Maintains the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program to expand prevention and treatment services for substance use disorders in rural areas.
The RCORP Authorization Act amends the Public Health Service Act to maintain the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program, which aims to establish and expand prevention, treatment, and recovery services for substance use disorders in rural areas. The program is overseen by the Health Resources and Services Administration and can award grants or cooperative agreements to eligible entities, including states, Indian Tribes, and other domestic entities. Funds may be used for planning activities, implementing evidence-based delivery models, and responding to emerging public health issues.
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