The Chariho Task Force is a volunteer, working task force comprised of individuals who are interested in substance abuse prevention issues in the Charlestown, Richmond, Hopkinton and Narragansett Tribe communities.

Current Task Force members include school, prevention and treatment professionals, youth, parents, law enforcement, faith community, health care, youth organizations, business owners, media and local government. All members live and work in the Chariho region.

The Chariho Task Force has meetings on the second Monday of each month at the Chariho Middle School. Meetings are open to all interested community members.

Chariho Task Force Objectives

Define alcohol, tobacco and other drug issues and their impact on our towns.

Work together to find effective strategies to prevent the use of or abuse of substances in our youth.

Collaborate with the school district, local government officials, health care providers and law enforcement organizations, and to develop and sustain substance abuse and violence prevention activities throughout the year.

Work with Prevention Practitioners in RI to develop and maintain best practice programs.

Establish positive community norms to prevent substance abuse through advocacy, education, parental programs and youth leadership opportunities.

Work with our schools, our communities and all students, and in particular, high risk students to provide effective education, support and alternative programming.