Compare 30 addiction treatment centers in and around Providence, reviewed against accreditation and licensing standards. Filter by level of care, insurance accepted, and specialty programs to narrow down drug and alcohol rehab options in Rhode Island for yourself or someone you love.
400 Bald Hill Road Site 517 · Warwick, RI 02886Warwick, RI 02886
Warwick · Outpatient
AdCare is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Warwick, Rhode Island. They're providing day treatment and intensive outpatient programming for adults with substance use and cooccurring mental health disorders. They use CBT, DBT and motivational interviewing. You can also get…
1950 Tower Hill Road · North Kingstown, RI 02852North Kingstown, RI 02852
North Kingstown · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
AdCare is a drug and alcohol rehab for adults. They’re based in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. The facility has 59 beds and was recently renovated. The campus is on 30 acres of wooded land to provide tranquility and peace for…
82 Pond Street · Pawtucket, RI 02860Pawtucket, RI 02860
Pawtucket · Detox, Outpatient
Located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is the BHG Pawtucket Treatment Center. The Behavioral Health Group is a nationally recognized provider of medication assisted treatment, and they've helped thousands of men and women overcome struggles with drug, alcohol, and opioid use.…
685 Glebe St · Taunton, MA 02780Providence, RI 02780
Providence · Inpatient, Outpatient, Women
There is a peaceful corner of Taunton, Massachusetts where 5.5 acres of peaceful land surround the Southern New England Women’s Home. This isn't just a regular treatment facility; it's a welcoming haven, a faith based residential program designed to embrace…
66 Pavilion Avenue · Providence, RI 02905Providence, RI 02905
Providence · Detox, Outpatient
Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) provides care to help guests break the cycle of addiction. They offer opioid treatment that establishes a foundation of recovery for adults 18 and older. The clinic is near downtown Providence, close to 66 Pavillion…
2020 Elmwood Avenue · Warwick, RI 02888Warwick, RI 02888
Warwick · Inpatient, Outpatient
Bridgemark Addiction Recovery Services provides substance use treatment in Warwick, Rhode Island. Their programs don’t only address addiction but also co-occurring conditions that frequently accompany substance abuse. They also have programs for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients, and all treatment services…
49 South County Commons Way Suite F6 · South Kingstown, RI 02879South Kingstown, RI 02879
South Kingstown · Inpatient
Situated in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, AdCare Outpatient served as a detox, outpatient and intensive outpatient treatment center for anyone struggling with drug and alcohol addictions. This program was not designed for people needing 24-hour supervision, such as you would…
345 Blackstone Boulevard · Providence, RI 02906Providence, RI 02906
Providence · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient
Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, accepts adolescents, adults, and seniors. They are certified by The Joint Commission and accept Medicare and many commercial insurances. Clients who are uninsured or underinsured can apply for financial assistance. Treatment for Substance Use…
251 Main Street · Exeter, RI 02822Exeter, RI 02822
Exeter · Detox, Inpatient, Outpatient, Men
Zinnia Health Exeter is a full-service addiction treatment center located in the peaceful and rural town of Exeter, Rhode Island. Here, they offer treatment options for adults who are in the process of recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring…
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Butler Hospital |
345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02906 |
Butler Hospital in Providence, Rhode Island, accepts adolescents, adults, and seniors. They are certified by The Joint Commission and accept Medicare and many commercial insurances. Clients who are uninsured or underinsured can apply for financial assistance. Treatment for Substance Use and Co-occurring Disorders The Behavioral Health Clinic treats alcohol, heroin, and illicit drug use. Treatments offered include Intensive Outpatient Programming… |
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Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center |
66 Pavilion Avenue, Providence, RI 02905 |
Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center (CTC) provides care to help guests break the cycle of addiction. They offer opioid treatment that establishes a foundation of recovery for adults 18 and older. The clinic is near downtown Providence, close to 66 Pavillion Avenue. Options for Withdrawal at CTC CTC doesn’t only offer methadone for clients withdrawing from opioid addiction. They have numerous… |
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Adult and Teen Challenge Rhode Island |
685 Glebe St, Taunton, MA 02780 |
There is a peaceful corner of Taunton, Massachusetts where 5.5 acres of peaceful land surround the Southern New England Women’s Home. This isn't just a regular treatment facility; it's a welcoming haven, a faith based residential program designed to embrace women facing the tough realities of addiction and related life struggles. Under the care of Adult and Teen Challenge New… |
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VICTA |
110 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI 02907 |
