Opioids dependency is devastating communities across Rhode Island and is of particular concern in the construction industry, where physical work can lead to injury and prescription opioids can lead to dependency.
Building Futures’ strategy is two-fold. Our training, RI Opioids Crisis: Our Response. Our Recovery, is empowering workers and leaders, in construction and beyond, with information and skills to address the opioids crisis and substance abuse. At the same time, through our Apprenticeship RI initiative, we are partnering with community based employers to register and sponsor new apprenticeship programs for Community Health Workers and Peer Recovery Specialists.
Registered Apprenticeship is critical to both strategies. In building & construction, Registered Apprenticeship provides a ready made training structure for new industry workers and for journeyworkers involved in their training. In service provider agencies, Registered Apprenticeship creates a path for Rhode Island to the gain certified, well-trained workforce we need to address the opioids crisis.
Our Response, Our Recovery Training Strategy
Our training aligns with the Governor’s Task Force, Prevent Overdose RI.
PREVENTION
- Prevent injury
- Use safely when prescribed
- Promote Mental Wellness
TREATMENT
- Access treatment
- Gain skills to talk to a co-worker or loved one about getting help
RECOVERY
- Create a recovery friendly environment
- Learn substance free coping & relaxation skills
RESCUE
- Learn rescue ventilation
- Learn how to access & administer Narcan/Naloxone
We All Have A Role
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Bring the training to your organization
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Sign up for our Train the Trainer program
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Request workplace posters
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Request toolbox talks
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Access Narcan
Bring the training to your organization
Sign up for our Train the Trainer program
Request workplace posters
Request toolbox talks
Access Narcan
The training has been adopted for youth and adult audiences outside of construction and can be adapted for any audience and any industry or setting. The training is offered free of charge for all audiences.
Resources
24/7 confidential support is available at BH Link.
Call 401-414-LINK (5465)
BH Link helps Rhode Islanders experiencing mental health and substance use crises receive needed services.
Resource Cards
Download, save, or take a screen shot of the cell phone resource cards, designed to provide training participants with easy access to information and resources. If you or someone in your life is struggling with substance use or mental health issues, help is available.
Connect to Care
Alternative Pain Management Strategies
Starting Tough Conversations
Apps that Support Mental & Physical Wellness
How to Recognize an Overdose
How to Respond to an Overdose
Toolbox talks are short training segments, appropriate for a work break. Each of these topics are covered more in-depth during the training. You can request print copies of the toolbox talks below.
Prevention: Stress Defense
Prevention: Address Pain
Help a Friend Find Treatment
Support Recovery
Narcan & Rescue Training
Labor Vision’s Three-Part Series on the RI Opioids Crisis and Industry Impact
Conversation with RI Building & Construction Trades Council President, Michael Sabitoni.
Helpful resources & information offered in Building Futures’ training.
Conversation with peer recovery specialists working in the construction industry on support and resource strategies.