Newport County Prevention Coalition

06/12/2026

"As the seasons change, so do the basic needs of our community. No Wrong Door is launching our Summer Essentials Wishlist to help supplement our outreach efforts and ensure local residents have access to items that support their health and well-being throughout the warmer months.
Every item purchased goes directly to community members in need, including individuals and families served through our outreach initiatives with the Salvation Army Newport, the MLK Center and Laundry Love Newport community events. Your support helps us provide essentials, reduce barriers, and meet people where they are. Thank you for helping us make a difference, one essential item at a time!"

Please help your neighbors, and fellow citizens who may be in need during these summer months.

05/20/2026

Welcome Sophie! Here are a few fun facts to help us get to know Sophie:
What are you most excited about as a new SPP team member?
I'm most excited to make a positive difference in my community alongside an amazing team! I'm particularly interested in shifting cultural beliefs around alcohol use.

What is something you like to do for fun?
I love to play soccer, surf, create art, practice yoga, and share meals with loved ones!

Favorite wellness activity
I love to be outside in nature. The beach is my favorite place!

What is your favorite guilty pleasure
Chocolate!

We are all looking forward to learning more about Sophie!

05/19/2026

05/15/2026

Introducing Sophia with four quick questions! Our team loves getting to know new people and although we've known Sophia in different roles, it's so great to have her at NCPC!

What are you most excited about as a new SPP team member?
I’m excited to join such a supportive team and continue doing meaningful, community-centered work here in Newport County. As a native Aquidneck Islander, it's especially rewarding to support the community that shaped me, while building systems that promote the health and wellbeing of all residents.

What is something you like to do for fun?
I enjoy traveling, reading, crafting, and spending time with the people I love.

Best or favorite wellness activity?
Unplugging and getting outside! I love a good walk.

Favorite guilty pleasure?
Buying myself a little treat or dreaming of my next adventure. :)

05/13/2026

The NCPC Team is having a great time getting to know our new team members! We asked Becca to give us some details...

What are you most looking forward to in your new role?
I am most excited to become closer to the community and help make an impact - especially with youth athletes!

What is something you like to do for fun?
Something I like to do for fun is simply hanging out with my friends all the time and having group dinners.

What is your favorite wellness activity?
My favorite wellness activity that I do myself is running. I'm always ready to sign up for another race no matter the distance! 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️

What is your guilty pleasure?
My favorite guilty pleasure is staying up watching Love Island- any season, any country, I'm in.

05/09/2026

Every day in Newport County, behavioral health workers do more than provide care. See link below ⬇️

📸 Provided by Newport Mental Health

05/07/2026

NCPC has been distributing cup covers to college students for a few years! What do you think about this legislation?

The legislation, sponsored by Sen. Pamela Lauria, would mandate that drink covers be provided to customers upon request.

05/07/2026

Happy to spend time at the MLK Center in Newport!

05/07/2026

NCPC Coordinators and Student Assistance Counselors from our local schools joined colleagues across RI for a Conference focused on keeping v**e devices out of the hands of kids. The only thing that should go into their lungs is air!

Educators from throughout Rhode Island working to that end.