S.W.A.G. stands for Student Wellness And Growth.  It is an after school program for high school youth of Woonsocket.  The program focuses on community engagement, leadership and life skills, with the mission to empower young minds to make healthy, substance-free decisions.

ATI is an after school program for Woonsocket middle and high school teens to explore different ways to stay away from the negative pressures that they face on a daily basis.  BVPC has run the program at Woonsocket High School for many years and last year it expanded to the public middle schools and Founders Academy.

"Rhode Rules for Rhode Island" is a campaign to help RI residents learn about the Social Host Law which states that it is illegal to buy, provide, supply alcohol or provide a place to consume alcohol to anyone under the age of 21.  For information please visit:   https://www.facebook.com/SocialHostRI

During Mental Health Month, the Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition became a partner of The Bandana Project-  a nation wide mental health awareness and suicide prevention movement.  We are excited to introduce this project to everyone!  We need your help!  To find out more about the project and what a "lime green bandana" is, visit our Bandana Project page at http://blackstonevalleypreventioncoalition.com/bandana-project.

This is a "must see"  virtual education program for parents, caregivers, educators or anyone working with teens.  The awareness program will show what may be hidden in your teen's bedroom that may indicate dangerous or high risk behaviors such as alcohol and drug use, vaping, self-harm or other risky behaviors.  Our hope is that it will empower parents to communicate with their children about at risk behaviors that can lead to substance abuse disorders.  Go to BVPC's "Hidden in Plain Sight" program by clicking this link:   https://bvpc-hips.com/

Formerly 7 distinct Prevention Coalitions, BVPC is now a regional Prevention Coalition comprised from Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield,  Pawtucket and Woonsocket.  

A regional coalition of community members that come together with a mission to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

Serve as a catalyst to engage community members to improve the health & wellness of
their community.

Form partnerships to initiate comprehensive, collaborative community prevention initiatives.

Disseminate information about alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and issues related to individual and community health & wellness.

Develop media campaigns to provide information to the community.

Provide community education opportunities on health & wellness issues.

Provide healthy youth alternative activities within each community and the region as a whole.

Youth
Adults
Parents
Educators
Older Adults
Elected Officials
Local Businesses
Civic Organizations
Healthcare Community
Faith Based Community
Youth Serving  Agencies
Safety & Law Enforcement
Behavioral Healthcare agencies