Squires, JaneStorie, Sloan2019-09-182019-09-182019-09-18https://hdl.handle.net/1794/24911A strength-based approach was used to explore how mothers with opioid use disorder have overcome barriers to access supports and services within the community. To understand this issue, an exploratory qualitative study using a phenomenological approach that investigated the path to success of mothers in recovery from opioid use disorder within a rural community. This study used a pragmatic research lens within a rural community to understand the context of the problem. The voices and lived experiences of mothers in recovery and treatment providers were sought to add valuable perspectives on barriers and potential improvements to current practices and processes. Results from this research study have the potential to (a) provide a new understanding of mothers’ experiences accessing treatment, (b) unveil the community’s perceptions of mothers accessing treatment, and (c) share strategies for prevention and intervention focused on family-centered practices. Implications and future directions are discussed.en-USAll Rights Reserved.Community-Based Participatory ResearchImplementation ScienceMothersOpioid TreatmentElectronic Thesis or Dissertation