Schools and communities encounter deaths that have a significant impact on their children and teens: the death of a parent, a friend, a sibling, a staff member. Death brings a level of trauma that is difficult to navigate, whether the result of an illness, a suicide...
Events
Becoming Visible
This workshop is designed to increase an understanding of the LGBTQAI (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and Asexual) communities. Learning Outcomes will include: 1. Increased knowledge of, and definitions regarding, lesbian, gay,...
State Options for Promoting Recovery among Pregnant and Parenting Women with Opioid or Substance Use Disorder
The current opioid epidemic is driving a heightened focus on substance use disorder (SUD) prevention and treatment for pregnant and parenting women, who have unique needs and face unique challenges. However, gaps in care often remain, particularly during the...
CODAC Celebrates 40 Years of Serving Newport County
Save the date for CODAC's celebration gala in Newport.
Pain and Symptom Management for People with Serious Illness in the Context of the Opioid Epidemic: A Workshop
On November 29, 2018, the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine’s Roundtable on Quality Care for People with Serious Illness will host a public workshop, Pain and Symptom Management for People with Serious Illness in the Context of the Opioid...
Drug Take Back Day – Providence
Questions? Contact Obed Papp, City of Providence, at (401) 680-5505 or email opapp@providenceri.gov.
Drug Take Back Day – Bristol, Warren, Barrington and East Providence Police Stations
The Police Departments and Prevention Coalitions of the East Bay Region will be hosting a Take Back Event to collect potentially dangerous expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs for destruction. Studies show that a majority of abused prescription drugs are...
3rd Annual Conference Rhode Island Task Force to Support Pregnant and Parenting Families with Substance-Exposed Newborns
A half-day conference for healthcare, early childhood, and other professionals to increase knowledge and decrease bias around pregnant and parenting families with newborns affected by prenatal substance exposure. Objectives 1. Describe the effects of prenatal...
Faith Forum for Prevention Professionals
Prevention professional from across Rhode Island are invited to attend a faith in Prevention Forum to celebrate and enhance the collaborative efforts of faith and prevention leaders in RI seeking to support the health and safety of community members. Lunch will be...
Risk-Management in Behavioral Health: Ethical and Legal Perspectives
THIS ADVANCED TRAINING IS DESIGNED FOR AGENCY ADMINISTRATORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT, SUPERVISORS, AND CLINICAL DIRECTORS. The delivery of behavioral health services comes with risk; inevitably, practitioners encounter challenging ethical dilemmas that require sound...