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Eating Disorder Treatment in Rhode Island

Eating disorder treatment in Rhode Island covers care for anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder, ARFID and related conditions, including when an eating disorder occurs alongside substance use, depression, anxiety or trauma. The listings here draw on government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings, and information supplied by the providers themselves.

Rhode Island’s treatment options sit close together. Every mapped treatment listing in the state is within 25 miles of the coast, at a median of 2.5 miles. T. F. Green International Airport is the nearest major airport for four in five of those listings, a median of 7.7 miles away. Filter the listings by level of care, payment and the people each program serves.

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Eating Disorder Rehab Centers in Rhode Island

VICTA – Providence

110 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

3.8★★★★☆35

CARF accredited

DetoxPHPIOP+3

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersMATMethadone+11

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoHRussian spoken+6

VICTA operates from 110 Elmwood Avenue in Providence. The site sits in Providence County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Central Falls, Cranston and East Providence. Rhode Island draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Detox, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment, an opioid treatment program, telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions.…

1.2 miWoonasquatucket River5.9 miRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportServes32 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Detox · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Ativan (Lorazepam) Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Benzodiazepine Rehab · Binge Drinking Treatment · +53 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Ativan (Lorazepam) Detox Program · Benzodiazepine Detox Program · Buprenorphine-Assisted Detox · Carfentanil Detox Program · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Cocaine Detox Program · Codeine Detox Program · Continuing Care · +42 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Community Reinforcement Approach · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · +11 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · +6 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Detox · Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · +83 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · HIV Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · +11 more

Languages

Arabic Speaking Rehab · CARF Accredited Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Detox · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · French Speaking Rehab · German Speaking Rehab · Hebrew Speaking Rehab · Italian Speaking Rehab · +3 more

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

MAP Behavioral Health Services Inc – Providence

66 Burnett Street, Providence, RI 02907

3.0★★★☆☆5

State licensed

ResidentialIOPOutpatient+3

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

Spanish spokenPortuguese spoken

MAP Behavioral Health Services Inc operates from 66 Burnett Street in Providence. The site sits in Providence County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Central Falls, Cranston and East Providence. Distance matters here, and the nearest option is not always the one that fits. Residential treatment, intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment, telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on…

1.6 miWoonasquatucket River5.4 miRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportServes32 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +38 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Continuing Care · +23 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Cognitive Remediation Therapy · Community Reinforcement Approach · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · +11 more

Mental health

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · +71 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Peer Support · +8 more

Languages

Portuguese Speaking Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

Newport Hospital – Newport

19 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840

3.2★★★☆☆~~199~~

SAMHSA listed

InpatientOutpatientWalk-in

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+5

Newport Hospital operates from 19 Friendship Street in Newport. The site sits in Newport County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Melville and Newport East. Rhode Island draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Hospital inpatient care and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is…

1.0 miEaston Beach2.7 miNewport State AirportServes19 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Nicotine Replacement Therapy · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Smoking Cessation Medication · Stimulant Rehab · +2 more

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Inpatient Rehab · Non-12-Step Rehab · Outpatient Rehab · Rehab Transfers · Walk-In Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · Specialized Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · First Episode Psychosis · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · +6 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Military Family Dual Diagnosis Rehab · +21 more

Support services

Case Management · Health and Wellness Support · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

Thrive Behavioral Health – Warwick (2756 Post Road)

2756 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886

2.5★★★☆☆48

CARF accredited

DetoxOutpatientTelehealth+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTeens+7

Thrive Behavioral Health operates from 2756 Post Road in Warwick. The site sits in Kent County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Cranston. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Outpatient care is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what…

2.1 miButtonwoods Beach1.7 miRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportServes31 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +29 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Walk-In Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) · Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychiatric Walk-In Clinic · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Serious Emotional Disturbance

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · +24 more

Support services

Case Management · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · Transportation to Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Gateway Healthcare Inc – Pawtucket (105 Bacon Street)

105 Bacon Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

2.0★★☆☆☆26

SAMHSA listed

OutpatientTelehealthWalk-in

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+6

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+4

Spanish spokenDeaf and HoHCreole spoken

Gateway Healthcare Inc operates from 105 Bacon Street in Pawtucket. The site sits in Providence County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Central Falls, East Providence and Valley Falls. Distance matters here, and the nearest option is not always the one that fits. Outpatient care is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available,…

0.9 miBlackstone River11 miRhode Island T. F. Green International AirportServes30 towns

Substances treated

Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Smoking Cessation Counseling · Vaping Cessation

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Walk-In Rehab · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment

Mental health

Groups served

Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Military Family Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Military Family Medicare Rehab · Military Family Outpatient Rehab · Military Family PTSD Rehab · +15 more

Support services

Case Management · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Languages

Creole Speaking Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

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Common questions about Eating Disorder Treatment

Answered from what is listed here.

Which Rhode Island cities have eating disorder programs?

Providence leads the Rhode Island cities where eating disorder programs are listed, followed by Pawtucket, Warwick, Cranston and Woonsocket. Families weighing travel or a stay away from home sometimes widen a search to the larger cities of Newport and Worcester as well, both named among the bigger population centers near the state's listings.

Rehab Centers in Providencehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/rhode-island/providence-ri/

Do eating disorder programs in Rhode Island take Rhode Island Medicaid?

Rhode Island Medicaid acceptance varies among eating disorder providers, so confirming with the admissions team before an assessment is the surest way to know. Coverage is delivered through managed care plans, including Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and UnitedHealthcare of New England.

Members can call the number on their plan card to ask which eating disorder clinics are in network and whether higher levels of care, such as day or residential programs, need prior approval.

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Are there eating disorder programs near the beach in Rhode Island?

Beaches lie within 25 miles of nearly all of the eating disorder programs in Rhode Island, and the median distance from a program to the nearest beach is about 2.9 miles. Frank Moody State Beach, Edgewood Beach and Twin Rivers Beach are the most-named near these listings.

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Is there low-cost eating disorder treatment in Rhode Island?

State-funded, sliding scale and low-cost programs are the payment routes recorded for eating disorder treatment in Rhode Island, for people without insurance or with limited coverage.

Under a sliding scale, the fee moves with household income, while state-funded places usually depend on meeting eligibility rules. Asking intake staff which option applies, what documents are needed and whether a payment plan is offered gives a clear picture before booking.

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Which airport serves eating disorder programs in Rhode Island?

Travelers flying in for eating disorder treatment in Rhode Island usually use Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD), though Newport State Airport (NPT) and Westerly State Airport (WST) appear in eating disorder listings too.

The nearest airport sits a median of about 7.7 miles from a listed facility. Asking the admissions team about arrival times, and whether a family member can come along on the first day, makes planning simpler.

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Which states near Rhode Island have eating disorder programs?

Connecticut has eating disorder treatment listed on RehabSeekers.com, and Massachusetts does as well, so Rhode Island families can compare programs across neighboring states. Before choosing an out-of-state option, checking whether a Medicaid plan or private insurer will pay for care outside Rhode Island avoids unexpected bills, as does asking about family visiting arrangements.

Eating Disorder Treatment in Connecticuthttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/connecticut/eating-disorder-ct/

Which Rhode Island Medicaid plans cover eating disorder treatment?

Calling the member services number on a Rhode Island Medicaid card shows whether eating disorder care is covered, since benefits run through the plan a person is enrolled in. Two plans named for Rhode Island Medicaid are Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and UnitedHealthcare of New England.

Under a contract effective July 1, 2025, UnitedHealthcare of New England covers behavioral health services for children and adults; Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island's contract amendment took effect July 1, 2026.

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Who licenses eating disorder programs in Rhode Island?

Under 212-RICR-10-10-1, the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals issues a BHO License to behavioral healthcare organizations, or a BHO/CMHC License to community mental health centers. Eating disorder listings record state licensing, accreditation and federal listing as separate items, each appearing only where the awarding body names the provider.

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How much does eating disorder treatment cost in Rhode Island?

Asking for a written estimate at the first call is the clearest way to learn the cost of eating disorder treatment in Rhode Island without insurance. Price depends mainly on the level of care, from outpatient sessions to day or residential programs, along with length of stay and whether sliding scale fees apply.

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What levels of eating disorder care are available in Rhode Island?

Eating disorder care in Rhode Island is listed at up to five levels: outpatient, intensive outpatient, partial hospitalization, residential and inpatient. Each listing shows which levels that program reports, so two programs in the same city can offer very different amounts of support. A clinician usually recommends a level after a medical and psychiatric assessment.

At the lighter end, outpatient care fits around home life with regular therapy, dietitian visits and medical checks. Intensive outpatient adds several sessions a week, often with supported meals, and partial hospitalization fills most of the day while the person still sleeps at home. Residential programs offer live-in care for medically stable people, and inpatient units are hospital-based for those who are not.

