Community Council
Fostering improved mental health & substance use care for Newport County
Created to unify our community and behavioral healthcare organizations in Newport County, the Behavioral Health Community Council works in a cohesive approach to enhance the current system of care. By working together to reach common goals such as increasing awareness of services offered and determining areas of improvement, our Community Council is focused on creating a stronger system for individuals and families living in Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Little Compton, & Jamestown.
This Council includes representatives such as:
- Individuals with lived experience of a mental health or substance use disorder.
- Community members & leaders.
- Leaders from behavioral health organizations.

The Community Council was founded to provide critical input and resources to create more effective and appropriate support, services, and interventions for addressing the mental health and substance use treatment needs of individuals and families.
2025 Community Council Meetings
January 10th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
February 7th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
March 7th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
April 4th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
May 2nd
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
June 6th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
July 11th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
August 1st
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
September 5th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
October 3rd
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
November 7th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
December 5th
1:30pm – 3:00PM
Innovate Newport
513 Broadway, Newport, RI
If you are interested in becoming a volunteer or just want to learn more about the Community Council Program, please reach out to us and we will be in touch shortly. Thank you!
Office Address:
300 High Point Ave., Portsmouth, RI 02871
Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 173, Adamsville, RI 02801
Phone: 1.401.835.5311