Block Island residents and visitors have several behavioral health providers to choose from some located on Island and some on the mainland. Many are available both virtually and in person. On this site we have made every effort to include all the resources that relate to behavioral health both in the immediate area and those that are national such as the Suicide Hot Line.

The Block Island Medical Center is a full-service primary care facility. It is not a 24-hour emergency clinic. Those in need of mental or physical treatment after business hours should be aware of this fact. If it is not an emergency the best course of action is to wait until the Medical Center is open and give them a call prior to showing up.

If it is an emergency, please call 911. The Island has an exceptional volunteer Rescue Squad and they will respond. If necessary an intern will report to the Medical Center to address the situation. If the injury is severe, such as head trauma or a debilitating wound a Life Star helicopter will be dispatched from Hartford Hospital.