Newport County Prevention Coalition, 2021 SAFE HOMES is a networking campaign that can provide support for parents and guardians in their efforts to have safe, healthy, drug-free homes and communities. Starting early is what makes prevention efforts work. The SAFE...
Prevention Providers & Educators
A Parent’s Guide: Drug Slang
BHDDH, July 2021 It is important for prevention providers, caregivers and educators to be informed about the different slang words used in reference to specific drugs and drug use. Often, creative names and abbreviations are used to disguise conversations and to not...
Suicide Resources at health.ri.gov
Rhode Island Department of Health Various suicide prevention resources can be found at https://health.ri.gov/violence/about/suicide/ and https://health.ri.gov/publications/bytopic.php?parm=Violence, including the new Portuguese translation of the Is Your Home Suicide...
Learn the Law: Preventing and Reducing Underage Drinking Series 1-24
SAMHSA: The Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage Drinking, 2021 Alcohol remains the most widely used substance by young people. To address this public health issue, the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Prevention of Underage...
Recorded Webinar – The RIPRC’s PFS Panel Discussion
The Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, July 2021 This is a recording of the RIPRC's PFS Panel Discussion, which was held on July 20th, 2021. During this webinar, the PFS (Partnerships for Success) Panel addresses education and messaging around best practices...
Who Is At Risk For Drowning
Drowning is a leading cause of death for all children. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control, for every child who dies from drowning, another five receive emergency department care for non-fatal submersion injuries. Children 1 to 4 years old have the...
The Rhode Show: Staying Anchored with Kent & South County Prevention Coalitions
Kent and South County Prevention Coalitions, July 2021 A major trend in bars right now deals with the ongoing growing popularity non-alcoholic drinks. In the spirit of this, The Stay Anchored Non-Alcoholic Creative Cocktail Competition is a great opportunity for local...
Rhode Island Social Host Law Campaign
Rhode Island Regional Coalitions, 2021 The Rhode Island Regional Coalitions have partnered with JSI to establish a Social Host Law Campaign through the Partnerships for Success grant provided to the Regional Coalitions by BHDDH. The campaign aims to educate and inform...
Building Connections Podcast
Kent County Regional Prevention Coalition, 2021 When COVID 19 arrived and prevented us from meeting in person, the coalitions quickly leaned into creative and innovative ways to get messaging to parents and partners. The Kent County Prevention Coalition knew how...
Recorded Webinar: Lessons Learned from COVID-19 and Applications for Prevention Work Going Forward
Rhode Island Regional Prevention Coalitions and Rhode Island Student Assistance Services, May 20, 2021 This is the tenth installment of the RI PREVCON Virtual Series. The final installment in the RI PREVCON Virtual Series will provide viewers with an opportunity to...