Category: Peace of Mind

Find a Lifetime of Support in Newport County

April marks Alcohol Awareness Month, an opportunity to reflect on the ways alcohol use affects individuals and communities. In 2022, there were 960 Emergency Department visits to Newport Hospital for

Helping Newport County Raise Healthy Children

The start of a new year brings fresh opportunities, and in Rhode Island, those opportunities include expanded mental health services for children and families. Thanks to the state’s selection for

Keep Rhode Island Healthy with Healthy Communication

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program establishes national standards for behavioral health care. Funded through a combination of federal support from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

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.

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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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