East Bay Regional Coalition
Barrington • Bristol • Warren • East Providence
About Us
The East Bay Regional Coalition is comprised of members of municipal prevention coalitions and other community stakeholders from Barrington, Bristol, East Providence, and Warren.
The Coalition views prevention through a broad lens that accounts for similarities and differences between cities and towns, incorporates holistic health promotion and substance misuse prevention strategies across the lifespan, and coordinates media and events that endeavor to increase collaboration and sustain prevention activities across the region.
How the East Bay Regional Coalition is Making Positive Changes
Utilizing Regional Rhode Island Student Survey 2024 Data, the information guides breakdown the data into subsections (Vaping, Mental Health, Alcohol, Cannabis/Marijuana, and Opioids) which highlight data points, resources, and are even fully downloadable!
Click the button below to see what we accomplished in the year 2024!
Focused On Keeping the East Bay Healthy and Thriving as a Community
“How can Opioid Overdoses be prevented?”
As with other regions in RI and across the US, the East Bay is concerned about opioid misuse and overdose deaths. One way to prevent opioid overdose is by carrying and knowing how to use narcan. From 2019-2024 21,648 naloxone kits were distributed in our region between four communities (www.preventoverdoseri.org)
It's a trickle down effect: you legalize it, more people use it, it becomes more accessible, kids will be able to get it even easier."
Rhode Island has legalized recreational marijuana use in 2022. This has created numerous public health problems within our communities. We will be working with our partners in other regions in RI to educate our residents through statewide media campaigns and various events such as “Cultivating Cannabis Awareness: Educational Symposium”
“What resources are available to me in regards to mental health training?”
Mental health awareness trainings are a vital part of helping those who are dealing with mental health struggles. We offer an array of mental health awareness trainings that are available for FREE! Https://eastbayprevention.org/mental-health-awareness-trainings/
In 2024 over 800 individuals were successfully trained in mental health awareness!
Programs
Project Sticker Shock
Youth leaders from the Students Taking Action Against Negative Decisions (STAAND) of Mt. Hope High School and the East Bay Regional Coalition, working together to create a safer, healthier lifestyle, want to combat the East Bay’s growing problems of underage drinking.
Party Patrols
East Bay Regional Coalition provides support and funding for law enforcement officers that respond to reports of unruly parties in residential areas and address underage youth in possession of alcohol and the adults who provided the alcohol.
Mental Health Awareness Training
Through a SAMHSA grant, we offer several courses for community members to learn about mental health and practice better ways to respond to a friend, family member, co-worker, or customer in mental distress. For more information, please visit http://eastbayprevention.org/mental-health-awareness-trainings/ or contact Steven Eiland [email protected]
Drug Safety/Overdose Prevention
We participate in DEA drug takeback events, in addition to promoting permanent disposal boxes at police stations in Barrington, Bristol, and Warren and distributing lock bags and education at events. Naloxone, the opioid reversal medication, is available at all RI pharmacies.
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Retailer Education
Stores that sell alcohol or tobacco receive education about the importance of following the laws. Alcohol retailers also receive trainings to ensure servers and sellers use best practices to avoid serving underage customers or overserving adults.
Needs Assessment Data
To access the Needs Assessment Data for the East Bay Regional Coalition or any of the individual community coalitions, please select from one of the links below.
East Bay Regional Strategic Plan Update – PFS2 Alcohol
East Bay Regional Strategic Plan 2018
East Bay Regional Coalition Qualitative Data Report
Barrington Data
Bristol Data
East Providence Data
Warren Data
Contact Us
Regional Directors
Denise Alves, CPS
[email protected]
Kristen Westmoreland, MD, MPH, ACPS [email protected]
MHAT Project Director
Steven Eiland
[email protected]
SOR Project Coordinator
Tia Scotto, BS [email protected]
Our Community Coalitions
The BAY Team (Barrington Prevention Coalition)
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Coalition Director
Denise Alves, CPS
[email protected]
(401) 247-1900 x 316
Outcomes Director
Kristen Westmoreland, MD, MPH, ACPS [email protected]
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Bristol Prevention Coalition
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Coalition Coordinator
Barbara Palumbo, APS
Reynold’s Arts & Wellness Community
235 High St.
Bristol RI, 02809
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Warren Prevention Coalition
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Project Director
Ann Marie Roy, ACPS
[email protected]
514 Main Street Warren, RI 02885
(401) 245-7387
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East Providence Prevention Coalition
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Coalition Coordinator
Madeline Marlow, APS
[email protected]
(401) 435-1923 x11190