VICTA is an outpatient addiction treatment center in Providence, Rhode Island, offering integrated substance use disorder and mental health recovery services. The clinic combines medication assisted treatment, intensive outpatient programming, individual and group counseling and on-site ambulatory medical care to support whole-person recovery. With a multidisciplinary team and CARF accreditation as an Opioid Treatment Program, VICTA tailors evidence based care… |
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Family Service of Rhode Island Outpatient Services |
55 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 |
Family Service of Rhode Island Outpatient Services is a behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island, offering comprehensive counseling, psychiatry, and recovery support at its Hope Street location. As a nonprofit Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), the program serves adults, children, families and couples through a full range of outpatient services, including individual and group… |
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Journey to Hope Health and Healing Providence |
160 Narragansett Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 |
Journey to Hope Health and Healing Providence, affiliated with Behavioral Health Group, is an outpatient addiction treatment center located on Narragansett Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. The program specializes in medication assisted recovery for opioid use disorder, and also provides counseling and support for alcohol, drug and co-occurring mental health challenges. With walk-in appointments, same-day admissions and services tailored for… |
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Phoenix House New England Providence Outpatient Services |
99 Wayland Avenue #100, Providence, RI 02906 |
Phoenix House New England Providence Outpatient Services is an addiction treatment center in Providence, Rhode Island, offering flexible substance use disorder care in the city's historic East Side. The program provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) and standard Outpatient (OP) services with telehealth options for assessments, therapy and medication management. Phoenix House uses evidence based, person centered approaches to support adults in… |
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Providence VA Medical Center |
830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 |
Providence VA Medical Center is a federal addiction treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island, offering comprehensive substance use services for Veterans. At their Chalkstone Avenue campus, the Behavioral Health Department provides outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient treatment, medically managed detoxification and residential care. Veterans appreciate the integrated approach that addresses addiction alongside common co-occurring concerns like PTSD, depression and chronic pain.… |
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Roger Williams Medical Center Addiction Medicine Treatment |
825 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908 |
Roger Williams Medical Center Addiction Medicine Treatment is a hospital based program in Providence, Rhode Island offering medically supervised detox and comprehensive outpatient addiction services for adults. The program provides a full continuum of care including a Level IV detox unit, partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient, individual counseling and medication assisted treatment with Suboxone. As the only general hospital in… |
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The Providence Center |
530 North Main Street, Providence, RI 02904 |
The Providence Center is a behavioral health and addiction treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island, serving adults, adolescent and children throughout the state. The organization offers a broad continuum of care, including outpatient counseling, residential substance use treatment, crisis intervention, psychiatric services and peer recovery support through more than 60 programs. Clients and families appreciate the integrated approach that connects… |
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Providence Family Store and Adult Rehabilitation Center |
201 Pitman Street, Providence, RI 02906 |
Providence Family Store and Adult Rehabilitation Center is a substance use treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island, offering residential and outpatient recovery programs for men and women. Operated under The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center model, the program provides a free 6 month residential experience that includes housing, meals, work therapy, counseling and life skills development. The approach combines spiritual… |
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Recovery Connection |
381 Wickenden St, Providence, RI 02903 |
Recovery Connection is an outpatient opioid treatment program in the Fox Point neighborhood of Providence, Rhode Island. They're focused on Suboxone based medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. They'll pair medication management with group counseling. They'll also give you meetings with licensed physicians. They'll accept insurance and self pay. They're part of a regional network across Rhode Island and… |
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The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Providence |
201 Pitman St, Providence, RI 02906 |
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Providence, is a long-term residential addiction treatment program located on Providence's East Side in Rhode Island. The center offers a comprehensive six-month program that combines substance use counseling, work therapy, life skills development and spiritual services for adults seeking recovery. Through a faith-informed, holistic approach, the program provides structured support that addresses the spiritual,… |
