Find Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in Providence, RI

The Plantation State, like so many of the states in New England, is struggling to cope with increasing rates of substance abuse. Members of the community are in desperate need of help, and in most cases, drug and alcohol detox is the perfect place to get the support needed to establish sobriety. Trained and experienced staff help patients through the difficult withdrawal symptoms and help them transition from detox centers in Providence into rehab.

We have gathered all the information about drug and alcohol detox centers in Providence, RI that you need to find a perfect program for your needs, budget, and goals. Call 401-812-4541 24/7 and speak to a treatment advisor about your options. Together, you can plan the start of your recovery.

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Detox Centers in Providence

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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Butler Hospital Alcohol and Drug Treatment Services	345 Blackstone Boulevard Providence, RI 02906	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare	349 Huntington Avenue Providence, RI 02909	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
CODAC North Main	528 North Main Street Providence, RI 02904	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMATInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatientDual Diagnosis
Roger Williams Medical Center Addiction Services Center	877 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care
The Providence Center Thurbers Ave Health Home Team	134 Thurbers Avenue Providence, RI 02905	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center Providence	201 Pitman St Providence, RI 02906	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Veterans Affairs Medical Center Collaborative Add and Recovery Program	830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatient
VICTA	110 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Brown University Health Recovery Center	200 Corliss St Providence, RI 02904	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Discovery House CTC of Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center	66 Pavilion Avenue Providence, RI 02905	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Family Service of Rhode Island Thurbers Avenue	134 Thurbers Ave Providence, RI 02905	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Teen Challenge Ew England Inc	242 Adelaide Ave Providence, RI 02907	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare Cranston	1052 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02910	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare	850 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Tri County Community Action Agency	1126 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Providence, RI

Providence’s detoxification landscape merges innovative harm reduction with robust, state-supported medical care.

Regulated primarily by the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH) and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH), the system has rapidly evolved to tackle the localized crisis of synthetic opioids like fentanyl and xylazine. Rhode Island is notably pioneering in its approach, recently opening the nation’s first state-regulated overdose prevention center (OPC) in Providence through a partnership between Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA.

Because of a highly connected local network that utilizes a “Centers of Excellence” (COE) hub-and-spoke model, navigating care in Providence is made less daunting. For example, facilities like CODAC Behavioral Healthcare operate as high-capacity hubs providing immediate Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) and detox assessments.

Geographically, many essential medical detox and stabilization services are clustered near the Rhode Island Hospital campus in South Providence, remaining accessible to residents without vehicles via the state’s RIPTA transit system, which routes through downtown’s Kennedy Plaza.

Recent state initiatives are continuously removing administrative barriers to care. For residents in crisis, the state funds BH Link, a 24/7 behavioral health triage center just over the city line in East Providence that provides immediate stabilization and bridging to residential detox beds.

Furthermore, Rhode Island’s 24/7 Buprenorphine Hotline is a transformative local resource, allowing Providence residents experiencing opioid withdrawal to receive an immediate telehealth induction and prescription, effectively bypassing traditional emergency room delays during critical moments of need.

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Paying for Detox in Providence

Understanding the cost of drug detox in Providence can help you to find a program that meets your needs. While expenses vary based on multiple factors, Rhode Island offers robust financial solutions and insurance protections that allow residents to receive life-saving care.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Providence?

The cost of detox in Providence varies and is based on the level of care that is required, the severity of withdrawal symptoms and whether services take place in a hospital, residential facility or outpatient clinic.

As well, co-occurring medical complexities and specific medication needs also influence the final bill. Fortunately, many Providence residents offset these out-of-pocket expenses through private insurance, state Medicaid or community grants.

Outpatient MAT programs combine prescribed medications with ongoing counseling, allowing individuals to manage their recovery at home. MAT costs are largely influenced by the type of medication being prescribed.

$100k - $150k

Medical Detox

$35k - $51k

Inpatient Rehab

$8k - $11k

Outpatient Rehab

$5k - $6k

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Providence?

