The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island, 500 Prospect Street , Pawtucket, RI 02860 ,
provides information and referral for mental health services and support groups.
Call 726-2285.
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The Rhode Island Council of Community Mental Health Organizations represents
community mental health sites that assist individuals seeking information and referral about
treatment. Call 273-0900 or visit their web site at www.riccmho.org. Member organizations
offer a wide variety of mental health and substance abuse treatments, including emergency
services.
RICCMHO organizations include:
| Organization |
Telephone |
Website |
| East Bay Mental Health Center |
431-9870 |
www.eastbay.org |
| Gateway Healthcare |
729-8701 |
www.gatewayhealth.org |
| The Kent Center |
732-5656 |
www.thekentcenter.org |
Newport County Community Mental Health Center
|
846-1213 |
www.nccmhc.org |
| NRI Community Mental Health Center |
235-7121 |
www.nricommunityservices.org |
| The Providence Center |
276-4020 |
www.provctr.org |
South Shore Mental Health Center
|
364-7705, X3352 |
www.ssmhc.org |
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The Samaritans of Rhode Island is a suicide prevention program that works with people
before they become suicidal and with those who are thinking of suicide.
Call 272-4044 or 1-800- 365-4044 .
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These sites offer medical detoxification: |
Butler Hospital Senior Treatment Program ...................455-6220
Roger Williams Medical Center Behavioral Health ........1-800-252-6466
SSTAR of Rhode Island Detoxification Services ............1-800-747-6237
These programs are staffed by professionals who have special skills in helping substance
abusers and their families deal with the physical and emotional problems caused by addiction
and substance abuse. Treatment is always confidential.
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Veterans can call the Veterans Administration at 457-3083.
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Seniors who are experiencing problems with gambling can call the Gambling Hotline
at 1-877-9-GAMBLE (1-877-942-6253) . For a list of Gamblers Anonymous meetings,
call 886-6850.
