Past Initiatives
The Center for Substance Use Training & Telementoring has led a wide range of educational programs to strengthen the healthcare workforce across a full spectrum of substance use topics – from prevention to treatment to long-term recovery. Our past initiatives share a common thread of building workforce capacity, advancing evidence-based practices, reducing stigma, and improving access to care. Though these projects have concluded, their impact continues to inform our work and future collaborations.
Explore the Archive: Past Telementoring Series
Recovery Science ECHO
Growing a diverse workforce skilled in conducting recovery science research to address these knowledge gaps.
Support Hospital Opioid Use Disorder Treatment (SHOUT) ECHO
Strategies for initiating opioid use disorder treatment during hospital stays and other acute care encounters.
Systems & Sustainability ECHO
Supporting healthcare leaders in driving systems change and sustaining effective models of care.
Learning That Lasts: Workforce Development Archive
GetWaiveredTX
Launched in 2019, GetWaiveredTX was a statewide initiative to train and support providers in obtaining the federal waiver needed to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder. The program offered in-person and virtual high-quality training to help expand access to evidence-based treatment during a critical period of the opioid crisis. As of 2023, the waiver is no longer required, but the initiative played a key role in preparing providers and increasing treatment access during its time.
The DEA now requires new and renewing registrants to complete 8 hours of training on the treatment and management of substance use disorders. C-STAT provides this training through GetRegisteredTX.
Webinar Series: Thriving in Substance Use Disorder Service Delivery in the Post-COVID Era
This series provided training to the behavioral health workforce on managing the intersection of COVID-19 and substance use disorders (SUD). It addressed the heightened risks faced by individuals with SUD during the pandemic and offered evidence-based guidance to care teams on effective treatment and management strategies. Sessions focused on equipping providers with timely, practical knowledge to improve outcomes during a rapidly evolving public health crisis.