Background & Objectives
The Michigan Center for Rural Health (MCRH) was awarded a Rural Communities Opioid Response Planning Grant in FY 19, funded by Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA). The planning grant, and subsequent implementation grants, allow for the Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium (NMORC) to bring together 50 partners to address the opioid epidemic across a 25-county region in northern lower Michigan, including healthcare facilities, community mental health agencies, local public health agencies, prevention and harm organizations, counseling centers, treatment centers, recovery community resources, law enforcement, and emergency medical services.
In developing the project, the NMORC team discovered a need for coordinated activities to address prevention, treatment, and recovery across rural Michigan. To promote these coordinated activities, MCRH hosts the Rural Michigan Opioid and Substance Use Summit.
The objectives of this conference include:
1. To bring together rural programs addressing Opioid Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder.
2. To provide relevant education on topics related to Opioid Use Disorder/Substance Use Disorder.
3. For rural programs to share their current projects and promote networking.
4. To develop collaborative program partnerships.
Room Block Information - Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI
To make a reservation and receive the group rate, guests can contact our main reservations line at (855) 257-1273. Simply mention that you are attending the Rural Michigan Opioid and Substance Use Summit.
Group Block Cut-off: Monday, June 24th, 2024
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Nominate the 2024 Rural Recovery Hero of the Year - Submit Nominations by June 14
The Michigan Center for Rural Health (MCRH) and the Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium (NMORC) are excited to announce the second annual Rural Recovery Hero of the Year Award.
This award recognizes individuals who advocate for substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural Michigan. It aims to shine a light on those who work to reduce stigma, change cultural norms, and increase access to treatment for those affected by SUD/OUD.
The award will be given to this year's winner during a special luncheon ceremony at the 2024 Rural Michigan Opioid & Substance Use Summit on July 25 at Treetops Resort in Gaylord, MI.
If you know someone who fits this description – nominate them TODAY!
2023 Rural Recovery Hero Award
The Northern Michigan Opioid Response Consortium and the Michigan Center for Rural Health is proud to present the 2023 Rural Recovery Hero Award to Tory Werth.
Tory has worked in the Recovery field for many years, working tirelessly to support, educate, and promote Recovery. But he has also worked to build a Recovery Friendly Community outside of work. Tory serves as the President of the Board of Community Recovery Alliance (CRA) and was part of the group of dedicated individuals that found start CRA. He took over the Presidents role in January of 2023. In addition, he is a Board Member for Recovery NOTES and Great Lakes ROTA-RC. He also leads the Recovery Dharma meetings in Petoskey and is a dedicated soccer dad. His work with these organizations creates fun opportunities for the recovery community, help reduce the stigma of recovery, and promote the overall Recovery Community in Northern Michigan.