Family Service of Rhode Island

Family Service of Rhode Island is a social services organization in Providence, RI. The organization provides a variety of client-centered programs and wraparound services designed to support children and families across 39 cities and towns throughout Rhode Island. Their specialized divisions include Health, Hope, Healing, and Home, which focus on areas such as trauma response, recovery, educational success, and fostering safe environments.

The agency has a long history of service in the community, dating back to its founding in 1892 as the Providence Society for Organizing Charity. FSRI operates as a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), offering universal access to behavioral health and substance use support. Their clinical offerings include crisis management, de-escalation, and risk assessment, providing same-day appointments and 24/7 crisis support. The organization is dedicated to addressing the social determinants of health and providing pathways out of poverty through intergenerational change.

Located on Hope St, the organization is situated near Wickenden Street and is a short distance from the Robert L Bailey II Elementary School, Vartan Gregorian Elementary School, and Cabral Park. The area is also close to the Iway.

Family Service of Rhode Island is recognized for its extensive history of community support and its commitment to providing high-quality, effective treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic, the organization is known for delivering essential crisis support and specialized care to the families of Rhode Island.

Through dedicated programming and community-focused advocacy, Family Service of Rhode Island continues to advance opportunity and hope for the families of Providence and the surrounding areas.