Chariho High School
Mental Health Resources
Meghan Lefort, LICSW: School Social Worker, Located in A9
Dr. Laurie Ottoson-Perotti: School Psychologist, Located in A9
Mark Carson, LICSW: School Social Worker, Located in A10
A.M. Finley: Student Assistance Counselor, Located in A9
Officer Mike Ellis: School Resource Officer, Located in A9
Amy Mead: School Nurse, Located in A5
Lauren Martinez: School Counselor, Located in A9
Erik Meerback: School Counselor, Located in A9
Melissa Ritacco: School Counselor, Located in A9
Elizabeth Brennan: School Counselor, Located in A9
Sara Pinkham: School Counselor, Located in A9
Kate Saxon: School Counselor, Located in A9
Community Resources
Kids’ Link RI (855) 543-5465, 24/7 For Students Under 18
A confidential program offered in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Lifespan, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital, Kids’ Link RI helps children and youth in need of mental health services and refers them to treatment providers.
BH Link Hotline (401) 414-5465, 24/7 For People Over 18
A one-stop, statewide call-in center that connects people to appropriate care and resources, when they or someone they care about is experiencing a behavioral healthcare crisis.
NAMI-RI - 401-331-3060
NAMI RI meets you where you are and helps you connect with others who understand, because they've been down a similar path themselves.
East Coast Mental Wellness - 401-227-0372
The mission at ECMW is to provide holistic mental health care to all members of the community with a special emphasis on LGBTQ+ members.
Friends Way for Grief Counseling - 401-921-0980
Friends Way is Rhode Island’s only bereavement center dedicated to serving children and teens, ages three to eighteen, and their families.
South County Prevention Coalition
The Rhode Island Regional Coalitions are a group of dedicated members and partners working together to provide substance use prevention strategies, mental health resources, and advocate for policies that support healthy and safe communities.
National Hotlines and Information
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 988
We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Crisis Text Line Text 741741 to connect with a trained Crisis Counselor.
Free, 24/7, high-quality text based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need.
LGBT Hotline - 888-843-4564
The LGBT National Help Center provides: all LGBTQIA+ peer-support; a safe space; respect to those who seek our help; acceptance and affirmation; supportive listening, not advice; answers to factual questions; and resources locally, nationally, and internationally.