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GoLocalProv | News | RI Suspends Mental Health Counselor’s License for Having Romantic Relationship With Student

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August 7, 2023

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GoLocalProv | News | RI Suspends Mental Health Counselor’s License for Having Romantic Relationship With Student

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RIDOH has suspended a licensed counselor for having a relationship with a student.

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) has suspended the license of a health professional — for having a relationship with an underage student.

According to RIDOH, Celine Viscera — a licensed mental health counselor — had been working at a school in Exeter.

“While employed in that capacity, Vescera provided mental health counseling to a student under the age of 18 (Patient A),” according to RIDOH.

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Vescera’s LinkedIn profile shows that using that time, she was employed at the Exeter Jobs Corps Center.

RIDOH continued:

“While providing counseling service to Patient A in the course of her employment, Vescera engaged in a romantic relationship with Patient A, in violation of the NBCC Code of Ethics, as adopted by the Board of Mental Health Counselors and Marriage and Family Therapists,” stated RIDOH.

Involvement of State Police

Following the discovery of the relationship, RIDOH said it received multiple reports of inappropriate contact from school staff, relatives, and the Rhode Island State Police.

According to RIDOH, further investigation confirmed that Vescera had indeed engaged in a romantic relationship with Patient A — and that Viscera “knowingly submitted false statements to RIDOH in an effort to conceal the relationship, mislead RIDOH regarding her unprofessional conduct, and impede the investigation.”

The Director of RIDOH reviewed the facts and conclusions in this case and further found that “public health, safety, or welfare imperatively required emergency action.”

According to RIDOH, who suspended Vescera’s license on Friday August 4, a hearing on disciplinary charges is “forthcoming.”

Viscera did not respond to request for comment.

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RI Lottery Mega Millions, Lucky For Life winning numbers for Nov. 29, 2024

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November 30, 2024

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The Rhode Island Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Nov. 29, 2024, results for each game:

Winning Mega Millions numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

03-29-34-37-38, Mega Ball: 17, Megaplier: 2

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Winning Lucky For Life numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

19-21-31-38-39, Lucky Ball: 05

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Winning Numbers numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

Midday: 1-7-3-4

Evening: 6-4-0-9

Check Numbers payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Wild Money numbers from Nov. 29 drawing

10-11-12-24-37, Extra: 28

Check Wild Money payouts and previous drawings here.

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Are you a winner? Here’s how to claim your prize

Prizes less than $600 can be claimed at any Rhode Island Lottery Retailer. Prizes of $600 and above must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters, 1425 Pontiac Ave., Cranston, Rhode Island 02920.
Mega Millions and Powerball jackpot winners can decide on cash or annuity payment within 60 days after becoming entitled to the prize. The annuitized prize shall be paid in 30 graduated annual installments.
Winners of the Lucky for Life top prize of $1,000 a day for life and second prize of $25,000 a year for life can decide to collect the prize for a minimum of 20 years or take a lump sum cash payment.

When are the Rhode Island Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 10:59 p.m. ET on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 11:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky for Life: 10:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Midday): 1:30 p.m. ET daily.
Numbers (Evening): 7:29 p.m. ET daily.
Wild Money: 7:29 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Rhode Island editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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