Family Involvement

Friends and family members are invited to visit during scheduled visiting hours for the Senior Treatment Unit. Friends and family can play an important role in your treatment. However, no contact with your family or others will be made without your signed consent. Limiting visitors to two people at a time is recommended; you may speak with your doctor if other visiting hours need to be arranged.

Visits by Clergy

Butler Hospital's chaplain is available to meet with you and your family members and can be reached at 401-455-6483. Clergy from outside of the hospital may visit their parishioners any time during the day or evening.

Patient Confidentiality


The Rhode Island Mental Health Law requires that the identity and treatment of all patients be confidential during and after their treatment at Butler. Records are protected under Rhode Island State Law and Federal Regulation 42CFR, Confidentiality and Drug Abuse. Patients at Butler Hospital are also protected by all Federal HIPAA regulations. For more information on the use and disclosure of medical information, please view our HIPAA Privacy Policy.

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