Category: Peace of Mind

The Reality of Homelessness in Newport County

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

CCBHCs Increase Access to Healthcare for Older Adults. Why Is This Important for Newport County?

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:

In Suicide Prevention, Follow-Up Matters

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.

How We Prevent Long-Term Hospitalization of At-Risk Children

Rhode Island stands at a pivotal moment for reforming its behavioral health services for children. The opportunity to rebuild a system of care is now within reach, and it is

The Time is NOW to Transform Services for Children

Rhode Island stands at a pivotal moment for reforming its behavioral health services for children. The opportunity to rebuild a system of care is now within reach, and it is

Rhode Island’s Political Leaders Step Up to Achieve Groundbreaking Support for the Mental Well-Being of All Rhode Islanders

The 2024 legislative session marked a watershed moment in securing long overdue funding to address the mental health and substance use challenges of all Rhode Islanders, particularly the most vulnerable

It’s Time to Dispel 6 Common Myths Around Alcohol Use

Much attention has been directed to the opioid epidemic – and rightly so – as it has caused more than 320 deaths in Rhode Island last year alone.

No More Waiting Lists for Community-Based Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) are transforming behavioral health and healthcare in the State of Rhode Island. CCBHC is a care model that offers solutions for behavioral health organizations

What is 988? Three Numbers That Can Save a Life

988 is a suicide and crisis lifeline answered by trained crisis counselors who help people experiencing suicidal thoughts, substance use and/or mental health crises, or any kind of emotional distress.

Rhode Island Outreach – Extending Care Beyond the Crisis

A distraught mother, living in another state, calls Newport Mental Health’s crisis line because she can’t reach her adult son living in Newport. She explains his history with mental illness

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The mission of Newport Mental Health is to improve the lives of children, adults, and families living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based and integrated mental health and substance use care.

Newport Mental Health
42 Valley Road
Middletown RI 02842

Phone: (401) 846-1213
Fax: (401) 848-9151

Office Hours:
Mon. 9am – 5pm
Tues. – Thurs. 9am – 7pm
Fri. 9am – 4:30pm

24/7 Crisis Helpline

If you are having suicidal thoughts, experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or are witnessing someone in crisis, please call:

988

(401) 846-1213 ext. 1

For life-threatening or medical emergencies, please call 911.

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