This is our home
This is Rhode Island's
home for ending
the overdose crisis
 

On this website, you will find our latest data and helpful resources on overdose. You can learn where to get naloxone, how to get into treatment and find events near you.

We all have a role to play in ending the overdose crisis. What's yours?
Get 24/7 Help:

Call to connect with ith a licensed counselor, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Hablamos español.

Speak with a healthcare provider about treatment options at Rhode Island's Buprenorphine Hotline, 401‑606‑5456.

Our Action Plan
Our action plan
 
Our Goal
 
The Governor’s Overdose Task Force has set forth the following outcomes: to end the overdose crisis, ensure racial equity is embedded across all pillars, change lives, uplift community voices, use data to drive change, and build connections to care. The Task Force is committed to addressing the root causes of overdose including the socioeconomic factors that influence health.

Here’s how our state is saving lives and ending the overdose crisis:

Prevention
We can stop the harm of drug use by supporting people as early as possible.
FACT : We're helping people keep their prescriptions safe and promoting pain medication alternatives.
Rescue
Everyone can learn how to use naloxone to help stop an opioid overdose.
FACT :  We have community training every month for anyone who wants to learn how to use naloxone.
Treatment
Anyone who is ready for treatment can get help when they are ready.
FACT :  988 is a 24-hour crisis and support hotline you can call to get help.
Recovery
We know that recovery from addiction is possible for everyone.
FACT :  We have more recovery support services than ever in our state.

 

 

What are opioids?

Opioids are drugs that are causing deadly overdoses in our state. Learn more about the types of opioids and how to stay safe when using them.

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Preventing opioid overdoses

When a person survives an overdose, it's because someone knew what an overdose looked like and how to take action. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you think someone is overdosing.

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Community-Centered Naloxone Training Video

Watch this community-centered naloxone training video developed by Project Weber/RENEW to learn the signs of an overdose and how to respond.

Naloxone is completely safe


Naloxone (also known as Narcan®) is a safe to use medicine that can stop an opioid overdose. Learn how to Get Naloxone




Community

You can help us prevent opioid use in our communities. Learn what you can do to help.



Get involved
Treatment

Anyone who is ready for treatment can get help when they are ready. Find out what treatment type works best for you and then get help.



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