Top Rhode Island Addiction Recovery Centers: Reviews and Ratings

The state of Rhode Island has higher rates of alcohol and illicit drug abuse and dependence compared to the national average. The number of annual overdose deaths in the state is also increasing each year (it increased by 20.5% from 2014 to 2015) which has led to a public health crisis.²

Despite the higher-than-average rates of drug and alcohol abuse, only a small number of Rhode Island residents receive treatment.

Addiction by the Numbers

• A large portion of overdoses deaths in Rhode Island involve the highly potent opioid drug fentanyl. Fentanyl-related overdose deaths have increased 15-fold since 2009.²
• Almost 15% of Rhode Island adolescents reported using illicit drugs within the past month between 2012 and 2013. The national average was 9.2%.¹
• Only 6.7% of Rhode Island residents diagnosed with alcohol dependence or abuse received substance use treatment between 2009 and 2013.¹
• On a single day in 2015, over 6,000 Rhode Island residents were receiving methadone treatment and 1,078 residents were being treated with buprenorphine for opioid dependence. These were increases from single-day counts of 3,505 receiving methadone and 715 receiving buprenorphine in 2013.⁶

How Much Does Rehab Cost?

In Rhode Island, the price of rehab depends on the facility you select, the length of your stay, and the type of treatment you need. The best way to get an accurate quote is to contact the facility directly, but keep in mind that there are options to help you pay for treatment.

Many addiction programs accept health insurance as a form of payment, and some even accept Medicaid and Medicare. For those who are uninsured, a low-interest healthcare loan may be a suitable option to help you repay the cost of coverage over time. Certain facilities may work with you directly to establish a payment plan, or offer sliding scale fees for low-income patients.

Treatment Options

Rhode Island offers 47 different recovery centers to meet the needs of the public. Treatment programs may provide substance use treatment, mental health treatment, or a combination of both. Programs may offer regular or intensive outpatient, residential, or hospital-based inpatient treatment.⁴

A portion of these facilities offer medication-assisted treatments for opioid use disorders, including methadone and buprenorphine. Several of these facilities take health insurance, including Medicare and Medicaid, or offer sliding scale fees or free treatment for people in need.⁴

Local Resources for Recovering Addicts

• State of Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals: The state department offers a list of local support services and a directory of licensed treatment providers. The site also includes information on substance use disorder and mental health services for individuals and families.
• Prevent Overdose RI: This program provides information on addiction and overdose prevention for individuals, family members, first responders, and healthcare providers. The site offers information on the signs of an overdose, how to effectively respond, how to safely dispose of medications, and information on training to administer naloxone, which can be used to reverse the effects of an opioid overdose.
• Rhode Island’s Help Line: The help line assists people with finding local treatment programs and support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The helpline can be reached at (401) 942-STOP (7867).
• The Samaritans of Rhode Island: This program offers suicide prevention services, including support groups, classes, and community outreach. Twenty-four-hour crisis support is also available at 1-888-319-2606Who Answers? or 1-888-319-2606Who Answers?.
• Rhode Island Medical Assistance (Medicaid): For information on whether you are eligible for Medicaid and how to apply for insurance, see the Rhode Island Medical Assistance Program’s website.