Contact the Brown University Health Recovery Center
For Patients and Providers
For information or to begin treatment, please call 401-606-8530.
Hours of Operation
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Recovery Center
A Comprehensive Substance Use Recovery Program
Ending dependence on alcohol, opioids, or other drugs is a difficult challenge, but you don’t have to take it on alone.
The Brown University Health Recovery Center helps people who struggle with substance use, sometimes in combination with a mental health condition such as depression or anxiety. Our program offers rapid access to treatment and support throughout the recovery process for you or a loved one who is trying to overcome a substance use disorder.
Our team works collaboratively to evaluate patients and provide the comprehensive, evidence-based treatment they need.
If you think you or a family member have a dependence on opioids, cocaine, stimulants, or drugs such as alcohol and marijuana, our experts can provide an evaluation.
Patients entering our program might be new to treatment, may have recently completed inpatient detoxification, or want to transition from a methadone program.
For patients with an opiate use disorder, we prescribe medications such as Suboxone (buprenorphine and naloxone) in combination with psychotherapies and the supports needed to succeed in recovery.
The center is a program of Rhode Island Hospital, part of the Brown University Health health system, so our patients have seamless, timely access to specialized medical, behavioral, and mental health services.
Learn About the David C. Lewis, MD Fellowship in Addiction Medicine
The David C. Lewis, MD Fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Rhode Island Hospital, is a one- or two-year fellowship for physicians who desire comprehensive training in addiction medicine.
At Brown University Health Recovery Center, we know how disruptive and destructive substance use disorder can be to an individual’s life. Our aim is to help you or your loved one return to physical and psychological well-being.
To be admitted to the program, a patient must be 16 years old or older.
Your First Recovery Center Appointment
During your first appointment, you will be evaluated to determine whether the program will be effective for you and, if so, how it can be tailored to meet your individual needs.
You can expect to have:
- A psychosocial assessment
- Hepatitis C screening
- A urine test
Next Steps in Your Recovery
At the beginning, you will have weekly appointments with your physician and/or therapist as we help you stabilize. Once you are stable in your recovery, you can reduce your appointments to monthly. You can choose to remain as involved as you want, participating in individual therapy, group therapy, or both.
