Substance Use & Recovery Support Initiatives (SURSI)

Substance Use & Recovery Support Initiatives (SURSI)

A part of the Arizona State University’s Southwest Interdisciplinary Research Center (SIRC), SURSI leads several projects focused on improving substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery support across Arizona and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Region 9. Funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), these efforts aim to strengthen the behavioral health workforce and expand access to services.
 

• Pacific Southwest ATTC Partnership: In partnership with UCLA’s Integrated Substance Use Programs, ASU supports regional training, technical assistance, and evaluation activities.
• PSATTC HOPES Project: The Hands on Overdose Prevention Education for Students (HOPES) Project works with public community colleges across Region 9 to increase awareness and access to overdose prevention resources.
• State Opioid Response (SOR) IV: In collaboration with AHCCCS, ASU provides training and technical assistance to professionals who work with youth ages 12–19. The project supports improved access to care for adolescents and coordination with social service systems.

These initiatives support system-wide improvements in training, access, and service delivery for individuals affected by substance use.

Please take a look at our efforts on the menu to the right.