# Suicide Help - Rhode Island ## National Resources for Suicide Prevention - **988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline** - **Phone:** 988 - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org](https://988lifeline.org/) - **Text:** Text 988 - **Description:** 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources. - **Crisis Text Line** - **Text:** Text HOME to 741741 - **Website:** [https://www.crisistextline.org](https://www.crisistextline.org/) - **Description:** Provides text-based support for anyone in crisis. - **The Trevor Project** (LGBTQ+ Youth) - **Phone:** 1-866-488-7386 - **Text:** Text START to 678678 - **Website:** [https://www.thetrevorproject.org](https://www.thetrevorproject.org/) - **Description:** Specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with mental health or suicidal thoughts. ## Statewide Suicide Prevention Resources - **Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH)** - **Phone:** 401-414-5465 - **Website:** [https://bhddh.ri.gov/](https://bhddh.ri.gov/) - **Description:** Offers statewide resources for mental health and crisis intervention services. - **State Crisis Hotline** - **Phone:** 401-272-4044 or 1-800-365-4044 - **Description:** 24/7 hotline for crisis support, mental health assistance, and referrals. ## Local Resources by Region/City ### Providence - **Butler Hospital – Behavioral Health Services** - **Phone:** 401-455-6200 - **Website:** [https://www.butler.org/](https://www.butler.org/) - **Address:** 345 Blackstone Blvd, Providence, RI 02906 - **Services:** Crisis intervention, inpatient and outpatient mental health care. ### Warwick - **Kent Center for Human & Organizational Development** - **Phone:** 401-691-6000 - **Website:** [https://www.thekentcenter.org/](https://www.thekentcenter.org/) - **Address:** 50 Health Lane, Warwick, RI 02886 - **Description:** Offers counseling, crisis services, and suicide prevention programs. ### Newport - **Newport Mental Health** - **Phone:** 401-846-1213 - **Website:** [https://www.newportmentalhealth.org/](https://www.newportmentalhealth.org/) - **Description:** Provides therapy, support groups, and emergency mental health services. ## Online and Remote Support Options - **Virtual Support Groups:** - **Website:** [https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/](https://www.supportgroupscentral.com/) - **Description:** Confidential online meetings for individuals at risk or survivors of suicide. - **Chat-Based Crisis Lines:** - **Website:** [https://988lifeline.org/chat/](https://988lifeline.org/chat/) - **Description:** Secure chat platforms for real-time crisis support. ## Prevention and Awareness Programs - **Workshops and Training:** - **Website:** [https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-Programs](https://www.nami.org/Support-Education/NAMI-Programs) - **Description:** Education programs on suicide prevention, warning signs, and intervention techniques. - **Community Outreach Initiatives:** - **Website:** [https://preventsuicideRI.org/](https://preventsuicideri.org/) - **Description:** Programs designed to reduce stigma and promote mental wellness. --- _Updated as of January 2, 2025. For updates or corrections, please contact BHDDH at 401-414-5465._