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If you have Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.)

RI Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Educates and assists Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, family members, and caregivers throughout Rhode Island to protect personal healthcare information, detect healthcare errors, waste, fraud, and abuse, and to resolve suspected instances of healthcare fraud, errors or abuse. To report Medicare fraud, waste or abuse, call Rhode Island SMP at 462-0560.

They offer a wide range of programs and opportunities that promote health and nurture connection. They work at the systems level to make Rhode Island more age- and life-friendly through investments in infrastructure, workforce, and community networks. At-home companionship for people age 55 or older with limited mobility • Chronic-disease management education • Family supports, including respite care • Community and home-delivered meals • Free healthcare insurance counseling • In-home and day-care cost assistance • Free and reduced legal services • Prescription drug cost assistance • Transportation assistance • Mental health/substance use support • Senior and community center programs

Guardianship is a legal arrangement through which the Guardian is authorized to make certain decisions for another person. Works with the probates courts to match people age 60 years or older living in care facilities with certain cognitive conditions to caring volunteer guardians, when they are needed

Department prefers that all calls go through main number. Housing Security Program, Joyce Torrice, 462-0539 Heating Assistance Program **R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE) Provides discounts on drugs for limited income persons 65+ and disabled persons. **Customer Information Assistance and Referral Unit **Home and Community Care Provides homemaker/home health aide services for limited income persons 65+, either on a free or co-pay basis. **Protective Abuse Unit Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect among persons 60+. **Senior Companion Program, Maria Agonia (401) 462-0569 Provides opportunities for federally subsidized job training and employment for limited income persons 55+. **Silver Haired Legislature Provides a forum for seniors to meet, debate issues, and recommend legislation to the governor, general assembly and the U.S. Congress.

RIPAE pays a portion of the cost for approved medications purchased during the deductible phase of a Medicare Part D plan and may offer partial reimbursement to those who enter the "donut hole".

@Home Cost Share: For older adults with care needs, the @Home Cost-Share program is available to help with some care expenses. Eligible participants can access in-home services – such as help with housekeeping, meal preparation or personal care – and/or community-based programming at adult day health centers at a reduced rate. You may be eligible for the program if you are age 65 or older, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care.

volunteers are people age 55 and older who provide companionship for frail older adults in the home, at day centers, or other community sites. Companions assist with daily tasks, helping those served to remain living in the community for longer. Companions may provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping assistance, meal preparation, and advocacy. They also provide respite to caregivers of frail elders. By remaining active and contributing to their communities, Companions benefit from the program along with the clients they serve.

DEA Protective Services Unit is responsible for investigating complaints of elderly abuse of Rhode Islanders 60 and older by a family member, caregiver or person with duty of care.. Abuse may include physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, or abandonment. The DEA Protective Services Unit develops a care plan to prevent additional abuse and address the elder’s social service needs. Self-Neglect occurs when a person is no longer able to care for himself/herself. Reports of self-neglect are also made to the DEA Protective Services Unit. The senior’s needs are assessed and necessary services are 0ffered.

Warwick Terrace is a subsidized, 153 unit, 62+, handicapped or disabled housing complex.

Broad Street Revitalization is a four building mixed-use project in Elmwood that runs along the neighborhood’s main street, Broad Street. It’s made up of 25 affordable apartments and commerical and community space. Tenants include The Elmwood Financial Center and ONE|NB partner, Project Weber/RENEW. Location: Broad Street, Reynolds Street, and Chester Street in Elmwood Housing Type: Affordable rentals and commercial space Completed: 2011 Units: 25 residential, 5,000 sq ft. of commercial space

Rapid COVID-19 Testing and results.

Hotline advocates are available for victims and anyone calling on their behalf to provide crisis intervention, safety planning, information and referrals to agencies in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. If you or someone you know is frightened about something in your relationship, please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline.

Operation Holiday Cheer is an annual care package initiative organized by the Lt. Governor's Office for Rhode Island service men and women spending the holidays away from home.

Senior Center located in building provided by Newport Housing Authority. Members live in subsidized housing units and run the Senior Center. Newport Residents Council has offices.

Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term, respite, hospice and dementia care.

Plaza Esperanza is subsidized housing, 62+, handicapped or disabled.

2-1-1 is the fastest and easiest way to get information when you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One call gives you access to resources across your community, whether you need to get help or give help. Confidential, free, anonymous and multilingual Services Include: Comprehensive Information & Referral Walk-in Services Shelter Clearinghouse Gamblers Hotline BrighStars Navigators Senior Health Insurance Program Senior Medicare Patrol

Making "dreams" possible for RI chronically ill children, birth to 18 years. Impossible Dream Playground, 575 Centerville Rd., Warwick, John D. Florio Memorial Park, Rte. 117 (west) off I-95. Open to the public. Completely handicapped playable.

A private, not-for-profit, full-service 129 bed hospital providing general medical/surgical services, obstetrics, pediatrics, 24-hour emergency services, mental health services, comprehensive physical rehabilitation, ambulatory surgery, prenatal programs, occupational health services, diabetic teaching program, outpatient ostomy program, outpatient diet counseling and mammography. ** Occupational Health Services, 848-6020 The Borden-Carey Building, G2, 19 Friendship St., Newport 02840 Person in Charge: Todd A. Cipriani, Director Services: Provides a full range of health related services to businesses including medical monitoring, comprehensive injury management, physical examinations, health risk appraisals, employee assistance program, on-site screening services, health education, intervention programs, drug testing, and OSHA compliance. ** Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center, 845-1845 20 Powel Avenue, Newport 02840 Person in Charge: Todd Cipriani Services: A 19 bed accredited, specialty unit offering comprehensive physical rehabilitation for inpatients and outpatients who are partially or fully disabled as a result of spinal cord injury, cerebral vascular accident (stroke), amputation, brain injury, multiple trauma, Parkinson's Disease or other neuromuscular disabilities such as Multiple Sclerosis. Income Source: Patient fees; gifts; third party reimbursement

Basic Dental Services Dental Care for Infants & Toddlers: Exams First Dental Visit Cleanings Nutrition Counseling Fluoride Oral Hygiene Education for Parents/Caregivers Dental Sealants Fillings

The Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. PARL serves communities throughout Rhode Island and beyond. Our mission is to provide for the rescue and relief of suffering or homeless animals and perform charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals.

17 beds: Offers a 30-90 day program, which accommodates 17 formerly homeless men and women. Open 365 days/year. Every guest works with a case manager who assists with accessing services, setting goals, budgeting, and locating affordable housing. Services Available: 3 meals per day provided; Case management, Interpretation can be made available, Crisis intervention, Domestic violence support and education, Mental health/Substance abuse support, Housing placement, Vocation/Education. Important Policies: Curfew 5:00PM; Duration of stay 30-90 days; Rent is not required; Medications are locked; Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas; Must complete 8 hours of community service per week; Must find employment or other source of income within 30 days; Must save 50% of income; Must contribute one pound of coffee or 1 gallon of milk per week; Must look for new housing; Transitional housing available for singles

Main & Sayles Apartments located on 950 Main Street in Pawtucket, Rhode Island is an LIHTC development offering one and two bedroom Conventional and Tax Credit apartments. The LIHTC income guidelines are established through the Tax Credit program.

Riverview offers a full continuum of medical care including short-term, transitional care for those recovering from accident or illness; long-term care for those in need of ongoing help with daily living; and dementia care and supervision for those with cognitive impairments.