Medication-Assisted Treatment in Rhode Island
QuickMD currently does not offer addiction treatment online in Rhode Island for substance use disorders, including treatment with Suboxone®, but we hope to soon. Join our waitlist to get notified when we launch.
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How to access addiction treatment in Rhode Island
Right now, we don’t offer addiction treatment in Rhode Island, but we hope to soon. In the meantime, we want to make sure you have the information you need to find support.
Here are some places you can start:
- Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals (BHDDH): Visit bhddh.ri.gov for information on treatment options, including Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
- CODAC Behavioral Healthcare: As the largest non-profit outpatient provider for opioid treatment in Rhode Island, CODAC offers comprehensive services, including MAT with methadone, buprenorphine (Suboxone®), and naltrexone. Learn more at codacinc.org.
- Anchor Recovery: A peer-led, substance-free place offering support, connection, and recovery programs for people at any stage of their journey. With locations in Providence and Warwick.
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator: Search for local treatment facilities by ZIP code at findtreatment.gov, filtering by services offered, payment options, and more.
If you or someone you care about is in crisis, call or text 988 anytime, day or night. The Suicide & Crisis Lifeline offers free, confidential support for anyone dealing with mental health or substance use challenges.
Why virtual addiction treatment matters in Rhode Island
Rhode Island has been significantly impacted by the opioid epidemic, with overdose deaths remaining a critical public health concern. From January 2024 to January 2025, 307 people in the state died from drug overdoses, a devastating reminder that people continue to struggle with substance dependence far and wide.
Stigma is still one of the biggest barriers. In tight-knit neighborhoods and small communities, the fear of being recognized at a clinic or pharmacy can stop someone from ever making that first call. Add to that the stress of unreliable transportation, long waitlists, and providers stretched thin, and care feels beyond reach.
That’s where virtual treatment becomes a way in. Being able to meet with a licensed provider from your own home, on your own time, means you don’t have to feel uncomfortable when seeking treatment, nor do you have to figure out how to get to a treatment center.
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Services we do offer in Rhode Island
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Frequently asked questions about MAT in Rhode Island
Yes. Rhode Island is the first state to offer comprehensive MAT to its entire prison population. This program provides all three FDA-approved medications for opioid use disorder, along with counseling, both during incarceration and after release, significantly reducing overdose deaths among this high-risk group.
Rhode Island’s Centers of Excellence (COE) are specialized facilities certified by the state to provide comprehensive, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder. The COE model aims to expand and enhance statewide capacity for treating opioid use disorder by integrating services into a managed care environment.
Project Weber/RENEW is a harm reduction organization in Providence that provides services such as education, distribution of harm reduction supplies, peer-led street outreach, and case management. In partnership with CODAC Behavioral Health, they plan to operate Rhode Island’s first state-sanctioned safe injection site, offering supervised consumption services and connecting individuals to treatment and support.