PROVIDENCE – The road between mental health and substance abuse is often a dysfunctional highway, paved with a search for temporary relief and built on quicksand Without proper education, the … more

PROVIDENCE – It is impossible to honestly talk about addiction and recovery without discussing people who suffer because of someone else’s substance use. I have a graveyard of … more

PROVIDENCE – Two important stories were published last week, journalism at its finest, in ConvergenceRI’s opinion. The first, by Katie Mulvaney, veteran reporter with The Providence … more

PROVIDENCE – Hello there. Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Katy, and here are a few things to know about me: • I’m a Harvard graduate. • I have a deeply meaningful … more

PROVIDENCE – On Thursday, May 4, more than $3.25 million in new grants were announced, given to 15 nonprofit organizations to address opioid use, treatment, and prevention in Rhode Island, … more

PROVIDENCE – The recovery community in Rhode Island has been blessed with many strong leaders over the past two decades, from the late Jim Gillen and Tom Coderre to Linda Hurley, Colleen Ndoye … more