This site is a central resource for anyone involved in preventing, intervening in, treating, and supporting recovery from addictions in Massachusetts.
Substance Use Prevention/Mental Health Promotion
Substance Abuse Prevention Act [Section 16-21.2]
The legislation aims to promote substance abuse prevention programs throughout municipalities in Rhode Island.
Smoking in Schools [Section 23-20.9]
This health legislation looks to eliminate the exposure of children in schools and those who work in schools to tobacco smoke and to create a tobacco-free school environment in Rhode Island.
The Rhode Island Student Assistance Junior High/Middle School Act [Section 16-21.3]
This document outlines methods which schools employ to prevent the onset of substance use in middle school students.
Performance Enhancing Dietary Supplements and High School Athletes [CHAPTER 16-21.4]
This document outlines policies and procedures related to performance-enhancing dietary supplements in Rhode Island, including a definition of performance-enhancing dietary supplements and coach education related to the supplements.
Penalties for drug, alcohol, or weapons offenses [Section 16-21-21.1]
This document describes disciplinary policies for public school students that violate a school policy relating to the possession or use of alcohol, drugs, or weapons.
State of Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals
The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) is committed to assuring access to quality support services for Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse issues, and chronic long term...
RI Emergency & Crisis Intervention Resources List
Rhode Island Department of Health This list provides contact information for organizations and agencies who provide youth suicide prevention services and resources in Rhode Island. Organizations are organized by type of agency and support services offered.
RI Youth Suicide Prevention Resources List
Rhode Island Department of Health This list provides contact information for organizations and agencies who provide youth suicide prevention services and resources in Rhode Island. Organizations are organized by geographic area and support services offered.
Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Resource Guide: Services Available to Youth At-Risk of Suicide, 2010
Rhode Island Department of Health This guide provides an inventory and description of agencies throughout Rhode Island that provide services to youth at-risk for suicide. Service agencies include mental health outpatient providers, mental health inpatient providers ,...