BHDDH and key stakeholders, who have a vested interest in prevention, have collaborated to develop the following strategic prevention plan. The purpose of this plan is to outline BHDDH’s primary goals and strategies to strengthen the infrastructure and to provide...
Private Resources
Marijuana – Delay the First Use
The longer a young person waits to start using marijuana, the fewer consequences they are likely to suffer, according to research. So, even if you think it is inevitable that your teen will someday try marijuana, postponing first use is still a good idea. Kids are...
Rhode Island Peer Recovery Specialist Certification Guide: A Study Guide for the Certification Exam
The Rhode Island Peer Recovery Specialist Certification Guide: A Study Guide for the Certification Exam is a resource funded by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to serve as a study aid to assist peer recovery...
SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH IN RHODE ISLAND (2015) A STATE EPIDEMIOLOGICAL PROFILE
This is the State Epi Profile report. The purpose of this report is to identify and present documentation on substance use (i.e., alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs) and mental health indicators for both adults and youth in the state of Rhode Island as compared to the...
Webinar: Community Benefit and Local Substance Use Prevention
The Office of National Drug Control Policy examines how the new ACA Community Benefit provisions can support community level substance use prevention efforts. Learn more about the Community Benefit and how community coalitions have collaborated with their local...
What You Told Us About
Here are some fact sheets/resources on different health related topics. What You Told Us About: - Drug and Alcohol - Injury - Mental Health - Physical Activity - Sex - Tobacco - Violence
Chariho Information Booklet
This resource was sent to every address within Charlestown, Hopkinton, and Richmond.
Open House – Secure your Meds
NPP - Informing realtors and homeowners about the importance of locking up medication before an open house.
#NoBrainer Ad
The BAY Teams ad in their local theater companies program booklet.
Prescription Drug Newspaper Ads
Three examples of advertisements addressing the harm and access of prescription drugs. Created by the Chariho Task Force