This year the 2026 National HIDTA Prevention Summit's theme is "The Architecture of Primary Prevention from Childhood through Young Adulthood". The Summit aims to equip communities with primary prevention strategies and tools to prevent substance use before it starts,...
Events
Substance Use Disorders in Young Populations
Participants of this training will learn how substance use disorders can present in adolescent and young adult populations. The training will inform of the prevalence of SUDs within this population, the risk factors and contributing causes from a societal perspective,...
Let’s Talk About Kratom: A Community Public Health Discussion
Strategic Prevention Partnerships and Newport County Prevention Coalition are hosting this community event. With recent regulatory changes in Rhode Island and differing approaches in neighboring New England states, community members, parents and healthcare...
Eliminate Tobacco Use Quarterly Webinar
This Eliminate Tobacco Use Quarterly Webinar includes presentations on, "Perceptions of Cannabis Vaping Advertising Messages and Warnings Among US Young Adults" and "Best Practices and Recommendations for Including Cannabis in Tobacco-Free and Smoke-Free Campus...
2026 Community Conversations and Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) Summit
Join us for the 2026 Community Conversations and CODE Summit, bringing together Rhode Islanders committed to ending the overdose crisis. The Summit is an opportunity to connect with community members, share ideas and experiences, and learn about local resources....
SPF Application for Prevention Success Training
This training from PTTC provides foundational knowledge and skills necessary to implement effective, data-driven prevention interventions that improve substance-related outcomes, reduce behavioral health disparities, and improve wellness. All participants are required...
New England Problem Gambling Prevention, Treatment, Recovery Panel
Panelists from from each of the six New England states will discuss what is happening in the world of responsible gaming and problem gambling prevention, treatment, and recovery. There will also be a chance to ask panelists questions about the quickly developing world...
Gambling & Youth: Understanding the Why, Spotting the Signs, and Having Better Conversations
This training from the RI Council on Problem Gambling explores the deeper “why” behind youth gambling, including brain development, risk-taking, and the powerful impact of targeted marketing and sports betting culture. Learning Objectives: Describe current trends in...
Narcan Training for Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, and Venues
Project Weber/RENEW and The City of Providence are hosting a free Narcan and overdose response training for all community partners and staff who work in restaurants, bars, clubs, venues, and other hospitality and/or nightlife-oriented industries. Participants will...
Prevention Ethics Training
During this training, participants will explore the International Certification & Reciprocity Consortium (IC&RC) Prevention Code of Ethics and develop practical strategies for recognizing and navigating ethical challenges encountered in prevention practice....