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*** Strictly for quarantine mothers and families in need of diapers and wipes. This is offered by the RIDOH for the QIRC. Delivery available to families who absolutely need it.

All residents and visitors should be protected by smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. Free smoke detectors available (and carbon monoxide detectors when available) to low income and handicapped residents of one, two and three-family houses in Providence. Smoke and carbon monoxide detector inspections are required for all new houses and on any homes that are being sold.

Rock Ridge Homes is subsidized family housing with 1-3 bedroom units available.

Through strategic litigation, public policy advocacy, and education, GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders works in New England and nationally to create a just society free of discrimination based on gender identity and expression, HIV status, and sexual orientation.

Services: Non profit agency providing both clinical and support services since 1975 to persons recovering from mental illness and co-occuring disorders to improve their mental health, well being and quality of life. Community residences, supported work, supervised apartments and case management programs offer opportunities for independent community living and skills training for former IMH patients and others referred by CMHC's, MHRH, Eleanor Slater Hospital, area hospitals and private practitioners. Programs: Community Residences/Case Management Services: Supported Housing Office - Hope Street Apartments, 351-8833 Carla Andersen, Program Director 255 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906-2173, 351-8833; Fax: 274-8210 Services: Offers low cost housing and support for 25 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in the Providence area. Westwick Residential Program: 828-8959; Fax: 822-2046 46 West Warwick Ave., West Warwick 02893 Fellowship House: 943-5817; Fax: 943-1424 1257 Cranston Street, Cranston, 02920 *Residential program, Wheelchair accessible Ocean State Outreach, Mobile Treatment Team Office 59 West Shore Road, Warwick, 02889, 739-6611 Supervised Apartments: 1612 Broad Street, Cranston 02905 27 Dora Street, Providence 02909 68 Harrison Street, Providence, 02908 Fellowship Community Reintegration Services Correctional Discharge Planning - Education - Consultation Adult Correctional Institution P.O. Box 8312 - Dix 2nd floor Cranston, RI 02920, 462-3468; Fax:462-0848 Contact Person: Dawn Allen Income Source: MHRH, client fees, Medicaid

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

Services: The Corporation for National and Community Service was formed to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet community needs. Each year, more than 1.5 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds help meet local needs through a wide array of service opportunities. These include projects in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical areas through the Corporation's three major programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. National Office Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Tel.: (202) 606-5000 TTY: (202) 606-3472 e-mail: [email protected] VOAD Contact: Vin Marzullo E-mail: [email protected]

Brookdale West Bay offers independent living, assisted living, respite and memory care services for seniors.

The Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately endowed membership organization, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Rhode Island.

Services: Houses 26 families and 8 women daily. Shelter stays are limited to 90 days but can be renewed based on progress demonstrated by participants or impending permanent housing. Case managers assist participants with healthcare, employment and establishing permanent housing. Help also available for: mental health issues, addiction, developmental delays in children, parenting and domestic violence. Case managers access services directly through Family Resources Community Action Program or collaborative agreements with other local non profit organizations. SET UP: -48 beds (26 families) -Shelter and apartments -Handicap accessible POLICIES: -Curfew 9:00PM -Duration of stay is 90 days; client may apply for extension if needed -Medications are locked in the staff's office -Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas -Drug/alcohol free environment -Children must be supervised at all times -Must find employment or other source of income -Must look for new housing -Must attend classes and workshops MEALS: -Guests are responsible for preparing their own meals -Emergency food provided SERVICES AVAILABLE: -Social workers -Spanish interpretation is available -Crisis intervention -Mental health/Substance abuse (referral) -Housing placement (referral) -Vocation/education (referral) Updated 04/16/2013

Provides an array of residential services and supportive housing including: Residential services for chronic mentally ill adults Individual and group counseling Supervision of living environment Medication maintenance Leisure time and social recreation programs

Your state can pay your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program. If you qualify, Medicare Savings Programs might also pay your Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. You will apply for Medicare Savings Programs through your state. When you apply, your state determines which program(s) you qualify for. Even if you don’t think you qualify, you should still apply. Here are the types of Medicare Saving Program based on level of income: -Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part A premiums; Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers). -Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI) Program: You may qualify for the QDWI Program if you: -Have a disability -Are working -Lost Your Social Security disability benefits and Medicare premium-free Part A because you returned to work Helps pay for: Part A premiums only

The mission of Brown University is to serve the community, the nation, and the world by discovering, communicating, and preserving knowledge and understanding in a spirit of free inquiry, and by educating and preparing students to discharge the offices of life with usefulness and reputation. They do this through a partnership of students and teachers in a unified community known as a university-college

