Rhode Island Prevention Coalitions

The Providence Regional Coalition brings together leaders from education, public safety, health care, government, families, youth, and businesses to:

• Assess local substance use and behavioral health trends and needs.
• Promote evidence‑based prevention strategies that reduce risk and build protective factors in the community.
• Coordinate outreach, awareness campaigns, trainings, and community planning across Providence.
• Advocate for policies and practices that support healthy choices and safer neighborhoods. 

The coalition serves Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, and Woonsocket by mobilizing community efforts to:

• Develop and implement community‑wide prevention initiatives that support youth and adult wellness.
• Educate residents about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and related health risks.
• Run parent and caregiver programs like Hidden in Plain Sight to open dialogue about risky behaviors.
• Launch public awareness campaigns such as Rhode Rules to strengthen compliance with underage drinking laws.
• Build partnerships with schools, health agencies, civic organizations, and enforcement to strengthen local impact. 

Serving Coventry, East Greenwich, Exeter, West Greenwich, Warwick, and West Warwick, this coalition focuses on:

• Leading data‑driven needs assessments to understand local substance misuse trends.
• Supporting evidence‑based prevention programs that reduce risk and increase protective factors.
• Promoting community education for parents, schools, faith groups, and youth.
• Strengthening multi‑sector collaboration to build healthier, more resilient neighborhoods. 

Covering Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, and Warren, this coalition drives efforts to:

• Coordinate regional strategies that promote holistic health and prevent substance misuse across generations.
• Use local needs data (like student surveys) to shape prevention priorities and solutions.
• Provide mental health awareness trainings to residents, with hundreds trained annually.
• Support DEA take‑back events, naloxone awareness, and safe disposal campaigns.
• Engage in Project Sticker Shock, law enforcement partnerships, and retailer education on alcohol and tobacco laws.

Serving Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, and Tiverton, this coalition:

• Implements community prevention strategies that reduce substance misuse risk.
• Advocates for mental health awareness and family engagement across age groups.
• Brings together parents, elected officials, medical professionals, educators, and local partners to plan region‑wide initiatives.
• Builds community capacity and local leadership to sustain long‑term health promotion. 

The coalition serving Charlestown, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, and Westerly focuses on:

• Collaborative planning and delivery of evidence‑based prevention strategies that reduce substance misuse and promote mental wellness.
• Engaging community partners in awareness campaigns, youth leadership development, and prevention education.
• Strengthening connections between municipal efforts and regional strategy to maximize impact. 

Serving Cranston, Foster, Glocester, Johnston, North Providence, Scituate, and Smithfield, this coalition works to:

• Unite municipal prevention partners, schools, health providers, law enforcement, and residents around a shared prevention agenda.
• Plan and implement targeted awareness campaigns and education opportunities.
• Promote emotional health, resilience, and positive youth development through community events, newsletters, and outreach.
• Support municipal coalitions like the Cranston Substance Abuse Task Force and Smithfield Prevention Coalition to drive local action.