Rhode Island · 44 licensed programs in 17 cities
We list 44 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Rhode Island across 17 cities, with the most in Providence, Warwick, Cranston, and Woonsocket. 14 offer detox, 10 provide residential care and 41 accept Rhode Island Medicaid.
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Intensive outpatient careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers PHP, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint CommissionCARF
Why it made our list: Joint Commission and CARF accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicare, and TRICARE.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and TRICARE.
Best for: Detox and residential careCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Supervised detoxCARF
Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.
There are 44 licensed drug and alcohol treatment facilities in Rhode Island in our directory, across 17 cities. 10 offer residential (inpatient) rehab, 14 offer detox and 37 provide medication-assisted treatment, based on SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov data updated October 2026.
Level of care
Insurance & cost
Specialized programs
Most people pay for rehab with health insurance. 42 facilities in Rhode Island accept private insurance and 41 accept Medicaid (Rhode Island Medicaid). Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most plans must cover addiction treatment much like other medical care, though deductibles, prior authorization and network rules apply.
Without insurance, 19 programs report state or SAMHSA block-grant funding for people who qualify, and 11 offer sliding-scale fees based on income. What you pay depends mostly on the level of care: outpatient programs cost far less than residential rehab or medically managed detox.
Rehab coverage guides by insurer:
Not sure what your plan covers? Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Exeter, RI 02822
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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North Kingstown, RI 02852
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Providence, RI 02906
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Providence, RI 02908
Joint Commission · CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicare · Private insurance · TRICARE +1 more
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Providence, RI 02907
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Pawtucket, RI 02860
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
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Warwick, RI 02886
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Providence, RI 02907
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
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Providence, RI 02904
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Westerly, RI 02891
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Warwick, RI 02886
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Pawtucket, RI 02860
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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North Kingstown, RI 02852
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicare · Private insurance · Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Providence, RI 02908
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
East Providence, RI 02914
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Newport, RI 02840
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Providence, RI 02909
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Cranston, RI 02910
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Saunderstown, RI 02874
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
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Cranston, RI 02920
Joint Commission · COA accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · TRICARE
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Johnston, RI 02919
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
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Warwick, RI 02886
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Providence, RI 02904
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +1 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Providence, RI 02907
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Middletown, RI 02842
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
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Providence, RI 02904
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Providence, RI 02905
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Warwick, RI 02886
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Woonsocket, RI 02895
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Wakefield, RI 02879
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
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Substance-free housing, including Oxford Houses, for early recovery after or alongside treatment.
Providence, RI 02907
CARF accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Providence, RI 02907
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Narragansett, RI 02882
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more
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Rehab guide
Your Rhode Island rehab guide
Treatment options in Rhode Island range from outpatient counseling a few hours a week to medically supervised detox and 24-hour residential programs. Of the 44 facilities listed here, 14 offer detox, 10 provide residential (inpatient) treatment, 37 offer medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and 18 are federally certified opioid treatment programs that dispense methadone.
The right level of care depends on how severe the substance use is, whether withdrawal could be dangerous, other health conditions and the support you have at home. A clinical assessment, often free over the phone, is the usual first step.
41 facilities in Rhode Island report accepting Medicaid (Rhode Island Medicaid) and 42 accept private health insurance. Under the Affordable Care Act and federal parity law, most health plans must cover substance use disorder treatment on terms comparable to other medical care, though prior authorization and network rules apply.
If you have no insurance, 19 programs in Rhode Island report government or SAMHSA block-grant funding, which can pay for treatment for people who qualify. Many others offer sliding-scale fees based on income.
The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) oversees publicly funded substance use treatment in Rhode Island. BH Link runs a 24/7 hotline and walk-in triage center in East Providence for mental health and substance use crises. Visit the agency.
For a free referral, contact BH Link at 401-414-5465.
Rhode Island has expanded Medicaid, so adults with incomes up to about 138% of the federal poverty level can qualify for Rhode Island Medicaid, which covers addiction treatment.
In Rhode Island, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 30 days, and only for alcohol use disorder. Laws and procedures change, so contact the local court clerk or an attorney before filing.
If you or someone else is in danger, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988 (the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline). SAMHSA's National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357, is free, confidential and open 24/7 for treatment referrals.
Our directory lists 44 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Rhode Island, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data.
Yes. Medicaid programs cover substance use disorder treatment, and 41 facilities in Rhode Island report accepting Rhode Island Medicaid. Covered services and provider networks vary by plan, so confirm with the program before admission.
19 programs in Rhode Island report state or federal (SAMHSA block grant) funding, which can cover treatment for people without insurance who qualify. Call (833) 589-6933 or SAMHSA's helpline at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding a low-cost option.
In Rhode Island, the law allows a court to order involuntary treatment for a substance use disorder in limited circumstances, usually when the person is a danger to themselves or others or cannot care for themselves. An order can last up to 30 days, and only for alcohol use disorder.
Yes. You can reach BH Link at 401-414-5465 for free referrals. You can also call SAMHSA's National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or call or text 988 in a crisis.
Our directory lists 44 licensed substance use treatment facilities in Rhode Island, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026). Listings include outpatient, residential, detox and medication-assisted treatment programs.
Yes. 14 programs in Rhode Island offer detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services. Alcohol and benzodiazepine withdrawal can be dangerous, so medical supervision is strongly recommended.
41 facilities in Rhode Island report accepting Medicaid (Rhode Island Medicaid). Coverage depends on your plan and the program's network, so confirm before admission.
42 facilities in Rhode Island accept private health insurance. Benefits vary by plan (deductibles, prior authorization, in- vs. out-of-network). Call (833) 589-6933 for a free insurance check.
10 facilities in Rhode Island offer residential (inpatient) treatment, where you live on site 24/7 while in care. Learn more about inpatient rehab.
Yes. 37 programs in Rhode Island use FDA-approved medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone or methadone. See our guide to MAT.
Residential programs commonly run 28 to 30 days, with longer stays of 60 to 90 days for more severe addiction, and detox alone usually takes 3 to 10 days. The National Institute on Drug Abuse notes that most people need at least three months of treatment, across all levels of care, to significantly reduce or stop drug use, and that longer treatment is linked to better outcomes. 10 facilities in Rhode Island offer residential care.
Most people use private health insurance, Medicaid (Rhode Island Medicaid), Medicare or TRICARE, which are required to cover substance use treatment. People without insurance may qualify for state- or SAMHSA-funded programs (19 in Rhode Island report this funding) or sliding-scale fees. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.
Cost depends mainly on the level of care and your coverage. Outpatient counseling is the least expensive; intensive outpatient and partial hospitalization cost more; residential rehab and medically managed detox cost the most because they include 24-hour care. With insurance, your share is set by your deductible, copays and out-of-pocket maximum, so verify benefits with the program before admission.
Yes. Many people travel for treatment, for example to put distance between themselves and triggers or to reach a specialized program. Check whether your plan covers out-of-state or out-of-network care first: Medicaid generally covers only in-state providers, while many private plans have national networks.
