The Rhode Island Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence, is a voluntary, 501 (c) (3) non-profit association whose mission is to reduce the incidence and prevalence of the disease of alcoholism and other drug dependence diseases, as well as related problems.  In pursuit of this mission, the Council seeks to:

Assist with the prevention of alcoholism and other drug dependence.

Educate the public about alcoholism and other drug dependence, as well as related problems.

Encourage proper diagnosis, treatment, and continuum of care for individuals and families.

Identify needed services for individuals and families within Rhode Island and to advocate for responsible policy.

To achieve its mission, the Council:

Provides leadership in formulation of public policy issues.

Gathers and disseminates public educational information about the use of alcohol and other drugs.

Recruits and organizes a statewide constituency in support of these efforts.

Gives special emphasis to improving the awareness and understanding of leaders, educators, health professionals and the media about the disease of alcoholism and other drug addiction diseases, their medical complications, and related social and economic problems.

To this end, the Council maintains the following programs: 24 hour Information and Referral Helpline, Recovery Housing Program and Community Outreach.