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Gateway Healthcare |
1 Virginia Avenue, Providence, RI 02905 |
Gateway Healthcare, part of Brown University Health, is Rhode Island's largest nonprofit behavioral health provider offering substance use and mental health treatment for adults and children across the state. Services include outpatient counseling, intensive outpatient programming, peer recovery coaching, medication assisted treatment and psychiatric rehabilitation. Cooccurring Care with Medication Assisted Treatment Gateway specializes in treating cooccurring disorders, addressing substance use… |
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CODAC Providence |
349 Huntington Avenue, Providence, RI 02909 |
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is a community-based addiction treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island. The center offers outpatient substance use services with specialized opioid treatment programming and integrated behavioral health services for co-occurring mental health needs. CODAC serves adolescents, adults and families across Rhode Island with accessible, coordinated care designed to support long-term recovery. Medication Assisted Treatment CODAC provides outpatient substance… |
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Lifespan Recovery Center |
200 Corliss St, Providence, RI 02904 |
Lifespan Recovery Center is an outpatient substance use recovery program affiliated with Brown University Health in Providence, Rhode Island. The program offers rapid access to evaluation and treatment for adults seeking help with alcohol, opioids and other substance use disorders with services available in person and via telehealth. As part of the Rhode Island Hospital system, the center provides coordinated… |
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Family Service of Rhode Island Thurbers Avenue |
134 Thurbers Ave #102, Providence, RI 02905 |
Family Service of Rhode Island's Thurbers Avenue location is a behavioral health and substance use treatment provider in Providence, Rhode Island operating as part of a statewide Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic network. The team offers outpatient counseling, recovery services, medication management, peer support and crisis care for individuals, families and young people. FSRI emphasizes accessible, wraparound care with same… |
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Gateway Healthcare Providence |
1 Virginia Avenue Suite 200, Providence, RI 02905 |
Gateway Healthcare Providence is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. Gateway Healthcare Providence specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Lifespan Ambulatory Care Center |
208 Collyer Street, Providence, RI 02904 |
Lifespan Ambulatory Care Center is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. Lifespan Ambulatory Care Center specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Childrens Friend and Service |
153 Summer Street, Providence, RI 02903 |
Childrens Friend and Service is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. Childrens Friend and Service specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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MAP Behavioral Health Services |
66 Burnett Street, Providence, RI 02907 |
MAP Behavioral Health Services is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. MAP Behavioral Health Services specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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The Miriam Hospital |
164 Summit Avenue, Providence, RI 02906 |
The Miriam Hospital is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. The Miriam Hospital specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Providence Outpatient Services |
99 Wayland Avenue #100, Providence, RI 02906 |
Providence Outpatient Services is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence Outpatient Services specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Polaris Counseling and Consulting |
1635 Mineral Spring Avenue Suite 203, Providence, RI 02904 |
Polaris Counseling and Consulting is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. Polaris Counseling and Consulting specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Providence Center Child and Family Services |
520 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906 |
Providence Center Child and Family Services is a rehab located in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence Center Child and Family Services specializes in the treatment of addiction. |
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Expert insight
“I say harm-inflicting – to those who are struggling with addiction, and to the surrounding city.”
Rhode Island was the first state to legalize supervised drug consumption sites.
Now, Providence is seeking to open the first of these. Some believe this site will reduce the number of drug overdoses in the area. I believe it will only encourage drug use and cause other problems for the city.
How can we expect this to go anywhere good, when we make it easier for people to get high and continue their unhealthy patterns of substance abuse? Don’t we want to stop drug use, reduce crime, and free people from addiction?
Instead, we’re building a place with the express purpose of getting high. Harm reduction, they say?
Frequently asked questions
Every facility on this page is scored the same way, so families can compare Providence rehab centers on the details that matter instead of on advertising spend.
