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

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

Community Health Network

Community Health Network

Greg and Polly speak with Erica Hanson, Community Health Network manager from the Department of Health about the many health based programs they offer.

Encouraging parental involvement

Encouraging parental involvement

Greg and Polly speak with Kyle Delaney about the importance of Parent involvement and his parenting workshops.

Learning about Memory and Aging Studies

Learning about Memory and Aging Studies

Greg and Polly speak with Sam Slezak from the Memory and Aging Program at Butler Hospital about current studies.

Speak Sobriety with Stephen Hill

Speak Sobriety with Stephen Hill

Greg and Polly speak with Stephen Hill, founder of Speak Sobriety, about his story of substance misuse at a young age,chow he recovered and the benefits to Restorative Practice. Learn more HERE

Greg and Polly speak with Tricia Mansfield from Herren Project about all the great events happening around Wellness Week. Learn more HERE

Greg and Polly speak with Sandy Valentine from RICARES about great resources for people in recovery.

Listen to the Silence

Listen to the Silence

Greg and Polly speak with Debra and Kathleen about the upcoming film event on March 11th featuring 'Listen to the Silence' -Women Lost in the Opioid Crisis. Interested in attending the screening? Learn more HERE

Greg and Polly discuss Moms Mental Health with Founder of Moms in Power Arlyana Bowie.

Local Prevention Coalitions need you!

Local Prevention Coalitions need you!

Greg and Polly speak to collogues Amy and Brian about whats going on with the local Prevention Coalitions. Learn more HERE

Get out and Playworks!

Get out and Playworks!

Greg and Polly play around with Dawn and Alix from Playworks, learning the importance of play for kids and adults. Learn more HERE

Women and The Opioid Epidemic

Women and The Opioid Epidemic

Greg and Polly speak to Dr. Debra Gonsher Vinik about the research she has done around women and the opioid epidemic Learn More about Attention Must be Paid Check out our sponsor NOSOLO

RE-RUN - Newport Community School - Leveraging Resources to Help Run Programs.

RE-RUN - Newport Community School - Leveraging Resources to Help Run Programs.

***This is rerun episode originally posted on Nov 25, 2022*** Greg and Polly talk to the Newport Community School team about breaking down barriers to assist student to be the best they can be. Newport Community School Website - newportcommunityschool.org

Cassandra Sargent - Queen of the Community Helpers

Cassandra Sargent - Queen of the Community Helpers

In this episode Greg and Polly speak with Cassandra Sargent who they know from her role as Breakfast Coordinator for the MLK Community Center. Cassandras desire to help people and her love for the community is a blessing for the city of Newport. Learn more about the MLK Center HERE Check out our sponsor NOSOLO HERE

Drug Endangered Children Coalition of Roane County TN

Drug Endangered Children Coalition of Roane County TN

Greg and Polly talk to Nathan Wray from Drug Endangered Children Coalition from Roane County about Coalition work in Tennessee. Learn more about the Coalition here: www.roaneantidrug.org

The Taylor Hooton Foundation

The Taylor Hooton Foundation

Greg and Polly talk with Brian from the Taylor Hooton Foundation about the dangers of Anabolic Steroids, HGH and Energy drinks

Greg and Polly speak with Kristin, Co-founder of FIT club about some ways to educate kids about staying healthy. Learn more HERE

Family Nutrition

Family Nutrition

Greg and Polly speak with Ruthann from URI EFNEP about opportunities for youth and families to learn about nutrition and cost friendly meals. Check our their recipes HERE

Home-based Treatment for adolescent eating disorders

Home-based Treatment for adolescent eating disorders

Greg and Polly speak to Andrea and Christina about adolescent eating disorders and treatments available.

Greg and Polly chat with Shannon - founder of Thrive Outside about the importance of kids getting outside.

Greg and Polly talk to Executive Director Rebecca Elwell about Safe Homes To learn more on how to keep your home safe click HERE