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Northeast Regional Center-Rural Opioid Technical Assistance
Access six free continuing education modules for New England healthcare professionals on substance use disorders (SUD) or request bulk naloxone for distribution to your community. VISIT THE WEBSITE: https://web.uri.edu/rota-r/
URI Offers FREE Narcan training and Narcan
Learn how to reverse an overdose. Become a Community First Responder with our ten-minute certification module and receive free Narcan. We offer two ways to become certified as a Community First Responder and receive free naloxone (Narcan) by mail for Rhode Island...
Demystifying Medicine — Mental Health: Mechanisms and Crisis
April 9, 2024, 4:00 p.m. ET The next "Demystifying Medicine" will include complementary lectures on mental health and its intersection with alcohol use disorder. The speakers are former National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) Director Thomas Insel, M.D., and...
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Bay Team Coalition Meeting
Bay Team Coalition Meeting
Please contact Kerri Sousa for more information: e.bayprevention@gmail.com
Action Steps
Action Steps
Action Steps West Warwick Manor Action Steps offered by the W Warwick Prevention Coalition and Kent Prevention Coalition For more information, please reach out to ksullivan@risas.org
Action Steps: Injury Prevention & Self Care for Older Adults
Action Steps: Injury Prevention & Self Care for Older Adults
Action Steps: Injury Prevention & Self Care for Older Adults A 45-minute presentation focusing on injury prevention for older adults providing information and local resources and a fun, interactive, educational BINGO game.
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Treatment Strategies in Primary Care: Nicotine Replacement Therapy & NAC Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder
Treatment Strategies in Primary Care: Nicotine Replacement Therapy & NAC Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder
UPCOMING WEBINAR! Title: Nicotine Replacement Therapy & NAC Treatment for Cannabis Use Disorder Description: Data from the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey suggest that about half of the youth who […]
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UPCOMING WEBINAR: Practicing Trauma-Informed Prevention
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Practicing Trauma-Informed Prevention
Practicing Trauma-Informed Prevention (HHS Region 1) Date: April 3, 2024 Time: 12:00 PM—1:00 PM EST DESCRIPTION Trauma-informed prevention is a powerful approach for promoting resilience and creating environments that prioritize safety, trust, and […]
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WEBINAR-Cannabis Legalization: Critical Policy Issues Impacting the Health of Children
WEBINAR-Cannabis Legalization: Critical Policy Issues Impacting the Health of Children
The Network for Public Health Law presents: Cannabis Legalization: Critical Policy Issues Impacting the Health of Children Webinar Thirty-eight states and the District of Columbia have now legalized cannabis for […]
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Incredible Years Celebration
Incredible Years Celebration
Celebration of a successful Incredible Years class for families and recruitment.
We Are All readers
We Are All readers
We Are ALL Readers invites you to a day of celebration of diverse books, creators, and readers! Join us at North Kingstown High School on April 6, 2024 for hands-on […]
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SPC Regional Prevention Coalition Meeting
SPC Regional Prevention Coalition Meeting
SPC Regional Prevention Coalition Meeting Tri-County Community Action Agency Conference Room 1126 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919
Motivational Interviewing for Priority Populations
Motivational Interviewing for Priority Populations
This highly interactive 8-hour course is appropriate for people at all levels of MI experience. It is not an overview of every aspect of MI theory. You will focus on […]
West Warwick Prevention Coalition
West Warwick Prevention Coalition
Virtual Coalition Meeting. Please contact ksullivan@risas.org for more information.
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RI PREVCON 2024 – TO EQUITY AND BEYOND: POWERED BY PREVENTION SCIENCE!
RI PREVCON 2024 – TO EQUITY AND BEYOND: POWERED BY PREVENTION SCIENCE!
WHEN? April 11, 2024, 9:00-3:30 PM EST WHERE? Crowne Plaza Hotel, Warwick, RI Questions: riprc@jsi.com Provided by the RI Governor’s Council on Behavioral Health The New England PTTC is a proud […]
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Kent County Prevention Coalition Meeting
Kent County Prevention Coalition Meeting
Monthly Coalition Meeting on the 3rd Monday of the month at 3PM except for holidays that fall on a Monday. Please contact ksullivan@risas.org for more information.
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Newport County Prevention Meeting
Newport County Prevention Meeting
Please email Rebecca at elwell@riprevention.org for agenda and meeting link
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Block Island Wellness Coalition Meeting
Block Island Wellness Coalition Meeting
Please contact Jseppa@gmail.com to get link for virtual meeting
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Advocacy & Lobbying: Walking the Line
UPCOMING WEBINAR: Advocacy & Lobbying: Walking the Line
Advocacy & Lobbying: Walking the Line (HHS Region 1) Date: April 18, 2024 Time: 1:00 PM—2:30 PM EST DESCRIPTION: A common dilemma for prevention providers is determining the line between advocacy and lobbying. […]
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Warwick Collaborative Monthly Meeting
Warwick Collaborative Monthly Meeting
Monthly Coalition Meeting Please contact mfratus@comcap.org for more information.
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South County YMCA Healthy Kids Day
South County YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Join the YMCA for Healthy Kids Day at the South County YMCA- Camp Broad Rock at South County YMCA. Face painting, URI Women's Sports Teams, URI Men's Basketball Team, Healthy […]
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Earth Day Festival at URI
Earth Day Festival at URI
Earth Day Festival at URI Please contact Hdriscoll@risas.org for more information.
Narragansett Prevention & Wellness Coalition Meeting
Narragansett Prevention & Wellness Coalition Meeting
Join us for the Narragansett Prevention & Wellness Coalition, please email narraprevention@gmail.com for link
Wellbeing Collaborative Coalition Meeting
Wellbeing Collaborative Coalition Meeting
Chariho and Westerly Monthly Coalition Meeting. This meeting will take place at Arcadia YMCA: 1190 Main St, Richmond, RI 02898. Email us at Info@WellbeingCollab.org to be added to our email list.
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Coventry Coalition Meeting
Coventry Coalition Meeting
Monthly Coalition Meeting Please contact ksullivan@risas.org for more information.
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North Kingstown Prevention Coalition Meeting
North Kingstown Prevention Coalition Meeting
Please contact Kvg.nkprevention@gmail.com to get the link for this virtual meeting
PTTC Webinar- Registration is Open: Climate Change from a Prevention Perspective
PTTC Webinar- Registration is Open: Climate Change from a Prevention Perspective
In recognition of Earth Week, the PTTC national implementation science work group is proud to present on April 24th Climate Change from a Prevention Perspective, from 2:00-3:30 pm ET! Description and […]
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South Kingstown Coalition Meeting
South Kingstown Coalition Meeting
Please join us for the South Kingstown Coalition meeting, for more info email sokingstownprevention@gmail.com
Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevent Substance Misuse
Mobilizing Marginalized Communities to Prevent Substance Misuse
In this comprehensive workshop, participants will explore the complexities of mobilizing marginalized communities for substance misuse prevention. Through a combination of presentation, discussion, and interactive activities, attendees will examine the […]
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Community Clean Up
Community Clean Up
Join other community volunteers and our partners at the HEZ for a time to clean up our community. Fun and resources. 118 Buttonwoods Ave to register and get supplies.
Earth Day Clean Up
Earth Day Clean Up
Earth Day Clean Up sponsored by RI Teen Institute. Old Mountain Field, Route 108, South Kingstown. Saturday, April 27th, 10 am – Noon. Help protect our local parks and join […]
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