Horrible place. This place hurt me instead of helping the staff is rude with all the pacients.
About Bradley Hospital
Bradley Hospital is a pediatric behavioral health hospital in East Providence, Rhode Island offering comprehensive addiction treatment and mental health services for children, teens and families. As part of Brown University Health, Bradley provides a full continuum of care from outpatient and intensive outpatient programs to partial hospitalization, inpatient psychiatric stabilization and residential treatment, with dedicated programs for adolescents with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
The hospital takes a family focused, evidence based approach to support young people through every stage of recovery.
Addiction Programs
Adolescents struggling with both substance use and mental health challenges can access specialized outpatient co-occurring disorders clinics including Vista and The Wave Clinic. For those needing more structure, the intensive outpatient program offers at least nine hours per week of individual, family and group therapy available in person or virtually along with medication support as needed.
Bradley’s partial hospitalization program provides full day, weekday programming with therapy, medication management and school coordination, allowing clients to return home each evening.
For acute crises, inpatient psychiatric hospitalization delivers around the clock stabilization in a secure setting, while residential programs offer longer term, structured care in a home like environment. Treatment integrates evidence based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational enhancement, with a multidisciplinary team approach that keeps families actively involved.
Key Details to Know
- Location: 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, RI with visitor parking and RIPTA bus access at Pawtucket Avenue
- Levels of care: Outpatient co-occurring clinics, IOP and PHP, inpatient psychiatric and residential treatment
- Who they treat: Children, adolescents and teens including those with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Approach: Evidence based therapies, family involvement and multidisciplinary team care
- Payment options: Private insurance and Medicare, Medicaid and self pay, financial aid and sliding scale
- Unique features: Virtual IOP option, coordination with schools and educational planning and affiliation with Brown University Health as a teaching hospital
Families can start by contacting Bradley Hospital in East Providence for an assessment and insurance review. The admissions team will help determine the appropriate level of care, verify benefits and explain program options and payment assistance.
Facility Overview
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Latest Reviews
It's probably silly to write a review on Bradley Hospital now, I was an inpatient there from 1978- 1980, it was the only place back then I felt safe. I had abusive parents and was an epileptic. I loved every minute of being there. They helped me with my emotional feelings and taught me that it was okay to feel the way I did about being abused by my parents. Back then we had units that we were placed on. I was on the "debs" unit. We had the best unit leaders going. I'm 62 now but I will always remember them and their names, because they were the only people that validated my feelings and emotions and told me I was okay. I still today have friends from way back then. I appreciate everything that Bradley hospital did for me and I will never forget that they took care of me when nobody else would!
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for the positive review, Carol! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us.
I spent a good part of my childhood there from 97 and on I lived there on and off for months years weeks they helped me in so many ways I see I’m now using as a adult dr. hunt was my main dr and I am so thankful he was and for all the people in the children’s unit and craft unit from back in the day as a child this was my home away from home I felt safe there and the staff helped me in many ways . Thank you for everything I stopped involving my self once I was 17 in 2009
I will always remember walking wayyyy back of building threw the oaths to the pool and baseball field and before the pool there was new toy play ground and big toy play ground
Walking threw the basement to go threw the tunnel to the gym and school I for forever remember that smell there was a staff in the craft unit her name was Tara long curly brown hair she was my best friend and Keith he was my fav too he was there for my 7th birthday party as I was in craft unit
I remember how it used to look like but now it feels Moreno like a hospital then what it did back in the day
Thank you for giving my great memories
Hi my name is Kristie and I wanted to recognize the CRAFT program, I was here in 2021 to 2022 and thanks to you all I am doing much better than before but I am still in programs but I been at this one program/residential for almost 3 years and last year I was inpatient 3 times because they were making my mental health worse but, I miss the CRAFT program staff I wish I never left you all but here I am here at the Home for Little Wanders were they abused children.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for the positive review, krissie! We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience with us. 
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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) support clients' long-term sobriety and their successful reintegration into the community through high-level services that evolve with clients' changing needs. The intensity and frequency of treatment decrease as clients stabilize, but most IOP programs involve between nine and 20 hours of treatment weekly. Intensive outpatient rehabs specialize in an array of services, including psychotherapy, medication assisted treatment (MAT), addiction and recovery education, and holistic care, such as massage and biofeedback.
A drug intervention in Rhode Island can provide the support and encouragement an individual needs to take a first step toward recovery. This planned meeting is facilitated by an interventionist and includes the individual and their loved ones. The goal is to encourage the individual to get the help they need. The interventionist offers intervention services that include planning, guidance, and treatment recommendations.
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) offers intensive rehab without the need for 24-hour care. Whether it's an alternative to inpatient hospitalization or a step-down option post-hospital or residential care, PHP treatment often includes relapse prevention strategies, medication management, and other behavioral therapy interventions. PHP treatment typically requires daily sessions for 4-8 hours, 5 days a week. Depending on your progress, the length of PHP treatment can vary, averaging 90 days. The cost of PHP treatment varies but is often fully or partially covered by providers.
The best course of treatment to achieve recovery starts with 24-hour clinical care in Rhode Island. Here, you can undergo medically managed detox, where medical staff can monitor your health and progress. You'll receive constant supervision and medication treatment to ensure withdrawal symptoms do not become severe or pose health risks. Once stabilized, you'll move from the clinical setting to less intensive treatment for ongoing recovery.
In medically assisted detox, a team of medical professionals will be on hand 24/7 as your body is detoxing from addictive substances. As a result, you may experience physical and psychological side effects, such as mood swings, anxiety, nausea, or flu-like symptoms to help alleviate potential withdrawal symptoms, and keep you as safe and comfortable throughout this process.
Treatments
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
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Staff & Accreditations
Staff
John Fernandez
President & CEO
Paul Adler
Senior VP & General Counsel
Nicholas Dominick
Interim President, Newport Hospital
Maria Ducharme, DNP, RN
President, The Miriam Hospital, and Chief Quality Executive
Accreditations
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.
SAMHSA Listed: Yes
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Contact Information
1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway
East Providence, RI 02915
Get Help Now - 401-315-8539
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