From time to time, we all need the support of others to help us through difficult times. Sometimes being able to get another person's perspective or just being heard is all it takes. Butler Hospital hosts a variety of free weekly and month community support groups on the hospital’s campus.
Weekly Support Groups
Sundays
Narcotics Anonymous
7 pm - 8:30 pm; Ray Conference Center
For men and women recovering from or wanting to recover from an addiction to alcohol. For questions or more information, call the Rhode Island Narcotics Anonymous Office at 401-461-1110.
Tuesdays
MDDA-DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Self-help Group
7 - 9 pm; Ray Conference Center
A support group for men and women with bipolar disorder. This meeting also takes place the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month from 10 am – noon. For questions or more information, call the MDDA Office at 401-309-7575.
Thursdays
DBT Skills Training Self-Help Class for Women
11 am - 1 pm; Ray Conference Center, Room 3
A support group for women who have completed the Women's Partial Program at Butler and/or a Dialectical Behavioral Therapy program. Attendees are welcome to bring their own lunch and/or beverage. For questions or more information, call 401-365-4328.
Self-Help Group for Butler Hospital Alcohol Drug Treatment Services Patients
1 - 2 pm; Goddard Building, Partial Hospital Group Room
For patients and former patients who have completed the Alcohol Drug Partial Hospital program at Butler. For questions or more information, call 401-455-6224.
Fridays
Al-Anon
A support group for men and women with a family member, friend or loved one who struggles with addiction.
7:30 pm - 8:30 pm; Ray Conference Center, Room 1
For questions or more information, call 401-781-0044.
Saturdays
Alcoholics Anonymous - Women's Meeting
12 - 1 pm; Ray Conference Center, Room 1
For women recovering from or wanting to recover from an addiction to alcohol. For questions or more information, call the Rhode Island Alcoholics Anonymous at 401-438-8860.
Monthly Support Groups
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Support Group
This meeting takes place the first Wednesday of each month; 6 - 7:30 pm; Ray Conference Center, Room 1
A support group for people struggling with OCD, their family members and friends. For questions or more information, contact Richard Marsland at 401-455-6211.
Compulsive Hoarding Support Group
This meeting takes place the third Wednesday of each month; 5 – 6:30 pm; Ray Conference Center, Room 1
A support group for people who struggling with compulsive hoarding, their family and friends. For questions or more information, contact Dr. Maria Mancebo, 401-455-6216.
You can also find a list of community support groups on Butler Hospital’s online calendar.
If you would have updates or changes to the support group schedule, please call Butler Hospital Public Relations at 401-455-6265, or e-mail info@butler.org.
