Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center (RIPRC) | Promoting positive change in Rhode Island communities.

A new Rhode Island law will prohibit any driver use of hand-held wirelesses communication devices. Click to read more... Continue reading →

Drive Safe 4 Life is an impaired driving prevention media campaign. Click to watch the first of the campaign's videos on YouTube! Continue reading →

The Count it! Lock it! Drop it! Regional Campaign, currently up and running at bus shelters across Providence... Continue reading →

In this provider profile, we hear from Rebecca Boss about BHDDH and her path to directorship... Continue reading →

The South Kingstown Partnership for Prevention has launched a medication safety campaign to address the opioid crisis. Read more... Continue reading →

The RIPRC has hundreds of resources, like this one from BHDDH, to support local efforts to prevent substance use and mental health disorders. Click here to learn more... Continue reading →

RIPRC hosts variety of prevention trainings throughout the year, like this one on local policy. Click here to learn more... Continue reading →

Community Profiles

What’s going on in your community? Community Profiles highlight substance use and mental health challenges in your community.

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Featured Resources

RI Permanent Drug Disposal Sites

Drug Take Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs, while also educating the public about abuse of medications.

Prevent Youth Marijuana Use: Data Resources

This document provides information on relevant surveys and data sources.

Pharmacists Teach

This document highlights a program around prescription drug education.

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The Hope & Recovery Support Line

In the event of an opioid overdose, call to connect with a licensed counselor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also talk to your doctor about medication-assisted treatment.

401.942.STOP (7867)

Training & Events

Community Overdose Engagement (CODE): Review and Response
Warwick, RI
June 19, 2018

Youth Mental Health First Aid
East Providence, RI
August 2-3, 2018

Adult Mental Health First Aid
East Providence, RI
August 30-31, 2018

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Provider Profiles

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals

Rebecca Boss, Director of BHDDH, discusses her experience in behavioral healthcare, as well her vision for the state agency she leads.

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Anchor Recovery: Peer Recovery Services

George O’Toole, Manager of the Anchor ED program at Anchor Recovery Community Center – Pawtucket, discusses the importance of peer support systems in recovery.