Under state law, the Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) serves as “the principal agency of the executive branch of state government” (R.I.G.L. §42-7.2-2) responsible for managing the departments of: Health (RIDOH); Human Services (DHS); Office of Healthy Aging (OHA); Office of Veterans Services (VETS); Children, Youth and Families (DCYF); and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). EOHHS is also designated as the single State agency to administer the #Medicaid program in #RhodeIsland. Last year, these agencies provided direct services to nearly a third of all Rhode Islanders as well as an array of regulatory, protective and health promotion services to our communities. Health and human services benefits represent $3.1 billion spending per year, or over 40 percent of the entire state budget. Our Mission Assure access to high quality and cost-effective services that foster the #health, safety, and independence of all Rhode Islanders. Strategic Vision The EOHHS and its Departments are committed to building and maintaining a consumer-based health and human services system that: Meets the diverse and changing needs of the populations we serve; Allocates public resources responsibly to ensure that all Rhode Islanders have the opportunity for a better future; Develops supports and services to promote independence and well-being; Provides Rhode Islanders with a set of integrated services tailored to meet their unique needs; Achieves the best possible outcomes for the consumers EOHHS serves; and Assures service quality, program integrity and system accountability. EOHHS Values The Executive Office of Health and Human Services: Strives for excellence by sharing and implementing best practices and promoting innovation in service design delivery; Fosters partnerships with providers, between the departments and with the community;
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ICYMI: The April meeting of the Governor’s Overdose Task Force featured presentations on alcohol use and the overdose epidemic, the 2024 RI Young Adult Survey, and updates from the RI Prevention Coalitions on statewide youth alcohol use prevention strategies. Learn more -> https://lnkd.in/dzHbwZX5 Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services
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On today’s Public Health Review Morning Edition, Dr. Kilah Walters-Clinton, director of race, equity, and community engagement for the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services, shares her experience with ASTHO’s Building Capacity to Advance Health program and its impact on her professional growth. Also, Dr. Christine Muganda, data and analytics team lead at County Health Rankings & Roadmaps with the University of Wisconsin-Madison, reviews findings from the Model of Health 2025 report, which explores how community conditions impact health and well-being. Listen now, access resources, and subscribe to the daily #PHRME newscast: https://lnkd.in/eDTS2x97. #PHIG #PublicHealthCareers #BCAH #SDOH Centers for Disease Control and Prevention CDC State, Tribal, Local, & Territorial Support National Network of Public Health Institutes Public Health Accreditation Board
Tom Rodrigues, a Mobile Crisis Clinician from Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic Family Service of Rhode Island, recently joined Bill Bartholomew on his #podcast for a discussion on the #BehavioralHealth crisis that #RhodeIsland is facing. He also talks about local #resources like CCBHCs that are available to support children, families, and individuals of all ages. Listen here, or wherever you get your podcasts: https://lnkd.in/edPSKrdQ
Deputy Medicaid Director John Bonin stopped by Studio 10 recently to highlight the information and resources available to older adults, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers through the MyOptionsRI website. Check out the segment below to learn more! https://lnkd.in/e9atdMwj
Congratulations to our colleague Cathy Schultz for being recognized in Providence Business News' #BusinessWomen awards program. As Director of the Governor's Overdose Taskforce, Cathy plays an integral role in guiding our state's response to the overdose epidemic and ensuring community collaboration every step of the way. Join us in thanking Cathy for her leadership! https://lnkd.in/ehp8pwhx
Through robust collaboration, the #HealthCare System Planning Cabinet identified six cross-cutting issues that impact multiple areas of our health system: data, workforce, value-based payment, health information exchange, equity, and quality. You can read the report and access related data online here: https://lnkd.in/dYWiRpkf.
The Providence Center is hosting an open house next Friday! Stop by to learn more about the expanded services they offer as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. RI Dept of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH)
Join us for The Providence Center Open House and discover the vital mental health and substance use services we provide as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC). Date: April 4, 2025 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to connect with our team, learn more about our programs, and see how we're making a difference in the community. We look forward to seeing you.
#Healthcare professionals say the country, and #RhodeIsland, is facing a mental health crisis. For those who need help, there is availability at Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics, or CCBHCs, throughout the state. EOHHS Secretary Richard Charest spoke with Providence Business News about the mental health crisis, workforce, and CCBHCs. Check it out below! https://lnkd.in/ePXA5tR4
#RhodeIsland was recently recognized by NASHP | National Academy for State Health Policy for our efforts to improve #OralHealth outcomes for individuals with substance use disorder. Read more about this important connection to care: https://lnkd.in/erJ5XKKh
There is still time to apply for grants through the Opioid Settlement Municipal Incentive Fund. To learn more or apply, visit https://lnkd.in/eSKNiMWV