Private insurance companies operating in Providence must comply with both the federal Affordable Care Act and strict state-level parity laws, meaning mental health and substance abuse treatment must be covered at the same level as standard medical/surgical benefits.

The Rhode Island Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC) oversees these programs to ensure insurers cover medically necessary detox without discriminatory barriers.

The most common commercial health insurance providers in Providence include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Providence

Medicare

Medicare covers inpatient and outpatient alcohol and drug detox in Providence. Under Part B, it fully covers Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services, including medications like methadone and buprenorphine. Patient out-of-pocket deductibles and copays will depend on the specific facility and the services rendered.

Medicaid

Rhode Island Medicaid provides comprehensive coverage for substance use disorder treatment, including medical detoxification, residential programs and outpatient services. It also fully covers all FDA-approved MAT medications, ensuring low-income Providence residents have immediate financial access to critical withdrawal management.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Cost should never prevent you from seeking alcohol rehab or drug detox in Providence. There are several alternative pathways to finance addiction treatment if you lack private health insurance:

Sliding Scale Payment Systems:

Safety-net providers and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) like Providence Community Health Centers offer medical stabilization and behavioral health services using fees adjusted to your income and family size.

Nonprofits & Charities:

Providence has a strong network of charitable organizations, such as Amos House and Crossroads Rhode Island, which assist vulnerable populations in accessing recovery support and funding for treatment regardless of their ability to pay.

Local Government Programs:

The Rhode Island BHDDH heavily subsidizes care through state block grants and public programs like BH Link, ensuring uninsured individuals can access immediate triage, assessments and placement into state-funded detox beds.

Veterans Programs:

Veterans in the Providence area can access specialized funding and detox treatment directly through the Providence VA Medical Center, located on Chalkstone Avenue, which offers comprehensive withdrawal management and MAT services.

Providence, Rhode Island Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH)

The BHDDH is the primary state authority responsible for licensing and regulating substance use disorder treatment facilities in Providence. They ensure that detox programs comply with strict clinical, staffing and safety standards while managing state and federal funding for recovery services.

Website: bhddh.ri.gov

Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)

While BHDDH handles specific SUD licensing, RIDOH oversees broad medical facility regulations, licenses individual healthcare professionals and manages the state’s comprehensive drug overdose surveillance data. RIDOH also regulates and licenses the state’s pioneering overdose prevention centers.

Website: health.ri.gov

Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC)

OHIC is a unique regulatory body in Rhode Island dedicated to overseeing commercial health insurance. They strictly enforce the mental health and substance use disorder parity laws, ensuring Providence residents are not unfairly denied coverage for detox and behavioral health treatments.

Website: ohic.ri.gov

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Providence

Medication-assisted treatment in Providence is tightly regulated to ensure safe, effective care. Facilities must align with federal SAMHSA guidelines while meeting BHDDH state licensing requirements, which heavily integrate MAT into the state’s “Centers of Excellence” framework.

Buprenorphine:

Highly accessible throughout Providence via community clinics, primary care and the state’s 24/7 Buprenorphine Hotline. This allows residents to easily begin remote inductions via telehealth, dramatically lowering the barrier to entry for opioid detox.

Methadone:

Regulated strictly through certified Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs). While federal law restricts methadone dispensing to these specific clinics (such as CODAC in Providence), Rhode Island’s comprehensive Medicaid coverage removes the financial barriers often associated with daily dosing.

Naltrexone:

As a non-addictive medication, Naltrexone is completely unrestricted and does not require specialized DEA licensing to prescribe. Available widely in Providence clinics for both opioid and alcohol use disorders, it is fully covered by Rhode Island Medicaid.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Providence

Providence utilizes a highly progressive harm reduction network to prevent fatal overdoses, mitigate the spread of infectious diseases and provide safe spaces for people who use drugs.

Throughout the city, coalitions and non-profits distribute life-saving supplies, offer drug checking, and actively work to keep vulnerable individuals safe and alive until they are ready for detox and treatment.

These resources are deeply integrated into the state’s public health strategy and serve as essential entry points to long-term recovery.

