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Free and Low Cost Health and Mental Health Help in Rhode Island

How to find urgent mental health help, free medical care and health coverage in Rhode Island: 988, BH Link, the RI Free Clinic, HealthSource RI, community health centers and substance use help.

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Hi friend. Taking care of your health is hard when money is tight. These places offer care for people with low income or no insurance, and crisis help is open day and night.

Call or text 988BH Link crisis centerDial 211

Quick answers

What if I'm in a mental health or substance use crisis?

Call or text 988, or chat at chat.988lifeline.org. In East Providence, BH Link is a 24/7 crisis center at 975 Waterman Avenue. No appointment is needed. Call 401 414 5465 or just walk in.

Official page: bhlink.org

Is there free medical care if I have no insurance?

The Rhode Island Free Clinic at 655 Broad Street in Providence gives free primary care and preventive health services to adults with no health insurance. Call 401 274 6347. The clinic says it does not take walk in appointments.

Official page: rifreeclinic.org

How do I get health insurance?

HealthSource RI is the state's official marketplace. Call 855 840 4774. Open Enrollment runs November 1 to January 31. Losing Medicaid is a life change that lets you enroll within 60 days before or after. Over 100 Navigators can help you, many in other languages.

Official page: healthsourceri.com

Where can I find drug or alcohol treatment?

SAMHSA's National Helpline is 800 662 4357, in English and Spanish. It is free and confidential and refers you to treatment and information. The TTY number is 800 487 4889. You can also search FindTreatment.gov.

Official page: samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline

Where can I find a community health center?

Several community action agencies run health centers. Comprehensive Community Action Program in Cranston offers family medicine, dental, behavioral health counseling and WIC. Call 401 467 9610.

Official page: comcap.org

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Bunkly tip: the Free Clinic only sees people by appointment. Call first, and ask what papers to bring.

Who to call in Rhode Island

Here are official places to start. Other places may also help. Each place decides who it can serve, and hours change, so call ahead when you can.

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