Newport County Prevention Coalition

Totally Preventable

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The Totally Preventable Podcast was created to provide awareness, prevention education, resources, and support within our community for behavioral health and social causes that maybe you didn’t know existed! Every resident of Newport County can positively impact the social issues their community experiences, it’s just a matter of understanding the challenges we all face. We invite compelling speakers from amazing local organizations and passionate residents with unique life stories to share their insight with you.

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Newport County Prevention Coalition

Episodes

You Good, Man? 21.11.2025 12:29

Polly speaks with Dr. Chan for RIDOH about men's mental health and the RIDOH initiative You Good, Man? Learn more here: preventsuicideri.org/get-help/you-good-man

Blurred Lines - Part 2 24.10.2025 51:35

Greg and Polly Chat with experts from around the county about Drugs including Alcohol and Sexual Assault.

Blurred Lines 17.10.2025 1:25:07

Greg and Polly chat with experts from around the county about Drugs including Alcohol and Sexual Assault.

Perinatal Substance Use Program 10.10.2025 45:50

Greg and Polly speak to Margo about all the resource available to pregnant people with substance use disorders. Learn more here: https://health.ri.gov/pregnancy/perinatal-substance-use-program

Parents Against Vaping 03.10.2025 34:50

Greg and Polly speak with Caroline from Parents Against Vaping about what they have to offer parents that need resources on this subject. Learn more here: parentsagainstvaping.org

Looking Out for Each Other 26.09.2025 34:17

Greg and Polly speak with Keely and Kerrie about awareness around suicide and upcoming events. Learn more here: afsp.org

SafeSpot 19.09.2025 57:30

Greg and Polly speak with Stephen from SafeSpot about their role in preventing fatal overdoses. Learn more here: safe-spot.me

Re-Entry Resources Plus More 06.09.2025 42:35

Greg and Polly speak with Cheryl Robinson from Turning Around Ministries about what services they offer to community members. Learn more here tamri.org

Faith Based Recovery 29.08.2025 11:38

Greg and Polly speak with Ericka Mack-Andrew from the Imani Community Recovery Program through the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. Learn more here: www.riprc.org/the-imani-recovery-program/

Underage Drinking Awareness Town Hall with Totally Preventable 22.08.2025 1:26:48

Greg and Polly speak with a panel of experts about underage drinking, its effects, and ways parents can talk to their kids about it. Erin Hildreth - Vice President of Communication for Responsibilty.org Saul Malek - Professional speaker at saulmalek.com Rodney Stearns- President and Founder of Driven by Safety drivenbysafetyinc.com Grace Ragozzino - Grant Coordinator for the Partnership for Succes...

Regional Prevention 15.08.2025 1:01:48

Greg and Polly talk to some of the RI Regional Prevention Directors about whats going on in the state around prevention.

Alternative Vaping Intervention 08.08.2025 38:59

Greg and Polly speak with Kirby from Playbl about ReFresh and online vaping intervention. Learn more here: playbl.com

RIPRC 01.08.2025 45:33

Greg and Polly speak with Shannon from the RIPRC, about prevention and its importance in the state. Learn more here: riprc.org

THC and Youth 25.07.2025 25:03

Greg and Polly speak with colleague Grace about THC products and how they effect youth.

Youth Gambling 18.07.2025 35:51

Saul Malek speaks with Greg and Polly about his personal experience with gambling and what parents should know. Learn more here: saulmalek.com

Keeping Your Medicine Safe 11.07.2025 49:26

Greg and Polly speak with Milton Cohen, CEO of Safe RX, about new measures to keep your medication and supplement stored safely. Learn more here: safe-rx.com

Mental Health Matters 04.07.2025 48:28

Greg and Polly speak with MaryKate about crisis response teams and mental health

Water Safety 27.06.2025 45:32

Greg and Polly speak with Karen who lost her son, Zachary, to a tragic water accident and how she is working to increase water safety. Learn more here: thezacfoundation.org

Youth Behavioral Health 20.06.2025 42:48

Greg and Polly talk with Ellie and Ashley from EOHHS about resources available for youth and families with behavioral health concerns. Learn more here: eohhs.ri.gov

Pride and Joy 14.06.2025 33:58

Greg and Polly speak with Dani from Newport Pride about ongoing and upcoming events. Learn more here: newportprideri.org

BHDDH 06.06.2025 46:40

Greg and Polly speak with Elizabeth Farrar about Prevention and BHDDH. Learn more here: bhddh.ri.gov

The ABCs of CCBHCs 30.05.2025 30:24

Greg and Polly speak with Dayna about the CCBHC associated with Newport Mental Health and what it means to the community. Learn more here: newportmentalhealth.org

Local Prevention 23.05.2025 46:47

Greg and Polly talk with some of the newest members of the NCPC team.

Social and Emotional Learning 25.04.2025 47:17

Greg and Polly chat with Jessica about RULER, and how it supports emotional intelligence. Learn more here: rulerapproach.org

RI Department Child Youth and Family 18.04.2025 43:20

Greg and Polly speak with Ashley Deckert about some great things going on with DCYF. Learn more here: dcyf.ri.gov/contact