Partial Hospitalization Program in Rhode Island

A Strong Start for Lasting Recovery

Early recovery can feel fragile.

 

Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to become overwhelmed by triggers, stress, or everyday responsibilities. That’s why Bold Steps Rhode Island offers a range of structured care options, including our Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), as part of our full continuum of behavioral health programs in Rhode Island designed to support lasting recovery.

Our Partial Hospitalization Program provides intensive therapy, curriculum-based groups, and holistic practices within a safe and supportive environment. Whether someone is stepping down from detox or needs a higher level of care for addiction or mental health challenges, this program helps individuals develop the strength and confidence needed before transitioning back into daily life.

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Recovery begins with one simple step—reaching out. Our team at Bold Steps Rhode Island is here to guide you toward the level of care that best fits your needs so you can begin feeling better sooner.

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Why Choose a Partial Hospitalization Program?

A Partial Hospitalization Program may be ideal for individuals who:

  • Have recently completed detox and need structure to help prevent relapse
  • Are struggling with mental health symptoms such as anxiety, depression, or trauma
  • Need more support than traditional outpatient therapy provides
  • Want to develop healthy coping skills before returning fully to work, school, or family responsibilities

This level of care bridges the gap between medical stabilization and independent living, ensuring that individuals do not have to navigate recovery alone.

What a Typical Day Looks Like at Bold Steps Rhode Island

Our full-day schedule is carefully designed to balance structure and flexibility so that each part of the day supports healing and growth.

  • Morning: Goal setting, educational groups, and coping skill workshops
  • Afternoon: Individual or group therapy, trauma-informed sessions, and specialized therapeutic tracks
  • Evening: Reflection activities, mindfulness practices, and planning for life outside of treatment

Time Commitment:

  • 5–6 hours per day
  • 5 days per week
  • Average duration: 4–6 weeks depending on progress and treatment goals

This consistent routine helps retrain both the mind and body, creating the stability that supports long-term recovery.

Who You’ll Be Surrounded By in a Partial Hospitalization Program

Recovery thrives in connection.

 

During the Partial Hospitalization Program, individuals work alongside a supportive network of professionals and peers who understand the challenges of recovery and celebrate progress along the way.

This network may include:

  • Licensed counselors and therapists
  • Medical professionals when medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is part of care
  • Peers who are on similar recovery journeys
  • Family members participating in education and therapy sessions
  • Alumni who return to mentor and support current clients

This community environment replaces isolation with accountability, encouragement, and hope.

Features That Set Bold Steps Rhode Island Apart

Our Partial Hospitalization Program is designed to treat the whole person, not just their symptoms.

  • Curriculum-based groups: Structured lessons that teach coping skills and relapse prevention step by step.
  • Specialized therapies: Including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), EMDR therapy, and trauma-focused care.
  • Holistic healing practices: Yoga, mindfulness, and wellness activities that support mind-body balance.
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment: When appropriate, to help manage cravings and withdrawal safely.
  • Family involvement: Education and therapy that help loved ones heal alongside the individual in treatment.

Every element of the program is intentional and evidence-informed, creating a structured path toward recovery.

Where PHP Fits in the Recovery Journey

Each level of care at Bold Steps Rhode Island plays a different role in the recovery process.

  • Detox placement: Provides safe withdrawal management before therapeutic treatment begins.
  • Partial Hospitalization Program: Builds a strong recovery foundation through structure and skill development.
  • Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP): Offers a step-down level of care while individuals balance recovery with work or family responsibilities.
  • Outpatient treatment: Supports long-term maintenance and continued personal growth.

PHP often serves as the bridge between medical stabilization and independent living, helping individuals transition successfully to lower levels of care.

Community Support After PHP

Healing continues long after the program ends.

 

At Bold Steps Rhode Island, support extends through weekly family support groups and an active alumni network so individuals and their loved ones remain connected during the next stage of recovery.

  • Family support program: Ongoing education and connection for families impacted by addiction or mental health challenges
  • Alumni program: Peer-led events, mentorship opportunities, and group activities that help maintain recovery and build lasting friendships

These programs create a strong safety net that supports long-term stability.

PHP by the Numbers

The growing demand for behavioral health services highlights how essential structured programs like PHP are across the United States.

  • 1 in 5 U.S. adults experiences a mental illness each year.
  • Nearly half of individuals struggling with both addiction and mental health needs do not receive formal treatment.
  • Substance use disorders and mental health conditions frequently occur together, requiring integrated treatment approaches.
  • Structured programs like PHP significantly improve long-term recovery outcomes by providing consistent therapeutic support.

These statistics reinforce the importance of accessible, high-quality treatment programs that support lasting recovery.

