AdCare Rhode Island: North Kingstown, RI

Prospective Patients

Our admission process is quick and easy, and usually takes an hour or less to complete. Once you arrive at our facility, you will meet with a trained admissions counselor or technician to complete your admissions paperwork. From there, the technician will lead you through a tour of  our facility and show you your room. You will generally meet with a physician or psychiatrist within 24 hours.

Location

AdCare Rhode Island is located on over 20 acres set amongst the woods in New England. It is very peaceful with no city noises, and there are many opportunities for the clients to take walks, run, or just be in nature with the wildlife that surrounds the campus. It is located 20 minutes away from TF Green Airport. The rooms at AdCare Rhode Island have a condo-like atmosphere with brand-new, freshly painted windows to enjoy the outdoor scenery.

Meals

AdCare Rhode Island has a beautiful, scenic dining hall where our chefs serve patients three delicious, healthy meals a day. Our chefs are able to make accommodations for special dietary needs if necessary, and patients have the option of scheduling a personal appointment with our on-site nutritionist. Each residential unit has a kitchenette where snacks and beverages are available.

Housing Details

AdCare Rhode Island has a detox/crisis stabilization unit and two standard residential units. The detox/crisis stabilization unit has 23 beds, one residential unit has 23 beds, and the smaller residential unit has 13 beds. Usually, each room is equipped with 2 beds, 2 bureaus, 2 bedside tables, and a private bathroom inside the room. The residential wings are co-ed and rooms separate gender. Private rooms are available at no additional cost for transgender patients or other patients with a demonstrated clinical need for a private room. Each unit has a kitchenette with snacks (popsicles, cereals, etc.) and beverages (lemonade, coffee, etc.). There is a lounge on each unit which has a television, board games, and art supplies for patients to enjoy at their leisure. Laundry machines and detergent are available on-site for patient use. Housekeeping services will clean their rooms daily and will wash linens regularly.

Recreational Activities & Outings

In their free time, patients can watch television, play board games, or create art in the lounge; exercise in the beautiful gym facility or outdoors; play basketball on the court; play corn hole or frisbee outside; or participate in a drumming group (offered for an hour every other week; led by a drummer with 26-29 different types of drums). In the gym, patients can exercise on the treadmill or elliptical, or they can use the free weights, weight machine, or exercise ball. A treatment assistant will be in the gym to assist if needed.

Technology

Because we believe connectivity is so important to a healthy recovery, patients may bring and use their electronic devices during free hours. We provide free Wi-Fi to all patients and guests.

Integrative Family Program

AdCare has a strong open-door visitation policy and encourages families and friends to be present and involved in their loved one’s recovery, as this benefits both patients and family members. However, visitations must first be approved by a patient’s treatment team to confirm that visitation is conducive to a patient’s recovery. AdCare Rhode Island also offers a plethora of seminars, classes, and even group counseling sessions that families can participate in and learn from.

Veteran’s Affair Community Care Partner

AdCare Rhode Island is a VA Community Care Partner. In other words, we work 1-on-1 with veterans assigned by the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) and Local VA to meet our patients’ needs. Being a VA Community Care Partner allows AdCare Rhode Island to offer individualized and comprehensive therapeutic services to veterans and those in the armed forces without concern of whether or not their insurance policy will cover their treatment. As a VA Community Care Partner, the U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs (VA) has recognized AAC as a reputable mental healthcare and substance abuse treatment provider.

Veterans also benefit from our Salute to Recovery program which is a specialized curriculum developed specifically for veterans & first responders. This program focuses on PTSD, the biology of addiction, and more. At our treatment facilities:

• Every veteran receives a psychosocial assessment as well as a history and physical soon after admission, ensuring any comorbid conditions are identified and treated appropriately.
• Veterans meet with a therapist individually one time per week along with daily check in sessions.
• Veterans can participate in group sessions up to 5 times per day.

