They are a group of parents, family members, transition age youth, and adults with behavioral health lived experience who are committed to supporting and assisting peers while working with statewide and national partners to empower children, youth, families, and individuals through dynamic supports, education, and advocacy to prevent abuse and neglect, reduce disparities, and progress towards universal health, wellness, and recovery.
To meet the needs of those they serve along with creating recovery-friendly employment opportunities, they are delivering dual certification training for peer recovery specialists and community health workers and are operating recovery community centers in Newport County and Washington County. They have committed to honoring diversity, reducing disparities, and promoting cultural, linguistically appropriate services and health equity. Website is available in Spanish-choose “Español” in top banner.
The Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s mission is to promote community health and eliminate health disparities in Rhode Island and beyond.
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