Events

Harm reduction (HR) approaches to care must be integrated into the substance use disorder (SUD) continuum of care to stem the tide of the opioid epidemic. Rhode Island is taking concrete steps to include HR into its continuum of care, including opening the first...

Adopting a strong public health-focused commercial tobacco retail licensing ordinance is only a first step.  The next step is effective enforcement.  All local retailers engaged in the sale of commercial tobacco products need to be informed of the ordinance's...

Sustaining a coalition and its work to create a healthy community requires engaging the support of community champions. This session will focus on how to be strategic and thoughtful about how to communicate the work of the coalition in a way that connects with key...

AFSP-RI Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walks for Suicide Prevention (Southern RI Walk) If you are interned in starting a team for your organization, visit: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=10243 If you would like to...

AFSP-RI Annual Out of the Darkness Community Walks for Suicide Prevention (Northern RI Walk) If you are interested in starting a team for your organization, please visit: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=10242 If you would...

SAVE THE DATE: 2024 Community Mental Health Summit- Embracing Diverse Interventions for Suicide Postvention This event will be held on September 19, 2024.  This year's program highlights the topic of Suicide Postvention. The keynote Speaker will be Dr. Megan Harvey....

Suicide is a major issue that has a tremendous impact on individuals, families, and the healthcare and science community. This program is designed to reduce stigma through education, share resources, provide support, and recognize the importance of our ability to be...

Come out to the Kick-off Recovery Rally. Location: East Bay Recovery Center (31 Railroad Ave. Warren, RI)

Come out to the Candlelight Vigil & Walk to observe International Overdose Awareness Day. Location: East Bay Recovery Center (31 Railroad Ave. Warren, RI)

Monthly Coalition Meeting