Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals Use these links to connect to treatment resources in RI. Mental Health Treatment Locator Substance Use Treatment Locator
Prevention Websites
RIDE Distance Learning Series Resource Guide for Educators
JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., in collaboration with the Rhode Island Department of Education and the RIPRC, December, 2020 This resource guide was created to provide Rhode Island educators and counselors with behavioral health focused educational resources...
Podcast: At the Forefront – Prevention During a Pandemic
Prevention During a Pandemic Podcast, December 2020 Elizabeth Farrar, Associate Administrator for the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals, discusses her role as well as substance use prevention with Kathy and Bob. Special...
Signs of Risky Behavior and Possible Drug Use in Your Teen
Southern Providence County Regional Coalition, 2020 While exploring the teen’s bedroom you will learn to spot signs of possible substance use. Room décor, hidden compartments, clothing and items are located in the room to conceal substance misuse and other risky...
Suicide Attempts and Culturally Responsive Approaches for Latinos Factsheet
National Hispanic and Latino Mental Health Technology Transfer Center Network, 2020 " Suicide is a major public health concern as it is among the leading cause of death in the United States. Death by suicide and suicide attempts need to be understood with the context...
It’s Ok to Not Be Ok Campaign- Naloxone Saves Lives
We’re excited to share a new It’s Ok Not to Be Ok campaign video about lifesaving naloxone, featuring Lily Rivera, Ashley Perry, and Colleen Daley Ndoye of Project Weber/RENEW. Many thanks to Lily, Ashley, and Colleen who were wonderful at communicating this important...
CollegeAIM – Alcohol Intervention Matrix
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, September 2020 CollegeAIM—the College Alcohol Intervention Matrix—is an easy-to-use and comprehensive booklet and website to help schools identify effective alcohol interventions. While there are numerous options for...
Suicide Prevention Strategic Plan
CDC, August 2020 Suicide is a critical public health problem in the Unites States. Despite national, state, and local efforts to reduce suicide, rates continue to increase. A forward-looking effort, built upon new evidence and past accomplishments, is needed to reduce...
Coping with Stress
CDC, July 2020 The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic may be stressful for people. Fear and anxiety about a new disease and what could happen can be overwhelming and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social...
COVID-19 Resources for People With Disabilities, Families, and Service Providers
The Arc The Arc is greatly concerned about the threat of COVID-19 to people with disabilities, their families, and the workforce that supports them. We are compiling resources to help people with intellectual and /or developmental disabilities (I/DD), their families,...