Provider Profiles
DCYF’s Role in Substance Misuse Prevention and Behavioral Health Promotion with Ellie Robinson
Our Fall 2026 Provider Profile highlights the impactful work taking place at the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families (DCYF). DCYF plays an important role in promoting family-based mental health promotion and substance misuse prevention. Ellie...
Regions & Community Organizations in Action Against Impaired and Drunk Driving (July, 2026)
This Provider Profile highlights the impactful work taking place across Kent County, South County, and by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) Rhode Island to raise awareness about the increased risk of impaired and drunk driving during the summer months. Through...
Highlighting Coalition Successes Through Drug Take Back Day Community Partnerships
Saturday, April 25th, 2026, is the next Drug Take Back Day, an opportunity for community members to safely dispose of unnecessary or unused medications. This event is essential to preventing medication misuse in our communities. During the October 2025 Drug Take Back...
January 2026 Provider Profile: Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month – Spotlight on Treatment Partners with Linda Mahoney
In Rhode Island, leaders across the state are deeply committed to ensuring access to high-quality, compassionate substance use disorder treatment so individuals and families can heal and thrive. In recognition of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Month, we highlight...
Telling the Prevention Story: Prevention Experiences Across Rhode Island
October is Substance Use & Misuse Prevention Month and this year the theme is “Telling the Prevention Story.” In Rhode Island, prevention providers across the state are deeply committed to preventing and addressing substance use and mental health challenges so...
Outstanding Community Organization in RI- Progreso Latino with Cindy Montoya (June 2025)
Progreso Latino is dedicated to empowering Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities by fostering self-sufficiency and advancing socio-economic progress. Through a wide range of transformational programs, the organization promotes personal development and drives...
Excellence in Coalition Community Engagement with Obed Papp and Patricia Sweet (March 2025)
Funded through the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), Regional Prevention Task Forces and Prevention Coalitions are committed to creating safe and healthy communities through the provision of resources and...
Family Matters with Rachel Ferrara & Dr. Allison Minugh (August 2024)
One of the most challenging aspects of implementing an evidence-based program is balancing fidelity and adaptation. In this interview, Rachel Ferrara, MSW and Dr. Allison Minugh discuss overcoming challenges in the implementation of the Family Matters...

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