https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/topics/opioids Rural Health & Human Services News by Topic: Opioids - Rural Health Information Hub en Copyright 2026 Rural Health Information Hub https://themainemonitor.org/building-recovery-connections/ Shares discussion from the 8th annual Opioid Response Summit, held in Bangor, Maine, on creative approaches to bring recovery supports to remote areas of the state. Maine has 19 recovery community centers, where people with substance use disorder can attend support groups. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38781 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://dailyyonder.com/the-hub-and-spoke-model-for-addiction-treatment-in-north-carolina/2026/07/15/ Describes a North Carolina network offering training and support for healthcare providers offering medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) through a hub-and-spoke model. Discusses how the model works in rural communities and integrating the treatment into primary care. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38766 Wed, 15 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0500 https://idahocapitalsun.com/2026/06/26/idaho-behavioral-health-council-asks-lawmakers-to-prioritize-rural-communities-with-opioid-funding/ Highlights recommendations from an Idaho state advisory council regarding use of opioid settlement funds. Recommended priorities include funding projects that focus on rural and frontier communities, in addition to first responder mental health support. https://www.ruralhealthinfo.org/news/38708 Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0500