This project will address the wicked problem of opioid misuse among veterans at Dryhootch of America (DH), a community partner. The team will build opioid misuse and opioid use disorder (OUD) prevention capacity for DH peer specialists who work with veterans seeking services. Mental Health America of Wisconsin (MHA) will support the peer mentors by providing supervision, consultation, training, and program and curriculum development.
LocationMilwaukee, Wisconsin
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