The opioid epidemic that is crippling our country is taking a toll on the children, youth, and families: Children who have disruptions in their lives or inadequate care from an addicted parent, families who lose a child to addiction, grandparents who step in to provide substitute care, friends and classmates who experience addiction, and children […]

The Kent and South County Regional Prevention Coalitions will be holding a professional development training for SROs on August 27, 9am-12pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. The morning will center around Creating Student Connections. There will be more information to follow but Save the Date for this important free training. Please contact Kathy Sullivan […]

On behalf of Governor Gina M. Raimondo's Overdose Prevention and Intervention Task Force, municipal leaders from across the State are invited to the 2019 Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) Summit on Tuesday, June 25 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 801 Greenwich Ave., Warwick. Together, we will recognize the innovation and collaboration of […]

A modern American story. Two illnesses are eating away at his family's foundation. Only cancer is allowed a voice at the dinner table. Substance abuse and addiction are the other malady. This story exposes the secrecy that shrouds the topic of addiction. Doors open at 6pm. Act 1 begins at 7pm. Community dialogue will follow […]

At this year's Lung Force Expo, a healthcare professional track (7:30am-4:00pm) will be available as well as a patients/caregivers track (8:30am-3:30pm). Six educational hours will be offered for nurses, respiratory therapists, certified health education specialists, and social workers. Certificates will also be offered toward prevention certification. Learn more about the latest in treatments, medications, resources […]