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RIWorks Statewide Community Partnersip – The RIWorks Statewide Community Partners network targets unemployed and underemployed individuals who are receiving assistance through the RI Department of Human Services RIWorks. The program provides access to a comprehensive range of supportive services with the goal of addressing barriers and increasing employability in order to obtain long-term stable employment.

Handled hundreds of thousands of public inquiries related to international emergencies. By spreading the word about inappropriate in-kind donations, as well as highlighting the negative impact that these collections have on disaster-affected countries, the Center strives to educate the public on how to respond in a useful and productive manner. DISASTER ASSISTANCE GUIDELINES:

• Monetary Contributions to Established Relief Agencies are Always the Most Useful Response to Disasters
• Confirm There is a Need for All Items Being Collected
• Deliver Items Only to Organizations having Local Distribution Capacity
• Donate Only to Organizations having the Ability to Transport Collected Items to the Affected Region
• Never Assume the U.S. Government or any Relief Agency Will Transport Unsolicited Relief Items Free of Charge
• Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited
• Volunteer Opportunities for Disaster Relief are Extremely Limited

Riverview Terrace is Affordable housing for the elderly and persons with disabilities. One and two bedroom units Some apartments designed to be fully accessible and include wheel in showers and automatic doors Rents are subsidized and include utilities Community room and lounges Computer learning center

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Assists with finding part-time jobs. Based on a 20 hour work week; 16 hours on the site and 4 hours at the Youth Center per week.

Assertive case management services provided by the mobile treatment team to supported living facilities and to numerous scattered site apartments in the East Bay area.

Wood River Health provides laboratory services from East Side Clinical Laboratory at Hope Valley location. No appointment necessary.

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

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going. Services may be provided in a person's home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living), or institutional settings (for example, intermediate care facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes) to optimize their health and retain their independence. People of all ages may need long term care. If you, a loved one, or a friend is an adult with a disability or an elder, you will find information about the DHS's publicly funded long term services and supports here.

Memory Care Blenheim-Newport is a memory care community designed to fit the needs of residents with Alzheimer’s, memory loss, or other forms of dementia. Mind & Memory approach celebrates the spirit and supports the capabilities of your loved one through individualized and group activities that encourage creativity and self-expression. Uses research-based programming, to help residents engage in physical, social, intellectual, emotional, purposeful and spiritual wellness.

OSCIL works together with state and local government and public entities to eliminate architectural, communication, and attitudinal barriers. OSCIL has provided technical assistance to T.F. Greene Airport, area hospitals, Roger Williams Park, the Board of Canvassers, and many other private businesses and organizations to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rhode Island Law 42-87-2. Individuals who experience barriers in the community, i.e. inaccessible restaurants, public events, schools, etc. are encouraged to call OSCIL for information and assistance. Part of OSCIL’s mission is to bring information to the community to help address barriers to independent living. This includes presentations on: -Assistive technology demonstrations -Barriers to effective communication -How Center services can help your independent living goals -Understanding nursing home transition -Utilizing telecommunication devices for the Deaf -How home modifications can increase access in a home -Young adult independent living skills training -Effective public testimony

This is a support group for people dealing with alcoholism. Meetings are held throughout the state to help those in recovery. Recovery follows a 12 step format and sponsors within the program provide support. It's a community of people who share their experience, strength an hope each other to recover from alcoholics.

ACCC offers confidential credit counseling, bankruptcy counseling, housing counseling, a debt management program, and financial education to consumers nationwide. Services:

• Bankruptcy x504
• Housing x505
• Counseling x506
• Client Services x500
• Disbursements x501
• Education x708
• Recounseling x511

Services: Provides counseling, outreach and referral for native Americans; manpower services including job placement, on-the-job training; classroom instruction, employment counseling/assistance; counseling on job search techniques, development of resumes. Assists with school enrollment for 18 years old and over. Project Assistant: Phyllis Johnson Income Source: Federal; State; donations

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis.

