City of Providence Department of Human Resources, August 2020 The City of Providence Healthy Communities Office is seeking a full time Program Manager to oversee all aspects of the Providence Partnerships for Success grant. The Providence Partnerships for Success...
Resources
Alcohol and COVID-19 Prevention Advertisement
RI Regional Prevention Coalitions, August 2020 COVID-19 has significantly altered our daily routines, and for some adults, the temptation to start cocktail hour early or have a drink to take the edge off may seem less problematic these days. The RI Regional Prevention...
Prevention Across Rhode Island
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...
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...
Telehealth for Transition Age Youth and Young Adults
Pathways RTC, June 2020 Pathways has released a new tip sheet that provides initial guidance for protecting the emotional safety, privacy and welfare of transition-age youth and young adults while they are participating in virtual mental health care. This list,...