Rhode Island · Listings Checked October 2026
Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Rhode Island
Where Can You Find Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Rhode Island?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 13 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Rhode Island (checked October 2026). The most are in Providence (4), Middletown (2) and Riverside (2). 12 of them accept Medicaid.
- 13Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers
- 7Mobile crisis
- 11Onsite psychiatric emergency care
- 4Hospital inpatient
- 12Accept Medicaid
- 8Children and teens
- 9Sliding fee or payment help
Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Rhode Island by City
| City | Listed | Accept Medicaid |
|---|---|---|
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Providence | 4 | 3 |
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Middletown | 2 | 2 |
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Riverside | 2 | 2 |
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Warwick | 2 | 2 |
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Barrington | 1 | 1 |
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Newport | 1 | 1 |
| Walk-In Mental Health Crisis Centers in Pawtucket | 1 | 1 |
From SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov listings, checked October 2026. Cities with enough listings link to their own page; others link to the city's full treatment page.
More About Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers
Read what to do in a mental health crisis. For the state's crisis lines, Medicaid coverage and license lookups, see mental health care in Rhode Island.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How Many Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers Are in Rhode Island?
SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov lists 13 mental health facilities with walk-in psychiatric emergency services in Rhode Island, checked October 2026. The most are in Providence (4), Middletown (2) and Riverside (2).
Do Walk-in Mental Health Crisis Centers in Rhode Island Accept Medicaid?
12 of the 13 listed accept Medicaid. Confirm your plan with the facility before you start.
What Should You Do in a Mental Health Crisis in Rhode Island?
Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org, any time. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Walk-in crisis centers listed here take people without an appointment; call ahead if you can.
Is There a Rhode Island Crisis Line?
Call or text 988 from anywhere. BH Link (Rhode Island's 24/7 crisis receiving and stabilization center, adults 18+) also answers at 988 or (401) 414-LINK (5465) (24/7).