Totally Preventable

Newport County Prevention Coalition

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. read less
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Totally Preventable Trailer
25-03-2022
Totally Preventable Trailer
A brief intro to our new show the Totally Preventable Podcast! Co-hosted by Gregory Thompson, Drug Free Community Grant Coordinator with years of non-profit experience and Polly Allen, Certified Prevention Specialist and Coordinator of the Little Compton and Tiverton Prevention Coalitions. Totally Preventable will make you think about the issues your community faces and how YOU can make a difference for your friends, family, and neighbors.

Episodes

988
13-12-2024
988
Greg and Polly speak with Rosie Pfrimmer from 988 with all your 988 question! Learn more at: 988lifeline.org
100th Episode
06-12-2024
100th Episode
Colby MartinPaws and Recovery – pawsandrecovery.com Susan MaresettiBe Smart for Kits – besmartforkids.org Stacy DuboisGet Rooted Recovery – getrooted.us Elizabeth McGannGirls on the Run – GOTRRI.org Heidi List-MurphyThe List Academy of Music – Thelistacademyofmusic.org Shannon Dos SantosThe Village RI – RIvillage.org Lisa Bigney and Halley LavensteinRI Tutorial and Education Services – RItutorial.org Erica HansonRIDOH Community Health Network – health.ri.gov/programs/ Sam SlezakButler, Memory and Aging Program – butler.org/memory
Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI
29-11-2024
Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI
Greg and Polly chat with Tina Santos about Big Brother Big Sister Rhode Island. Learn more about the program, become a mentor or show your support by checking out their website: bigsri.org
Music is Medicine for the Mind
22-11-2024
Music is Medicine for the Mind
Greg and Polly Chat with Heidi about Music, Joy and Seniors. Learn more here: listacademyofmusic.org
RIO
15-11-2024
RIO
Greg and Polly speak with PJ about all the great resources offered by Newport Mental Health's Rhode Island Outreach (RIO) program.
It Takes a Village
08-11-2024
It Takes a Village
Greg and Polly speak with Shannon from the Village about services available for Kinship and Grand families, along with other info about fostering. Learn more here: rivillage.org
Chris Herren
01-11-2024
Chris Herren
Greg and Polly bounce questions off Chris Herren around substance misuse, mental health and youth. Learn more here: herrenproject.org
Fuerza Laboral
25-10-2024
Fuerza Laboral
Greg and Polly speak with David the communication Director with Fuerza Laboral about resources and support around labor issues within marginalized communities. Learn more here: fuerza-laboral.org
Out of the Darkness
04-10-2024
Out of the Darkness
Greg and Polly speak with Keely from AFSP about their upcoming walk and all the support and resources they have available. To join or donate to the NCPC team : https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.team&teamID=352742 To make your own team or donate: https://supporting.afsp.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.eventList&eventGroupID=9AA117B3-F522-BB6D-359D1AA2D75A7958&state=RI
Know Your Rights
27-09-2024
Know Your Rights
Greg and Polly speak with Executive Director Steven Brown from the Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union about all the rights the RIACLU are fighting for. Learn more here: www.riaclu.org
National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network
13-09-2024
National LGBTQI+ Cancer Network
Greg and Polly speak to Dr. Scout from the NationalLGBTQI+ Cancer Network about seeking diagnosis and treatment in the queer community. Learn more here: cancer-network.org
Lead Awareness
30-08-2024
Lead Awareness
Greg and Polly speak to Community Organizer DeeAnn Guo from Childhood Lead Action Program about ways to keep children safe from lead poisoning. Learn more here: https://www.leadsafekids.org/about
Get Rooted
16-08-2024
Get Rooted
Greg and Polly speak with Gary and Stacy from Rooted Recovery about the Faith based recovery resources they offer. Learn more here: getrooted.us
Chat with Mindr CEO: Revolutionizing Safety
22-07-2024
Chat with Mindr CEO: Revolutionizing Safety
Greg and Polly speak with Kathy, CEO of MINDR about alcohol fuel cell systems and helping people make safer discissions. Learn more HERE
Educational resources with RI Tutoring
12-07-2024
Educational resources with RI Tutoring
Greg and Polly speak with Lisa and Halley about all the resources available for youth and adults with learning differences. https://www.ritutorial.org/
Tides Family Services
28-06-2024
Tides Family Services
Greg and Polly speak with Meredith from Tides Family Services about the programing they offer. Learn more HERE
Rhode Island Indian Council
25-06-2024
Rhode Island Indian Council
Greg and Polly speak with Kalyana from the RI Indian Council about trauma, family and tradition https://www.rhodeislandindiancouncil.org/
Bedjet and the Aramli Foundation
10-05-2024
Bedjet and the Aramli Foundation
Greg and Polly speak with Mark Aramli CEO of BedJet and a trustee of the Aramli foundation about inventions and philanthropy on Aquidneck Island.
The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation
03-05-2024
The Gift of Failure and The Addiction Inoculation
Greg and Polly speak with author Jessica Lahey about her writing and her thoughts on parenting and failure. jessicalahey.com
Responsibility.org
26-04-2024
Responsibility.org
Greg and Polly speak with Erin from Responsibility.org about underaged drinking prevention strategies Learn more here: Responsibility.org