BH Link – Rhode Island Behavioral Health Crisis Center
About This Group
BH Link (Behavioral Health Link) is Rhode Island’s behavioral health crisis center, providing 24/7 triage, crisis stabilization, and peer support services. In addition to acute crisis intervention, BH Link offers ongoing support groups and recovery-oriented programming for individuals navigating mental health and substance use challenges in the Rhode Island community.
What to Expect
BH Link provides a warm, welcoming environment staffed by licensed clinicians and certified peer recovery specialists. Support services include crisis counseling, peer-led recovery groups, warm handoffs to community providers, and connections to ongoing care. Walk-ins are accepted 24/7 for crisis services, while scheduled support groups run at designated times throughout the week.
About BH Link
BH Link opened in 2018 as a collaboration between the Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) and community behavioral health providers. It serves as the state’s centralized crisis triage center, offering an alternative to emergency departments for behavioral health crises.
Meeting Details
Schedule: Crisis services available 24/7; support groups scheduled weekly
Format: In-person
Location: 975 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
Duration: Support groups typically 60–90 minutes
Who This Group Is For
BH Link serves all Rhode Island adults (18+) experiencing behavioral health crises or seeking ongoing recovery support. Services are available regardless of insurance status, ability to pay, or substance use history. BH Link also assists individuals seeking connections to community-based treatment providers.
Contact Information
Organization: BH Link
Phone: (401) 414-5465
Crisis Line: Call 401-414-LINK (5465)
Website: bhlink.org
Additional Information
Cost: Free crisis services; support groups are free
Registration: Walk-ins accepted for crisis; support groups may require check-in
Confidentiality: All services are confidential and HIPAA-compliant
This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current meeting schedules and availability.