Prevention Websites

Increasing Overdose Prevention Awareness (SAMHSA Blog)

SAMHSA, August 2023 According to the latest provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), an estimated 110,000 lives were lost to overdose in the 12-months ending in March 2023, with fentanyl and other synthetic opioids as the main...

SAMHSA Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Webpage

SAMHSA, September 2023 September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Visit SAMHSA's Suicide and Suicidal Behavior Webpage to learn how to recognize the warning signs when someone’s at risk and what action steps you can take. To access this webpage, click here.

SAMHSA’s Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC)

SAMHSA, September 2023 The SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center (DTAC) helps states, U.S. territories, tribes, and local providers plan for and respond to mental health and substance use–⁠related needs after a disaster. Visit the DTAC webpage to learn more...

The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity

 The Center of Excellence on LGBTQ+ Behavioral Health Equity provides behavioral health practitioners with vital information on supporting the population of people identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, two-spirit, and other...

Rhode Island Local Tobacco Control Ordinances and Policies

Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2022 This archive contains city and town ordinances from around Rhode Island organized by policy topic and is in chronological order from oldest to newest dates. These are valuable resources for assessing the status of tobacco policies in...

Rhode Island Tobacco 21 Public Awareness Campaign

Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2022 This Campaign was designed by Tobacco Free Rhode Island. It includes free resources for community partners to educate retailers about the tobacco sales age increase and resources for retailers to educate consumers. To access this...

Drug Take Back

RI Regional Coalitions and BHDDH, October 2022 Drop off medications from 10:00 - 2:00 PM at local police stations around the state. Find a location by clicking here.

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,...