RI Medicaid members: Quarterly income verifications are back. What you should know to help stay covered: staycovered.ri.gov/PEV

We are incredibly proud to see RI’s Health Equity Zones recognized in the latest #NAMPerspectives commentary as a national model for building healthier, more equitable, and resilient communities. Learn more: tinyurl.com/2wdu4c88 #HealthEquityRI National Academy of Medicine

The Black and Aging Health and Wellness Fair is happening in Providence this Thursday from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.! There will be info about health and nutrition, free vaccines, blood pressure and glucose checks, as well as live music and giveaways. We hope to see you there!

We hope you will join us at the Rally4Recovery kickoff event this Thursday, September 5th, from 4:30 to 7:30 at the East Bay Recovery Center, located at 31 Railroad Ave in Warren. Let's mark the beginning of Recovery Month together! #RallyOn #Rally4RecoveryRI

We wish to extend a big THANK YOU to the many volunteers at community organizations and employees at RIDOH, RI EOHHS, and RI BHDDH who helped distribute free #naloxone in honor of International Overdose Awareness Day #IOAD. Naloxone is a key tool in helping to save lives!

Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee recognized August 31 as International Overdose Awareness Day in #RhodeIsland. In solidarity with Rhode Islanders who have lost loved ones to an overdose death, the State House was lit purple last weekend.

Press Release: Rhode Island Works Families See Increase in Benefits from the FY 2025 State Budget. Learn more here: dhs.ri.gov/press-releases…

RI LANDLORDS: The Rhode Island Rental Registry is now live. Per Rhode Island law, you must register each rental unit you own at rentalregistry.ri.gov by October 1. Visit lead1978.com to see special requirements if your property was built before 1978.

EOHHS and RI BHDDH recently distributed Narcan on the Pastore Campus in Cranston in recognition of #InternationalOverdoseAwarenessDay. Now we usher in #NationalRecoveryMonth & highlight the importance of community support. Learn more: samhsa.gov/recovery-month.

EOHHS was excited to attend and co-sponsor this year's Black and Aging Health and Wellness Fair at the West End Community Center in Providence. It was perfect weather to meet and mingle with community members, our sister agencies, and local organizations.

Not every teen will show the same signs of depression, anxiety, or other mental health challenges. Find out more about how to tell if your child is struggling: bit.ly/Youth-Suicide.

🗣️ Help shape the future of disability services in RI! Take a 20-min survey to inform the Olmstead plan. Your feedback matters! 👉 Survey Link: surveymonkey.com/r/CK89SS2 #DisabilityJustice #RhodeIsland #InclusiveCommunity

Have you heard about 988? It’s a national hotline to call, text, or chat online for mental health services and support. 988 is free, confidential, and available 24/7. #SuicidePreventionMonth

September is #NationalRecoveryMonth. #Recovery means different things to different people. Whatever recovery means to you, there are recovery support resources in Rhode Island that can help. No one has to do it alone. To learn more, visit tinyurl.com/ynve8b8v RI BHDDH RI EOHHS

No matter what, YOU MATTER. If you ever feel like you don’t, if you’re struggling, or if you just need to talk, help is available 24/7. Dial 988 and press 3 for LGBTQI+ support. Visit PreventSuicideRI.org to learn more. #SuicidePreventionMonth

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics represent a generational change in the way we’re providing outpatient behavioral health care services, says RI EOHHS Sec. Charest. As 1 of 10 states participating in the federal program, we’re breaking down barriers to care across RI.

🗣️ Your input is needed! Are you an individual with a disability living in #RhodeIsland? Help shape disability services in RI by taking our survey. Your voice can make a big difference. 👉 surveymonkey.com/r/CK89SS2 #DisabilityServices #InclusiveFuture

Love and acceptance can save lives. Let's be there for our LGBTQI+ friends and family. Learn how to be an ally and support those in need. Remember, help is available 24/7. Dial 988 and press 3 for LGBTQI+ support. More: PreventSuicideRI.org #SuicidePreventionMonth

EOHHS has launched the Ladders to Licensure grant program, designed to boost the capacity and diversity of the local health workforce. Learn more and #apply: eohhs.ri.gov/initiatives/wo…

🌟 NEW MESSAGING RESEARCH from the Big Cities Health Coalition shows city residents support #PublicHealth approaches to major urban challenges such as drug overdose, homelessness, and community safety. bigcitieshealth.org/harm-reduction…