Recovery by Region
Recovery support looks different from one place to the next, shaped by local voices, lived experience, and community priorities. Each region brings its own strengths, challenges, and perspectives, which influence how resources are developed and delivered. Regional efforts complement clinical treatment by offering opportunities for peer connection, skill-building, education, and recovery-focused activities that meet people where they are. They also create pathways for leadership, engagement, and community involvement, helping individuals and families build the relationships, skills, and resources known as recovery capital that sustain long-term wellness. By grounding support in local context, regional resources ensure that every community has access to programs, initiatives, and partnerships that are responsive, inclusive, and tailored to real needs.
The Providence Metro Region stands as the epicenter of Rhode Island’s recovery ecosystem. As the state’s most populous and diverse region, it offers a robust continuum of peer support, clinical treatment, crisis response, prevention initiatives, and recovery-oriented community engagement. The region’s infrastructure not only serves residents but also functions as a statewide access point for individuals and families seeking recovery support.
Communities Served
Providence Metro includes Providence, Warwick, Cranston, East Providence, Pawtucket, Central Falls, and North Providence. This region serves as Rhode Island’s hub for peer support, recovery resources, and treatment access.
Services Provided
- Peer-driven support and coaching through multiple urban programs
- Substance use disorder treatment and medication-assisted treatment (MAT), including linkage via BH Link Triage Center
- Behavioral health and co-occurring disorder care through local health networks
- Harm reduction programs, including Safe Stations, mobile naloxone distribution, and syringe exchange initiatives
- Employment, education, and life-skills workshops coordinated with workforce development partners
- Community-based prevention and outreach programs targeting neighborhoods with higher substance use impact
Recovery Centers
- Anchor Recovery Community Center – Providence, RI
310 Reservoir Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 | (401) 889-5770 http://www.providencecenter.org/ - Anchor Recovery Community Center – West Warwick, RI
1229 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893 | (401) 615-9945 http://www.providencecenter.org/ - East Bay Recovery Center – Providence, RI
45 Royal Little Drive, Providence, RI 02904 | (401) 602-6735 http://www.ebcap.org/ - Oasis Wellness & Recovery Center – Providence, RI
530 North Main Street, Providence, RI | (401) 432-7621 http://www.oasis-ri.wixsite.com/
Anchor Recovery Community Centers provide walk-in, peer-driven, substance-free spaces where individuals at all stages of recovery can access support, social activities, educational workshops, and referrals to treatment and other community resources.
These centers provide walk-in, peer-driven, substance-free spaces where individuals at all stages of recovery can access support, workshops, social activities, and referrals to treatment and other community resources.
Treatment Centers
The Providence Metro Region has a wide range of licensed substance use treatment providers offering outpatient, residential, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
For a complete and up-to-date list of licensed substance use treatment providers across Rhode Island, please visit SAMSHA for their treatment locator Home - FindTreatment.gov
Other Recovery Resources
- Project Weber/RENEW – Peer-led harm reduction and recovery support, mobile outreach, naloxone distribution
- Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts (RICARES): Peer support groups, educational workshops, advocacy, and community engagement statewide, with many activities in Providence.
- Anchor ED (Emergency Department Peer Support): Peer recovery specialists connected with multiple Providence hospitals to engage individuals in recovery services after emergency department visits
- 12-STEP & Peer Support Networks: Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, and SMART Recovery meetings are available in Providence and nearby communities (in‑person and online)
Impact & Community Engagement
The Providence Metro Region serves as Rhode Island’s urban hub for recovery. It hosts annual and ongoing recovery-centered community gatherings, including Rally4Recovery, mutual aid meetings, community tables, and workforce partnering events. These initiatives engage hundreds of residents, connect peers with treatment and support services, and strengthen recovery networks throughout the city and surrounding towns.
The East Bay region is characterized by strong peer support centers, coordinated community coalitions, and accessible recovery services woven into smaller urban and suburban communities.
Communities Served
The East Bay Region includes Bristol, Warren, Barrington, Tiverton, and Portsmouth. This area provides a strong network of recovery support services and peer engagement opportunities along Rhode Island’s scenic eastern coastline.
Services Provided
- Peer-driven support and coaching through community programs and mutual aid groups
- Access to outpatient substance use disorder treatment and MAT
- Harm reduction outreach including mobile naloxone distribution and education
- Employment, education, and life-skills workshops tailored to smaller, coastal communities
- Community-based prevention and outreach programs in schools, libraries, and town halls
Recovery Centers
- East Bay Recovery Center – Warren
31 Railroad Avenue, Warren, RI 02885 | (401) 289-2055 | http://www.ebcap.org/
These centers provide walk-in, peer-driven, substance-free spaces where individuals at all stages of recovery can access support, workshops, social activities, and referrals to treatment and other community resources.
Treatment Centers
The East Bay Region has a wide range of licensed substance use treatment providers offering outpatient, residential, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
For a complete and up-to-date list of licensed substance use treatment providers across Rhode Island, please visit SAMSHA for their treatment locator Home - FindTreatment.gov
Other Recovery Resources
• NAMI Connection Support Groups (local meetings): Recovery‑oriented peer groups for adults with lived experience of mental health challenges, offered in locations including Warren and Newport (often hosted at or near peer centers).
