Youth Leadership Program
Rhode Island Teen Institute (TI) is a statewide leadership and prevention program for high school-aged peer leaders from a broad range of community settings. Teens are trained in individual and community advocacy, decision-making, and interpersonal and leadership skill development. TI inspires leaders' commitment to a healthy lifestyle and organizes their peers to advocate for prevention in their communities.
Next TI: April 20-24, 2026
at Camp JORI, Wakefield, RI
Discover more about the TI week and register to attend as a participant, youth staff, adult staff, session presenter, or workshop facilitator - or nominate a youth to attend!
TI graduates create and implement action plans to improve their communities.
Find answers to frequently asked questions and hear what youth have to say about TI.
RI Teen Institute is a program of half full, llc., which provides community leadership and custom team-building experiences to help teams move forward. TI is supported by Tides Family Services and funded by the RI Department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH).