About Butler Hospital
Butler Hospital is a nationally recognized psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility located in Providence, Rhode Island. As a member of the Care New England Health System and a teaching hospital of Brown University, Butler Hospital has been providing expert behavioral health care to adolescents, adults, and older adults for over 175 years, making it one of the oldest and most respected psychiatric institutions in the United States.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services
Butler Hospital offers a full continuum of psychiatric care including inpatient hospitalization,
partial hospitalization, intensive
outpatient programs, and traditional outpatient services. The hospital's clinical programs address mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and substance use disorders, Alzheimer's disease and memory disorders, psychotic disorders, and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse conditions. The facility has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, recognizing its integration of behavioral health and primary physical health care services.
Addiction and Rehabilitation Programs
Butler Hospital's substance use disorder programs are dedicated to treating and supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. The hospital operates on the belief that anyone who has a desire for sobriety has a 100 percent chance of recovery. Their addiction services include medical detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling,
medication-assisted treatment, and specialized
dual diagnosis programming for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
Research and Innovation
As a Brown University teaching hospital, Butler Hospital is at the forefront of psychiatric research and clinical innovation. The hospital conducts groundbreaking research in areas including mood disorders, addiction neuroscience, Alzheimer's disease prevention, and novel therapeutic interventions. This research mission ensures that patients have access to the most current, evidence-based treatments available, and that clinical practice is continuously informed by new scientific discoveries.
Butler Express Care and Access
Butler Express Care offers same-day outpatient behavioral health assessments for adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing rapid access to psychiatric evaluation and treatment recommendations. The hospital welcomes individuals from all walks of life, providing quality care without regard to race, gender, or age. Located on a historic campus in Providence, Butler Hospital serves patients from throughout Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and the broader New England region.