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John J. Tassoni, Jr to participate on the EOHHS Independent Advisory Committee

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EOHHS is excited about the structure of the planning process and has always been committed to the importance of a vibrant public/private partnership for the work
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John Tassoni receives proclamation from Governor McKee

Gambling month proclamation
March 2024 has been delcared Problem Gambling Awareness month
Training & Events

Elevate Community-Based Organizations: Data Storytelling — Webinar Series

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This four-part series will focus on providing the context and tools to move their work through data storytelling
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Building Communities of Recovery

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The purpose of this program is to mobilize and connect a broad array of community-based resources
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Senate confirms new state leader for behavioral health

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Richard Leclerc is the new director of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).
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Linda Hurley, BA, MA, CAGS, will receive a Lifetime Achievement Award

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Under Hurley’s leadership, CODAC has been a national leader in developing new paradigms for the treatment of opioid use disorder
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Providence authorizes first state-regulated overdose prevention center

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The first state-regulated overdose prevention center in the country is one step closer to opening in Rhode Island, and it could be as soon as this summer.
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Community Programs for Outreach and Intervention with Youth and Young Adults at Clinical High Risk for Psychosis

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $5,000,000 Anticipated Number of Awards: 8`
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards $5.1M in Support of LGBTQI+ Youth and Families

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced four awards totaling $5.1 million
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Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment

Anticipated Total Available Funding: $9,950,000 Anticipated Number of Awards: 10
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Building Communities of Recovery

The purpose of this program is to mobilize and connect a broad array of community-based resources to increase the availability and quality of long-term recovery support.