What is Butler Hospital?

Butler Hospital is a psychiatric hospital located in Providence, Rhode Island, specializing in mental health care, substance use treatment, and psychiatric research. Founded in 1844, it is the oldest private mental health hospital in Rhode Island and is affiliated with the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. The hospital offers a range of inpatient, outpatient, and partial hospital programs for adults, adolescents, and older adults. Butler Hospital is known for its expertise in treating mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, and other psychiatric conditions.