Butler Hospital
345 Blackstone Boulevard, Providence, RI 02906
Key Facts About Butler Hospital
- Location: Providence, RI — Joint Commission accredited
- Levels of Care: Co-Occurring Mental Health, Outpatient, Detox
- Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
- Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Group Therapy and more
- Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance
About Butler Hospital
About Butler Hospital
Butler Hospital is a nationally recognized psychiatric and substance abuse treatment facility located in Providence, Rhode Island. As a member of the Care New England Health System and a teaching hospital of Brown University, Butler Hospital has been providing expert behavioral health care to adolescents, adults, and older adults for over 175 years, making it one of the oldest and most respected psychiatric institutions in the United States.
Comprehensive Behavioral Health Services
Butler Hospital offers a full continuum of psychiatric care including inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient programs, and traditional outpatient services. The hospital's clinical programs address mood and anxiety disorders, addiction and substance use disorders, Alzheimer's disease and memory disorders, psychotic disorders, and co-occurring mental health and substance abuse conditions. The facility has been awarded The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval, recognizing its integration of behavioral health and primary physical health care services.
Addiction and Rehabilitation Programs
Butler Hospital's substance use disorder programs are dedicated to treating and supporting individuals throughout their recovery journey. The hospital operates on the belief that anyone who has a desire for sobriety has a 100 percent chance of recovery. Their addiction services include medical detoxification, inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment, and specialized dual diagnosis programming for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
Research and Innovation
As a Brown University teaching hospital, Butler Hospital is at the forefront of psychiatric research and clinical innovation. The hospital conducts groundbreaking research in areas including mood disorders, addiction neuroscience, Alzheimer's disease prevention, and novel therapeutic interventions. This research mission ensures that patients have access to the most current, evidence-based treatments available, and that clinical practice is continuously informed by new scientific discoveries.
Butler Express Care and Access
Butler Express Care offers same-day outpatient behavioral health assessments for adolescents, adults, and older adults, providing rapid access to psychiatric evaluation and treatment recommendations. The hospital welcomes individuals from all walks of life, providing quality care without regard to race, gender, or age. Located on a historic campus in Providence, Butler Hospital serves patients from throughout Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts, and the broader New England region.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Butler Hospital provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)
Who This Center Serves
Services Offered
What to Expect at Butler Hospital
1. Initial Assessment
A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.
2. Active Treatment
Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30 days.
3. Progress & Recovery
Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.
4. Aftercare Planning
Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.
Understanding Your Treatment Options
Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.
Butler Hospital offers 3 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.
The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.
Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Butler Hospital works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.
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| Program | 30 days |
| Focus | This center treats substance u... |
| Insurance | 24 accepted |
| Accreditation | Joint Commission |
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