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The Commission's purpose is to ensure that all people with disabilities are afforded the opportunity to exercise all the rights and responsibilities accorded to citizens of Rhode Island and that each person with a disability is able to reach his/her maximum potential for independence, human development, productivity and self-sufficiency.

Services: Aids, counsels and assists small businesses. Provides financial management and marketing assistance; educational workshops. Business Information Center, Manager, 528-4688 Economic Development, Assistant District Director, 528-4540 Enterprise Community Business Information Center 550 Broad Street, Providence, 272-1083 SCORE, 528-4571 Procurement Assistance: Boston Office, 617-451-2040

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.

The Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides near-comprehensive healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout RI; several non-healthcare benefits including disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, and life insurance; and provides burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members. Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers Health (REAC) VA, Caregiver Health & Well-Being Coaching, Caregivers first, Peer Support Mentoring, VA S.A.V.E Training, Building Better Caregivers, ANNIE Caregiver Text Program, Caregiver Support Line, CSL Caregiver Education Calls, Respite Care, Caregiver Support Groups, Referrals

Kingstown Crossings II is a Housing Tax Credit property, offering modern 1, 2, 3, and 4-bedroom apartments

Express Employment Professionals is a full-service staffing and human resources company. It provides recruiting services, direct hire, temporary and temp-to-hire staffing in all office services, accounting, technical, call center, sales, marketing, industrial, production and assembly. For employers, staffing solutions include evaluation and direct hire, temporary/contract staffing, professional search, flexible staffing, and human resource management. Express provides staffing and HR solutions to help meet your needs and production goals. For HR needs, Express' services include: HR Hotline HR Compliance Audits Employee Handbook Review and Creation Organizational Effectiveness Survey Onsite Client Training Programs Affirmative Action Plan Creation

Group psychotherapy practice specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, an active and goal-oriented approach to treatment. The therapists create an extremely supportive relationship and help individuals to understand and change links between problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therapists help adults manage moods such as depression or anxiety, cope with stressful situations, overcome psychological disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or specific phobias, and accomplish a variety of personal goals. Group workshops available on a number of mental health topics. Areas of specialization include: ADD/ADHD; Anger; Anxiety; Depression; Grief; Habits; Pain; Relationships; Sleep; Smoking; Weight

Assists low income residents in the Blackstone Valley area through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Must bring proof of income, rent and utility receipts, ID. Rental, fuel and utility assistance in emergencies only. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Medication in crisis situation. Parenting classes. **Winter holiday baskets/toys for Blackstone Valley Residents Only. Call starting 12/01/2009** ** Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Closet 724-7170 402 Dexter Street, Central Falls 02863 Hours: M, W, F, 9am - 1pm Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations.

Governor Henry Lippitt House Museum is an Italianate mansion Victoria house museum and home of two Rhode Island governors. Superb interior; decorative details from the Victorian era. Built circa 1865, this mansion has been described by the New York Times as "one of the most complete, authentic and intact Victorian houses in the country". Tours: Guided tours start on the hour at 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, and 3:00PM. Guided tours last 45 minutes.

Nicotine Anonymous is a 12-step program for quitting smoking. Meetings available online and by phone.

Region 2: Blackstone Valley Regional Coalition Task Force 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.

Public elementary school in Foster, only school in the Foster School District. Students enrolled in Paine elementary transfer into the Foster Glocester Regional School District upon completion of Grade 5.

The Lincoln Animal Control Shelter is a municipal shelter run by the town of Lincoln Police Department. The shelter helps re-home dogs, cats and other animals, after being found as strays or surrendered by their owners.

Bathing Dressing Feeding Range of Motion Exercises and more…

Creates strong, sustainable, inclusive communities and quality affordable homes for individuals and families while promoting self sufficiency; Seeks to provide housing opportunities, bolster the economy and protect consumers; Meets the needs of our citizens and utilizes housing as a platform for improving their quality of life; encourages empowerment, enriches lives and energizes the community of Bristol; Oversees Benjamin Church Manor, subsidized housing with 194 units.

Programs that offer opportunities for non-English-speaking and limited-English-speaking adults to learn listening, speaking, reading and writing skills with an emphasis on developing the level of communication competence that is essential for adults who are living in a setting in which English is the primary language. Also included are programs that provide English language instruction for younger people.

Offers general collection of books and periodicals; story hour; instructional classes; guest story tellers, videos. Computer and internet access.

Wentworth Apartments is subsidized housing with 10 units consisting of two, three and four bedrooms. Wentworth Apartments are part of the Section 32 Homeownership Program.

Cedar Spring Terrace is a subsidized 62+, Handicapped or Disabled housing complex.

ACOS is Rhode Island's largest provider of high-quality services for adults, children and families infected with or affected by HIV or AIDS. Provides a broad range of services including housing resources, counseling, rapid HIV testing, (anonymous/confidential) Hepatitis testing and vaccinations, case management, advocacy and community outreach programs focusing on prevention and wellness. (For more info on ENCORE, see ENCORE/Needle Exchange in IRIS.) Income Source: RI Department of Health; federal Ryan White Fund, foundations; fees, private support.

Screenings and examinations Restorations and fillings Cleanings and sealants Digital X-rays Extractions Root Canals Crowns

The Clark Memorial Library is a member of the Ocean State Libraries consortium and will allow anyone with a valid Ocean State Libraries card to borrow the following material from the library; circulating books, magazines, and audio-visual material. Income Source: Town; State; donations.

Services: Triple-A baseball league, affiliate of the Boston Red Sox. 72 home games, April - September. The Pawtucket Red Sox are moving to Worcester starting in 2021 to become the Worcester Red Sox.

Blackstone Valley Community health Care (BVCHC) has established a program that reduces fees charged to patients based on their income and family size. The categories we use are based on percentages of “Poverty Level” as annually determined by the federal government. Qualifying patients will pay a nominal fee if they qualify for 100% of poverty. Patients between 101% and 200% will pay a amount depending on their family size and percentage of poverty. Every program has requirements and BVCHC’s Sliding Fee Program is no different.

Provides persons with developmental disabilities with the necessary skills and support that will enable them to realize their personal goals of becoming effective members of their community. Skills including cognitive skills, community orientation, socialization and interpersonal skills, self care habits and development of work skills and behavior. Provides supported employment and recreational programs. Income Source: United Way; State contracts; School contracts.