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Cumberland, North Smithfield & Lincoln Prevention Coalitions
December 2018
As we reflect on 2018, we would like to take the opportunity to thank our communities, school Administrators, parents, and our Coalition Members for their support and dedication. We wish you all a happy, healthy and joyous Holiday Season and wonderful New Year!
“How did it get so late so soon? Its night before its afternoon. December is here before its June. My goodness how the time has flewn. How did it get so late so soon?"
-Dr. Seuss
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As many of us will host visitors & guests during the holiday season, please be sure to safely secure your medications!
And remember, Cumberland and Lincoln Police Stations are equipped with Safe Drop-off Boxes for unused or expired medications and are accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week!
Stay Connected!
Stay on top of all the latest news, trends and events by "Liking" & "Following us! Our Facebook page is, Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition! Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/bvprevention/
And last, but not least, we are on Twitter at https://twitter.com/BVPrevention. Our website address is http://blackstonevalleyprevention.org/. Be sure to "Like" and "Share" us with your friends and family!
Have questions? Any suggestions? Please email Pam Shayer, at pshayer@lincolnri.org.
We want to hear from you!
Thank you, McCourt Middle School
During a recent staff meeting at McCourt Middle School, Pam Shayer & Terri-Lynn Longpre presented Hidden in Plain Sight for over 30 faculty members & Administration. This unique opportunity gave teachers a hands-on experience to learn about the current vaping trends and gain knowledge of marijuana concentrates. We are extremely grateful for the opportunity to educate as well as partner with the Cumberland School Department.
OPERATION STICKER SHOCK: Thank you, Lincoln Liquors!
A huge “Shout out” to our friends at Lincoln Liquors, Front Street Plaza, for participating in our “Sticker Shock” Campaign! Please remember, if you are hosting an event or gathering where alcohol will be served, it is illegal to provide alcohol to anyone under the age of 21 & is punishable by a $1000 fine or 6 months in jail!
Avoiding Alcohol-Related Problems
You can make your holidays happier and safer by following these five simple tips throughout the season:
- Just say no.
- Resist the pressure to drink
- Offer nonalcoholic beverages.
- Designate a driver before the party begins.
- Choose your number ahead of time.
Don’t become another drunk driving statistic, and try to remember the reasons people celebrate at this time of the year!!!!
"It's the most wonderful time of year....." OR IS IT?!
The holidays can bring on so many emotions, including stress and anxiety. Our youth are under pressure for end of year school requirements and adults may be anxious about the holidays for numerous reasons. It's important to understand and practice "Coping Mechanisms" for the stress and anxiety that can surface because of the Holiday Season. And above all, ask for help!
WHAT IS BH LINK?
The Behavioral Health Link (BH Link) is designed to provide immediate assistance to a person in crisis by providing innovative crisis intervention services, and connecting people to ongoing treatment and care. Services are provided by our professional team of registered nurses, counselors, psychiatrists, phone screeners, and peer specialists. Our clinicians will listen to clients’ concerns and take the necessary steps to get people through their crisis, and help make connections to longer term services if needed.
Primary components:
BH Link Hotline, (414-LINK; 414-5465): a one-stop, statewide 24/7 call-in center that connects people to appropriate care and resources, when they or someone they care about is experiencing a behavioral healthcare crisis
BH Link Triage Center: a 24/7 community-based walk-in/drop-off facility where clinicians connect people to immediate, stabilizing emergency behavioral health services, and long-term care and recovery supports
WHY BH LINK
Provides immediate access to behavioral healthcare in a community-based, 24/7 facility
Ensures stability, provides seamless transfer to ongoing care, and reduces unnecessary use of hospital-based services
Delivers better, more cost-effective behavioral healthcare in Rhode Island.
- For more information, click HERE!
Interested in becoming a member of the Cumberland, Lincoln or North Smithfield Prevention Coalition?
Interested in finding out or becoming a member of the Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition? Please join us for our monthly meeting!
(For Lincoln Residents) Tuesday, January 15th at 6:30pm, Lincoln Police Department
(For Cumberland Residents) Tuesday, January 15th at 4:00pm, McCourt Middle School
(For North Smithfield Residents) Thursday, January 24th at 2:00pm, NS High School
Please join us & learn how YOU can be a part of prevention for the community!
Please watch our Facebook page, Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition, for more exciting news!