Rhode Island State Prevention Conference – RI-PREVCON 2026

Date: Tuesday, September 29, 2026 Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel – Warwick, Rhode Island Info HERE.

RI-PREVCON 2026 brings together prevention professionals, educators, behavioral health providers, public health leaders, community coalitions, and youth-serving organizations from across Rhode Island for a day dedicated to advancing prevention and promoting community wellness.

This year’s conference will focus on the interconnected relationship between substance use prevention and mental health promotion as essential pillars of community safety, resilience, and long-term wellbeing.

Attendees will explore innovative and evidence-informed approaches to:

• Reduce individual and community risk factors

• Strengthen protective factors and resilience

• Promote positive mental health and emotional wellness

• Support healthy youth development and community connectedness

• Foster collaboration across prevention, behavioral health, education, healthcare, and public safety sectors
  

The conference will feature opportunities to:

• Learn from regional and statewide prevention leaders

• Explore emerging prevention trends and strategies

• Network with professionals and community partners

• Share best practices and successful initiatives

• Strengthen prevention infrastructure and partnerships across Rhode Island
  

RI-PREVCON 2026 is designed for:

• Prevention Professionals & Coalitions

• Behavioral & Mental Health Providers

• Educators & School Leaders

• Public Health Professionals

• Youth-Serving Organizations

• Law Enforcement & Public Safety Partners

• Community Leaders & Advocates
  

Whether you are working in prevention, education, healthcare, youth development, or public health, this conference offers valuable opportunities to strengthen your work and build healthier, safer communities across Rhode Island.

Conference Details: https://www.riprc.org/training-events/ri-prevcon-2026/