Co-occurring Mental Health Disorders

Clinicians at AdCare Rhode Island are able to treat patients with co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder. Co-occurring mental health conditions can impede someone’s ability to fully recover from their substance abuse issues. By treating them in tandem with addiction, AdCare Rhode Island can help patients learn coping skills to deal with each of their mental health conditions and recover.

Chronic Medical Conditions & Physical Challenges

AdCare Rhode Island is equipped to care for medically-compromised patients, although patients with chronic or acute medical conditions are accepted on a case-by case basis. AdCare is typically able to accept patients with conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, seizures, or other managed conditions. Each part of our facility has ADA-compliant, handicap rooms available and everything is wheelchair-accessible. If the patient is not ambulatory, they need to have their own transportation device to get around our facility. However, AdCare does carry wheelchairs on our premises that are available for emergencies.

Individual Therapy

Depending on your level of care, you may participate in individual therapy for 50 minutes, 1-2 or more times a week. Therapists at AdCare can facilitate a variety of different treatment modalities including (but not limited to) cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and Motivational Interviewing (MI).

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

AdCare Rhode Island is authorized to administer Vivitrol injections, naltrexone, and Suboxone. Depending on the patient’s needs, and after a careful evaluation by our treatment team, AdCare can also administer psychiatric medications to patients who agree to medication-based treatment.

Group Therapy

During your treatment at AdCare, you will attend group therapy several times a day, depending on your level of care.

Supportive & Experiential Therapies

Additional treatment interventions are offered to therapeutically support your overall care and wellbeing.

Our highly trained and knowledgeable multidisciplinary team includes a comprehensive staff of medical doctors, nurse practitioners, registered nurses, psychologists, therapists, treatment assistants, and a doctor of acupuncture. Patients meet with a clinician within the first 24 hours of admission. Therapists are all either working towards licensure or already licensed by the state, including licensed chemical dependency professionals (LCDPs), licensed mental health counselors (LMHCs), and masters-level licensed clinical social workers. All of our staff are trained and able to deliver addiction treatment. Some of their specialties include trauma-informed therapy, motivational interviewing, cognitive behavioral therapy, and AcuDetox.

We are in the process of training and growing a competent LGBTQI program. We are also working toward increasing the diversity of staff as we expand and develop.

Fred A. Trapassi, Jr., CEO

Fred A. Trapassi, Jr., began his career with Phoenix House in May of 2000 as program director for adolescent residential treatment services at Phoenix House Academy, Wallum Lake. In 2007, he was promoted to vice president and senior program director for Rhode Island Operations, with direct oversight of 11 programs throughout the state. Trapassi recently received the 2015 Rhode Island Labor Assistance Professionals Award for providing help and compassionate care to members of the associated unions and their families. Trapassi has also received the prestigious Jefferson Award for public service to a local community, the Nyswander Dole (Marie) Award for treatment advocacy, and the Brown University Howard K. Swearer Award for his work as a VISTA volunteer and street outreach worker, addressing the needs of runaway youth and the homeless from 1986 to 2000.

Sarah Horgan, COO and Director of Admissions

Sarah Horgan joined AdCare Rhode Island in 2014, as a clinical intern. After earning a dual degree from Rhode Island College in psychology and chemical dependency, she was hired as a clinician in 2015. During the succeeding years of her tenure, she has held various positions, ranging from utilization reviewer (UR) to director of admissions. Her background in substance use and mental health counseling, accreditation, licensing, and policy review crosses departmental lines and supports a variety of staff disciplines on the ARI team. As COO, Horgan is responsible for all operational issues, ensuring a continued focus on safety and clinical results. Horgan reviews services and safety concerns and makes recommendations for continued growth and improvement. In addition, Horgan maintains oversight of the admissions process, UR, and case management.

Chelsea Lomastro, Director of Clinical Services

Chelsea Lomastro, MS, CAADC, LCDP, graduated from Rhode Island College with a bachelor of science in psychology and a bachelor of arts in chemical dependency and addiction studies. She received her master of science in clinical mental health counseling from Rhode Island College. Lomastro started her career in substance use treatment in 2016, and has experience working in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She joined AdCare Rhode Island in 2020. Prior to accepting her role as director, Lomastro was a masters-level clinician and clinical services supervisor with AdCare.