Our Rehab Score combines a center's operational history, verified accreditations, accepted payment types, licensing status, and recent client feedback into a single quality signal that reflects where a program stands today, not years ago.
We give weight to independent accreditation from the Joint Commission and CARF, current state licensing through Rhode Island's behavioral health authority, and transparency around cost and insurance.
Listings are refreshed as new information becomes available, and sponsored placements are labeled as such. A higher score points you toward well-documented, accountable programs, but it does not replace a conversation with the facility about your specific situation.
Providence is Rhode Island's capital and by far its largest city, home to roughly 190,000 residents and anchoring a metro area of more than 1.6 million people that stretches across the state line into Massachusetts.
Because Rhode Island's five counties carry no administrative role, addiction treatment here is coordinated at the state level rather than by a county behavioral health department, primarily through the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and the Rhode Island Department of Health.
That centralized structure means a person searching in Providence can reach most of the state's addiction treatment options within a short drive. You can also browse the full statewide network on the Rhode Island rehab directory.
The 30 facilities listed in Providence cover the full range of care, from medical detox through residential and outpatient programs, and many are clustered near the city's major hospital systems and Brown University's academic medical footprint.
AdCare, one of the region's larger providers, operates both residential and outpatient services in the area, and several programs sit within the South Providence and downtown corridors served by public transit.
Opioids are the driving force behind the local crisis, though the picture is shifting. Statewide, cocaine surpassed fentanyl as the most frequently detected substance in fatal overdoses in 2024, and about half of overdose deaths now involve prescription drugs alone or in combination with illicit ones.
Providence has historically had one of the highest fatal overdose rates of any Rhode Island municipality, second only to Woonsocket, which is part of why the city and state have concentrated harm reduction and opioid use disorder services here.
Rhode Island recorded 219 accidental overdose deaths in 2025, down from 329 in 2024 and a decade high of 436 in 2022, a roughly 50% drop that put the state past its 2030 reduction goal years early. Wide naloxone distribution, expanded treatment access, and street outreach in Providence neighborhoods are among the reasons state epidemiologists cite for the decline.
Rhode Island ranks 41st nationally for addiction treatment affordability, with a blended average cost of about $58,755 before insurance. Providence tracks closely with the statewide figure.
Because the raw averages below are dominated by the price of medical detox and long-term residential care, most people who use outpatient rehab or intensive outpatient programs pay a small fraction of these numbers. Insurance, sliding-scale fees, and state funding lower the real out-of-pocket cost substantially for most families.
Given Providence's position as the state's highest-cost-of-living metro, treatment prices here sit at or slightly above the Rhode Island averages, but no single figure fits every case. Cost depends on the factors below, and verifying your rehab benefits before you commit is the single most effective way to understand what you will actually pay.
Of the 30 treatment facilities listed in Providence, most accept more than one form of payment, so the cost of care rarely comes down to a single option. Self-payment, private insurance, Rhode Island Medicaid, and Medicare are all widely accepted, and a smaller set of programs offer financial assistance, sliding-scale fees, or TRICARE for military families.
The right payment path usually depends on your coverage and household situation. The breakdown below covers the options most Providence residents use.
Twelve Providence facilities accept Medicare, which covers medically necessary addiction treatment for adults 65 and older and for some younger residents with qualifying disabilities.
Coverage typically includes inpatient hospital detox, outpatient counseling, and prescriptions used in treatment. If you or a parent is enrolled, confirm which parts of a program Medicare will cover before admission; our guide to using insurance for rehab explains how the benefit periods work.
Nineteen Providence programs accept Rhode Island Medicaid (Medical Assistance), the state's largest single payer for substance use treatment.
Rhode Island Medicaid covers detox, inpatient and outpatient care, and medication-assisted treatment such as methadone and buprenorphine, which are central to opioid recovery in the state. Eligibility is based on income, and enrollment is open year-round for those who qualify.
Ten Providence facilities accept TRICARE, and both active-duty service members and veterans have additional options through the VA. Rhode Island veterans can also access care through the Providence VA Medical Center. See our rehab resources for veterans for details on how military benefits coordinate with civilian treatment.