06/25/17 SOON TO MERGE WITH THE GENESIS CENTER The Providence Housing Authority offers Adult Basic Education in line with GED Prep, as well as an ESL Program

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Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

Based in Rhode Island, Allied Court Reporters, Inc. and Video Conference Centers operates as the premier court reporting, litigation and legal services company in our area. Established in 1969, we provide Court Reporting, CART, Video & Audio Conferencing, Stenography Services and Litigation Support, throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In addition, Allied Court Reporters Inc. hosts a national and international network of affiliates that will handle all of your court reporting, video, video conference, legal services and litigation needs worldwide. Quality service and unmatched, personal attention defines us as a leader in today’s highly competitive market.

Rumford Towers North is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled with 1 and 2 bedrooms available.

Promotes the welfare of children and youth in home, school, community, and place of worship. 49 units throughout the state. Speakers bureau. Student Loan Fund for college students having completed one year. The mission of the PTA is: To support and speak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before government bodies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation. Rhode Island PTA was chartered by the National PTA.

Programs: Connect2Compete A low-cost, home internet with wi-fi program offered to families that

• Have at least one K-12 student living in the household
• Participate in one of the following: the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), SNAP, TANF pr Public Housing

Eligible families can apply online or by calling 1-855-222-3252. Paper applications will be accepted for those were previously not approved. Additional proof is then required to determine eligibility. Lifeline A federal benefit that lowers the monthly cost of phone or internet service. If you qualify, your household can get Lifeline for phone or internet service, but not both. Lifeline provides local, discounted telephone service for $10.95 per month, a monthly savings of $15.04 for qualifying customers. This includes an FCC Access Charge waiver. Star icon representing Cox Voice Lifeline benefits Benefits Monthly discounts on a phone line with unlimited local calling Waived service deposit for the telephone line if you elect to receive free toll blocking/restriction Waived End User Common Line (EUCL) fees Includes FCC Access Charge waiver Check mark icon representing Cox Voice Lifeline qualification guidelines Find out if you qualify If you live in Rhode Island and your income is at or below income thresholds or participate in the following public assistance programs, you should qualify: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP – Food Stamps) Federal Public Housing Assistance (Section 8) Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Veterans Pension & Survivors Pension benefit Household income at or below 135% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines Bureau of Indian Affairs General Assistance Tribally Administered Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TTANF) Food Distribution Program on Indian Reservations (FDPIR) Head Start (income qualified customers only – Tribal Lands) • If you get Lifeline for phone service , you can get the benefit for one mobile phone or one home phone, but not both. • If you get Lifeline for internet service , you can get the benefit for your mobile phone or your home connection, but not both. • If you get Lifeline for bundled phone and internet service, you can get the benefit for your mobile phone bundled service or your home bundled service, but not both. Your household cannot get Lifeline from more than one phone or internet company. You are only allowed to get one Lifeline benefit per household, not per person . If more than one person in your household gets Lifeline, you are breaking the FCC’s rules and will lose your benefit. Application: https://www.cox.com/content/dam/cox/residential/flex/documents/lifeline/lifeline-application-universal-english.pdf

Services: Subsidized housing including: City View Manor, Goldsmith Manor, Harbor View Manor and Warren Avenue Apartments.

Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) provides advocacy and support services to all victims of crime. VOCA assesses victims’ situations and helps identify next steps. The program links you with resources to provide you with on-going or short-term support to address any needs related to having survived a crime. VOCA can access the criminal justice system if appropriate and victims’ compensation fund if eligible.

No longer has state contract for Detox services; referrals ONLY for INSURED individuals. Please use as place of last resort for uninsured individuals. Referrals should go to Sstar first or other agencies receiving state contract. Short-term psychiatric and substance abuse hospital that treats children, 4 years and over; adolescents and adults in acute crisis situations through its 24-hour inpatient hospital, outpatient specialty programs, day hospital and alcohol and drug treatment services. Specialty services available: geriatric, child and adolescent, affective disorders, family therapy, neuropsychiatry, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, social skills, obsessive/compulsive disorders, women's program, sexual and physical abuse, eating disorders and developmental disabilities. Day Program: Income Source: Endowments; patient fees, health insurance.

Independent Living Assisted Living Provides Memory Care/ Dementia and/or Alzheimer Number of Beds: 88

Provides person-centered options counseling to Medicare-Medicaid individuals to ensure that they receive clear, unbiased, and consumer friendly information and one-on-one counseling to help them make informed decisions about options they have for receiving their Medicare and Medicaid benefits.