Lomastro is a licensed chemical dependency professional (LCDP) and licensed chemical dependency clinical supervisor (LCDCS) in Rhode Island. She holds a license endorsement to provide quality treatment for individuals with HIV. She is also a licensed drug and alcohol counselor I (LADC I) in Massachusetts. Lomastro holds advanced credentialing in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Lomastro is a certified trainer in management of aggressive behaviors (MOAB). Lomastro is a trauma-informed therapist, LGBTQI+ affirming, and specializes in working with suicidality/risk. She places high importance on continued training/education for staff and patient care. As director of clinical services, Lomastro will direct, manage and coordinate the clinical and case management aspects of treatment services.

The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care AdCare Rhode Island is accredited by The Joint Commission for Behavioral Health Care, an internationally-recognized symbol of healthcare quality and the gold standard of care for the industry. This accreditation signifies that, through external, unbiased evaluation, we have met or exceeded The Joint Commission’s standards for providing addiction treatment for all of the levels of care offered at AdCare, including high acuity medical detox.

Programming

AdCare Rhode Island offers a family day on Sundays, where families and other loved ones may participate in discussions with clinicians, visit with their loved one, and engage in family therapy sessions. On the last Wednesday of every month, the facility hosts a family community night with Dr. Colbern, which is open to the public. Meetings may include learning about how to get loved ones into treatment or listening to the experience of alumni or their families. These meetings often function as a support group for the individuals who attend.

Visiting your loved one

AdCare Rhode Island residential has an open door visitation policy and strongly encourages patients’ families and loved ones to be as involved as possible. If they want a family therapy session, they are encouraged to call ahead of time so that the clinicians can allot time to meet with the patient and their family/loved ones. Children are welcome to visit as well, and the meditation room at AdCare has coloring books and toys for children who are visiting. During your loved one’s treatment, we can work with you to plan a visit. Your loved one’s treatment team will provide you with all of the information you need to schedule your visit.

Once you complete the detox process, your typical day in treatment will revolve around groups and classes. Treatment will vary according to the patient and the day, but the following is a sample of a typical schedule:

• 6:30 am–7:50 am: Breakfast
• 7 am–7:45 am: Personal time, homework
• 7:45 am–9 am: Recreational time to attend yoga, meditation, work out, or relax.
• 9 am–11:40 am: Groups
• 11:50 am–1:30 pm: Lunch/free time
• 1:30 pm–5 pm: Groups or educational classes
• 5 pm–7 pm: Dinner/free or recreational time
• 7 pm–8pm: AA or NA
• 8:30 pm–9:30 pm: Big Book study
• 10 pm–11 pm: Reading, homework, reflection
• 11 pm: Lights out

A variety of payment and insurance options are available. Among them, two popular insurance providers for patients at Adcare Rhode Islande are:

• Cigna 
• Humana

Learn more about affording rehab

We regularly treat disorders related to the following substances:

• Alcohol.
• Heroin.
• Opioids.
• Marijuana.
• Methamphetamine.
• Cocaine.
• Benzodiazepines.
• Prescription stimulants.
• Sleep aids/sedatives.
• Prescription drugs.
• Fentanyl.
• Hallucinogens.
• Other substances.*

*We provide treatment for almost all substance use disorders. If you don’t see a particular substance listed here, contact our admissions navigators to confirm treatment availability. 

The next steps to getting treatment include, reaching out, finalizing the plan, and getting to treatment.

• Step 1: Contact us at Or fill in our insurance verification form below and one of our caring admissions navigators will reach out to discuss your options at American Addiction Centers.
• Step 2: Talk with one of our navigators about your physical, mental, and financial situation so they can help you create a treatment plan and find the best placement for you. Our team will communicate with you to determine your treatment needs, discuss costs and insurance coverage, and help you set up travel to one of our rehab facilities.
• Step 3: Arrive and begin treatment.