The prevention specialist is a behavioral health professional who has demonstrated competency related to alcohol, tobacco and drug use prevention, and who provides services that help individuals, families and communities to develop the capacities needed to achieve...
Tools
Increasing Cultural Humility for Prevention Specialists who work with Hispanic, Latino, Latinx Populations in New England
New England PTTC, November 2022 This tool serves prevention specialists that want to establish positive relationships with Hispanic, Latino, or Latinx populations and those who are already working with this population and want to improve their cultural humility. The...
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...
Smokefree Policies in Multi-Unit Housing: Steps for Success
American Lung Association, 2022 The American Lung Association worked with experts around the United States to develop this online curriculum on how to implement a smokefree policy in multi-unit housing properties like apartments and condominiums. The resources used...
How to Help People Quit
American Lung Association, 2022 The American Lung Association’s How To Help People Quit training is a free, one-hour online course including four interactive learning modules designed to further enhance understanding of the Lung Association’s core beliefs about...
Advocacy Basics
American Lung Association, 2022 The American Lung Association’s Advocacy Basics course is a free, 45-minute interactive online learning program designed to help people understand more about lung health advocacy and how they can get involved. In this course,...
Not on Tobacco (NOT) – A Proven Teen Smoking and Vaping Cessation Program
American Lung Association, 2022 NOT® is designed with teenagers in mind and addresses issues that are specifically important to them. It takes a holistic approach with each session using different interactive learning strategies that can be applied and practiced in...
Alternative to Suspension Program: INDEPTH Intervention for Nicotine Dependence: Education, Prevention, Tobacco and Health
American Lung Association, 2022 INDEPTH™ is a free, convenient, alternative to suspension or citation program that helps schools and communities address the teen vaping problem in a more supportive way. Instead of solely focusing on punitive measures, INDEPTH™ is an...
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...
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.