Randal Edgar

Husband, father, public information officer at Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals. Tweets are my own.

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BHDDH's own Deputy Director Dr. Louis Cerbo participated in a Brown and Michigan State universities study about suicides in prison. The findings were featured in the medical journal JAMA Network Open. Read the study at: https://t.co/xfGdDTSvnL.

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BHDDH Presents "Telling the Prevention Story" on Wednesday, Oct 15, from 12:00-12:45 pm. We are hosting a 45‑minute panel discussion highlighting the impactful prevention work happening in our communities. Join the live discussion on Microsoft Teams link: https://t.co/iVDAqvmRnW

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Hope is powerful & connection saves lives. Tonight, join us for a free showing of Moving America's Soul on Suicide, a community event about the importance of open dialogue and more. #FamilyServiceRI, RIC Gaige Hall, 09.25, 5:30–7:30pm Register: https://t.co/ceheILy56p

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Join @FamilyServiceRI and the @RIBHDDH on 9/25 from 5:30-7:30pm at Gaige Hall at RI College for a screening of Moving America's Soul on Suicide. This film dives into personal stories of trauma, healing, and resiliency. For more info visit https://t.co/L6GM3S2Eog. #MASoSfilm

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Join us on a webinar exploring the issue of: Mass Violence in the U.S: Prevalence, Causes, Impacts & Solutions, featuring Dr Joe Parks, Principal Medical Advisor, Nat'l Council for Wellbeing on Wednesday, Sept 17th from 10 -11:30am.

Click to register: https://t.co/OgP21aDMHP

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#IOAD2023

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Today is International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD), a day to remember those lost to #overdose, acknowledge the grief of loved ones left behind, and work to #EndOverdose, injury and death. Learn more at https://t.co/6BuPvhW3Us
#IOAD2023

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Congrats to MHARI's Exec Dir Laurie Piscotta for yesterday's terrific May Is Mental Health Month kick-off! Congrats also to those who received awards. Dir Charest and BH staffer Sarah St Laurent were honored to speak. For a list of May happenings, go to https://t.co/YzxBpBgMUk

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BHDDH Director Richard Charest on today's opening of the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital, one year after the plan was announced: "I want to extend my sincerest thanks to every single person who helped us achieve this milestone."

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Please share-
Secretary of @RIEOHHS @womazetta Jones told parents at the #RhodeRules press conference the importance of the @SocialHostRI law cannot be overstated. By not purchasing or supplying alcohol to underage youth, we protect them as well as our communities and families.

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A very amateur photo of Jupiter and Saturn, from my phone looking through a home telescope.

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"The darkest months...are made brighter by two beloved holidays, Thanksgiving and Christmas." Of course, this year is different.
@CynthiaDrummon4 in @thewesterlysun
https://t.co/jPz90q3daZ

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Saturday, Oct 24th is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. This is a safe, anonymous, and responsible way of disposing prescription drugs. Drop by any location between 10am - 2pm.
#itsokri #DrugTakeBackDay

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Many thanks to @Rally4RecoveryRI's George O’Toole, Michelle Harter and the many volunteers who made the 2020 Rally4Recovery a true success during this pandemic. Everyone was socially distanced, the speakers were inspiring, and it was a picture-perfect fall day! Thank you to all!!

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Rally4Recovery 2020 is almost here! It will be held tomorrow, Sat., Sept. 19th at Warwick Mall from 2-6pm. Tell your family and friends join us for a car decortating contest, music, speakers and more! Let's celebrate Recovery the best way possible…TOGETHER! Rally 4 Recovery RI

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ICYMI: Recovery Month 2020 will be a little different, but "the power and promise of recovery hold true."

Kathryn Power op-ed in @projo

https://t.co/HYd4opVUVA

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"As we start a new month, who among us isn’t wondering what it will bring?" -- @ribhddh Director Kathryn Power in @projo commentary piece.
https://t.co/xh7BpxZKDY

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Today marks the beginning of Mental Health Month! First Gentleman Andy Moffit has a message for our mental health community.

https://t.co/0CcyO59Ze3

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Director Power of the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals offers insight on how to get through times of crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. #itsokri #ridoh #bhddh #bhlink #covid19

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Kathryn Power, the Director of the Rhode Island BHDDH, offers important behavioral health care advice during this time of crisis. #itsokri #ridoh #bhlink #covidvirus