Address: 14 Harrington Rd, Cranston, RI 02920
Description: The Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals, through state Divisions and
Programs established by Title 40.1, Chapters 1, 1.1, 2, 3, 5, 5.3, 5.4, 22, and 24, or the
Rhode Island General Laws, as amended, is the Department in the Rhode Island State
Government authorized by law and designations to: 1) Plan, design, and develop, 2) Fund, 3) Administer, coordinate and license a system of services for citizens of Rhode Island with developmental disabilities,
behavioral healthcare needs, and those in need of the physical health and/or mental health
services of the Eleanor Slater Hospital.
The Department is dedicated to achieving the best possible results for its consumers and
the taxpayers of Rhode Island. The Department will achieve these goals with the
coordination of the following Divisions:
the Division of Developmental Disabilities,
the Division of Behavioral Healthcare Services,
the Eleanor Slater Hospital,
the Office of Facilities and Programs Standards and Licensure.