CODAC Eleanor Slater Hospital is part of CODAC Behavioral Healthcare’s Rhode Island network of outpatient substance use treatment services. Located on the Eleanor Slater Hospital campus in Cranston, the program is designed to help adults with opioid and other substance use disorders receive medication, counseling, and continuing clinical support in a structured outpatient setting. CODAC has served Rhode Island communities since 1971 and has developed a broad treatment system that combines evidence-based medication with behavioral therapy and individualized recovery planning.
Substance Use Treatment Services
Clients entering CODAC treatment work with clinical and medical professionals to develop a plan based on their personal history, current substance use, physical health, recovery goals, strengths, and preferences. Services may include medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, supportive counseling, behavioral therapy, recovery planning, drug and alcohol testing, and referrals to additional healthcare or community resources. Available medication options across CODAC programs include methadone, buprenorphine, oral naltrexone, and injectable naltrexone when clinically appropriate.
The program is intended for individuals who need ongoing outpatient treatment while continuing to live in the community. Depending on clinical need, a person may participate in scheduled counseling and medical visits, receive more frequent support, or be referred to an intensive outpatient program or another level of care. CODAC’s intensive outpatient services generally include a combination of individual and group sessions over several weeks, while general outpatient care uses scheduled counseling and monitoring to help clients maintain healthier routines and reduce the risk of recurrence.
Approach to Treatment
CODAC’s model recognizes that medication is most effective when it is paired with counseling, behavioral support, and an individualized recovery plan. Treatment focuses not only on reducing illicit opioid use, but also on improving health, relationships, daily functioning, and long-term stability. Counselors help clients identify triggers, strengthen coping skills, develop realistic goals, and build a recovery-oriented lifestyle that can include supportive family members, wellness activities, and productive community involvement.
The organization also emphasizes respect and accessibility. CODAC’s admission model is intended to respond quickly when a person is ready to seek help, reducing delays that can place someone at greater risk. Clinical decisions about medication and treatment intensity are made with the patient and are adjusted as recovery needs change.
Recovery Support and Continued Care
Ongoing care may include coordination with medical providers, behavioral health professionals, hospitals, social service agencies, and recovery-support organizations. Clients who need services beyond the scope of the program can be connected with additional outpatient care, residential treatment, primary care, mental health treatment, peer support, or other community resources. Family participation may also be encouraged when it is appropriate and helpful to the individual’s recovery.
Admissions and Payment
Program availability, accepted insurance plans, medication options, and admission procedures can change. Individuals and referring professionals should contact CODAC directly to verify current hours, eligibility requirements, payment arrangements, and whether the Eleanor Slater Hospital location is the best point of entry for the services needed.