Getting Started with a Partial Hospitalization Program

Taking the first step toward treatment can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone.

 

Our admissions team is here to guide you through every step of the process.

Getting started is simple and confidential:

We accept most insurance plans and can verify your benefits quickly and confidentially so you can focus on what matters most: your recovery.

Serving East Providence and the Greater Providence Area

Bold Steps Rhode Island proudly supports individuals and families throughout East Providence and nearby communities across the Greater Providence area.

Located at 989 Waterman Avenue, our center offers a welcoming and supportive environment where healing can begin and recovery can grow.

Bold Steps Rhode Island
989 Waterman Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 287-8652

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We’ll check your coverage and explain your options in plain language—no pressure, no jargon. Most plans include part of treatment; we’ll confirm what’s in-network and your estimated out-of-pocket before you decide.

You’ll get:

  • Eligibility + deductible summary
  • Programs your plan covers
  • Next-step timeline

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Find the Right Level of Care

Treatment should match your life—not the other way around. We’ll recommend a level that fits your symptoms, safety needs, and schedule so progress sticks at home, work, and school.

Options include:

  • Day Treatment  
  • Night Treatment  
  • Outpatient & step-downs

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

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We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
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Care That Fits Your Schedule

Recovery is easier when care works with your real life. Choose daytime structure or evening groups—both with evidence-based therapy and a clear weekly plan. Switch times if your schedule changes.

Highlights:

  • Predictable weekly calendar
  • Missed-session catch-ups
  • Option to step up or down

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

Support for the People Who Love You

When it helps, we include family—on your terms. We offer education, boundary coaching, and ways to rebuild trust while keeping your privacy and safety at the center.

We cover:

  • What to say (and not say)
  • Healthy support vs. enabling
  • How to help between sessions

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

Quick Answer

Will group therapy be part of my plan?
Yes — group therapy is a cornerstone of every Bold Steps program.

Best fit if you struggle with: isolation, shame, difficulty opening up, relapse triggers, or needing accountability.

Pairs with: CBTDBTTrauma TherapyEMDRFamily Therapy, and our Alumni Program.

Where you’ll get it: Offered across Day TreatmentNight Treatment, and Outpatient programs; format and frequency adjust by level of care.

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

Quick Answer

Will family therapy be part of the plan?
Almost always, yes. Bold Steps includes a free weekly virtual Family Support Group (open to loved ones even if their family member isn’t in treatment), plus scheduled family therapy sessions as part of treatment.

Best fit if your family struggles with: broken trust, enabling patterns, miscommunication, resentment, or uncertainty about how to help.

Pairs with: CBTDBTTrauma TherapyEMDRFamily Therapy, and our Alumni Program.

Where you’ll get it: Across all levels of care — DayHalf-DayOutpatient — plus our virtual group accessible from anywhere.

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

Quick Answer

Will EMDR be part of my plan?
Likely if you struggle with trauma memories, flashbacks, nightmares, panic tied to past events, or relapse linked to trauma triggers.

What EMDR pairs well with: DBT for emotion stabilization, CBT for thought reframing, MAT for cravings that block therapy work, and mindfulness/yoga for grounding.

Where you’ll get it: Often in Day Treatment or Night Treatment programs, once you’ve built some stabilization skills.

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

Quick Answer

Will DBT be part of my plan?
Likely if you struggle with big emotion swings, impulsive actions (including substance use), self-harm urges, relationship blowups, or relapse tied to “I can’t handle this feeling.”

What DBT pairs well with: CBT for thought work, trauma therapy like EMDRMAT for opioid cravings, or mindfulness/yoga for nervous system reset.

Where you’ll get it: Day TreatmentNight Treatment, or Outpatient — intensity depends on your level of care.

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

CBT at Bold Steps: Will This Be Part of My Plan? Quick Answer

Will CBT be part of my plan?
Likely if you’re dealing with racing thoughts, catastrophic thinking, relapse triggers, shame spirals, avoidance, panic, or insomnia.

We may combine it with: DBT for emotion regulation, EMDR for trauma, MAT for opioid cravings, or mindfulness/yoga for calming your nervous system.

Where you’ll get it: CBT is woven into Day TreatmentHalf-Day Treatment, and Outpatient care.

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306

Proven Care, Whole-Person Support

We combine therapies that work—CBT, DBT skills, medication management—with holistic supports like mindfulness, movement, and creative groups. You’ll build practical tools you can use the same day.

You’ll practice:

  • Craving + emotion skills
  • Relapse-prevention planning
  • Sleep, nutrition, and routines

Estimated Time To Complete: ~2 mins

Who needs help? *

We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.

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If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306