Butler Hospital

345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02906

✓ Joint Commission 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

About Butler Hospital


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.

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Adolescents Children Older Adults Young Adults LGBTQ+

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Psychiatric hospital
Chlorpromazine Fluphenazine Haloperidol Loxapine Perphenazine Pimozide Thiothixene Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine IIoperidone Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Couples/family therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Electroconvulsive therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Telemedicine/telehealth therapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Crisis intervention team Psychiatric emergency onsite services Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Private non-profit organization
Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Other State funds Private health insurance State education agency funds Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds State welfare or child and family services funds U.S. Department of VA funds
Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Young adults Seniors or older adults Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Screening for tobacco use
HIV testing STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV) Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV) Laboratory testing
Mentoring/peer support
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Smoking not permitted
Children/Adolescents Young Adults Adults Seniors
Spanish Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Portuguese
Vaping not permitted
Assertive community treatment Court-ordered outpatient treatment Diet and exercise counseling Family psychoeducation Illness management and recovery Case management service Integrated primary care services Suicide prevention services Education services

What to Expect at Butler Hospital

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Contact Information

345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI, 02906

Quick Facts

Program30 days
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Smoking Cessation Benzodiazepines Cocaine Methamphetamine

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Frequently Asked Questions

Butler Hospital accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

Butler Hospital offers Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in RI or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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Information last verified: April 2026 · Data sourced from SAMHSA
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