About Us: Mission

The Rhode Island Psychological Association shall endeavor to promote the general welfare and well-being of individuals, families, groups, and society as a whole. Toward this goal, the organization strives to:

• Promote research in all areas of psychology
• Advance the education, training, and professional development of psychologists, to assure the highest standards of ethics, conduct, achievement, and skill
• Develop and promote the application of scientifically based psychological principles
• Provide resources to the public for information and referral for mental health services
• Present a strong voice for legislative and regulatory mental health advocacy
• Participate with other professional and community groups who share advocacy goals
• Provide services to the community of psychologists in Rhode Island
• Advance the education, training, and professional development of psychologists to serve the growing culturally and linguistically diverse population of our state