Free Documentary viewing at North Kingston High School sponsored by North Kingstown Prevention Coalition. This documentary focuses on the high stress, anxiety and depression that is experienced by millions of young people. We follow physician and filmmaker Delaney...
Events
The Neuropsychology of Trauma
The impact of trauma on children has been increasingly well understood in recent years. This includes a better grasp on the impact of a prolonged stress response on the brain and body, impacting physical and mental health. More recently, research has begun to consider...
CANCELLED: Taylor’s Message
OUT OF AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO CONCERNS RELATED TO COVID-19. Join prevention providers for an evening of resources and education. Kathy Sullivan will share her daughter's devastating story of binge drinking and a night of poor...
Discussing Mental Health – ASAPP
This is a powerful program that looks at the impact mental health concerns have on young people. You will hear about solutions to address mental health concerns from a group of talented students and local experts.
A Welcoming Place
If you are concerned about someone struggling with substance use/abuse this meeting is intended to offer a brief respite and much needed support. In addition, each session will also feature a local resource which might provide another tool in your kit.
Beyond the Juul, What’s Next?: Tools to Make Your School Vape-Free
This is a free train the trainers conference! Breakfast will be served. Register here. Note that, due to the coronavirus, this event was moved from April 30th to October 23rd. More information to follow.
“It takes a Village”: Collaborative Care of Eating Disorders
This presentation will provide an introduction to the variety of clinical presentations of eating disorders, related diagnostic updates, and appropriate assessments, as illustrated through case presentations. Topics will include emerging science in the eating...
Let’s Talk – Internet Safety
Learn about the apps our teens use - Tic Tok, etc.
Let’s Talk – Self Care
Self care for the caregiver: parents, teachers, counselors.
Let’s Talk – Addiction and the Brain
Mary Walton of CODAC will present on addiction and the brain.