Community Mental Health Centers - BHDDH - RI.gov
Mental Health/Behavioral Health • South Kingstown, RI • Since 1869
About
Summary: - The Rhode Island Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH) is a Rhode Island government agency focused on mental health, substance use, and developmental disabilities, operating the state hospital system (Eleanor Slater Hospital) and promoting policies for community support and recovery. - BHDDH serves Rhode Islanders by providing a continuum of care that is high quality, safe, affordable, and coordinated, addressing mental illness, addiction, developmental disabilities, and related support services. - Headquarters: Cranston, RI; founded 1869; contact: bhddh.askdd@bhddh.ri.gov; phone: (401) 462-3421. - Relevant for Community Mental Health Centers in Rhode Island: BHDDH oversees state policy, licensing, and coordination of community-based services and the state hospital system. Specific local centers in South Kingstown would be hosted or funded under BHDDH programs rather than a standalone South Kingstown BHDDH site.
Clinic Type
Mental Health/Behavioral Health
Address
14 Harrington Rd, Cranston, Rhode Island 02920, US
Phone
401-235-7000
cristina.cifredo@bhddh.ri.gov
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (Gateway Healthcare/South Shore): 2.4/5 stars (13 reviews)
- Birdeye (LifeStance Health): 4.7/5 stars (111 reviews)
- Birdeye (South County Psychiatry): 4.7/5 stars (453 reviews)
Patients praise
- providers described as caring, compassionate, and knowledgeable
- staff praised for being attentive and easy to talk to
- positive experiences with telehealth and accessibility
- some providers noted for being patient and thorough in sessions
Common complaints
- reports of unprofessional behavior by individual providers
- complaints regarding billing and insurance charging issues
- claims of staff neglecting to build patient relationships
- instances of missed appointments without notification
"My case worker never showed up for an appointment. I didn't recieve a call or any text."
— Birdeye Review (Gateway/South Shore)"I was once again charged for services that I was not supposed to be charged for... I have to jump through hoops to get my money back that you took from me illegally."
— Birdeye Review (LifeStance Health)"Dr. Yuan is very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He has helped me so much... He’s my favorite doctor."
— LocalityBiz Review (South County Psychiatry)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics - BHDDH — Feb 17, 2026
- AdCare Rhode Island Expands Addiction Treatment Access for — May 7, 2026
- [PDF] AGENCIES LICENSED TO PROVIDE TREATMENT SERVICES — Jul 31, 2025
- Early Data Offers Encouraging Insight Into Rhode Island’s Evolving Behavioral Health Model | Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. — Mar 31, 2026
- Community Behavioral Health Clinics help keep folks in a good place and out of the emergency room • Rhode Island Current — Oct 3, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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