered approach to address transportation and economic challenges in a person's recovery journey from Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) or Substance Use D...
August 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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26:09
71: NaloxBoxes in Rural Settings
In this episode, we hear from Sophie Spiess and Emily Loertscher from Marshfield Clinic in Wisconsin. They discuss a new program involving NaloxBoxes in rural settings. Sophie and Emily share insights into the Naloxone-based project, discussing...
August 06, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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21:29
70: Adventures in Recovery (AIR) Initiative
AIR Cattaraugus Recovery Center: Adventures in Recovery of Cattaraugus County is a community of sober individuals dedicated to providing a safe, fun and welcoming space for those in recovery to connect with peer supports through adventure, well...
July 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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26:49
69: Inside Look at a Recovery Café & Recovery Housing Program
Matt Swift is a Senior Community Impact Specialist with United Way of the Wabash Valley. He returns to the podcast with guest host Robert Childs to expand on their work in western Indiana, including: their recovery café model, recovery housing ...
July 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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28:50
68: Recovery-Informed Research and Theory
Dr. Austin Brown is a recovery scientist currently living in Denmark. With a recovery journey that featured stops at Texas Tech, University of Vermont, Kennesaw State University, and Syracuse University, he's been engaged with recovery-informed...
July 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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46:29
67: Western Maine Recovery Outings
Western Maine Recovery Outings stands at the forefront of innovation, uniting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders (SUD) and their supporters through immersive, nature-based experiences that foster community connectivity. Buildi...
July 09, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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35:25
66: Ballad Health's PEERhelp Program
Multiple RCORP-awardee and Innovation Tank Finalist, Ballad Health, brings their PEERhelp team to the podcast to sit down with guest hosts Robert Childs and Melody Joiner, Technical Expert Leads from JBS International. They will discuss topics ...
July 02, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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38:48
65: Get to Know Grantees: Baptist Health
Baptist Health in Richmond, KY is a HRSA RCORP Implementation III Grantee. They have discharge coordination by peers from both the local jail and inpatient hospital. Last July they opened the Thrive Center, an inpatient psychiatric hospital for...
June 25, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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38:26
64: Community Health Workers in the Emergency Departments
Adena Health System is a HRSA RCORP MAT-Access Grantee located in Chillicothe, OH. Project Director Kim Jones, Director of Community Health for Adena Health System, joins this episode alongside Kerri Shaw, Certified Community Health Worker (CHW...
June 18, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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28:49
63: What to Know About Nitazene
Dr. Ivory Tubbs is a Technical Expert Lead for RCORP-TA, working for the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE). He joins the podcast to answer some common questions around Nitazene including what they are, how to respond, a...
June 13, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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13:50
62: RentReady: Safe and Sober Housing Project
Rachel Stankowski and Danielle Luther both work for the Family Health Center of Marshfield in Marshfield, WI. Their organization has had multiple RCORP awards over the years, and you may remember them from this year's RCORP Innovation Tank talk...
June 11, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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28:52
61: Native People's Insight Part III: Cultural Traditions, Practices, and Connection
Jason Harris returns to the podcast as a guest host to sit down once again with Shirley and Mark to discuss cultural traditions, where cultural practices intersect with health and wellness, and the importance of overall cultural connection. Joi...
June 04, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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43:48
60: Ring the Bell: A Look into Community Engagement With Law Enforcement in Rural New Hampshire
Dave Suckling, Chief of the Alexandria Police Department, and Kim Haney, RCORP Project Director for HealthFirst join this week's episode to expand on their 2024 RSV Breakout Session: Street Drug Trends, Treatment, and Community Engagement With ...
May 28, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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39:25
59: Recovery and Anti-Stigma with HCADA
The Hill Country Council on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (HCADA) serves a variety of Texas counties through their comprehensive service offerings. In this episode we are joined by Abigail Moore (CEO), Phil Taylor (Prevention Program Coordinator), and...
May 21, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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38:43
58: Transportation Is Medicine
Rural transportation poses a lot of challenges and obstacles, but also some unique opportunities. Theresa Lemus joins the podcast as a guest-host to talk "Transportation Is Medicine" with Valerie Lefler, Executive Director and Founder of Feonix...
May 14, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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35:06
57: Recovery High Schools Part 3: PEASE Academy
The recovery high school series wraps up with Michael Durchslag, Director of PEASE Academy and Board Chair for the Association of Recovery Schools (ARS). In his role at PEASE Academy, Michael oversees all operations of our nation’s longest-stan...
May 07, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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23:46
56: Recovery High Schools- Part 2: Current Landscape and What’s Ahead
For this series we are joined by Dr. Andy Finch, Professor of the Practice at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Finch’s research interests include the role of schools as continuing care for substance use disorders, counseling and human development, an...
April 30, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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31:46
55: Recovery High Schools- Part 1: Overview and History
For this series we are joined by Dr. Andy Finch, Professor of the Practice at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Finch’s research interests include the role of schools as continuing care for substance use disorders, counseling and human development, an...
April 23, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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35:03
54: Get to Know Your TEL- Jenna Quigley
Jenna Quigley is a Technical Expert Lead (TEL) at JBS International. She lives in Pennsylvania and is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and American Association for Marriage and F...
April 16, 2024
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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18:26