Help Hotlines and Local Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline — CALL 988
If you or someone you know is suicidal or in emotional distress, contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Your confidential and toll-free call goes to the nearest crisis center in the Lifeline national network. These centers provide crisis counseling and mental health referrals.
In Rhode Island, 988 is staffed by trained crisis counselors. See how they can help. Click BH Link.
CRISIS TEXT LINE, TEXT “HOME” TO 741741
Crisis Text Line serves anyone, in any type of crisis, providing access to free, 24/7 support and information via a medium people already use and trust: text. Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime, about any type of crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from a secure online platform.
National Alliance on Mental Health — 800-950-6264
In difficult times, many people benefit from reaching out to friends, family and support groups for encouragement. The NAMI HelpLine—800-950-6264 or info@nami.org—can offer you sympathy and support and provide you information about resources in your community.
Kids’ link ri — 855-KID-LINK (855-543-5465)
Kids’ Link RI™ is a hotline for teens and children in emotional crisis. A program offered in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Lifespan, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital, Kids’ Link RI is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week for children suffering from behavioral problems or psychiatric illness.
butler Hospital — 844-401-0111 — Providence, RI
Butler Hospital’s clinical teams work with each individual to evaluate the appropriate level of care needed. They offer inpatient, partial hospital and outpatient programs to best address the person’s health needs.
thundermist Health center — 401-783-0523 — Wakefield, RI
Thundermist’s behavioral health team includes licensed social workers, mental health counselors, and psychiatric clinical nurse specialists. They provide individual and group counseling, integrated behavioral health interventions, case management, and referrals. Thundermist behavioral health services program provides open access and immediate crisis-oriented interventions to our patients, as well as follow up.
South County Psychiatry — 401-268-5333 — North Kingstown, RI
South County Psychiatry currently offers medication management and therapy for treatment of depression, anxiety, PTSD, dementia, ADHD, and sleep disorders.
Wellone Primary — 401-295-9706 — North Kingstown, RI
The WellOne Behavioral Health Program is comprised of numerous behavioral health disciplines and office staff. All Behavioral Health Staff are Department of Health licensed in their speciality. The Behavioral Health staff treats patients throughout the lifespan, and have specialized training in child, adolescent, adult, and senior adult issues.
Gateway healthcare — 401-364-7705 — Charlestown, RI
Gateway Healthcare provides treatment, intervention and prevention services to children and adults with behavioral and substance abuse issues, through its residential, outpatient and community-based programs.
Wood River Health Services — 401-539-2461 — Hope Valley, RI
The WRHS Behavioral Health team works jointly with our medical providers to help with behavioral health concerns you may have to provide a team-based way to meet your care needs. They treat chronic health conditions, anxiety, depression, life changes, relationship issues, grief and loss, substance use, and medication management.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES — 911
If the situation is potentially life-threatening, get immediate emergency assistance by calling 911, available 24 hours a day.