Twenty-three Providence programs accept private health insurance, and most in-state carriers must cover substance use treatment as an essential health benefit. Twenty-six facilities accept self-payment for those who are uninsured or prefer not to use benefits. Many centers will verify your plan at no cost and tell you your expected share before you enroll.
Fourteen Providence facilities offer some form of financial assistance, four use sliding-scale fees tied to income, and four offer financing plans that spread payments over time. These options can bring residential care within reach for families who would otherwise be priced out.
At least one Providence facility offers fully free treatment, and BHDDH funds additional state-supported services, including recovery housing, for qualifying residents. If cost is the main barrier, rehab scholarships and state-funded programs are worth pursuing before ruling out treatment.
Major insurance carriers accepted across Providence-area facilities include:
Providence offers the full continuum of addiction care, with 15 medical detox facilities, 21 inpatient rehab programs, and 25 standard outpatient clinics among the 30 centers listed. The right starting point depends on the substance involved, the severity of dependence, and whether a co-occurring mental health condition is present.
Medical detox is usually the first step for anyone physically dependent on alcohol, opioids, or benzodiazepines, since withdrawal from these substances can be dangerous without supervision. Providence's 15 detox facilities provide supervised detox with medical monitoring to manage symptoms safely.
Inpatient rehab follows detox for many people, offering structured, live-in care that removes daily triggers. The city's 21 residential treatment programs typically run 30 to 90 days.
Outpatient care lets people live at home while attending scheduled treatment sessions. With 25 clinics, intensive outpatient programs and standard outpatient services are the most widely available level of care in Providence and often the most affordable.
Dual diagnosis programs treat addiction alongside conditions like depression or anxiety. Eighteen Providence facilities offer this integrated approach, which matters because untreated co-occurring depression is a common driver of relapse.
Medication-assisted treatment is a cornerstone of opioid recovery in Rhode Island, combining medications like methadone and buprenorphine with counseling. Ask any prospective program whether it offers medication-assisted treatment if opioids are involved.
Sober living and aftercare support the transition back to daily life. Two sober living homes are listed in Providence, and BHDDH funds additional recovery housing statewide; planning continuing care before discharge improves long-term outcomes.
Beyond general treatment, many Providence facilities tailor care to specific populations. Sixteen programs each offer dedicated women's and men's tracks, 18 serve young adults, and 10 provide programming designed for older adults. Substance-specific and identity-affirming options are available as well.
The 21 alcohol-focused programs address the most common substance use disorder in the state, and treatment for alcohol use disorder often begins with medically supervised detox. The 15 opioid rehab programs reflect the ongoing need for opioid use disorder care that pairs medication with counseling.
Three programs offer LGBTQ+ affirming addiction care, and three provide dedicated care for veterans and military members. Providence's large student population also makes young adult and college student substance use services locally relevant, with campus recovery programs at Brown University, the University of Rhode Island, and Rhode Island College.
Providence has one of the most developed harm reduction and free-support networks in New England, much of it coordinated through the state's Prevent Overdose RI initiative. The resources below are free or low-cost and open to residents regardless of insurance status. If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, call 911.
Rhode Island's overdose numbers have improved sharply, but the crisis remains concentrated in Providence and the state's other urban centers.
The most striking recent shift: statewide overdose deaths fell to 219 in 2025, a 50% drop from the 2022 peak that carried the state past its 2030 reduction target. The figures below place Providence in that statewide context.
The data also shows a changing drug supply. Cocaine surpassed fentanyl as the most frequently detected substance in fatal overdoses statewide in 2024, and opioids continue to drive the majority of deaths, which is why opioid addiction treatment and naloxone access remain central to Providence's response. For national context on how Rhode Island compares, see our overview of national substance use statistics.
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Jillian Foglesong Stabile, MD
Jillian F, MD is a board-certified Family Physician who enjoys full scope Family Medicine including obstetrics, and women’s health, as well as caring for children and adults of all ages. She manages a number of health conditions including mental health…
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