An award-winning film that probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts messy struggles over social media, video games and academics. The film offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. It is hosted by the Kent County...
Events
The Rhode Island Chapter of ANAC Presents a Private Screening
5B is the inspirational story of everyday heroes, nurses and caregivers who took extraordinary action to comfort, protect and care for the patients of the first AIDS ward unit in the United States. 5B is stirringly told through first-person testimony of these nurses...
Drug Take-Back Day
Drug Take Back Day is a safe, responsible, and convenient way to dispose of unused prescription drugs. View the event information in PDF below for a list of drug take-back sites.
Four Legs to Stand On Act II
An Original Play by Ana Bess Moyer Bell Commissioned by Trinity Repertory Company, Act II follows Sam, recently released from an inpatient addiction treatment program as we pull up a seat beside her in outpatient group therapy. Through the stories that unfold inside...
Community Conversation on Addiction and Pain Management for Older Adults
Child & Family's Elder Care Program, Newport County Prevention Coalition and the Department of Social Work, Salve Regina University, will host an important training open to all and FREE of charge! A "Community Conversation on Addiction and Pain Management for...
Rally for Recovery
The Opioid Crisis: Next Steps for Newport
Please join The Newport Health Equity Zone and Newport County Prevention Coalition for an in-depth conversation facilitated by consultant Julie DiBari of the Capacity Group, funded by the Rhode Island Department of Health, focusing on local opiate issues and the...
Challenging Stigma, Healing Addiction: Drama Therapy Workshop
This workshop will explore how the use of therapeutic theater creates healing and social change. Discussing her work with COAAST (Creating Outreach about Addiction Support Together), Moyer Bell will present the basic theory and practice of drama therapy and how it...
Drug Takeback Day
Grand Connections Conference (Grandparents raising grandchildren conference)
Enjoy a day of networking, speakers, resources, trainings, coffee, conversation, and lunch. Learn more and register here.