Newport County Prevention Coalition, 2021 SAFE HOMES is a networking campaign that can provide support for parents and guardians in their efforts to have safe, healthy, drug-free homes and communities. Starting early is what makes prevention efforts work. The SAFE...
Resources
Welcome to Teen World: A Guide for Parents
Rhode Island Regional Coalitions, 2021 Welcome to a teen’s world! The teen years are a period of intense growth, not only physically but emotionally and intellectually. So it’s completely understandable that, at times, parents may have feelings of confusion,...
#MENTALHEALTHMATTERSRI Campaign
Blackstone Valley Regional Prevention Coalition, May 2021 The Blackstone Valley Regional Prevention Coalition has developed an interactive media campaign that raises awareness about mental health and substance use. The #MENTALHEALTHMATTERSRI campaign focuses on...
Safe Sleep for Your Baby
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), 2021 "Tragically, infants in Connecticut are still more likely to die from unsafe sleeping conditions than from child abuse, car accidents, choking,...
RI Drug Disposal Sites – March 2021
RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, March 2021 See the attached flyer for all free, anonymous prescription drug disposal sites in Rhode Island. Under the name of each site is its location and phone number.
Southern Providence County Regional Coalition – Know the Buzz Text Messaging Program
Southern Providence County Regional Coalition, April 2021 The Southern Providence County Regional Prevention Coalition is sponsoring a new text messaging program for parents in the region called Know the Buzz. This is a free service offering parents tips to talk with...
Alcohol License Guide: An Overview of Underage Drinking, RI Laws, and Responsible Alcohol Sales
Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition, updated March 2021 This guide was developed to help you to: Understand the damaging physical and mental health elects of underage drinking Educate yourself and your employees about RI laws related to selling and/or serving...
BHDDH Treatment Locator
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals Use these links to connect to treatment resources in RI. Mental Health Treatment Locator Substance Use Treatment Locator
Quit Resources in Rhode Island
Tobacco Free Rhode Island, October 2022 This resource outlines the current tobacco cessation resources in RI.
Hidden in Plain Sight: Southern Providence County
Southern Providence County Regional Prevention Coalition, 2020 An interactive display providing parents with signs of risky behavior and possible drug use and the tools needed to have constructive conversations. View the resource here.