Please note: The COVID-19 health crisis has brought many events to online platforms, however some events are starting to be held in-person. Please check the details of each event carefully.
June 2021 Events
Can We Talk? Community Conversation to Connect, Support and Heal.
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 16th @ 6:30PM
WHERE:
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ABOUT:
Can We Talk? Community Conversation to Connect, Support and Heal. In person Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 at 6:30 PM at the Nonviolence Institute, 265 Oxford St, Providence, RI – Hosted by the Interfaith Counseling Center. Register here
Emotional Safety 101 Workshop: Recovery is Possible
WHEN:
Wednesday, June 23 @ 2PM-4PM
WHERE:
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ABOUT:
Emotional Safety 101 Workshop: Recovery is Possible. What is recovery in the context of a Substance Use Disorder and how do we support those we know in recovery?
What is recovery in the context of a Substance Use Disorder? What are the various types of recovery? How are people able to support those who are in long-term recovery? These are the questions we will be asking and answering during this workshop.
It’s a follow-up to our previous workshop on Substance Use Disorder, however you do not need to have attended that workshop to understand this one.
URI Community First Responder Program
(Multiple Dates and Locations)
WHEN/WHERE:
- Mon, June 14, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 151 Franklin Street, Westerly
- Thu, June 17, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 6495 Post Road, North Kingstown
- Fri, June 18, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 1068 Putnam Pike, Glocester
- Mon, June 21, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 1993 Plainfield Pike, Johnston
- Thu, June 24, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 1400 Hartford Ave, Johnston
- Sat, June 26, 2021 @ 9AM-12PM – 50th Anniversary Ceremony & Open House
Charlestown Rescue 4891 Old Post Rd, Charlestown - Mon, June 28, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 500 Main Road, Tiverton
- Tue, June 29, 2021 @ 10AM-2PM – CVS, 315 Broad Street, Cumberland
Click here for more information
ABOUT:
URI Community First Responder Program is hosting in-person naloxone distribution events at local CVS pharmacies.
Ongoing Events:
Upcoming Behavioral Health & Homelessness Prevention (BHHP) trainings
WHEN:
Select Fridays in April, May and June
WHERE:
Online. Click here to find out more
ABOUT:
Upcoming Behavioral Health & Homelessness Prevention (BHHP) trainings
Strong Arms Support Group
WHEN:
Monday 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.
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 providers
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.