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Three residents approached me earlier this year, asking how they could help the homeless folks in their neighborhood. They were worried about these folks, who they have come to know
Newport County has the highest percentage of older residents in the state: 26.8% of residents are 65 years or older, and nearly 11% of those are 75 or older (source:
The launch of the state’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) was formally announced on October 10, 2024.
In a powerful show of support for mental health, guests at this year’s Rock the Beach Gala donated over $225,000 to Newport Mental Health, sending a resounding message about the
Suicide Prevention Month (September) raised awareness of the urgent and complex issue of suicide, promoting effective tools and strategies to help identify and assist individuals in crisis.
Newport Mental Health became one of Rhode Island’s first Federally Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic when the state was chosen in June as one of 10 states that provide behavioral

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