# Counseling and Therapist Help Resources - Rhode Island ## National Resources - **National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI):** - **Phone:** 1-800-950-NAMI (1-800-950-6264) - **Text:** Text "HELPLINE" to 62640 - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org](https://www.nami.org/) - **Services Provided:** Mental health education, referrals to counselors and therapists, and support groups. - **Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (1-800-662-4357) - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** Referrals to mental health services and therapists, including substance use counseling. - **Psychology Today Therapist Directory:** - **Website:** [https://www.psychologytoday.com](https://www.psychologytoday.com/) - **Services Provided:** Find licensed therapists by location, specialty, and insurance coverage. - **Crisis Text Line:** - **Text:** Text "HOME" to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Services Provided:** Free, 24/7 text support for those in emotional distress. ## Statewide Counseling and Therapy Services - **Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH):** - **Phone:** Call or text 988 for crisis support - **Website:** [https://bhddh.ri.gov/mentalhealthservices](https://bhddh.ri.gov/mentalhealthservices) - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention, mental health referrals, and statewide support services. - **NAMI Rhode Island:** - **Phone:** (401) 331-3060 - **Website:** [https://namirhodeisland.org](https://namirhodeisland.org/) - **Services Provided:** Peer-led support groups, mental health education, and referrals to local therapists. ## Regional Counseling and Therapy Services ### Providence - **The Providence Center:** - **Phone:** (401) 276-4020 - **Website:** [https://www.providencecenter.org](https://www.providencecenter.org/) - **Office Location:** 528 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 - **Specialized Services:** Mental health and substance use treatment for adults, children, and families. - **RICBT & OneCBT:** - **Phone:** (401) 294-0451 - **Website:** [https://www.ricbt.com](https://www.ricbt.com/) - **Office Location:** 345 Waterman Street, Suite 101, Providence, RI 02906 - **Specialized Services:** Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), stress management, and psychological services. ### Cranston - **Anchor Counseling Center, Inc.:** - **Phone:** (401) 475-9979 - **Website:** [https://anchorcounselingcenter.com](https://anchorcounselingcenter.com/) - **Office Location:** 105 Sockanosset Cross Road, Suite 320, Cranston, RI 02920 - **Specialized Services:** Therapy for anxiety, depression, trauma, and family counseling. ### Newport - **Newport Mental Health:** - **Phone:** (401) 846-1213 - **Website:** [https://www.newportmentalhealth.org](https://www.newportmentalhealth.org/) - **Office Location:** 127 Johnny Cake Hill Road, Middletown, RI 02842 - **Specialized Services:** Crisis intervention, supportive housing, and therapy programs. ### Warwick - **Thrive Behavioral Health:** - **Phone:** (401) 732-5656 - **Website:** [https://www.thrivebhri.org](https://www.thrivebhri.org/) - **Office Location:** 2756 Post Road, Suite 104, Warwick, RI 02886 - **Specialized Services:** Individual and family therapy, case management, and crisis services. ## Online Resources for Finding Counselors - **BetterHelp:** - **Website:** [https://www.betterhelp.com](https://www.betterhelp.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online counseling with licensed therapists. - **Talkspace:** - **Website:** [https://www.talkspace.com](https://www.talkspace.com/) - **Services Provided:** Online therapy with licensed professionals via text, audio, or video. - **Open Path Psychotherapy Collective:** - **Website:** [https://openpathcollective.org](https://openpathcollective.org/) - **Services Provided:** Affordable therapy with licensed counselors. ## Emergency Resources - **National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Now 988):** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate emotional distress or suicidal thoughts. - **BH Link:** - **Phone:** (401) 414-LINK (5465) - **Website:** [https://www.bhlink.org](https://www.bhlink.org/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 crisis support and walk-in mental health services. ## Educational Resources - **Mental Health America:** - **Website:** [https://www.mhanational.org](https://www.mhanational.org/) - **Description:** Mental health education, self-help tools, and screening resources. - **Mental Health Association of Rhode Island:** - **Website:** [https://mhari.org](https://mhari.org/) - **Description:** Resources and advocacy for mental health awareness in Rhode Island. --- _Updated as of January 2025. For corrections or additional information, please contact your local mental health organization._