Mental Health Support for Children & Families in Rhode Island
Support for your family starts here. No judgment—just connection.
If your child is struggling, your family feels overwhelmed, or you’re not sure where to turn—you’re not alone. We connect Rhode Island families to trusted support, real people, and practical help to navigate mental health challenges together.
Real Support for Real Families
Mental health affects the whole family—not just one person.
At Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, we provide family-centered, trauma-informed support that meets you where you are:
Parent & caregiver peer support
Youth connection and support
Father-focused programming
Support for birth parents & reunifying families
Help navigating behavioral health, school, and child-serving systems
We believe strong families are built through connection, not judgment.
How We Support Your Family
1:1 Family
Peer Support
Connect with someone who gets it.
Our trained peer specialists:
Listen without judgment
Share lived experience
Help you navigate services and systems
Support you through challenges at your pace
Support Groups & Community Connection
You don’t have to do this alone.
We offer:
Parent & caregiver groups
Fatherhood support spaces
Youth groups and connection opportunities
Topic-based discussions (stress, trauma, resilience)
👉 Find a Support Group
👉 Fatherhood Support
👉 Youth & Young Adult Support
Family Advocacy & Navigation
When systems feel overwhelming, we help you move forward.
Understand your rights
Prepare for school, IEP, or service meetings
Connect to the right Rhode Island resources
Build confidence advocating for your child
Families looking for additional education and advocacy support can also explore our workshops, trainings, and community events.
Mental Health Is Prevention
Supporting mental health is one of the most powerful ways to strengthen families and prevent crisis.
When caregivers feel supported:
Stress decreases
Children feel safe and connected
Families build resilience
Risk of abuse and neglect is reduced
This is how we build strong families and safer communities—together.
When Should You Reach Out?
You don’t need to wait for things to get worse.
Reach out if:
Your child is struggling emotionally or behaviorally
You feel overwhelmed, stressed, or burned out
Your family is navigating trauma, grief, or major changes
You’re unsure how to access services in Rhode Island
You feel alone and need someone to talk to
If you’re wondering if you need support—you probably do.
Get Support That Works for You
Start with what feels right:
Rhode Island Mental Health & Crisis Resources
If you need immediate help, support is available 24/7:
Kids Link RI – 1-855-543-5465
Confidential support and referrals for children and youthMobile Response & Stabilization Services (MRSS) – 988 ask for MRSS
In-home crisis support for children and youth ages 2–21RI Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) — find your CCBHC
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988
Immediate support for mental health or substance use crisisEmergency – Call 911
These services are free, confidential, and available across Rhode Island.
Mental Health Awareness Month—and Every Month
May is Mental Health Awareness Month—but families need support every day of the year.
We are committed to:
Year-round access to support
Trauma-informed, family-centered care
Reducing stigma and isolation
Helping families before challenges become crises
Strong families aren’t perfect—they’re supported.
We’re here to walk alongside you—every step of the way.