About
MarylandROTA (Rural Opioid Technical Assistance) is part of an initiative by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), and was established by the University of Maryland (UMD) in partnership with local and state organizations. By developing and delivering training and technical assistance, MaylandROTA aims to strengthen the ability of rural communities in Maryland to help identify, understand, and respond to the opioid epidemic.
Mission
1) To leverage the existing University of Maryland Extension (UME) programs and system to enhance the ability of rural Maryland communities to identify, understand, and respond to the opioid epidemic.
2) To serve rural communities throughout Maryland by increasing public awareness, understanding, and skills in order to respond to opioid misuse and decrease overdoses and deaths, which is in alignment with state goals.