Lifespan Behavioral Health – Outpatient Group Therapy
About This Group
Lifespan Behavioral Health, part of Rhode Island’s largest health system, offers outpatient group therapy programs through their psychiatric services at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. Their clinician-led groups address a wide range of mental health conditions including depression, anxiety, trauma, and personality disorders, using evidence-based therapeutic approaches within a hospital-affiliated setting.
What to Expect
Group therapy at Lifespan is facilitated by licensed psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers. Programs include Partial Hospitalization, Intensive Outpatient, and ongoing therapeutic groups that incorporate modalities such as CBT, DBT, and process-oriented group therapy. Participants undergo comprehensive psychiatric assessment and receive coordinated care that may include medication management alongside group participation.
About Lifespan Behavioral Health
Lifespan is Rhode Island’s largest health system, encompassing Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital, and other facilities. Their behavioral health division provides comprehensive psychiatric services including inpatient, outpatient, partial hospital, and emergency psychiatric care, affiliated with Brown University’s Warren Alpert Medical School.
Meeting Details
Schedule: PHP groups meet Monday–Friday; IOP and ongoing groups meet multiple times per week
Format: In-person
Location: Rhode Island Hospital, 593 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02903
Duration: Individual group sessions typically 60–90 minutes; full day programs for PHP
Who This Group Is For
Adults (18+) with mental health conditions requiring structured therapeutic group support. Appropriate for individuals stepping down from inpatient care or those needing more intensive outpatient support than weekly individual therapy.
Contact Information
Organization: Lifespan Behavioral Health
Phone: (401) 444-5700
Website: lifespan.org
Additional Information
Cost: Accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare and Medicaid
Registration: Psychiatric evaluation required; referral recommended
Confidentiality: All services are confidential and HIPAA-compliant
This listing is provided for informational purposes. Please contact the organization directly to confirm current program schedules and availability.