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Welcome to MHRH - the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation, and Hospitals.
We are committed to assuring access to quality services and supports for Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and chronic long term medical conditions requiring a hospital setting. This is accomplished through the assessment of health care and support needs; planning and policy development; and purchase or provision of services and supports.
ON THE LAKE: Life and Love in a Distant Place.
The hour-long documentary
based at the Zambarano unit of Eleanor Slater Hospital in Burrillville,
is now in final post-production and has just been approved by Rhode
Island PBS for broadcast the evening of March 23, 2009. The world
wide-screen premiere will be at 8 p.m. on Feb. 13 at Woonsocket's
beautifully restored Stadium Theatre....read more
First annual Masters series in Forensic Mental Health.
This training will focus on providing forensic mental health services to persons on forensic commitment throughout Rhode Island’s behavioral care network. Participants will learn about the treatment options in caring for persons on forensic commitment. Also, learn to recognize and distinguish developmental disability as a factor impacting the assessment of competency to stand trial....read more
National Alliance on Mental Illness
From coast to coast, thousands will walk this year to promote hope, treatment, and recovery. The Annual NAMI Rhode Island Walks is at Roger Williams Park Carousel Saturday, October 4, 2008. Registration is at 9:00am
and the walk is 10:00am to 1:00pm. Join the 3.2 mile NAMI Walks for the Mind of America....read more
Homestead Group The Homestead Group, formerly the Arc of Northern Rhode Island, has filed a notification of intent with the state to affiliate with the Seven Hills Foundation of Worcester.
Shared living - a new way to mentor For decades, Peg Gault was a support worker at a group home for adults with developmental disabilities.
SIS Update Sue Babin, Administrator, DDD, welcomed everyone to the August 27, 2008 meeting of the Supports Intensity Scale (SIS) Project Advisory Committee.
