Rhode Island Mental Health Resources for Children

Hello Rhode Island!  For crisis situations that are not life-threatening, find mental and behavioral health resources and other information below close to you. While these resources are general, the best resource is your family’s medical provider.

If you are in a life threatening situation, call 9-1-1 or go to an emergency department.

If you are having thoughts of suicide or need to talk, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 988. If you prefer to text, you can text "START" to 741-741 where a live, trained specialist will respond back to you.

Suicide/Crisis Hotlines

The Samaritans of Rhode Island 24 Hour Crisis Hotline/Listening Line

• 401-272-4044 or 800-365-4044
• http://www.samaritansri.org/

Behavioral Health Link

• 401-414-5465

Mental Health Hotlines

NAMI Rhode Island Information Line (not a crisis line)

• 401-331-3060
• https://namirhodeisland.org/

Mental Health Association of Rhode Island

• https://mhari.org/

Child Abuse

Rhode Island Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line

• 1-800-742-4453
• http://www.dcyf.ri.gov/child-protective-services/

Eating Disorders

National Eating Disorders Association Helpline

• 800-931-2237
• https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

ANAD Hotline

• 630-577-1330
• https://anad.org/our-services/eating-disorders-helpline/

Domestic Abuse

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence 24 Hour Helpline

• 1-800-494-8100
• http://www.ricadv.org/en/get-help

Parent Hotlines/Resources

The Parent Support Network of Rhode Island

• 800-483-8844
• https://www.psnri.org/

Family Care Community Partnership

• Search for the partnership in your area using the link below
• https://dcyf.ri.gov/programs-and-services/behavioral-health/central-referral-unit/family-care-community-partnerships

Autism

The Autism Project

• http://www.theautismproject.org/

The Rhode Island Parent Information Network Call Center

• 401-270-0101
• https://ripin.org/services/services/#callcenter

Rhode Island Early Intervention Program

• http://www.eohhs.ri.gov/Consumer/FamilieswithChildren/EarlyIntervention.aspx

LGBT Resources

PFLAG Greater Providence Helpline

• Not a crisis line
• 401-307-1802

• 1-888-843-4564
• http://www.sprc.org/sites/default/files/migrate/library/SPRC_LGBT_Youth.pdf

Trans Life

• 877-565-8860
• 10 AM - 4 AM EST
• https://www.translifeline.org/