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The work of recovery continues long after the structure of higher-level care fades. For many people, the period after stepping down from intensive treatment is one of the most important—and most vulnerable—phases of recovery. That’s why Bold Steps Rhode Island offers an outpatient treatment program (OP) as part of our full continuum of behavioral health programs in Rhode Island.
Our outpatient program provides ongoing individual therapy, group support, and evidence-based care in a low-frequency format designed to fit around your life. Whether you are stepping down from our intensive outpatient program (IOP) or beginning your recovery journey with a lower level of structure, this program keeps you connected to clinical support as you continue building the life you want.
Recovery builds on itself. Our outpatient program is designed to protect what you’ve worked for while helping you grow into sustained, independent living.
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An outpatient treatment program may be a strong fit for individuals who:
This level of care is built for the longer arc of recovery: the phase where daily life is more stable but the support of a clinical relationship still matters.
Recovery is not a solo effort. In our outpatient program, individuals work with experienced professionals and peers who understand the ongoing challenges of sustained recovery.
This supportive network may include:
This community-centered approach keeps individuals grounded in connection and accountability throughout the outpatient phase of their care.
Our outpatient treatment program at Bold Steps Rhode Island delivers the same evidence-based therapeutic approach found in our higher levels of care at a frequency designed for the maintenance and growth phase of recovery.
Each component of the program is designed to help individuals build on the skills they’ve developed and sustain recovery over the long term.
Each level of care at Bold Steps Rhode Island supports a different stage of the recovery process.
Outpatient treatment is the final, sustained rung in that continuum, where individuals consolidate the skills they’ve built and continue growing without the constraints of a higher-intensity schedule. For many clients, it is the longest phase of the recovery process.
Healing continues long after any single session ends. At Bold Steps Rhode Island, we extend that support through family programming and an active alumni network that keeps individuals connected to recovery for the long term.
These programs create a lasting support network that reinforces the work of outpatient care between sessions and beyond.
The need for sustained, accessible behavioral health support continues to grow across the United States.
These numbers reflect the importance of maintaining clinical connection well beyond the acute phase of treatment.
Taking the next step toward outpatient care is straightforward. Our admissions team is here to help you understand your options and find the right fit.
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.
If you have any further questions about treatment, you may contact us directly at (888) 440-4306
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
