825 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908
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Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 825 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island. It is a nonprofit provider.
Its services include medically supervised detox, hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program (methadone), and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and 12-step facilitation. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include IHS/tribal/urban (ITU) funds, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, hospital licensing authority, and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).
Payment assistance (check with facility for details) · Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
Providence County, RI has 27 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 675,912 residents. 8 facilities in the county list detox services, including Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit. 117 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 17.3 per 100,000 residents, compared with 17.2 statewide.
Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.
Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit lists the following levels of care: detox, hospital inpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), methadone clinic (OTP), and dual diagnosis. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit accepts ihs/tribal/urban (itu) funds, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, cocaine detoxification, methamphetamines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Providence County, RI has 27 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 675,912 residents: 8 list detox services, 20 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 9 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit is #9 of 11 ranked programs in Providence in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are Veterans Affairs Medical Center – Mental Health and Behavioral Sciences (Providence, under 1 miles), Providence Center – Adult Behavioral Services (Providence, 1.3 miles), and CODAC Behavioral Healthcare – Royal Little (Providence, 1.3 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit has a 3.8-star rating from 1,331 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit directly at 401-456-2000. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit. Our helpline is not affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Roger Williams Medical Center – Detox Unit.
