Youth

Rhode Island Tobacco Free Schools Model Policy

Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2022 This model policy provides guidance regarding tobacco and nicotine. It is intended for schools to use as is or with adjustments to sanctions to fit the district's and their students' needs. A proactive school-wide education program...

My Life My Quit

My Life, My Quit is the free and confidential way to quit smoking or vaping. Text "Start My Quit" to 36072 or access the website to chat with a Coach for free, non-judgmental support. My Life, My Quit is here for you every step of the way. It's YOUR LIFE and My Life,...

RIPRC’s Psychopharmacology Training

The RIPRC, September 2022 This is a recording of the RIPRC's Psychopharmacology Training: Psychotropic Medications for Youth and the Interactions with Caffeine, Nicotine, Alcohol, and Marijuana. This training was presented by Dr. Hayden Center on September 15th, 2022....

Driving Under the Influence Data Brief

BHDDH and RIDOT, April 2022 This data brief was created by the State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW) on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) to provide information and statistics...

RIPRC’s Addressing Marijuana Use with Adolescents Training

The RIPRC, March 2022 This is a recording of the RIPRC's Addressing Marijuana Use with Adolescents training, which was presented by Manu Singh-Looney on March 14th, 2022. This training provides information on marijuana and its impact on adolescents, with a focus on...

Resources in Response to the War on Ukraine

The National Child Traumatic Stress Network, 2022 The text below is from an email recently circulated by The National Child Traumatic Stress Network in response to the war on Ukraine. Resources in Response to the War on Ukraine The recent attack on Ukraine has...

Marketing Health to Teens in Post-COVID World

Rescue Agency, November 3, 2021 The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted teens' most formative years, forcing them to stay at home and miss memorable moments with their friends, and teens have fundamentally changed as a result. To be effective, prevention programs must take...

Excuse Yourself Presentation

Youth Driven This is a free educational training for middle & high school students on how to safely avoid getting into a car with an impaired driver. Learn more or request a presentation here.