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February 3rd, 2024

Rhode Island joins PSYPACT to increase providers, decrease wait times

By Eileen Weber

Since the pandemic, mental health issues for both children and adults have increased, creating a widespread push for online access to healthcare.

As a result, Rhode...

July 1st, 2023

Two states, same problem: Staffing shortages plague industry

By Eileen Weber

Mass. and RI weigh in on nationwide dilemma

The mental health field has been hit hard with the nationwide staffing shortage that has impacted physicians,...

October 5th, 2022

Mobile medical unit used to address mental health issues in Rhode Island

By Danielle Ray

CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is revolutionizing patient care with its mobile medical unit, epitomizing the definition of meeting people where they are.

“We address all...

June 28th, 2022

Practitioners declare state of emergency in Rhode Island

By Andrew Cromarty

Psychiatrists and pediatricians in Rhode Island have declared a state of emergency regarding the mental health of children and adolescents.

The Rhode Island Council for...

March 31st, 2022

Report highlights need for more diversity in health care system

By Danielle Ray

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island (MHARI) recently released a 34-page report overseen by Ernestine Jennings, Ph.D., that shines a light on a relevant and timely...

October 3rd, 2021

Rhode Island introduces harm reduction centers

By Eileen Weber

Rhode Island is the first state in the U.S. to enact a law designated for harm reduction centers. Effective March 2022, these centers, also known as overdose prevention sites...

August 19th, 2020

Rhode Island behavioral health centers receive $8 million grant

By Eileen Weber

Funds help create community connections, add services

Newport Mental Health and Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. in Warwick...

August 27th, 2019

Cancer in the LGBTQ community: RI summit addresses treatment barriers

By Phyllis Hanlon

May 28th, 2019

R.I. bill to mandate suicide prevention training for school staff faces quiet hurdles

By Janine Weisman

On the first day of spring, they came to the Rhode Island Statehouse. Many were students from Portsmouth High School who formed the suicide prevention group Every Student...

August 28th, 2018

RI police group concerned about mental health training

By Eileen Weber

The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association backed late-session legislation in June that attempted to overturn a 2016 law requiring mental health training for police...

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