RISPH Values

At the heart of the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital is our unwavering commitment to our core value of RESPECT. Respect is the foundation of everything we do and the lens through which we deliver care, support one another, and engage with our community. We believe every individual - patients, families, staff, and partners - deserves to be treated with 
dignity, compassion, empathy, and professionalism. By fostering an environment built on mutual respect, we create the trust 
that is essential to healing, recovery, collaboration, and excellence.

Our commitment to respect is strengthened by the values of RESPECT:   Resilience, Engagement, Safety, People First, Excellence, Collaboration & Partnership, and Teamwork. Together, these values define our culture and guide every 
interaction, every clinical decision, every partnership, and every innovation. They inspire us to provide compassionate, person-centered, evidence-based care while continuously improving the quality and safety of our services.

These values are more than words—they are the principles that shape our organization and empower us to fulfill our mission of improving lives, promoting recovery, protecting public safety, and strengthening Rhode Island's behavioral healthcare system for generations to come

As we look toward the future, RISPH remains dedicated to advancing innovation, promoting recovery-oriented care, reducing health disparities, and developing a behavioral healthcare system where every individual has the opportunity to achieve 
recovery, wellness, and a meaningful life.

Healing is possible. Hope is real. Together, we make a difference.