Welcome to MHRH - the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation, and Hospitals.
We are committed to assuring access to quality services and supports for Rhode Islanders with developmental disabilities, mental health issues, substance abuse issues, and chronic long term medical conditions requiring a hospital setting. This is accomplished through the assessment of health care and support needs; planning and policy development; and purchase or provision of services and supports.
Who’s In Charge? Self-Advocates Wonder About Guardianship
The word “guardianship” describes a relationship between people. It is a legal arrangement that is decided by a court. It gives a legal guardian the power to care for another person. This can include control over what that person does and
over his or her property....read more
This presentation includes photographs of some of the hundreds of people who attended the Summit and Mini Summit meetings. It also includes a sampling of comments expressed by people to share their ideas/concerns about the future of the DD community system in RI....watch the video
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research has released a new online publication - Emergency Management Research and People With Disabilities: A Resource Guide.
The Eighth Annual New England School of Prevention Studies is set for June 9th - 11th. The School of Prevention Studies allows prevention professionals from various settings to combine intensive study in an area of special interest with the opportunity to network.
The Thirty-ninth Annual New England School of Addiction Studies will take place from June 9 - 13, 2008 at Franklin Pierce University in Rindge, New Hampshire. The Summer School is an intensive week-long experience for participants to further their knowledge.
Check out the RI Disabilities
Council 2008 Summer Guide. Our 12 page printed Recreation Resource Guide lists hundreds of leisure programs, activities and services for people who have a disability. We include programs and ideas for children, adults and families.