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Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) – Models and Innovations

These stories feature model programs and successful rural projects that can serve as a source of ideas and provide lessons others have learned. Some of the projects or programs may no longer be active. Read about the criteria and evidence-base for programs included.

Other Project Examples

funded by the Federal Office of Rural Health Policy

Updated/reviewed November 2025

  • Need: To help individuals and families impacted by substance use disorder access treatment and counseling in rural Missouri.
  • Intervention: The CMH Addiction Recovery Program provides medication-assisted treatment, counseling, peer and family support, and other related services within a Rural Health Clinic.
  • Results: The program operates 5 days a week and sees 400 patients each month.
Last Reviewed: 9/12/2023