Caregivers & Community Members

Drug Facts: Electronic Cigarettes (E-cigarettes)

National Institute on Drug Abuse, June 2017 This document serves as a concise factsheet for electronic cigarette information. It covers electronic cigarette basics, how they work, use in teens, effects on the brain, general health effects, and use in smoking...

Rhode Island Permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Sites

Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, 2017 This flyers lists all free, anonymous prescription drug disposal sites in Rhode Island. Under the name of each site is its location and phone number.

Anchor Learning Academy Website

Anchor Learning Academy, 2017 Anchor Learning Academy offers a supportive learning environment for high school students in recovery from substance use issues where they can achieve success in academics and focus on their recovery journeys. The unique combination of...

Rhode Island Youth Marijuana 2015

Rhode Island State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), May 2017 This data brief was created by the SEOW on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). It focuses on data gathered through the...

Parenting a Child Who Has Experienced Trauma

Children's Bureau/Child Welfare Information Gateway, November 2014 This factsheet discusses the nature of trauma, its effects on children and youth, and ways to help your child. By increasing your understanding of trauma, you can help support your child’s healing,...

Summer Activities around RI – 2017

Rhode Island Department of Health, 2017 Here are some fun (and mostly free) activities to do in RI and nearby CT and MA with the kiddos (or not) for the summer.  It helps make life a little easier when you hear “I’m bored, there’s nothing to do”.

Recovery Support Line Now Available 24/7

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, March 16, 2017 The State’s dedicated recovery support phone line – 401-942-STOP (7867) –now connects Rhode Islanders with treatment and recovery supports at any time, day or night, 365 days...

2017 National Child Abuse Prevention Month

childwelfare.gov, 2017 Each year in April, we acknowledge the importance of families and communities working together to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote the social and emotional well-being of children and families. This year, National Child Abuse...