Year: 2024

Keep Rhode Island Healthy with Healthy Communication

The Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) program establishes national standards for behavioral health care. Funded through a combination of federal support from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services

The Reality of Homelessness in Newport County

Three residents approached me earlier this year, asking how they could help the homeless folks in their neighborhood. They were worried about these folks, who they have come to know

CCBHCs Increase Access to Healthcare for Older Adults. Why Is This Important for Newport County?

Newport County has the highest percentage of older residents in the state: 26.8% of residents are 65 years or older, and nearly 11% of those are 75 or older (source:

Governor McKee’s Executive Office of Health and Human Services, Providers Announce Launch of RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics

The launch of the state’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) was formally announced on October 10, 2024.

Rock the Beach Gala Raises Over $225,000 for Behavioral Health Services in Newport County

In a powerful show of support for mental health, guests at this year’s Rock the Beach Gala donated over $225,000 to Newport Mental Health, sending a resounding message about the

In Suicide Prevention, Follow-Up Matters

Suicide Prevention Month (September) raised awareness of the urgent and complex issue of suicide, promoting effective tools and strategies to help identify and assist individuals in crisis.

Newport Mental Health Recognized at the 2024 PBN Innovative Companies Awards

Newport Mental Health became one of Rhode Island’s first Federally Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic when the state was chosen in June as one of 10 states that provide behavioral

Newport Mental Health Relocates Johnny Cake Hill Road Office to 42 Valley Road

(Middletown, RI) August 16, 2024 – Newport Mental Health is thrilled to announce the relocation of its adult programs, walk-in appointments (Open Access), and business staff to 42 Valley Road,

How We Prevent Long-Term Hospitalization of At-Risk Children

Rhode Island stands at a pivotal moment for reforming its behavioral health services for children. The opportunity to rebuild a system of care is now within reach, and it is

Newport Mental Health Joins Federal Program that Expands Access to Lifesaving Resources

"Innovator Q&A" with Dayna Gladstein, President & CEO, by Globe correspondent Alexa Coultoff

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The mission of Newport Mental Health is to improve the lives of children, adults, and families living and working in Newport County by providing the highest quality, recovery-oriented, evidence-based and integrated mental health and substance use care.

Newport Mental Health
42 Valley Road
Middletown RI 02842

Phone: (401) 846-1213
Fax: (401) 848-9151

Office Hours:
Mon. 9am – 5pm
Tues. – Thurs. 9am – 7pm
Fri. 9am – 4:30pm

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If you are having suicidal thoughts, experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis, or are witnessing someone in crisis, please call:

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(401) 846-1213 ext. 1

For life-threatening or medical emergencies, please call 911.

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