Spring 2024
“May is Mental Health Month” 2024 Kick-Off Event
WHEN:
May 1, 2024
1:30 P.M.
WHERE:
Rhode Island State House
ABOUT:
The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island is hosting its annual kick-off event to May being designated as “Mental Health Awareness Month” at the Rhode Island State House. There will be awards and speakers sharing their stories of lived experience.
Reentry Simulation for Employers in Rhode Island
WHEN:
May 2, 2024
8:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M
WHERE:
CCRI, 400 East Ave, Cranston.
ABOUT:
This event is a hands-on opportunity for stakeholders to learn about the prisoner reentry process in Rhode Island. The main objective of this simulation is for participants to gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by individuals returning to their communities upon release from prison or jail. Register here.
PPSD Mental Health and Wellness Fair
WHEN:
May 14, 2024
4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M
WHERE:
PCTA, 41 Fricker Street, Providence.
ABOUT:
This event aims to raise awareness about mental health and provide resources and support to our community of students and families. To Register as a vendor, please fill out this form.
Ongoing Events
Program: 7 Steps to Staying Out of Prison
WHEN:
Saturdays, beginning September 23, 2023
10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
WHERE:
RICARES, 133 Mathewston Street, Providence, RI
ABOUT:
Change is critical to eliminating recidivism.
How will you succeed in life after prison?
This course meets weekly for 10-15 weeks to discuss the book –
Never Going Back: 7 Steps to Staying Out of Prison by Hassan A. Latif.
Participants will receive a free copy of the book and participate in group
discussions about assessing thoughts, controlling feelings, and ultimately
changing their behavior to ensure long-term permanent change.
Opioid Settlement Advisory Committee Meetings
WHEN:
Click here to view full schedule
WHERE:
Hybrid (zoom to be posted on meeting agenda two days before meeting), In-person location TBD
ABOUT:
Monthly EOHHS meeting to discuss the Opioid Settlement
Integrative Healthcare Solutions Holistic Grief Program
WHEN:
Every Thursday, 6:00PM-7:30pm EST
WHERE:
Raffa Yoga/Urban Sweat
19 Sharpe Drive
Cranston RI
ABOUT:
IHS invites you join our weekly holistic program that compassionately connects you with a community that has suffered the loss of a loved one to substance abuse. Come and gain wellness education, resources and support with certified grief and health coaches to nourish your healing journey. Also enjoy self-care with soothing saunas and steam rooms that will help to relax and restore your body, mind and spirit. Go to https://integrativehealthcaresolutions.org/ to register online
Task Force Work Groups
WHEN & WHERE:
Various times and places
ABOUT:
Are you interested in getting involved with Task Force-related efforts?
Task Force work groups meet on a monthly or bi-monthly basis and are always welcoming new volunteers. To learn more, click here.
Mental Health First Aid Training
WHEN & WHERE:
See details here.
WHERE:
ABOUT:
It is as important to know Mental Health First Aid as it is to know CPR
- Increase your awareness of common mental disorders
- Learn the signs and symptoms
- Learn the 5 steps of the MHFA Action Plan
- Receive free certification from The National Council for Mental Well-Being.
Classes are provided by trained professionals from Community Care Alliance.
Shri Yoga – Yoga in Recovery Class
WHEN:
Tuesdays at 6:30PM
WHERE:
Held virtually. Sign up at the Shri Yoga website.
ABOUT:
The Shri Recovery Project is held in partnership with The Providence Center and offers free yoga classes helping members of our recovery community reduce anxiety through meditation, breath work, and classical yoga postures.
Strong Arms Support Group
WHEN:
Tuesday Nights 6:00 – 7:30 Twice Each Month
WHERE:
Online. Click here to find out more
ABOUT:
Do you have a loved one struggling with substance use or who is lost in the throes of addiction? Whether your child or loved one is actively using or you have lost someone to addiction, join Chariho Youth Task Force as they come together to support one another through this journey of hope.
Imani Community Recovery Program Facilitator Training
WHEN:
Tentatively scheduled to launch in Spring of 2024
WHERE:
Interested faith communities are encouraged to apply as host churches. Apply Here.
ABOUT:
Hospitalizations for Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorders in Older Adults: Trends, Comorbidities, and Differences by Gender, Race, and Ethnicity. Find out more here.
Own Your Health’s Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
WHEN:
WHERE:
Online at ripin.org/chn
ABOUT:
The Community Health Network’s “Own Your Health’s Chronic Pain Self-Management Program” is a free, six-week program that teaches individuals new skills and techniques on how to better manage pain. This program is led by two peers and is currently offered through Zoom. Program participants will learn how to:
Improve sleep
Manage medications
Eat healthier
Be more physically active
Improve communications with Healthcare Professionals
For more information and to register, visit the Community Health Network here or call 401-432-7217.
Community First Responder Program (CFRP): Upgrade Your First Aid Kit
WHERE:
Online at: web.uri.edu/cfrp
ABOUT:
Visit our website and learn how to become a Community First Responder and receive free harm reduction supplies including Narcan®/naloxone and fentanyl test strips by mail. Click here to find out more
Anchor Recovery Meetings
WHEN:
Seven days a week, multiple times per day
WHERE:
Online at: AnchorRecovery.com/meetings
ABOUT:
Anchor offers a variety of meetings centered around recovery. There are also focused meetings for LGBTQIA+ In Recovery, Women in Recovery, Employment 101, and more. Click here to find out more
COBRE Events
WHEN:
Monthly
WHERE:
ABOUT:
The COBRE on Opioids & Overdoses offers some great events which are hosted each month. Please check in occasionally to see current and future events.
The Substance Use & Mental Health Leadership Council of RI Events
WHEN:
Ongoing
WHERE:
ABOUT:
The Substance Use & Mental Health Leadership Council of RI hosts a variety of courses and trainings each month. Please check in occasionally to see current and future events.
Association of State and Territorial Health Officials: Insight and Inspiration Series
WHEN:
Ongoing
WHERE:
ABOUT:
Join ASTHO for monthly conversations with nationally recognized thought leaders, authors, and strategic thinkers for insight and inspiration to motivate and advance your leadership amid the COVID-19 response. Please check in occasionally to see current and future events.
National Network to Eliminate Disparities in Behavioral Health Webinars
WHEN:
Ongoing
WHERE:
ABOUT:
The NNED hosts webinars to increase knowledge, inform action, and encourage connection to advance behavioral health equity across the country. Please check in occasionally to see current and future events.