City of Portsmouth receives $750K Rural Healthcare Services Programs from the Health Resources and Services Administration

Rural communities opioid response program-impact - portsmouth city health department will lead the rcorp impact initiative to strengthen a coordinated rural response to substance use disorder and overdose in portsmouth and scioto county. Through a network of health, behavioral health, recovery, education, and community partners, the project will expand prevention education, improve access to moud and counseling, and reduce barriers to long-term recovery. Services will address urgent local needs including dental care, transportation, housing stability, food access, childcare, workforce readiness, and peer support. The project will use data, shared accountability, and continuous quality improvement to improve outcomes for individuals and families affected by oud/sud and recovery.