Provider Profiles

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

          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...

In 1980, 13-year-old Cari Lightner was killed by a drunk driver while walking to a church carnival. Cari's mother, Candace Lighter, turned her pain into purpose by working to change drunk driving laws in California, and thus Mothers Against Drunk Driving was formed....

In May of 2022, Rhode Island made the decision to legalize adult cannabis use through the passing of the RI Cannabis Act. In this interview, Sarah Hall—BHDDH’s cannabis subject matter expert—discusses the details of this legislation and the history that led up to this...