RI Regional Prevention Coalitions, August 2020 The RI Regional Prevention Task Force Directors have created a video to highlight some of the interesting prevention activities that they have implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic. Check out this video to learn more...
Resources
BHDDH’s Substance Use Prevention Fact Sheet
RI Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, August 2020 This fact sheet was developed by BHDDH to provide users with more information on what substance use prevention entails. The fact sheet defines prevention, outlines various...
Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series: Reducing Vaping Among Youth and Young Adults
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, July 2020 The Evidence-Based Resource Guide Series is a comprehensive set of modules with resources to improve health outcomes for people at risk for, with, or recovering from mental and/or substance use...
Recorded Webinar: Caring for our Brains in Unprecedented Times
Charity Bell, July 22, 2020 This is the third installment of the RI PREVCON Virtual Series. In this incredible, challenging time, even those who have never experienced anxiety may be aware of racing thoughts, brain and body exhaustion, and reduced effectiveness. For...
Risky Drinking Can Put a Chill on Your Summer Fun
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, July 2020 Summer is typically a wonderful season for outdoor activities and spending additional time with family and friends. For some people, these activities include drinking alcoholic beverages. In light of the...
Talking to Children about Racism, Racial Injustice, and Protests
Strengthening Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity (SIDE) Committee, June 2020 The recent events related to the tragic deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery have given rise to important questions about how to talk to children about issues of diversity...
Bradley Online Learning
Lifespan, 2020 Bradley Online Learning offers computer-based continuing education for professionals in a variety of disciplines, including psychologists, social workers, certified counselors, physicians, nurses, speech/language and occupational therapists, and...
The Opioid Crisis and the Black/African American Population: An Urgent Issue
SAMHSA, 2020 This newly released SAMHSA report presents data on the prevalence of opioid misuse and death rates in the Black/African American population; contextual factors and challenges to prevention and treatment; and innovative community-based strategies to...
Novel Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19); What is the VA doing?
US Department of Veteran Affairs, 2020 VA has implemented an aggressive public health response to protect and care for Veterans, their families, health care providers, and staff in the face of this emerging health risk. We are working directly with the CDC and other...
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
SAMHSA, 2020 SAMHSA recognizes the challenges posed by the current COVID-19 situation and is providing the following guidance and resources to assist individuals, providers, communities, and states across the country. SAMHSA stands ready to assist in any manner...