Substance Use Disorder Education, Resources, & Support
CONTACT US
Sarah Day, MPA
ECHO Coordinator
sarah.day@hsc.utah.edu
SESSION TIME
The 3rd Friday of the Month
Noon - 1 pm (MT)
Registration Link
About
The University of Utah School of Medicine is pleased to continue the ECHO Series: Integrative Primary Care & Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Led by an interdisciplinary team of specialists, this program will give you the opportunity to learn best practices in addiction care, including diagnosing, treating, and recovery care, and have open discussions around the management of patients dealing with substance use disorder. Topics will touch on issues and cases typically seen in primary care settings with both didactic and case discussion components.
In Utah and nationwide, substance use disorder is a growing issue. The past year has seen record numbers of overdoses and overdose related deaths, with Utah’s deaths up over 17 percent as of March 2021. Those affected are not strangers, but our neighbors, business owners, and friends. As physicians, advanced practice providers, and other health care workers, we are in a unique position to help our communities. In many communities, there are a limited number of providers who are able to provide substance use disorder care. This series aims to expand the knowledge of treating and managing substance use disorder.
Participants are awarded 1.0 hour of ACCME Category CME credit at no cost for each 1.0 hour of live sessions attended. Full instructions for claiming CME are available on the University of Utah CME Website.
ECHO Model
The ECHO learning model features case-based learning. Case presentations allow for a collaborative learning environment where everyone has an opportunity to learn, and everyone has an opportunity to teach. If you are having trouble diagnosing a patient, need help determining a treatment plan, or are looking for support, you may consider submitting a case.
2025 - 2026 SESSIONS
Date |
Topic |
Presenter (s) |
|---|---|---|
| August 15, 2025 | Beyond Labels: Language, Bias, and the Fight Against Stigma - Video Slides | Utah Recovers, Evan Done, Valerie Jansen, Rosa Martinez, Zach Larsen |
| July 17, 2026 | Final Session in Series Carrying the Work Forward: A SUD Training & Quick Reference for Rural Clinic Team | Brenda Luther, PhD, RN, Christopher Hernandez, Data Coordinator Rebekah Perkins, PhD, MS, RN |
PAST SESSIONS
Date |
Topic |
Presenter (s) |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | Ag Wellness – Addressing Mental Health in Utah’s Farm and Ranch Families and Communities | Linda Edelman, RN, PhD, FGSA, FAAN and Josh Dallin, MS |
| February 21, 2025 | When a Professional Needs Help: The Role of a Professional Health Program (PHP) | Robert Simpson, MD, FASAM |
| March 21, 2025 | Lethal Means Restriction for Suicide Prevention | Shawna Mitchell Sisler, PhD, and Jennifer Hamilton |
| April 18, 2025 | Substance Use Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Support Through Strengthening Community Ties and Coalition Building | Ashley Yaugher, PhD & Cris Meier, PhD |
Clinical Team
Elizabeth Howell, MD, MS
Associate Professor of Psychiatry (Clinical)
Training Director Addiction Medicine and Addiction Psychiatry Fellowships
Steven Godin, MS, Ph.D, MPH, PHI Certificate
Adjunct Professor Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine
RESOURCES
UTAH RURAL OPIOID HEALTHCARE CONSORTIUM
Combating opioid use disorder and HIV/HCV through education and collaboration.
Nurse Education, Practice, Quality, and Retention Program
Transforming Primary Care Nursing in Rural Utah
ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES
Our substance use disorder clinic, hosted by Dr. Howell and other addiction specialists.
REGIONAL SUBSTANCE USE SERVICES
Searchable map showing regional mental health and addiction services in Utah.
ADDICTION MEDICINE WIKI
Dr. Howell has compiled a list of resources into one one helpful page.
FREE BUPRENORPHINE TRAININGS
Federally funded trainings for primary care providers who will be treating less than 30 patients. CME available
UTAH NALOXONE
More information on preventing opioid overdose deaths
UTAH ADDICTION CENTER TRAINING MODULES
Three online modules to give some background knowledge on substance use disorder. Note some data is outdated, but the information is still valid.
ADDICTION FELLOWSHIP BLOG
Regular updates on addiction medicine and addiction psychiatry news from Dr. Elizabeth Howell
SUD FOR THE HEALTHCARE TEAM TRAINING
Four hours of training modules for interprofessional healthcare teams with potential for CME credit
BECOME A BUPRENORPHINE WAIVERED PRACTICIONER
Learn how to become a buprenorphine waivered practitioner to treat opioid use disorder (OUD).
PATIENT CENTERED OBSERVATION FORM
The Patient Centered Observation Form (PCOF) is a communication and relationship assessment tool to help health care team members communicate effectively with patients.
MANAGING OPIOID USE IN LONG-TERM SERVICES AND SUPPORTS
These interprofessional modules for students, health care providers and LTSS staff are centered around opioid use.
FREE PAPER-BASED ASAM CRITERIA ASSESSMENT INTERVIEW GUIDE
This addiction treatment resource supports increased quality and consistency of patient assessments and individualized, patient-centered care.
USARA COMMUNITY RESOURCE LIST
List of community resources used by USARA.
WORDS MATTER - TERMS TO USE AND AVOID
This page offers background information and tips for providers to keep in mind while using person-first language, as well as terms to avoid to reduce stigma and negative bias when discussing addiction.
PARCKA RESOURCES PAGE
Resources from the SUPeRAD Initiative at the University of Utah with an emphasis on maternal and neonatal SUD care.
PARCKA YOUTUBE PAGE
Informative videos on a variety of addiction medicine subjects.
THE ADDICTION FILES PODCAST
Darlene Petersen MD and Paula Cook MD are board certified addiction medicine and family medicine physicians providing evidence based education, clinical pearls and resources to physicians, residents and students while striving to destigmatize the treatment of addiction in our medical culture and save lives.