Presented by RI Trans Health Conference

Welcome to the 2026 Rhode Island Trans Health Conference - Community Track! Gender diverse people, their loved ones, and allies are invited to this day-long gathering to learn, explore, and shape new perspectives. This space is intentionally designed by the community, for the community. We are excited to welcome everyone on Saturday, May 30, 2026 at Rhode Island College!

All sessions in the Community Track are provided free of charge. If you are able and willing to make a donation to support the conference, please select the Donation Ticket option when registering for the event.

Coffee in the morning and hot lunch is provided for all attendees. Gluten free, vegan, and vegetarian options will be available.

Quiet rooms and community spaces will also be provided throughout the conference and volunteers will be available for questions or support.

At the end of this conference, attendees will be able to:

• Identify legal, behavioral health, medical, and community needs of transgender, nonbinary, gender diverse, and intersex people, available resources, and ways to fill in the gaps.
• Explore intersections of gender with other identities and lived experiences, such as race, ethnicity, class, disability, and more.
• Create deliberate space for and with BIPOC and QTPOC to learn, connect, and grow community.
• Build affirming space for all community members at any stage in their journey to connect, learn, and embrace joy.
• Provide informative space for allies to learn and grow alongside members of our community while building intentional allyship and advocacy skills that support the wellness of our community.

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Presented by RI Department of Health and Stages of Freedom

Celebrate Water Safety Month with the RIDOH's student art contect! Prizes Include: Free Swimming Lessons; Underwater Goggles; Life Jackets and Swim Suits.

The contest is available to all K-12 students, and winners will be selected in three different categories: elementary, middle school, and high school. Simply submit a drawing, painting, photograph, or video that highlights water safety in a positive way. Videos should be no longer than 30 seconds and digital images must not exceed 100 MB.

Artwork should be age-appropriate and focused on encouraging safe and responsible behavior – please do not submit any graphic or frightening imagery.

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Presented by Rhode Island for Community and Justice

Stress. Anxiety. Feeling overwhelmed. A lot of us deal with it; we just don't always talk about it. This is why we're creating a space where you can.

Join us for a community event focused on healing, support, and connection. Come to Rhode Island Wellness: a place to feel heard, supported, and understood.

Our mission is to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect Rhode Island youth and families to the mental health support they deserve.

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Presented by Providence Porchfest