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.
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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A Partial Hospitalization Program may be ideal for individuals who:
This level of care bridges the gap between medical stabilization and independent living, ensuring that individuals do not have to navigate recovery alone.
Our full-day schedule is carefully designed to balance structure and flexibility so that each part of the day supports healing and growth.
Time Commitment:
This consistent routine helps retrain both the mind and body, creating the stability that supports long-term recovery.
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:
This community environment replaces isolation with accountability, encouragement, and hope.
Our Partial Hospitalization Program is designed to treat the whole person, not just their symptoms.
Every element of the program is intentional and evidence-informed, creating a structured path toward recovery.
Each level of care at Bold Steps Rhode Island plays a different role in the recovery process.
PHP often serves as the bridge between medical stabilization and independent living, helping individuals transition successfully to lower levels of care.
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.
These programs create a strong safety net that supports long-term stability.
The growing demand for behavioral health services highlights how essential structured programs like PHP are across the United States.
These statistics reinforce the importance of accessible, high-quality treatment programs that support lasting recovery.
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.
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:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
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:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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: CBT, DBT, Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, and our Alumni Program.
Where you’ll get it: Offered across Day Treatment, Night Treatment, and Outpatient programs; format and frequency adjust by level of care.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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: CBT, DBT, Trauma Therapy, EMDR, Family Therapy, and our Alumni Program.
Where you’ll get it: Across all levels of care — Day, Half-Day, Outpatient — plus our virtual group accessible from anywhere.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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 EMDR, MAT for opioid cravings, or mindfulness/yoga for nervous system reset.
Where you’ll get it: Day Treatment, Night Treatment, or Outpatient — intensity depends on your level of care.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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 Treatment, Half-Day Treatment, and Outpatient care.
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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:
We’re here to help with your recovery. Please fill out this short form so our team can
understand your needs.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306