Rhode Island Mental Health Hotline
Free, confidential support for Rhode Island residents — available 24/7.
⚠ Safety Notice
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911.
If you’re having thoughts of suicide or are in emotional crisis, call or text 988 to reach the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
The Mental Health Hotline offers support and resources. It is not a substitute for emergency services.
Rhode Island is a beautiful coastal state teeming with cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. Its residents are susceptible to the same mental health challenges found everywhere else in the country.
According to the National Institute of Mental Health, more than one in five American adults lives with a mental illness. In Rhode Island, that comes to roughly 216,000 adults living with a mental health condition, including anxiety and depression.
If you or someone you love in Rhode Island is dealing with a mental health challenge, the state is home to many resources. Reach out to one of the state-level or national options below if you need help or someone to talk to.
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Options for Rhode Island Hotlines
The following resources provide support, information and connections to care across Rhode Island. The Mental Health Hotline is one of several places to turn — explore what fits your needs.
Rhode Island Mental Health Statistics to Know
If you’re feeling isolated or worried you’ll be judged for seeking help, these Rhode Island figures show you are not alone:
Additional findings: More than 390,000 people in Rhode Island live in a community without enough mental health professionals, and 7,479 calls were made to Rhode Island’s 988 call centers in 2023. Figures compiled by the National Alliance on Mental Illness, March 2025.
Help Is Here
Your mental well-being matters as much as your physical health. Living with an undiagnosed and untreated mental health condition takes a heavy toll on your enjoyment of life and on your relationships with friends and loved ones.
Your situation and challenges are your own, and you may not know how to ask for help. The Mental Health Hotline is a good place to start.
Call when you’re ready.