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Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
825 Chalkstone Avenue
Providence, Rhode Island 02908
Available
24/7 admissions
Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit - drug and alcohol detox center in Providence, RI

About

About Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit

Situated in Providence, Rhode Island, the detox unit at Roger Williams Medical Center occupies a distinct place in the local continuum of addiction care — specifically as a medically supervised withdrawal management program attached to a medical center setting. The address on Chalkstone Avenue places it squarely within Providence’s healthcare landscape.

Medical detox is the entry point to the program, giving patients access to the most clinically intensive level of withdrawal management before transitioning further. Beyond that acute phase, the program also provides residential treatment — a structured, higher-intensity level of care that follows detox for those who need continued support before stepping down. An outpatient program and an intensive outpatient program round out the continuum, allowing patients to move through levels of care as their clinical needs change. That full arc, from medical detox through to outpatient programming, is available within a single program.

Co-occurring disorders, sometimes called dual diagnosis, are addressed within the program. This means that a person presenting with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition can have both recognized within the same program rather than being treated exclusively for one at the expense of the other. The facility’s operating hours span all seven days of the week.

The Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit serves Providence. For someone at the point of needing medically supervised detox — one of the most physically demanding stages of the recovery process — having access to residential treatment, an intensive outpatient program, and a standard outpatient program all within one program structure reduces the friction of transitioning between entirely separate providers. The presence of dual diagnosis care adds clinical depth for those whose needs extend beyond substance use alone.

  • Full continuum from medical detox through residential treatment, IOP, and outpatient programming
  • Co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis addressed within the same program
  • Operates every day of the week
  • All levels of care — from acute withdrawal management to outpatient — available through a single program

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions
Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis

Location

Where it is

825 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, Rhode Island 02908 Get directions

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Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management in Providence

Medical detox is the most clinically intensive phase of addiction treatment — the stage at which the body clears itself of substances under clinical oversight, reducing the risks associated with unsupervised withdrawal. For people in Providence seeking this level of care, the Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit provides medically supervised withdrawal management as the foundational entry point to its program.

What separates this program from a standalone outpatient clinic is the breadth of what follows detox. Residential treatment, an intensive outpatient program, and a standard outpatient program are all available within the same program structure, meaning that a patient completing medical detox has defined next steps available rather than facing a gap between acute care and whatever comes after.

Dual Diagnosis and Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

Substance use disorders frequently occur alongside mental health conditions — anxiety, depression, trauma, and others. When that is the case, treating only the substance use without addressing the co-occurring condition leaves part of the clinical picture unexamined. The Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit addresses co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis, within its program.

For individuals whose withdrawal management needs are complicated by a concurrent mental health condition, this means the program is equipped to recognize and address both. This is particularly relevant during detox, when the interaction between substance withdrawal and underlying psychiatric symptoms can be clinically significant.

Levels of Care: From Detox Through Outpatient

A full continuum of care is available through this program. Medical detox serves as the starting point for those requiring supervised withdrawal management. Residential treatment provides a more structured, immersive level of care for those who need ongoing support after completing detox. From there, patients can step down to an intensive outpatient program, which offers a higher frequency of clinical engagement than standard outpatient while allowing more independence than residential care.

Standard outpatient programming represents the least restrictive level of care in the continuum, suited for individuals who have stabilized and are working to maintain their progress while reintegrating into their daily lives. Having all four levels available through one program allows for movement through the continuum without requiring a complete change of program or provider.

Location and Service Area

The Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit is located at 825 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, Rhode Island 02908. The program serves Providence. The facility can be reached by phone at 401-273-7100, extension 13668.

The unit operates every day of the week, making it accessible to individuals and families seeking withdrawal management and addiction treatment services in Providence at any point during the week.

Common questions

FAQs About Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit

Does Roger Williams Medical Center have a dedicated detox unit? +
Yes. The Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit is a separate program located at 825 Chalkstone Avenue in Providence, RI. It provides medical detox as its most acute level of care, along with residential treatment, intensive outpatient, and outpatient programming.
What levels of care are available through this program? +
The program provides four levels of care: medical detox, residential treatment, an intensive outpatient program, and a standard outpatient program. This range allows patients to move through progressively less intensive levels of care as their clinical needs change, all within the same program.
Does the program treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside substance use? +
Yes. The program addresses co-occurring disorders, also referred to as dual diagnosis. Individuals presenting with both a substance use disorder and a mental health condition can have both addressed within this program.
What is medical detox and why does it matter? +
Medical detox is a clinically supervised process for managing the physical effects of withdrawal from substances. Its primary purpose is to reduce the medical risks associated with stopping substance use, particularly for substances where withdrawal can have serious physical consequences. It represents the most acute phase of addiction treatment before a person steps down to residential or outpatient care.
What is the difference between the intensive outpatient program and standard outpatient? +
Intensive outpatient programs provide a higher level of clinical engagement than standard outpatient while still allowing patients to live outside a residential setting. Standard outpatient care is the least restrictive level, designed for individuals who have stabilized and are continuing their treatment while managing daily responsibilities. Both are available through this program.
What days is the Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit open? +
The facility is open every day of the week, including weekends.
How can I contact the Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit? +
The unit can be reached by phone at 401-273-7100, extension 13668. The facility is located at 825 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908.
What area does this program serve? +
The Roger Williams Medical Center Detox Unit serves Providence, Rhode Island.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Military insurance (e.g. TRICARE)
Specialty
Addiction recovery education
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