U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 2021 "Tragically, infants in Connecticut are still more likely to die from unsafe sleeping conditions than from child abuse, car accidents, choking,...
Caregivers & Community Members
Recorded Webinar: Queer Inclusive Programming – An Ally’s Guide to Prevention
Dan Fitzgerald and Cyndi Rego, April 20, 2021 This is the ninth installment of the RI PREVCON Virtual Series. During this webinar, viewers will join two queer prevention specialists as they discuss the ins-and-outs of community prevention programming with and for the...
RI Drug Disposal Sites – March 2021
RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, March 2021 See the attached flyer for all free, anonymous prescription drug disposal sites in Rhode Island. Under the name of each site is its location and phone number.
Southern Providence County Regional Coalition – Know the Buzz Text Messaging Program
Southern Providence County Regional Coalition, April 2021 The Southern Providence County Regional Prevention Coalition is sponsoring a new text messaging program for parents in the region called Know the Buzz. This is a free service offering parents tips to talk with...
Recorded Webinar: Breaking Stigma in the Community
Jon Soske and Steve Gumbley, March 23, 2021 This is the eighth installment of the RI PREVCON Virtual Series. In the first half of this webinar, Jon Soske explores some of the ways that psychologists, sociologists, and advocates have defined stigma, focusing...
Queer Inclusive Programming: An Ally’s Guide to Prevention
Dan Fitzgerald and Cyndi Rego, March 2021 In this 2021 CADCA webinar, prevention specialists Dan Fitzgerald and Cyndi Rego guide you through the ins-and-outs of community prevention programming with and for the LGBTQ+ community. From an overview of inclusive surveying...
Alcohol License Guide: An Overview of Underage Drinking, RI Laws, and Responsible Alcohol Sales
Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition, updated March 2021 This guide was developed to help you to: Understand the damaging physical and mental health elects of underage drinking Educate yourself and your employees about RI laws related to selling and/or serving...
Recorded Webinar: Racial Equity in the Context of Prevention
Don Mays, February 25, 2021 This is the seventh installment of the RI PREVCON Virtual Series. During this webinar, Don Mays—artist, educator, and activist/advocate—focuses on racial equity within the context of prevention, addressing the intersection between racism...
BHDDH Treatment Locator
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals Use these links to connect to treatment resources in RI. Mental Health Treatment Locator Substance Use Treatment Locator
Quit Resources in Rhode Island
Tobacco Free Rhode Island, October 2022 This resource outlines the current tobacco cessation resources in RI.