This toolkit focuses on cultivating protective beliefs in youth ages 11-18. There is content specific to families, educators, coalitions, justice-involved professionals, coaches, and healthcare professionals. Access the toolkit here.
Caregivers & Community Members
Talking to Teens about Cannabis
This guide, developed by PTTC, provides guidance on having conversations with teens and youth about cannabis. The guide focuses on self-reflection and draws on evidence-based practices like Motivational Interviewing. Learn more and access the guide here.
RIPRC’s Leveraging AI and Online Experiences for Improving Exposure and Active Choosing of Positive Experiences by Youth
The RIPRC, December 2025 This is a recording of the RIPRC's Leveraging AI and Online Experiences for Improving Exposure and Active Choosing of Positive Experiences by Youth, presented by Dr. Richard Booth on December 2nd, 2025. By viewing this webinar, participants...
Beyond School & Home: A Study of Third Spaces for Teens in New England’s Rural Counties
This resource, developed by PTTC, highlights types of third spaces for youth where they can build community, be creative, and engage in personal wellness outside of school and their homes. Access the resource and learn more here.
Roundtable Facilitator Guides – CDC Free Mind Campaign
Learn how to host roundtable conversations with youth as well as parents and caregivers. These insights can help you determine which Free Mind messages resonate with your community and meet their needs. Roundtable Facilitators Guide – Parents Roundtable Facilitators...
Conversation Starters – How to Talk to a Friend About Mental Health or Drugs
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 starters, preparing for the conversation, and include a list of...
Facts About Substances – CDC Free Mind Campaign
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, polysubstance use, vaping, and xylazine. Learn more and access the...
Free Mind: Mental Health & Drug Use Awareness for Teens
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 here.
Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis
Maybe the teen mental health crisis is actually a sleep crisis. Increasingly, kids are replacing sleep with using their devices. Read more here.
List of RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCHBCs)
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 of age, diagnosis, or insurance status. At a CCBHC, a team of trained health...