Grants And Prevention Program

Rhode Island Substance Abuse Prevention Act (RISAPA) – promotes comprehensive prevention programming at the community level. 34 municipal task forces, covering 38 cities and towns, engage in local needs assessments. They use a data-driven, decision-making framework for planning, implementing evidence-based practices, and evaluating strategies, policies and programs to produce long-term reductions in substance misuse and abuse.

BHDDH Contact: Elizabeth Farrar 401-462-0644; Elizabeth.Farrar@bhddh.ri.gov

Rhode Island Student Assistance – is a school-based alcohol, tobacco and other drug abuse prevention/early intervention program which uses the SAMHSA/CSAP (Center for Substance Abuse Prevention) evidence-based program Project Success (formerly Westchester Student Assistance Program). It is available in 44 middle and high schools throughout the State and implemented by masters-level counselors.

BHDDH Contact: Elizabeth Farrar 401-462-0644; Elizabeth.Farrar@bhddh.ri.gov