Mayor's Coalition on Behavioral Health

The Mission of the Mayor’s Coalition on Behavioral Health (MCBH) is to provide leadership, raise awareness and develop policy for the Mayor relating to health, wellness, and safety, including drug, alcohol, and tobacco prevention, across the lifespan.

The mission of the Coalition states:

Promoting the health and wellness of individuals and communities in the Providence area;

Building awareness about behavioral health concerns, focusing on the prevention of substance misuse and mental health challenges;

Using evidence-based programs, as well as providing tools, resources, and education for community prevention;

Supporting comprehensive environmental strategies to address systemic challenges.

The Mayor’s Substance Abuse Prevention Council (MSAPC) was authorized to be the lead drug and alcohol prevention voice and policy making body for the City of Providence, with the mission of protecting youth and preventing harmful alcohol and drug use by: implementing evidence-based programs; building awareness; providing effective education; supporting comprehensive environmental strategies; and promoting the health and wellness of individuals and communities. After decades of successfully convening partners from the six core sectors of business, education, safety, medical/health, government, and family/community supports, the MSAPC re-assessed and updated its priorities to address the changing landscape and understanding of substance use disorder and mental/behavioral health, including prioritization of an anti-stigma lens on its work.