Publications

2022 Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) Report

BHDDH, RIDOH, and RIDE, March 2023 The Rhode Island Student Survey (RISS) is a collaboration among the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (RI BHDDH), the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), and the Rhode...

Background Checks and Working with Youth Resources

BHDDH and RIPRC, December 2022 This document outlines best practices and resources for working with youth, as well as guidance around obtaining and reviewing background checks from the RI Attorney's Office, Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI). To...

Infographic – Partnership for Success: 2021–2022

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. and BHDDH, November 2022 The Partnership for Success (PFS) grant aims to reduce underage drinking and strengthen prevention capacity in high-risk communities. This infographic highlights the many evidence-based campaigns and...

October 2022 RI Drug Take Back Day Infographic

BHDDH and The Rhode Island Regional Coalitions, November 2022 Drug Take Back Day is a campaign that encourages the safe disposal of unnecessary medications in an effort to prevent medication misuse. Thanks to our local substance use prevention community, Rhode...

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...

Tobacco Quit Resources for Rhode Islanders

Tobacco Free Rhode Island, 2022 A compilation of Quit Resources for tobacco use and nicotine dependence for Rhode Islanders. This is the latest version of the 2018 Cessation Resources in Rhode Island flyer. To access this resource, click here.

Cultural Validation and Translation Review Toolkit

International Rescue Committee This toolkit provides guidance and strategies for developing culturally responsive and linguistically accurate materials using cultural validation and translation review processes. To access the toolkit, click here.

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...

Annual Evaluation Report

Community Research & Services Team, August 2018 The purpose of this report is to provide an annual evaluation summary of the work completed by the Community Research and Services Team (CRST) at the University of Rhode Island (URI) for BHDDH. The CRST holds a...