Woodland Terrace is subsidized family housing.

Anchor Bay at Pocasset offers multiple levels of care so our residents can age in place. Respite care provides the peace of mind of on-site care staff, prepared meals, and enrichment opportunities, without the long-term commitment.

Groden Center South provide a broad range of individualized services in the most normal and least restrictive settings possible. Instruction is provided in functional skill development, communication, emotional and social development, physical and recreational skills, domestic responsibilities, community awareness, adaptive living skill and vocational education.

In the Moment program is thoughtfully designed as a team-approach to care delivery. Described as Memory Support because Anchor Bay is intentionally shifting away from outdated Dementia care practices and into a hospitality model.

Bradley Hospital is a resource for families in need of professional mental health care or who are looking for guidance regarding common emotional and social issues children and adolescents face. Bradley Hospital's website contains a library of articles, fact sheets, and videos that cover the spectrum of conditions and behaviors, ranging from improving communication with a child to managing anger. The Parenting Matters Minute video series, along with many of the educational resources provided, is authored by staff of Bradley Hospital, a national leader in the treatment and research of child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents include: Compassionate one-on-one consultations from clinical staff; Emergency and urgent evaluations at Access Center; Dedicated family advocacy from a family liaison, who helps families understand and navigate the health care system; Useful and important suggestions about education programs for your child; Advice regarding accessing community resources; Coordination of family support groups; The Family Advisory Council, which strives to improve understanding and communication between the hospital staff and the family members they serve. A Brown University affiliated psychiatric center providing care for infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Services include a full range of mental health and special educational programs for children with emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Treatment is provided through a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, pediatricians and milieu therapists. **Center for Autism Director: Rowland Barrett, Ph.D. Services: Highly specialized inpatient, partial hospitalization outpatient program for children and young adults with emotional and behavioral disorders combined with a developmental disability such as retardation and autism. **Inpatient Services Director: Child and Adolescent: Henry Sachs, MD Services: Comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment program for children/ adolescents in crisis. Services include stabilization, short-term treatment in a secure environment, 24 hour care in a less restrictive environment, partial hospitalization for children who can return home at night and in-home care. **Outpatient Services Director: Karyn Horowitz, MD Services: A full range of outpatient evaluation and treatment programs. Specialty areas include individual, family and group therapy, Attention Deficit Disorder, child neuropsychological assessment, school and learning problems, anxiety disorders, trauma adjustment, behavioral problems, depression and communication disorders. Professional consultants and second opinions are available. **Early Childhood Clinical Research Center Associate Professor: Susan Dickstein PhD Email: [email protected] Services: Provide evaluation and treatment services fro young children and their families. Emphasis is placed on supporting families in learning strategies to manage challenging behaviors and support their young child's development. **The Bradley School Director: Dale Radka, MD Services: A fully accredited special education program for children/adolescents who are having difficulty learning. Bradley School integrates individual and family therapy and other mental health services with its educational services to treat the behavioral and emotional issues affecting the child's learning. Services include comprehensive and short-term diagnostic evaluations, accredited special education school, summer camp and on-site school counseling. Income Source: Patient fees; third party reimbursements; grants; gifts.

Palliative Care Services: Alternative therapies; Assistance with making medical decisions and choosing treatment options; Coordination of your care team, including care from any other doctors you see; Counseling, including emotional, psychosocial and spiritual support for you and your family; Medications to control symptoms like pain, nausea and anxiety Physical and occupational therapy

“The mission of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) is to partner with families and communities to raise safe and healthy children and youth in a caring environment.”

We All Love Our Pets (WALOP) provides pet food and supplies to pets of Meals on Wheels clients.

Services and Advocacy for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual & Transgender Elders

Library materials loaned, information assistance and programs. Books, large print books, CDs, DVD's, nooks, cameras and puzzles. Reference collection. Literacy books and adult readers. Meeting rooms available for non-profit organizations and clubs.