Crisis Hotlines & Resources Links
KidsLink
(for children under 18)
Phone: 855-543-5465
Kids’ Link RI is a behavioral health triage service and referral network. The program is offered in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Brown University Health, Hasbro Children's and Bradley Hospital. Kids’ Link RI is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help triage children and youth in need of mental health services and refer them to treatment providers
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Kids.ri.gov
Jan. 2025 RI Executive Office of Health & Human Services launched this website (Kids.ri.gov) as a guide to find support, resources, and answers to many of your questions on Prenatal to Pre-K Resources & Behavioral Health Resources for parents and caregivers to help their children through a wide range of struggles.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Line
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, our caring counselors are here for you. You are not alone.
BH Link
(for adults 18+)
Phone: 401-414-5465
BH Link is a walk-in, 24/7 community-based facility where clinicians connect people to immediate, stabilizing emergency behavioral health services, and long-term care and recovery supports.
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DCYF
Phone: 1-800-742-4453
The Department of Children, Youth and Families is the state child welfare, children's mental health and juvenile corrections services agency which promotes safety, permanence, and well-being of children through partnerships with family, community, and government.