Honoring Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. on the Occasion of Its 50th Anniversary and Recognizing Its Enduring Impact on the Health and Well-Being of Rhode Islanders

WHEREAS, For fifty years, Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. has played a vital role in strengthening the health and well-being of individuals and families across the State of Rhode Island by expanding access to high-quality, affordable behavioral health care; and

WHEREAS, Founded as Kent County Mental Health Center, Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. has evolved over five decades to meet the changing and increasingly complex needs of the community, demonstrating a steadfast commitment to innovation, compassion, and service; and

WHEREAS, A defining milestone in Thrive’s history occurred in 2018, when The Kent Center merged with Riverwood Mental Health Services, significantly enhancing its capacity to provide integrated, comprehensive behavioral health services and expanding its reach throughout the region; and

WHEREAS, Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. is distinguished by its holistic, recovery- oriented approach, providing not only clinical treatment but also critical wraparound services that address housing, employment, and other social determinants of health, thereby removing barriers to long-term stability and success; and

WHEREAS, In 2024, Thrive was designated as the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic for Kent County, a recognition that has enabled the organization to deliver enhanced care coordination, expand access to services, and improve outcomes for individuals with complex behavioral health needs; and

WHEREAS, Through the dedication of its highly trained and compassionate staff, Thrive utilizes evidence-based practices to support individuals in managing mental health and substance use challenges, reducing unnecessary hospitalizations, and empowering clients to live successfully within their communities; and

WHEREAS, Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc. is a founding member of Horizon Healthcare Partners and has earned national recognition as a leader in the delivery of community-based behavioral health services, setting a standard of excellence for others to follow; and

WHEREAS, Thrive has positively impacted thousands of lives, fostering resilience and equipping individuals with the tools, skills, and support necessary to lead healthy, productive, and fulfilling lives; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That this Senate of the State of Rhode Island hereby congratulates and honors Thrive Behavioral Health on the occasion of its th Anniversary, and expresses its deepest gratitude for the organization’s enduring commitment to improving the lives of Rhode Islanders; and be it further

RESOLVED, That the Secretary of State be and hereby is authorized and directed to transmit a duly certified copy of this resolution to Dawn Allen, President & CEO, Thrive Behavioral Health, Inc.