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Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Mental Health Care
Butler Hospital, established in 1844, stands as Rhode Island's sole non-profit, free-standing psychiatric hospital dedicated to specialized assessment and treatment for major psychiatric illnesses and substance abuse. Affiliated with The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, it serves as a flagship hospital for the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior, recognized among the nation's top ten programs. Our interdisciplinary team, including physicians and psychologists connected to the Brown Institute for Brain Science, leads groundbreaking clinical research while providing personalized care for adults, seniors, and adolescents. With over 900 clinical and non-clinical staff members and extensive volunteer support, we maintain a commitment to dignity, respect, and innovation across our inpatient, partial hospital, and intensive outpatient programs.Our accreditations from The Joint Commission and the Rhode Island Department of Health underscore our leadership in behavioral health services, education, and research. Through strategic partnerships within Care New England Health System, we deliver comprehensive care across three primary settings while continuously improving our continuum of services for Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Our institutional values of accountability, caring, and teamwork guide every interaction, ensuring patient-centered treatment in an environment that fosters respect, appreciation, and recovery-focused outcomes.
Services
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Opioid Addiction Recovery
Behavioral Health Programs
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Neurology Services
Psychotic Disorders Treatment
Emergency Assessments
Memory Disorders Care
Neuropsychology Program
Movement Disorders Treatment
Highlights and features
- We offer comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and treatment in three primary settings.
- Our hospital has been a national leader in psychiatry since 1844.
- We employ approximately 900 clinical and non-clinical professionals dedicated to compassionate care.
- Our programs are backed by clinical research through affiliation with Brown University.
- We provide 24/7 behavioral health emergency assessments and care services.
Associations and certifications
- The Joint Commission
- Rhode Island Department of Health
Services
Alcohol and Drug Addiction
Our comprehensive addiction programs address substance use disorders through personalized recovery journeys. We offer inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient services combining medication-assisted treatment with behavioral therapies. Specialized programs include opioid addiction recovery, detoxification, and long-term sobriety support for adults seeking sustainable recovery from alcohol and drug dependencies.
Opioid Addiction Recovery
The Recovery Stabilization Program provides six-month or longer medication-assisted treatment for opioid addiction. Our multidisciplinary team employs evidence-based approaches combining medication regulation, group therapy, and individual counseling. We specialize in helping patients transition to primary care management while maintaining recovery support networks in a stigma-free environment.
Behavioral Health Programs
We deliver comprehensive behavioral health services across three primary settings: inpatient, partial hospital, and outpatient care. Our programs treat mood disorders, anxiety, depression, and co-occurring conditions through individualized treatment plans that combine medication management, psychotherapy, and support services for sustainable mental wellness.
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Specialized programs address bipolar disorder, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and other anxiety-related conditions. Treatment combines cognitive behavioral therapy, medication management, and support services tailored to individual needs. We offer both inpatient stabilization and outpatient programs for adolescents and adults seeking long-term symptom management.
Psychotic Disorders Treatment
Our specialized teams treat schizophrenia, paranoia, and other psychotic disorders through comprehensive assessment and personalized treatment plans. Services include acute inpatient care, partial hospital programs, and outpatient support combining antipsychotic medication management with psychosocial interventions to improve daily functioning and quality of life.
Questions
What mental health services does Butler Hospital provide?
We offer comprehensive psychiatric care including addiction treatment, mood disorder management, behavioral health programs, and treatment for psychotic disorders.
Do you treat both adults and adolescents?
Yes, our specialized programs serve adults, seniors, and adolescents aged 13-17 with psychiatric and substance abuse treatment.
Are 24/7 emergency services available?
Our Behavioral Health Service Call Center provides 24/7 emergency assessments and guidance for mental health crises.
What research programs are available?
We conduct clinical research through affiliation with Brown University's Institute for Brain Science, focusing on psychiatric and behavioral health innovations.
How do I access outpatient programs?
Contact our Patient Assessment Services team who will help determine appropriate level of care and connect you with available outpatient programs.
Is hospital affiliated with any academic institutions?
We are the major affiliated teaching hospital for psychiatry at Brown University's Warren Alpert Medical School.
