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At Autism Speaks, our goal is to change the future for all who struggle with autism spectrum disorders. We are dedicated to funding global biomedical research into the causes, prevention, treatments, and cure for autism; to raising public awareness about autism and its effects on individuals, families, and society; and to bringing hope to all who deal with the hardships of this disorder. We are committed to raising the funds necessary to support these goals. Autism Speaks aims to bring the autism community together as one strong voice to urge the government and private sector to listen to our concerns and take action to address this urgent global health crisis. It is our firm belief that, working together, we will find the missing pieces of the puzzle. Autism Speaks. It's time to listen.

Each resident, whether short-term or long-term, nursing and rehabilitation receives services with a comforting sense of community. From offering a spa with alternative therapies to having pets that enrich our lives, they offer something for everyone. West View is more than a nursing home or rehabilitation center. It is a community of friends, staff and residents alike, who share ideas and develop meaningful activities and programs to enhance everyone’s quality of life. They offer numerous opportunities for the residents to enjoy life and have fun.

FOOD PANTRY Glocester Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet Every Wednesday 8:30AM-12:30PM; once a month pickup; must qualify ATTENTION, SENIORS! Farmers Market vouchers are available at Glocester Meal Site. Must be over the age of 60 years and meet income eligibility guidelines. Questions? Contact Fran at 567-4557.. **Activities Include:** Acrylic Painting Arts & Crafts Bingo Blood Pressure Clinic Cards Cribbage Computer Classes- Please Call Center Knitting Light Exercise Line Dancing with Steve Falk Tai-Chi with Alan Knight Exercise Room Game Room Multi-Purpose Room (TV, piano, organ, exercises, shuffleboard, bingo, dances, special events) Special Events Valentine's Day Party, St. Patrick's Day Party, etc. Questions? Call the Center at 710-9860. To make a donation or to order a commemorative brick, call 710-9860.

The Palliative Care program provides home health services to patients with serious and progressive health conditions who want to continue active treatment, seeking a cure or remission. Patients in this program often have life-threatening conditions such as: Cancer; Cardio-pulmonary disease; Lung or kidney disease; Neurological diseases such as Parkinson or Alzheimer; Other serious progressive diseases. Patients in this program may continue any level of active treatments for their diseases in the comfort of their home. The Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice supports patients and their families in the following ways: Manage complex pain and symptoms; Manage medications; Coordinate care with other health care professionals; Provide support for treatment decisions; Ease stresses and anxiety for patients and families during life-threatening disease.

THE SCITUATE ANIMAL SHELTER is a municipal facility under the supervision of Scituate Animal Control, a division of the Scituate, Rhode Island Police Department. They take in animals from Scituate and Foster and provide care until we can find good homes for them. They also socialize all cats and dogs who need such work in order to be ready for life in a home and with a family. The shelter staff and the volunteers will go to great lengths to find homes for all animals that we have at the shelter.

Portsmouth Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties. For Portsmouth EMA information during an emergency: -Visit the EMA blog at http://www.portsmouthri.com/Blog.aspx?CID=4 -Follow Portsmouth EMA on Twitter @PortsmouthEmerg -Monitor AM radio stations WADK 1540 and WSAR 1480 Red Cross Emergency Shelter for Portsmouth: Gaudet Middle School: 1113 Aquidneck Avenue, Middletown, RI

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness and who have income and resources below specified amounts. SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.

Housing Support: Help find safe and affordable housing, emergency shelter services, and housing stability resources.

A statewide, nonprofit agency that provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents seeking help for their children. RIPIN offers eleven programs and services to families with children in Rhode Island, including families of children with special needs. Programs include:

• Parent Consultant & Family Health Parent Consultant Programs
• Family Voices Network
• Parent Information and Resource Center (PIRC)
• Parent Training and Information Center (PTIC)
• Father and Family Network of Rhode Island

Support groups:

• Families of Children with Special Health Care Needs - aka "The Circle of Parent's Support Group"

First Monday of each month, 10:00AM-11:30AM CNDC in the George Clinic at Rhode Island Hospital 593 Eddy Street, Providence -Spanish Speakers - Last Thursday of each month, 10:30AM-12:00PM Solutions CEDARR conference room at Family Service 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence

• Spanish Speakers -

First Wednesday of each month, 5:00PM-6:30PM RIPIN's conference room 175 Main Street, Pawtucket

• Young Mom's Club -

Last Thursday of each month, 5:00PM-6:30PM Meeting place moves each month. Call RIPIN for location

• Family to Family Online Group-Make connections anytime online

Go to www.rifamilytofamily.net to sign up today

Golden Ridge Housing Inc. is supportive housing for the elderly. There are 2 residential buildings each containing 17, one-bedroom units. All units are accessible with one unit ADA compliant.

