Opioids dependency is devastating communities across Rhode Island and is of particular concern in the construction industry, where physical work can lead to injury and prescription opioids can lead to dependency.
Building Futures’ strategy is two-fold. Our training, RI Opioids Crisis: Our Response. Our Recovery, empowers workers, unions, and contracts with information and skills to address the opioids crisis and substance abuse. At the same time, through our Apprenticeship RI initiative, we partner with community based employers to register and sponsor new apprenticeship programs for Community Health Workers and Peer Recovery Specialists.
Registered Apprenticeship is critical to both strategies. In building & construction, Registered Apprenticeship provides a ready made training structure for new industry workers and for journeyworkers involved in their training. In service provider agencies, Registered Apprenticeship creates a path for Rhode Island to the gain certified, well-trained workforce we need to address the opioids crisis.
Our Response, Our Recovery Training Strategy
Our training aligns with the Governor’s Task Force, Prevent Overdose RI.
Prevention
- Prevent injury
- Use safely when prescribed
- Promote Mental Wellness
Treatment
- Access treatment
- Gain skills to talk to a co-worker or loved one about getting help
Recovery
- Create a recovery friendly environment
- Learn substance free coping & relaxation skills
Rescue
- Learn rescue ventilation
- Learn how to access & administer Narcan/Naloxone
We all have a role.
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Bring the training to your organization
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Contact Michael Currier, Recovery Director at 401-426-2470
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Request jobsite banners
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Request toolbox talks
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Bring Narcan to the jobsite
The training has been adopted for youth and adult audiences outside of construction and can be adapted for any audience and any industry or setting. The training is offered free of charge for all audiences.
Building Futures & the union trades of the RI Building and Construction Trades Council are partnering together to make sure every industry worker knows, we’ve got your back. Visit www.bfri.org/gotyourback for resources available at every trade.
Michael Currier can help you or a co-worker access help or treatment. Contact Michael at [email protected].
Resource Cards
Download, save, or take a screen shot of the cell phone resource cards, designed to provide training participants with easy access to information and resources. If you or someone in your life is struggling with substance use or mental health issues, help is available.
Connect to Care
Alternative Pain Management
Starting Tough Conversations
Apps that Support Wellness
How to Recognize Overdose
How to Respond to Overdose
Toolbox talks are short training segments, appropriate for a work break. Each of these topics are covered more in-depth during the training. You can request print copies of the toolbox talks below.
Stress Defense
Pain Prevention & Management
Help a Friend Access Treatment
