Community Mental Health Centers - BHDDH - RI.gov
Behavioral Health • Central Falls, RI • Since 1869 • 6 CMHCs network locations
About
Summary: - The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) is a Rhode Island government agency focused on mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities. - Mission: provide high-quality, safe, affordable, and coordinated care across a full continuum of services; run the state hospital system (Eleanor Slater Hospital); develop policies and programs to promote health, safety, and well-being. - Headquarters and main offices: Cranston, RI (multiple locations listed), with facilities at 6 Harrington Rd, 11 Howard Ave, 14 Harrington Rd (HQ), 2090 Wallum Lake Rd (Pascoag), and additional Cranston address. - Founded: 1869. - Contact: bhddh.askdd@bhddh.ri.gov; main phone (401) 462-3421. - Relevance to your query: BHDDH oversees behavioral health services in Rhode Island, including community mental health centers. If seeking information about Community Mental Health Centers or BHDDH resources specifically in Central Falls, this agency administers those services and policies, though Central Falls-specific centers may be part of a larger Rhode Island network or under local health departments. If you need, I can pull out Central Falls–specific BHDDH community mental health centers and addresses.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
14 Harrington Rd, Cranston, Rhode Island 02920, US
Phone
401-235-7000, 401-437-1008, 401-273-8100, 401-846-1213, 401-276-4020, 401-732-5656
cristina.cifredo@bhddh.ri.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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FAQs
What are Rhode Island CMHCs?
A network of six private, nonprofit licensed community mental health centers.
Which centers are included?
Community Care Alliance, East Bay Community Action Program, Gateway, Newport Mental Health, The Providence Center, Thrive.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- BHDDH and official state channels: Not applicable (State government oversight does not publish aggregate patient reviews or star ratings for individual private non-profit clinics) (Not applicable)
Patients praise
- Comprehensive behavioral health services available to all RI residents regardless of location
- 24/7 crisis support and emergency services available through 988/BH Link
Common complaints
- Concerns about patient care and quality of services
- Potential abuse, neglect, mistreatment, or financial exploitation
"If you have concerns about your care while you are in the hospital, contact the Rhode Island Mental Health Advocate at 401-462-2003 or the 24/7 Quality Assurance line at the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) (401) 462-2629."
— TAKE CHARGE (BHDDH Behavioral Health Guide)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics - BHDDH — Feb 17, 2026
- Central Falls Police Dept. Embeds Behavioral Health Clinician with Officers — Sep 26, 2025
- Community Behavioral Health Clinics help keep folks in a good place and out of the emergency room • Rhode Island Current — Oct 3, 2025
- Early Data Offers Encouraging Insight Into Rhode Island’s Evolving Behavioral Health Model | Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. — Mar 31, 2026
- Brown Health considers closing key behavioral, dental care providers — Jul 23, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: Gateway Healthcare is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health care provider, offering treatment, intervention, and prevention services for adults and children through residential, outpatient, and community-based programs. It operates across multiple Rhode Island locations with thousands of Rhode Islanders served annually. The organization employs 47 staff (latest growth +11.9%), with leadership including CCBHC Director Jacqueline Mancini Geer and Regional Director Swati Gupta. Services cover behavioral health and substance use issues, supported by a diverse workforce and several partnerships, and it is part of Lifespan network activities (home page listed as lifespan.org). If you’re seeking Gateway Healthcare in Central Falls or connections to Brown University health services, this entry confirms their Rhode Island regional presence and relevant contact channels.
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