The Anita Jackson House is an 11-bed residential facility that provides a highly structured environment for adults with severe, chronic mental health problems. Its staff strives to offer patients a group home-like experience while guiding patients towards independent living and recovery. The Jackson House is operated by the Newport County Community Mental Health Center, a non-profit organization that provides comprehensive, behavioral health services to area residents.
Founded in 1964, the center is financed through federal, state and municipal funds, special grants, client fees, Medicaid, insurance reimbursements and donations. Local-state matching grants also assist in providing subsidized free care. It operates nine residential programs and facilities in the area, and has four offices in Middletown.
Dr. Robert Bessette is a psychiatrist practicing in Cranston. Dr. Bessette treats patients with mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety and schizophrenia. Call the office for more information or to schedule an appointment.
State of Rhode Island Mental Health is the department that manages all state-run behavioral health programs. Its office is located in Cranston. The office specializes in the regulation and maintenance of hospitals and treatment centers in Rhode Island. For information about the organization's services, history and facilities, visit the State of Rhode Island Mental Health website.
Dr. Mindy S. Rosenbloom provides psychiatry treatment for adolescent, adult and elderly patients in Barrington. She specializes in mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, loss, eating disorders, smoking cessation, alcohol abuse, stress and weight management.
Janice Schwartz is both a marriage and family counselor. Schwartz has experience counseling children, married or partnered adults, and other family members that might need help coping with psychological problems.
Kara Denahan is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist located in Middletown, RI. She is a member of the American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. For more information, or to make an appointment, please call the number listed.
The Rhode Island Council of Community Mental Health Organizations is an association representing organizations that provide treatment and rehabilitation for those suffering from mental illness and substance use disorders. The RICCMHO's goal is to help its member organizations maximize their effect. Please visit the website for more information about the RICCMHO, its services and its personnel.
As a mental health counselor, Kathleen Del Rio treats the entire family system, from children and teens to adults and couples. Del Rio has treated patients for depression, anxiety and ADHD, and she specializes in domestic violence cases.
Nancy E. Johnson-Gallagher is a clinical social worker and therapist. She specializes in working clients dealing with divorce, trauma/PTSD and mood disorders.