Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) provides evidence-based programs in schools and communities to prevent substance use and promote mental health.
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RI Youth Mental Health Webinar Series
This series of topical webinars on youth mental health issues is brought to you by the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS), and our expert presenters.
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New Student Assistance Counselors work together with supervisors, during monthly group supervision to share experiences and best practices providing mental health promotion and substance use prevention and early intervention services in schools. Pictured from left to right: Danai Motta-Esek Hopkins MS, Casey Faccio-Bain MS, Alexia Sanford-Smithfield HS, Rebecca Young- Supervisor, Vanna Phrommavanh-Alvarez HS, Grey Vidal-Krieger-Villa Nova MS, Melly Bello-Supervisor, Nick Duhamel-Hamlet MS, Christina Myers- Nathan Bishop MS, Mariann Andreozzi-Kickemuit MS, Courtney Lowell- Johnston HS/Ferri MS.
The annual Vocal Athletes Advocating for Substance Alternatives (VAASA) youth conference was an incredibly inspiring and successful event. American Ninja Warrior contestant Luke Dillon was the keynote speaker and shared his lived experiences that inspired our students to not only dream but to chase those dreams no matter what obstacles we might encounter. Shout out to all the student athletes who were in attendance this year!
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Join us on Tuesday, December 3 at 3:30 p.m. Classical High School when we share the data that demonstrates #preventionisworking
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2022, 2023 and 2024 PBN Best Places to Work in Rhode Island!
RHODE ISLAND STUDENT ASSISTANCE SERVICES PROVIDING SCHOOL-BASED SUBSTANCE USE AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO RI TEENS SINCE 1987
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Congratulations to our Director of Student Assistance Services, Colleen Judge, on receiving the Excellence in Service Award from MADD.
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Congrats, Colleen Judge! Your prevention team colleagues are incredibly proud of you!
Congratulations Colleen 🎉❤️
Congratulations Coleen!!! So deserved!
My student assistance counselor helped me through the toughest times of my life. Without her, I would not have graduated high school.
Our Impact
RISAS partners with every community in Rhode Island.
Middle and high schools participate in Project SUCCESS
Students have access to a student assistance counselor in their school
Youth and adults trained in the warning signs of suicide and how to help
RISAS is a Recovery Friendly Workplace and an equal opportunity employer.
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Thank you all !💜