About RICARES – Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts
Nicknamed “The Creative Capital,” Providence, Rhode Island, is home to RICARES – Rhode Island Communities for Addiction Recovery Efforts. This nonprofit organization offers non clinical supportive services to help adults and families enhance their addiction recovery journey. You’ll benefit from free connections, community engagement and advocacy services.
Whether you want to start recovery or seek additional support they strive to meet you where you are in your journey. From 12 Step groups to recovery coaching, they’re available to lend a helping hand and provide guidance for your unique needs.
What stands out most to me is their recovery housing assistance. Having access to a stable living environment is essential to promote long term recovery. You’ll benefit from unwavering support and guidance to secure sober housing. Their dedicated team also connects you to housing resources. That way you’ll have the ideal space for growth and healing without distractions.
Another great feature is their family support services. They offer Resources, Education, Support, Together (REST) meetings for your loved ones. You and your family can participate in educational sessions to learn more about setting healthy boundaries and improving communication. These tools can help strengthen bonds and create mutually beneficial relationships to support your journey.
Lastly I think their recovery coaching services are fantastic. You’ll benefit from free, personalized support for addiction and co-occurring disorders. Recovery coaches can be a vital recovery asset as they have lived experience in addiction and sobriety. They’re with you every step of the way to help you navigate challenges and celebrate wins together.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
During drug rehab in Rhode Island, you'll participate in a variety of therapeutic interventions designed to help you break free from addiction. Common methods include cognitive behavioral therapy, music and art therapy, 12-step support, and nutrition/exercise.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs

Clinical Services
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.
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.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT) is a form of cognitive behavioral therapy meant to be short-term and comprehensive. It was intended to help clients become more self-sufficent and move forward without the need for expensive, ongoing therapy. It includes an emotional self-help method called “rational self-counseling,” the purpose of which is to give clients all the skills needed to handle future emotional issues by themselves, or with significantly less professional help.
Amenities
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Residential Setting
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Lakeside
Staff

Director of Recovery Support Services

Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Administrative Assistant

Director of Recovery Housing

Recovery Coach & Peer Support Specialist

Communications Coordinator

Executive Director
Contact Information
1345 Jefferson Boulevard
Warwick, RI 02886