Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, April 2020 One-page description of prevention in Rhode Island.
Factsheets
COVID-19 Resources for Prevention Providers
The Rhode Island Prevention Resource Center, 2020 As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, we all are working to adjust to a new normal. This pandemic has presented us with numerous challenges such as transitioning to remote working, finding ways to adapt our work to...
State of Tobacco Control 2020
American Lung Association, January 2020 We know how to prevent tobacco use and help current smokers quit, but states and the federal government are not implementing these proven-effective, lifesaving laws and policies. The American Lung Association’s “State of Tobacco...
Marijuana Myths and Facts
Prevention Technology Transfer Center Network, October 2019 This information sheet covers 7 common myths or misunderstandings as related to marijuana. These include myths on addiction, impairment, and other health effects. Each of the 7 myths is countered with the...
Opioid Use in Rhode Island 2017
State Epidemiological Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW), May 2017 This data brief was created by the SEOW on behalf of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). It focuses on trends in opioid use and opioid related...
Tips for Teens Series
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2019 SAMHSA's "Tips for Teens" series, specifically designed for teens, addresses the risks, statistics, and myths about various substances that teens may use. Click here to access the series.
2019 Prevention Resource Guide
Department of Health and Human Services, 2019 This Resource Guide was developed to support service providers in their work with parents, caregivers, and their children to prevent child abuse and neglect and promote child and family well-being. It was created by the...
RI PREVCON 2019 – TFRI Program Year in Review
Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2019 This handout was used as part of a session presented at RI PREVCON 2019 titled Combating the Latest Trends in Tobacco. The document presents an overview of significant tobacco related policy measures, strategic development for TFRI,...
Tobacco Use Prevention Resources
Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, 2018 This list highlights no-cost and low-cost resources that may be downloaded, printed, and/or ordered. It also lists free trainings, curricula, and grant-funded activities from...
Youth Tobacco Use Prevention Resources
RI Department of Health Tobacco Control Program, 2018 This page provides a number of links to no-cost and low-cost local and national tobacco use prevention resources that could be helpful to statewide health educators and prevention specialists.