Substance Abuse Prevention/Mental Health Promotion

Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (RSS)

The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA) has been training local grassroots groups, known as community anti-drug coalitions, in effective community problem-solving strategies, teaching them how to assess their local substance abuse-related problems and...

Department of Health

The Rhode Island Department of Health aims to prevent disease and to protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island.

Drug Free Communities Support Program

Office of National Drug Control Policy This federal grant program provides funding to community-based coalitions that organize to prevent youth substance use.

Public Health Toolkits

Health Resources in Action These toolkits aim to aid community health assessment, community health improvement planning, and health impact assessments.

Dying to Try It & Don’t Have Time for Pain

Rhode Island Student Assistance Services 2013 Conference Dr. John Femino's presentation slides: the prevalence of chronic pain in adolescents and adults; the genetic vulnerability and risk for addiction; and public health strategies for prevention, identification and...

Preventing Suicide: A Toolkit for High School Students

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration This publication assists high schools and school districts in designing and implementing strategies to prevent suicide and promote behavioral health. It includes tools to implement a multi-faceted suicide...