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Conversation Starters – How to Talk to a Friend About Mental Health or Drugs
July 2025
Campaign
The CDC has released helpful resources and videos to help people talk to their friends about mental health challenges or substance use concerns. The resources provide support on choosing conversation
Fake Pills Fact Sheet
July 2025
Factsheets
The CDC has developed a fact sheet that provides information about the dangers of “fake” or counterfeit pills. The pill ingredients may be mixed with other substances, like fentanyl, which
Facts About Substances – CDC Free Mind Campaign
July 2025
Campaign, Factsheets, Prevention Websites
The CDC has developed new videos and fact sheets on substance education and impacts of substances on the body. Resources are available on alcohol, cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD) products, opioids,
Free Mind: Mental Health & Drug Use Awareness for Teens
July 2025
Campaign, Prevention Websites
This resource page from the CDC spreads awareness of the intersection between mental health and drug use among teens. Learn more and access the website
The President’s Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Request Explained
July 2025
Funding Resources, Public Policy/Legislation
CADCA is presenting a webinar that reviews the proposed budget cuts and eliminations related to substance use prevention programs. Access the webinar here (1.5 hours). Access the webinar slides
Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis
June 2025
Publications
Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis. Increasingly, kids are replacing sleep with using their devices. Read more
Scholarships Available: 2025 Annual New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies
April 2025
Funding Resources, Presentation
Register today! 56th Annual New England School of Addiction and Prevention Studies June 2 – 6, 2025 | Virtual- RI Partial Scholarships are available! This year we are temporarily returning
Overdose Task Force Prevention Strategy Workgroup Co-Chair Applications
April 2025
Job Opportunity
The co-chair application for the Rescue and Prevention Strategy Work Groups is now live! An online form is being used for applications, see more information and the application on the
List of RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCHBCs)
April 2025
A CCBHC is an outpatient clinic that is certified by the State of Rhode Island to offer expanded behavioral health services. CCBHCs serve anyone who walks through the door, regardless
Spring 2025 Webinars & Distance Learning Training
April 2025
New England PTTC Spring 2025

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