December 2024
RICARES 2024 Holiday Events
WHEN:
December 21, 2024 1:00PM – 2:30PM
WHERE:
133 Mathewson Street, Providence, RI 02903 [See Map]
ABOUT:
Gingerbread House Decorating Contest
January 2025
Cultivating Cannabis Awareness – An Educational Symposium
WHEN:
January 14, 2025, 8:30AM – 4:00PM
WHERE:
Roger Williams University, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI [See Map]
ABOUT:
The East Bay Coalition and Roger Williams University present a “Cultivating Cannabis Awareness – An Educational Symposium.This conference will educate participants on the dangers and effects of cannabis use among young adults, while creating a community of care to better address this growing issue. The conference will also provide an opportunity to build partnerships with other university and community members.
February 2025
2025 Statewide Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) Summit
WHEN:
February 12, 2025, 8:30AM – 4:00PM
WHERE:
801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886 [See Map]
ABOUT:
2025 Statewide Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) Summit In efforts to bring together community members and leaders to address Rhode Island’s overdose crisis, Governor Dan McKee’s Overdose Task Force invites you to participate in the 2025 Statewide Community Overdose Engagement (CODE) Summit on February 12, 2025, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. The goals of the 2025 CODE Summit are to: Learn and interact with fellow Rhode Islanders who are invested in ending the overdose crisis; Share local resources for overdose prevention, harm reduction/rescue, treatment, and recovery; and Engage municipalities in the development and planning of localized overdose response plans. Registration information and an agenda will be available in January 2025. Please note that the 2025 CODE Summit will occur in place of the February 2025 Overdose Task Force meeting.
Click here for more details
Ongoing Events
Recovery Advocacy Meetings
WHEN:
3rd Thursday of each month (No Meeting in December)
8:30am – 10:00am
WHERE:
RICARES, 133 Mathewson St., Providence, RI 02903 [See Map]
ABOUT:
RICARES is hosting launching Statewide Recovery Advocacy Meetings to provide a forum for recovery community members to discuss important issues. We will offer:
- Training and support for providing testimony on recovery-related matters at the State Legislature and other venues
- Resources for state and national advocacy
- Opportunities to meet with elected officials and stakeholders
Olmstead Community Listening Session Applications
WHEN:
Starting Fall 2024
WHERE:
Online
ABOUT:
Rhode Island is developing an Olmstead Plan to ensure that there are supports in place for individuals with disabilities to live, work and receive services in the least restrictive setting permitted by their disabilities and based on their choice. The Rhode Island (RI) Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and its Olmstead planning partner, JSI Research and Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), are recruiting up to 15 community partners to plan and host an accessible community listening session during the period December 2, 2024, through January 10, 2025. Selected partners will be compensated $10,000 for their time, to cover costs for the successful completion of a listening session and to assist with data collection. Click here for more information.
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
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.
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.