Poster 39 - Strengthening Rural Support Systems Against Relapse

Monday, April 27, 2026

1:15 PM - 1:45 PM MDT

Location: Screen 20, Exhibit Hall Poster Pavilion

This session explores equitable relapse prevention strategies tailored to rural communities. Learn how to address barriers like provider shortages, stigma, and limited access to care through community-driven solutions and policy-informed approaches that strengthen local recovery support systems.

Learning Objectives:

Identify the unique challenges and disparities that individuals in rural communities face in maintaining long-term recovery and preventing relapse.
Describe evidence-based and community-driven relapse prevention strategies that are effective in rural settings.
Analyze the role of social determinants of health—including transportation, stigma, and provider availability—in shaping relapse risks in rural areas.

Poster Presenter(s)

Gloria B. Ramirez, MA, LPC, NCC, LCDC-I, PSS

Licensed Mental Health Therapist
PermiaCare
Odessa, Texas

Disclosure information not submitted.
Stephanie R. Tran, MS, LPC

Jail Counselor
Howard County Sheriff's Department
Big Spring, Texas

Disclosure information not submitted.