Higher levels of eating disorder care, such as residential or hospital units, are scarcer inside a small state than outpatient support. Some families look at programs around Boston and Worcester. Before choosing one, ask the health plan whether it will pay for care across the border when no in-network option nearby offers the level needed.

Level of care	What it usually involves
Outpatient	Scheduled therapy, nutrition counseling and medical check-ins while living at home
Intensive outpatient (IOP)	Several sessions a week with group and individual therapy, often including supported meals
Partial hospitalization (PHP)	Treatment most of the day, most days of the week, with medical oversight and nights at home
Residential	Live-in care with structured meals, therapy and round-the-clock staff for people who are medically stable
Inpatient	Hospital-based care with 24-hour medical monitoring for people who are medically unstable

Rhode Island is a small state, and specialized residential or inpatient eating disorder care can be harder to find close to home than outpatient support. Some families look at programs in the neighboring Boston and Worcester areas; ask your plan whether out-of-state care can be covered when no in-network program nearby offers the level needed. Compare outpatient, IOP, PHP, residential and inpatient listings in Rhode Island.

When does someone with an eating disorder need a hospital or residential program?

Someone with an eating disorder needs hospital care when the body is in medical danger, and a medical evaluation should come before choosing any program. Eating disorders can affect heart rhythm, blood pressure, hydration and the balance of minerals in the blood. A doctor’s exam and lab work help decide whether outpatient care is safe or whether more support is needed.

Call 911 or go to a hospital emergency department for fainting, chest pain, a very slow or irregular heartbeat, confusion, vomiting blood, or severe weakness. Restarting regular eating after a long period of restriction can shift the body’s chemistry in risky ways, so it should happen under medical monitoring. For emotional crisis or thoughts of suicide, call or text 988. Rhode Islanders 18 and older can also reach BH Link, a 24/7 crisis call center and walk-in facility.

Video visits from telehealth programs in Rhode Island can suit some outpatient therapy, nutrition counseling and family sessions, but they don’t replace in-person medical checks. Rhode Island Medicaid guidance says new patient visits should generally include video rather than audio alone.

Does Rhode Island Medicaid or private insurance pay for eating disorder treatment?

Rhode Island Medicaid and many private plans can cover eating disorder treatment, depending on the plan, the level of care and medical need. The Executive Office of Health and Human Services runs Rhode Island Medicaid, which expanded in 2014 and includes the RIteCare and Rhody Health Partners managed care programs. Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island and UnitedHealthcare of New England hold current Medicaid contracts, and the UnitedHealthcare contract covers behavioral health services. Call member services to ask which eating disorder levels are covered and whether prior authorization applies, or see programs that accept Medicaid.

Federal mental health parity rules mean most group and marketplace health plans can’t put tighter limits on mental health care, including eating disorder treatment, than on comparable medical care. That covers things like visit caps, copays and prior authorization rules. Rhode Island law also requires commercial insurers to pay behavioral health telemedicine at in-person rates. Listings show whether a program reports private insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE or self-pay.

Can eating disorders and substance use be treated at the same program?

Some Rhode Island programs treat eating disorders and substance use together, and each listing shows whether it reports care for co-occurring conditions. Alcohol or drug use can mask hunger, affect the heart and complicate medical monitoring, so a combined plan lets one team see the whole picture. Ask intake staff whether the same clinicians handle both conditions or whether care is split between providers.

Depression, anxiety and trauma often appear alongside eating disorders too. Browse dual diagnosis programs in Rhode Island and depression and trauma care to compare what each listing reports.

How can families in Rhode Island find and check an eating disorder program?

Families in Rhode Island can compare listings by level of care, payment, ages served and accreditation, then confirm the program’s license with the state. Listings may note whether a program serves adolescents or adults, a specific gender, or LGBTQ+ clients, whether staff speak Spanish or other languages, and whether family therapy or family-based treatment is offered. For younger patients, see teen programs in Rhode Island.

Rhode Island’s Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) licenses behavioral healthcare organizations under 212-RICR-10-10-1 and posts lists of licensed providers. Ask the admissions team which license covers the service you need, and look up Joint Commission or CARF accreditation on the accreditors’ own search tools. Recurrence of symptoms after treatment is common, so ask how the program handles step-down care and follow-up.

National support for families

Several national groups support families alongside local care. NEDA closed its helpline in 2023 and now points people to other resources. ANAD runs a free helpline, and F.E.A.S.T. offers guidance written for parents and caregivers. Check each group’s current hours and services on its site. To see all treatment types across the state, return to Rhode Island treatment listings.