📍 Rhode Island Suicide & Mental Health Crisis Centers

🧠 Statewide Resources

• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
  📞 Call or text 988 · Available 24/7 for suicide prevention, emotional distress, and mental health crises

• BHLINK (Behavioral Health Link of Rhode Island)
  📞 401‑414‑5465 or call/text 988
  24/7 free and confidential behavioral health support
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• Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH)
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• Crisis Text Line
  📱 Text HOME to 741741

• Veterans Crisis Line
  📞 Dial 988, then press 1

📌 How to Access Help

• Call or text 988 or 401‑414‑5465 for 24/7 access to Rhode Island’s licensed mental health professionals.

• Services are available to all Rhode Islanders regardless of income or insurance status.

• Individuals may be connected to mobile crisis teams, in-person assessments, and community-based follow-ups.

• Resources are trauma-informed and inclusive of LGBTQ+, BIPOC, youth, veterans, and older adults.

• Bilingual services and interpretation support are also available.

🏙️ Providence County (Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls)

BHLINK – Community Crisis Center

📍 975 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914
📞 (401) 414‑5465
🕒 Open 24/7 · No appointment necessary
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🌇 Kent County (Warwick, West Warwick)

Kent Center for Human & Organizational Development

📍 2756 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
📞 (401) 732‑5656 · 24-hour emergency services
🕒 Office: Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM · Emergency Line: 24/7
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🌆 Newport County (Newport, Middletown)

Newport Mental Health – Crisis Services

📍 65 Valley Rd, Middletown, RI 02842
📞 (401) 846‑1213 · 24-hour emergency line
🕒 Office: Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
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🌉 Washington County (South County, Wakefield)

Thrive Behavioral Health – Emergency Services

📍 2756 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886 (also serves Washington County)
📞 (401) 738‑4300
🕒 Mobile & phone crisis response available 24/7
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🌿 Bristol County (Bristol, Warren, Barrington)

East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)

📍 100 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02915
📞 (401) 435‑7800 · Emergency screening & behavioral health
🕒 Mon–Fri: 8 AM – 5 PM
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✅ Notes

• Rhode Island’s behavioral health response is coordinated through BHLink and local community providers.

• Mobile Crisis Outreach Teams (MCOTs) are dispatched across all five counties.

• No appointment is needed for walk-in crisis care at the BHLink Center in East Providence.

• Specialized services are available for veterans, children, substance use recovery, and dual-diagnosis cases.

• Culturally competent and bilingual support is prioritized in high-need areas.