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He survived a suicide jump from Pell Bridge. Now he aims to help others via Facebook. By G. Wayne Miller, The Providence Journal Photo credit: The Providence Journal NEWPORT — Mark Gonsalves was experiencing severe and seemingly unstoppable depression in June 2015 when he drove to the top of the Pell Bridge, parked his car, and leaped over the railing. Unlike so...
From Hell to Hope: One man's journey from opiate addiction to recovery through state prison's pioneering treatment program. By G. Wayne Miller of The Providence Journal Published June 10, 2021; Photo Credits: The Providence Journal WARWICK — Anthony Perito, 39, says he was in elementary school when he started using drugs. “I was a big fan of Fred Flintstones chewables,”...
WARWICK, RI (May 31, 2021) – Thrive Behavioral Health hosted several events to celebrate Mental Health Awareness Month in May. Each year, our organization joins this national movement to raise awareness about mental health. Together, we work to create a nation where anyone affected by mental illness can get the appropriate support and quality of care they require to...
By Sarah Channing, Director of Development & Digital Media, Thrive Behavioral Health Over a year into the COVID-19 pandemic, 40% of Americans 18 and older are experiencing increased symptoms of anxiety and depression. Substance use has skyrocketed as more and more people turn to alcohol and drugs to cope with their increased isolation, uncertainties and stress. Even as...
WARWICK, RI (April 12, 2021) – Thrive Behavioral Health and CODAC Behavioral Healthcare have partnered to provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder in Kent County. The program, which recently launched at Thrive’s 50 Health Lane location adjacent to Kent Hospital, will increase treatment options for adults seeking support for substance use disorders. As...
The following article, written by James Bessette, was published by Providence Business News on April 2, 2021. While not mentioned in the article, Thrive Behavioral Health raised over $4,000 in United Way of Rhode Island’s second annual 401 Gives Day. PROVIDENCE – United Way of Rhode Island’s second annual 401 Gives Day exceeded the organization’s own expectations Thursday, and all the...