Our Impact
Meeting People Where They Are
Newport Mental Health was the first Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) in Rhode Island. As a CCBHC, Newport Mental Health is transforming behavioral health and healthcare for the 85,000 residents of Newport County and is leading the way for improved access to care across the State of Rhode Island.
Core components of the CCBHC model are providing immediate walk-in access to care, active community outreach, and 24/7 mobile crisis response. Through these services, Newport Mental Health ensures that professional therapists, prescribers, and peer recovery specialists are available in the moment of need to de-escalate a crisis and connect individuals to services.
Who We're Helping
Snapshot of Our 2,723 Clients
Hispanic/Latino 8.3%
Black/African American 12.1%
High School Diploma/GED 36.2%
College/Advanced Degree 23.5%
Veteran/Active Duty 3.0%
Medicare Recipient 10.9%
Commercial Insurance 15.9%
Female at Birth 44.1%
Male at Birth 42.4%
LGBTQIA 9.4%
What We're Treating
#1 Diagnosis in Ages 4-17
PTSD, anxiety, or other stress disorder is the leading diagnosis in clients ages 4-17.
Each year, Newport Mental Health provides more than $1.2 million in no-cost care to individuals and families living, studying, and working throughout Newport County. More information can be found in our Annual Report. You can learn more about the CCBHC model of care here and read about our CCBHC journey here.