• Community Health Services Partnerships: The East Bay Community Action Program coordinates with behavioral health clinicians and peer specialists to connect individuals to social services, wellness supports, and recovery navigation.
The South County & Westerly region champions recovery through tight‑knit community engagement, rural outreach, and peer‑led initiatives that extend support into suburban and coastal communities.
Communities Served
South County & Westerly includes Kingston, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Charlestown, Westerly, and surrounding towns. This region emphasizes community engagement, peer support, and accessible recovery resources.
Services Provided
- Peer support and coaching through community programs and mutual aid groups
- Substance use disorder treatment and MAT
- Behavioral health support coordinated with community partners
- Limited harm reduction services with mobile and peer-led outreach
- Life-skills, education, and employment workshops adapted for rural access
- Community-based prevention initiatives in collaboration with local councils and community centers
Recovery Centers
- Anchor Recovery Community Center – Westerly and South County
Hospital Emergency Departments I http://www.providencecenter.org/
Anchor Recovery Community Centers provide walk-in, peer-driven, substance-free spaces where individuals at all stages of recovery can access support, social activities, educational workshops, and referrals to treatment and other community resources.
Treatment Centers
The South County & Westerly Region has licensed substance use treatment providers offering outpatient, residential, and MAT services.
For a complete and up-to-date list of licensed substance use treatment providers across Rhode Island, please visit SAMSHA for their treatment locator Home - FindTreatment.gov
Other Recovery Resources
• Local Mutual Aid & Support Groups: Peer‑led recovery support meetings and community groups tailored to South County and Westerly populations, often hosted through civic or faith‑based partner sites (e.g., town halls, community centers).
• Community Mental Health Center Collaborations (Gateway & Newport Mental Health): Regional community mental health centers provide connection points for behavioral health supports and peer recovery navigation.
Newport County’s recovery community is deeply interwoven with peer support centers, treatment access, and community strengthening initiatives that bring recovery to both urban and coastal environments.
Communities Served
Newport County includes Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Jamestown, and Little Compton. This region provides strong peer networks and recovery services while integrating community wellness initiatives.
Services Provided
- Peer-driven support and coaching through local programs
- Substance use disorder treatment and MAT
- Behavioral health and co-occurring care focused on students, young adults, and tourism workers
- Harm reduction education and outreach in partnership with local health programs
- Life-skills, wellness, and educational workshops integrated with recovery programming
- Community-based prevention and awareness initiatives in schools, universities, and local organizations
Recovery Centers
- East Bay Recovery Center of Newport – Newport, RI
23 Marlborough Street, Newport | (401)-585-4756 | www.ebcap.org/
These centers provide walk-in, peer-driven, substance-free spaces where individuals at all stages of recovery can access support, workshops, social activities, and referrals to treatment and other community resources.
Treatment Centers
Newport County has licensed substance use treatment providers offering outpatient, residential, and MAT services.
For a complete and up-to-date list of licensed substance use treatment providers across Rhode Island, please visit SAMSHA for their treatment locator Home - FindTreatment.gov
Other Recovery Resources
• NAMI Connection Support Group – Newport: Peer‑led mental health support and recovery groups in Newport (open to adults with lived experience).
• Richmond/Newport Community Health Partnerships: Collaborative service connections through Newport Mental Health and local community partners facilitating broader access to wellness and social supports.
Northern Rhode Island is building a strong recovery network supported by peer centers, treatment providers, and community coalitions dedicated to resilience and recovery continuity.
Communities Served
Northern Rhode Island includes Woonsocket, Cumberland, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Smithfield, and surrounding towns. The region emphasizes accessibility, peer support, and integrated recovery services.
Services Provided
- Peer support and coaching through community programs and mutual aid networks
- Substance use disorder treatment and MAT
- Behavioral health and co-occurring disorder care tailored to smaller urban and semi-rural populations
- Harm reduction and outreach through mobile peer programs and local health partnerships
- Employment, education, and life-skills workshops in collaboration with community organizations
- Community-based prevention initiatives integrated with local health departments
Recovery Centers
- The Serenity Center – Woonsocket
66 Social Street, Woonsocket, RI 02895 | (401) 488-4426 | http://www.communitycareri.org/
The Serenity Center provides walk-in, peer-driven, substance-free spaces offering support, social activities, educational workshops, and referrals to treatment.
Treatment Centers
Northern Rhode Island has licensed substance use treatment providers offering outpatient, residential, and MAT services.
For a complete and up-to-date list of licensed substance use treatment providers across Rhode Island, please visit SAMSHA for their treatment locator Home - FindTreatment.gov
Other Recovery Resources
• Family Support & Community Networks: services like Al‑Anon, Nar‑Anon, R.E.S.T., and group support for overdose loss are available statewide and often accessed in Northern RI.
• Community Mental Health Center Support: The Community Care Alliance network provides behavioral health navigation and peer engagement across the Northern region