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The name of this Department has been officially changed to the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. The name change continues our fight against the stigmatization of people with developmental disabilities, mental illness, and substance use disorders and addictions. With the name change Rhode Island becomes one of a number of states that are removing the "R word" from their departments serving individuals with developmental disabilities.
The name change reflects our commitment to assuring access to quality services and supports for Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities, mental health and substance abuse issues, and chronic long term medical and psychiatric conditions; and our mission to address and erase the stigma attached to these disabilities as well as planning for the development of new services and prevention activities.
Craig Stenning, Director
Congressman Langevin visits Zambarano
Congressman Langevin visited the Zambarano Unit of the Eleanor Slater Hospital yesterday. Director Stenning, Paul Despres and Burrillville and Glocester representative Cale Keable accompanied the congressman as he toured the facility.
A letter from Director Stenning to Developmental Disabilities Program Participants and Families Announcing Schedule for Family Meetings with BHDDH Staff Regarding Project Sustainability
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BHDDH Non-Emergency Hospital Diversion Report Submitted to the Governor's Office and the General Assembly
At the request of the legislature, BHDDH has submitted the Non-Emergency Hospital Diversion Report, which outlines a pilot program to be created as an alternative to sending individuals with alcohol dependence to Rhode Island's hospital emergency rooms. This proposal creates a treatment alternative that could help this population, who have not always obtained the appropriate emergency assistance, to achieve recovery and become functional members of the community.
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