About Us

Who We Are.

We are an interdisciplinary group of individuals that are working to help identify and screen persons who are at high risk for substance use in the state of Rhode Island.

What We Do.

We provide education, support, resources, live simulations, and training to assist healthcare providers, schools, and the greater community to identify and address high risk substance use in Rhode Island.

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Dr. Sue Pearlmutter

Co-Director

Dr. Sue Pearlmutter, Professor and Dean of School of Social Work provides oversight and guidance to the program.

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Jayashree Nimmagadda

Co-Director

Dr. Jayashree Nimmagadda, Professor, School of Social Work, overseas the curriculum development and implementation of the project.

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Christopher Donovan Dorval

Project Coordinator

Chris Donovan-Dorval, MSW, LCSW, leads the training efforts at the resource center

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Lynn Blanchette

Trainer
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Daniel Harvey

Trainer
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Karen Hetzel

Trainer
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Pamela Watson

Trainer
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