The Providence Center Awarded
Governor’s Award for
Wellness Innovation

Sara Szeglowski, grant writer, and Deb O'Brien, chief operating officer, of The Providence Center, with Governor Donald L. Carcieri

 November 18, 2009 (PROVIDENCE, RI)—The Providence Center has been awarded the Governor’s Award for Wellness Innovation for providing outstanding support to clients seeking services for mental health, substance use, behavioral and emotional issues. For many years, The Providence Center’s programs and services have reflected the importance of integrating mental health, physical health and social activities to best meet the needs of it serves. Wellness services offered include nutrition demonstrations, community wellness celebrations, health education and exercise classes held both at The Providence Center and in the community.   

The Providence Center annually serves over 10,000 adults, children and adolescents experiencing mental illness, substance use and emotional problems. Since its establishment in 1969, The Providence Center has been part of Rhode Island’s exemplary behavioral health care system, offering a comprehensive array of treatment and rehabilitation services. For more information call 276-4020.