Rhode Island Student Assistance Services

Rhode Island Student Assistance Services (RISAS) is a non-profit organization providing school-based substance abuse prevention and early intervention services throughout Rhode Island. The organization deploys licensed clinicians into middle and high schools to provide counseling, screening, and referral services for students at risk of substance use and mental health challenges. RISAS implements evidence-based models like Project SUCCESS to reduce adolescent substance use and improve educational outcomes. Their comprehensive approach includes individual support, group sessions, and community-wide education initiatives. By bridging the gap between education and behavioral health, RISAS supports the long-term well-being of the state's youth population.