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Homeless Shelter | Citizens Bank Family Center

754 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907

Eligibility

Families with children Single and two-parent heads of household Male and/or female 18+

Required documents

One (1) form of photo ID for all adults Birth certificate of children BCI Backgrounds in arson, crimes against children, or assault with weapons will not be accepted (domestic violence charges assessed on case-by-case basis)

Hours

24/7 Curfew 8:00PM

Languages

Spanish interpretation available

Application process

Call Alliance Coordinated Entry at 401-277-4316

Service area

Statewide

Description

Setup: 15 single-family rooms; Approximately 65 beds total Handicap Accessible Services Available: Case Management Spanish interpretation available Crisis intervention Mental health/substance abuse support Health Housing referrals Literacy Financial literacy Other referrals as appropriate Meals: 3 meals per day provided; 2 snacks per day provided Important Policies: Curfew 8:00PM Duration of stay: 30 day program Families with SNAP $1 per day per person for meal/shelter fee Medications locked in staff's office and must be reported Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas Drug/Alcohol not ALLOWED on premises Children must be supervised at all times

What's Here

Providing organization

Crossroads Rhode Island

Founded in 1894 as Travelers Aid to assist vulnerable women, service members and travelers, Crossroads has been serving those in need for 125 years. Their mission has since evolved to help individuals and families in need overcome their homelessness. They provide a range of specialized services to meet the unique needs of our clients, including: Housing in more than 370 residences statewide 24-hour/7-day-a-week emergency services Education and employment services Comprehensive case management In 2018, Crossroads and the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless partnered to create the Coordinated Entry System. Coordinated Entry is a federal mandate that requires the state’s homeless service providers to integrate their efforts to achieve the following goals: Make it easier for people to access services Identify and prioritize services based on need Make sure that people who need help the most, get help first