The or-opioid STR aims to enhance state and community-level efforts to advance public health interventions that reduce PDO and problematic prescribing of controlled substances; increase the number…

The or-opioid STR aims to enhance state and community-level efforts to advance public health interventions that reduce PDO and problematic prescribing of controlled substances; increase the number of data-waived providers in oregon who are actively prescribing FDA approved medication for OUD; enhance and expand the provision of peer support services design to improve treatment access and retention and support long term recovery; provide treatment transition and coverage for patients reentering the community from the criminal justice system; implement access to FDA approved medication for mat in combination with social interventions; establish statewide public education campaign on opioid; and establish a more robust network of recovery resources in places most affected by opioid epidemic in oregon. The project will overall aim to increase access mat across the state, with a special focus on oregon's tribal communities. The project will also keep a focus on rural and frontier counties. Despite a high need in rural areas there is significant low access to mat in these regions. A significant proportion of this population also turns to heroin once opioid becomes too expensive for individuals living with chronic pain. This is true in certain urban areas as well. In oregon, OUD is primarily an access, training, and education issue. Only 30% of the data waived providers actually prescribe mat medication. The project will train providers on CDC's prescribing guideline, and community engagement and outreach. In addition, the oregon pdmp will also be enhanced to get at least 95% of the high prescribing providers. This will allow for more accurate and targeted needs assessments. The project will collaborate with department of public health, county health departments, criminal justice system, and regional medicaid providers. Several components, such as ongoing evaluation, technical support, policy model, and sustainability plans, are already in place.