Project ROADS
Overview
The Rural Opioid Access, Delivery and Support — or ROADS — to Recovery is an initiative
led by
the UT Tyler School of Medicine in response to the opioid crisis in rural East Texas.,
with a focus in Texas Regional Healthcare Partnership Region 1.
ROADS to Recovery expands access to MOUD, peer recovery support services and person-centered, trauma-informed care, while addressing non-medical drivers, such as stigma, transportation and lack of wraparound support. Through a dedicated clinical liaison/peer recovery coach, our program provides warm hand-offs from hospitals and clinics to treatment, harm-reduction resources, insurance navigationand recovery supports.
Additionally, we enhance coordination with healthcare providers, mental health agencies,
probation
departments and families. We also support ongoing education and research efforts aimed
at reducing opioid-related deaths and improving long-term recovery outcomes across
East Texas.
Our program aims to support a Patient Navigation System for all levels of care for
individuals and
their families.
Develop & Disseminate Best-Practice Materials
Enhance provider knowledge through evidence-based materials on MOUD, peer recovery
services and person-centered, stigma-free care.
Enhance Access to Treatment for At-Risk Individuals
Increase screening, brief intervention and rapid referrals to specialty SUD services,
with
focused support for uninsured and at-risk individuals.
Provide Wraparound Services to Reduce Access Barriers
Reduce barriers to care by offering transportation assistance, housing referrals,
peer
support and navigation services for underserved populations.
Strengthen Community Engagement & Outreach
Promote awareness, education and recovery support through partnerships, outreach
events and collaboration with local organizations.
Contact:
E: theROADS@uttyler.edu
P: 903.877.1432