Project Weber/RENEW

weberrenew.org

Overdose Prevention Center Syringe Exchange and Safe Disposal Fentanyl and Xylazine Test Strips Drop-In Center with Basic Survival Needs HIV/HCV Testing Linkage to Care

Project Weber/RENEW is a leading harm reduction agency in Rhode Island. They operate drop-in centers in Providence and partner clinically to run the nation’s first state-regulated overdose prevention center on Willard Avenue, offering supervised consumption to help prevent fatalities.

AIDS Care Ocean State (ACOS) - ENCORE Program

aidscareos.org

Mobile and Site-Based Needle Exchange Free Naloxone Distribution Public Health Vending Machines Safer Smoking and Injection Kits Referrals to MAT and Detox

Through their ENCORE program, ACOS operates extensively in Providence to prevent the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C among people who use drugs. They also manage several public health vending machines across the city that provide 24/7, stigma-free access to test strips and Narcan.

Prevent Overdose RI

preventoverdoseri.org

Free Statewide Delivery of Naloxone Kits Harm Reduction Resource Locator Overdose Education and Response Training Interactive Local Overdose Data Dashboards

Managed in partnership with the state, Prevent Overdose RI is an overarching resource hub. Notably, they offer a mail-delivery program that ships naloxone directly and anonymously to Providence residents’ homes, removing transportation and pharmacy barriers.

VICTA

victalife.com

Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Harm Reduction Counseling Medical Support for the Providence OPC

VICTA provides a vital bridge between pure harm reduction and clinical addiction treatment. By serving as the clinical partner for Providence’s state-sanctioned overdose prevention center, they ensure that individuals engaging in harm reduction have immediate, on-site access to medical professionals and detox pathways.

Detox Statistics in Providence, Rhode Island

Despite innovative public health interventions, Providence continues to battle a highly toxic, fentanyl-driven illicit drug supply. The statistics below highlight recent trends in overdose rates, demographics, and public health responses in Rhode Island and the Providence area.

404 Accidental Overdose Deaths in RI

In 2023, Rhode Island recorded 404 accidental drug overdose deaths, representing a 7.3% decline from 2022 and the first state decrease in four years.

71% Opioid Involvement

Preliminary data from the first half of 2024 show that opioids, primarily illicit synthetic fentanyl, contributed to 71% of all fatal overdoses in Rhode Island.

49,808 Naloxone Kits Distributed

In a massive public health push, Rhode Island distributed nearly 50,000 free naloxone kits through centralized supply hubs in 2023, a 36% increase from the previous year.

FAQs About Detox in Providence, RI

How do I get immediate help for opioid withdrawal in Providence?

For immediate opioid withdrawal relief without going to an emergency room, you can call Rhode Island’s 24/7 Buprenorphine Hotline (401-606-5456). A medical professional will evaluate you over the phone and can call in a prescription to a local Providence pharmacy immediately.

Are there safe consumption sites in Providence?

Yes. In 2024, Providence opened the nation’s first state-regulated Overdose Prevention Center (OPC) located at 45 Willard Avenue. Operated jointly by Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA, it provides a safe, medically supervised environment for use, alongside immediate connections to detox and MAT.

Can I access Providence detox facilities via public transportation?

Absolutely. Providence is highly accessible via the RIPTA transit system. Major transit hubs like Kennedy Plaza connect directly to the Rhode Island Hospital medical district and various outpatient centers, ensuring those without private vehicles can reliably reach daily OTP clinics and residential intakes.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free to obtain in Providence?

Yes, naloxone is free and widely available in Providence. Residents can pick up free kits at Project Weber/RENEW drop-in centers, obtain them from AIDS Care Ocean State vending machines or request them to be mailed directly to their home for free via Prevent Overdose RI.

What is a "Center of Excellence" (COE) for addiction in Rhode Island?

A Center of Excellence is a state-designated facility, such as CODAC Behavioral Healthcare in Providence, that provides expedited, comprehensive care for substance use disorders. COEs specialize in offering low-barrier access to all forms of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), counseling and psychiatric services under one roof.

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