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Substance Abuse Prevention Act [Section 16-21.2]
May 2014
Public Policy/Legislation
The legislation aims to promote substance abuse prevention programs throughout municipalities in Rhode
Smoking in Schools [Section 23-20.9]
May 2014
Public Policy/Legislation
This health legislation looks to eliminate the exposure of children in schools and those who work in schools to tobacco smoke and to create a tobacco-free school environment in Rhode
The Rhode Island Student Assistance Junior High/Middle School Act [Section 16-21.3]
May 2014
Public Policy/Legislation
This document outlines methods which schools employ to prevent the onset of substance use in middle school
Performance Enhancing Dietary Supplements and High School Athletes [CHAPTER 16-21.4]
May 2014
Public Policy/Legislation
This document outlines policies and procedures related to performance-enhancing dietary supplements in Rhode Island, including a definition of performance-enhancing dietary supplements and coach education related to the
Penalty for hazing [Section 11-21-1]
May 2014
Public Policy/Legislation
This document includes a comprehensive definition of hazing and describes related
Penalties for drug, alcohol, or weapons offenses [Section 16-21-21.1]
May 2014
Public Policy/Legislation
This document describes disciplinary policies for public school students that violate a school policy relating to the possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or
State of Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals
May 2014
Prevention Websites
The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) is committed to assuring access to quality support services for Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse
RI Emergency & Crisis Intervention Resources List
May 2014
Publications
Rhode Island Department of Health This list provides contact information for organizations and agencies who provide youth suicide prevention services and resources in Rhode Island. Organizations are organized by type
RI Youth Suicide Prevention Resources List
May 2014
Publications
Rhode Island Department of Health This list provides contact information for organizations and agencies who provide youth suicide prevention services and resources in Rhode Island. Organizations are organized by geographic
Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Resource Guide: Services Available to Youth At-Risk of Suicide, 2010
May 2014
Publications
Rhode Island Department of Health This guide provides an inventory and description of agencies throughout Rhode Island that provide services to youth at-risk for suicide. Service agencies include mental health
BH Link
In the event of a mental health or substance use crisis, call to connect with a licensed counselor, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bilingual support and medications to assist with recovery are available.
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