Adult Home Healthcare A team of nurses, therapists and home health aides (HHAs) provide a comprehensive level of care and support in the comfort of home. We work with patients, families, and physicians to implement a plan that promotes clinical excellence and outstanding customer service. Maintaining a fulfilling daily life for our patients by providing exemplary nursing care is our priority. Skilled Care: Our nurses (LPN, LVN and RN) provide private duty care and treatments for chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. SERVICES INCLUDE -Private duty nursing -Tracheostomy and ventilator management -Enteral care and management -Complex intravenous therapy management -Intermittent skilled nursing and therapy visits Pediatric Home Healthcare: Team of nurses, therapists and home health aides (HHAs) provide a comprehensive level of care and support in the comfort of home. We work with patients, families, and physicians to implement a plan that promotes clinical excellence and outstanding customer service. Maintaining a fulfilling daily life for children by providing exemplary nursing care is our priority. Skilled Care Our nurses (LPN, LVN and RN) provide private duty care and treatments for chronic and acute illnesses and disabilities. SERVICES INCLUDE -Private duty nursing -School nursing -Tracheostomy and ventilator management -Enteral care and management -Complex intravenous therapy management -Intermittent skilled nursing and therapy visits

Nationally recognized for its outstanding design, Waterplace Park is the focal point of Providence's revitalized downtown. This four-acre urban park surrounding a tidal basin features an amphitheater, landscaped terraces, and boat landings. A series of Venetian bridges connects downtown Providence to the city's historic East Side. From here you can board a river boat or glide in a gondola down Providence's redesigned rivers. Waterplace Park is also the site of special events such as concerts and the acclaimed WaterFire.

The primary purpose of the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is to protect life and property in the event of a disaster or crisis situation, through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. Pawtucket and Central Falls share Emergency Management Services to increase public safety preparedness, save taxpayer dollars and provide greater efficiencies.

Youth Prevention Services Adult and Youth Education, Employment & Training Senior and Disabled Adult Case Management Program: available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals. Health Center For seniors, services include: At Home Supports Case Management; Integrated Case Management; Self-Directed Program; Protective Services; and National Family Caregiver Support Program. Behavioral health treatment is offered for a wide variety of concerns including substance abuse treatment, anxiety and depression, relationship and family counseling, and stress and anger management.

Provides information on child abuse laws, incidence, causes and effects. Conducts public awareness and educational activities for the prevention of child abuse. Advocates for the development of prevention programs within existing agencies, services and school systems. Resource library including films, tapes, etc. Speakers Bureau, Professional Development Training, Parent Workshops.. Member Chapter of Prevent Child Abuse America VOAD Contact: Kate Begin, Executive Director E-mail [email protected] Income Source: Grants; donations

The Block Island School is a friendly, positive, and secure place in which students learn and work. The faculty, staff, and parents have created an enriching environment where children can grow intellectually, physically, socially, and emotionally. It is a cooperative and happy place where parents, teachers and administrators work together as partners in the education of the children.

Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Centre offers 24/7 admissions, comprehensive Short and Long Term nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and complex medical services that include: Post-Surgical Care Orthopedic Rehab Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies IV Therapy TPN Nutrition Cardiac Care Oncology Management Pulmonary Rehab Diabetic care and teaching Wound care management Secure Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit Hospice and Respite Care

The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

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Based on the participant’s job readiness skills, they may be placed in either a paid or unpaid work experience with one of our collaborating business partners. Participants will also be encouraged to seek employment in the private sector.

RI Temps, a temporary placement division that handles all federal, state, and unemployment taxes, pays the employer’s share of federal social security taxes, and compensates employees directly. They also provide liability insurance and worker’s compensation.

Intensive outpatient Methadone Buprenorphine Vivitrol

Crescent Park Manor is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled with one and two bedrooms available.

Provides comprehensive social & advocacy services to individuals and families in need. **ROAD HOME EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE (789-3016 x 300) -RENTAL, mortgage and security deposits -Assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster & domestic violence situations. **HEAT ASSISTANCE (LiHEAP) (Linda Gilman, 789-3016 x 338) -Grants to reduce home heating costs -Emergency shut off assistance. **BASIC HUMAN NEEDS & FURNITURE BANK (789-3016 x 300) **BOILER REPAIR/REPLACEMEN (Ted Bate, 789-3016 x 336) -Boiler repair -Replacement for heating systems that are beyond repair **COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION & EMERGENCY FOOD VOUCHERS (789-3016 x 300) **EVEN START FAMILY LITERACY (Colleen Kenyon, 789-3016 x 331) -Early Childhood & Adult Basic Education -ESL -GED Prep -Job Coaching -Case Management -Interactive Child-Family Literacy -Parent Education **HEAD START (Missy Menders, 789-3016 x 307) -Children aged 3-5 -Early childhood education, social services, mental health, special needs, health and safety, nutrition services/assessment & literacy skills **ADULT SELF SUFFICIENCY COLLABORATIVE (ASSC) (Contact: Maureen Tissiere 789-3016 x 305) -Pregnant & parenting teens under 21 years old -Intensive case management services focusing on school completion and/or GED -Life Skills Training & Parenting Skills **ADULT EDUCATION EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING (Joseph Neri, 789-3016 x 308) -RI residents ages 16-21 with no HS Diploma or GED -Academic assessments, tutoring, post-secondary educational assistance -Work skills and placement assistance. **TOY DISTRIBUTION (789-3016 x 300) -Seasonal **YOUTH DIVERSIONARY PROGRAM A 90 day counseling and referral program for non-adjudicated teens. Young Parents First Program, adolescent pregnancy case management. Home Renovation and Repair Loan Program offers 5.9% low interest loans from Rhode Island Housing. High School Center Narragansett High School 245 South Pier Road, Narragansett 02882 782-8324 Income Source: Federal; state; local; donations

Pawtucket Center is tucked in the Darlington neighborhood of Pawtucket, RI. We offer a variety of services including Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapies to meet the needs of our ShortStay Rehabilitation patients and LongTerm Care residents. Our designated Transitional Care Unit (TCU) has private rooms available for those with special needs and/or simply for private accommodations. Together with our patients, families and interdisciplinary team, discharge planning begins the day of admission. Our therapy department also offers the Revital Care Program.