Refer & Help Your Teen
Medical Emergency Options
- Call 911 directly. Rescue will bring to nearest hospital for emergency assessment. It does not matter if you/they are insured or not.
- Walk into Hasbro Children’s Hospital for emergency assessment. Will also provide guidance on follow-up care and treatment.
- Call pediatrician, family doctor, or primary care facility.
- Call Kid’s Link RI (1-866-429-3979). A partnership of DCYF, Gateway Health Care, and Bradley Children’s Hospital
- Tell School Personnel – Principal, Vice Principal, School Nurse, School Counselor, Student Assistance Team
- Continue to monitor child and keep family and professionals informed
Follow up care and treatment services: All care should be coordinated with pediatrician, mental health specialist, and school personnel.
Important Numbers
Bradley Hospital (401) 434-3400
Butler Hospital (401) 455-6200
Mental Health Association of RI (401) 226-2285
Community mental health center according to community: www.mhari.org
RI Council of Resource Providers for Children, Youth, and Families: www.ricorp.net
(401) 431-0555
The Samaritans of RI Helpful Resources page.
Contains useful information suicide prevention. Young adult pages include information for youth, teens, parents, caregivers. Site also includes links to useful resources.
For information by City & Town, click here.
NEED TO TALK? Call a friend at THE SAMARITANS
(401) 272-4044 OR (401) 365-4044
Suicide Prevention Resources for Rhode Island Residents
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