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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...

Five Agencies Named as Regional Prevention Task Forces

Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH), February, 2017 The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) has made awards to create five Regional...

Preventing Marijuana Use Among Youth & Young Adults

U.S. Department of Justice-Drug Enforcement Administration, 2017 This publication gives you everything you need to know about marijuana,  from the long term effects on your brain, to whether or not it's still considered a "gateway drug."

Journal of Adolescent Health

Journal of Adolescent Health, 2017 The Journal of Adolescent Health is a multidisciplinary scientific Journal, which seeks to publish new research findings in the field of Adolescent Medicine and Health ranging from the basic biological and behavioral sciences to...