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On October 18th, The Providence Center held its annual “Circle of Stars” fundraiser at the Rhode Island Convention Center, where approximately 250 supporters gathered to celebrate the organization’s work in the community. The $200,000 raised will support the Center’s  innovative programs providing critical care to more than 20,000 children, adults,...

The Providence Center (TPC) will hold its annual Circle of Stars event on October 18th at the Rhode Island Convention Center.  The fundraising event honors individuals and corporations for their philanthropic support of TPC programs. This year’s honoree, Don Barbeau, has been an active board member since 2010 and has...

For people receiving treatment for mental illness, sometimes it is best to hear about the process of getting better from someone who has been there before. Peer specialists are people that who use their own experience with mental health and addiction to help others. In the addiction field, peers, sometimes called sponsors,...

The Providence Center (TPC) recently rolled out its case manager career ladder, a tiered advancement framework for case managers that would like to further their careers. The program pairs a structured, on-the-job learning curriculum with required courses to promote professional and clinical growth.   The project is part of a Care...

On Thursday, June 21, The Providence Center (TPC) and Anchor Recovery announced the opening of the Jim Gillen Teen Center, Rhode Island’s first facility designed for teens in recovery from addiction. The Center will be staffed by people in long-term recovery and offer teens age-appropriate supports including meetings, one-on-one recovery coaching, and...