Oasis Wellness & Recovery Center

Overview

The Oasis Wellness & Recovery Center is a peer-run recovery and wellness center for adults living with mental health challenges. Oasis provides a welcoming, non-clinical space where people can connect with others, build wellness skills, and find support from individuals with lived experience in mental health recovery.

At Oasis, recovery is built on empowerment, peer support, advocacy, social connection, and overall wellness. Programs and activities are created by people who understand the recovery journey firsthand.

Contact Information

Phone: (401) 432-7621
Email: oasis@carene.org

Location:

Current location:
530 N. Main Street
Providence, RI 02904

Coming Soon:
As of August 2026, Oasis will be relocating to:
790 N. Main Street
Providence, RI 02904
The relocation date has not yet been determined.

Services and Programs

Oasis offers a variety of peer-led programs and recovery-focused services, including:

Peer support in a safe, welcoming environment
Drop-in services
Support groups
Community groups and social activities
Wellness and recovery activities
Mindfulness and self-care programs
Educational workshops and personal development opportunities
Mental health advocacy
Help navigating mental health resources
Referrals to community resources and behavioral health providers when needed
Opportunities for members to help shape future programs and activities based on community interests

All activities take place in a substance-free recovery environment that encourages connection, wellness, and personal growth.

Who Can Participate?

Oasis welcomes adults who are:

Living with mental health challenges
In recovery from mental illness
Looking for peer support and wellness-focused recovery services

Services are available without a referral or formal mental health diagnosis. Individuals are welcome to contact Oasis directly, and most services are offered free of charge.

How to Get Started

Getting started is simple.

You can:

Call or email Oasis directly
Walk in during operating hours for many drop-in and peer support services
Be referred by a behavioral health provider, hospital, community organization, or case manager

Oasis staff can help you find the services, groups, or activities that best fit your needs. If additional support is needed, they can also connect you with other community resources.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Oasis a clinical mental health treatment program?

No. Oasis is a peer-run wellness and recovery center that provides non-clinical support, advocacy, and community-based recovery services. If you need clinical mental health treatment, staff can help connect you with the appropriate providers.

Does Oasis provide counseling or therapy?

No. Oasis focuses on peer support rather than clinical counseling or therapy. Staff can help connect you with mental health treatment services if needed.

Who can participate?

Anyone age 18 or older who is living with mental health challenges or is seeking recovery-oriented peer support is welcome.

Do I need a referral?

Oasis services do not require a referral. You can contact the center directly, although referrals from healthcare providers and community organizations are also accepted.

What kinds of activities are available?

Activities vary throughout the year and may include peer support groups, wellness programs, educational workshops, advocacy opportunities, social events, and community activities that support recovery.

Additional Resources

You can also learn more about Oasis through:

The City of Providence Mental & Behavioral Health Resource Guide
The Rhode Island Recovery Community Centers directory, which includes Oasis and other recovery support services throughout the state

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