Division of Developmental Disabilities
2024 DDD Annual Report
We have published our first Annual Program Report to share key achievements and goals with the I/DD community. To learn about the work the Division has done, please review our 2024 Annual Program Report. If you have any questions or feedback about the report, please let us know by emailing BHDDH.AskDD@bhddh.ri.gov. We hope this information is helpful for you.
ABOUT THE DIVISION
In Rhode Island, BHDDH's Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is responsible for planning, funding and overseeing a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. We believe that all Rhode Islanders deserve to live happy, healthy and fulfilling lives. Our work supports statewide efforts to expand opportunity and provide high-quality services for all Rhode Islanders.
You should find all the information you need about our services, initiatives, or access to our newsletters at our Developmental Disabilities section.
If you have additional questions, please call our main phone line at (401) 462-3421 and one of our staff members will help you.
Hospital News
Renovations on the Cranston Campus
The renovation of Eleanor Slater Hospital's Regan building in Cranston is well underway. The entire building has been vacated, with patients, staff, medical equipment furniture, and IT equipment relocated. The contractor, Tocci Inc., has constructed fencing around the premises and placed internal partitions to delineate the construction zone from operational kitchen areas. Currently, work is underway on the sixth floor, marking the beginning of transforming floors 3 through 6 into psychiatric units. The project's completion date remains set for Spring 2026.
Division of Behavioral Health
Tuesday, April 29th was National Fentanyl Awareness Day and was recognized by community organizations, law enforcement agencies, and public health partners. Fentanyl is the greatest drug threat facing the United States as drug-related overdoses remain the leading cause of death among Americans ages 18-44.
The fentanyl crisis has touched every corner of the country, and Rhode Island is not immune. Help to raise awareness that the only safe medications are ones that come from a licensed and accredited medical professional.
The 2024 RI Student Survey was completed by more than 23,000 middle and high school students from February - June. There were 29 school districts which participated. The results reflect both improvements and areas to address for Rhode Island youth. Richard Leclerc, Director of BHDDH, said that “we cannot overstate the importance of reaching young people with a message of prevention, and these numbers show that our prevention efforts are working.” Read the full report here.
Who we are
BHDDH is Rhode Island’s second largest state department, with over 1,200 employees, touching the lives of more than 50,000 Rhode Islanders.
What we do
We license and oversee a large network of providers that offer services for MH, SUD, DD. We operate the only LTACH Hospital in the state, and the state’s Psychiatric hospital.
Get Help
If you are in a non-emergency crisis, call/text “9-8-8”. BH Link also offers confidential behavioral health services.
BH LINK- For confidential support and to get connected to care:
Visit their 24-hour/7-day Triage Center:
975 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI
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