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Court Advocacy Court can be a confusing and frustrating experience for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault. The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center has an office on the third floor of the Kent County Court House to assist victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with filing for Temporary Restraining Orders in the District or Family Court. The Court where you file will vary based on where you reside and your relationship to the person you are filing against. If you are coming in to file for a Protective Order you should make every effort to arrive by 2:30 PM so that you will have adequate time to fill out all of the paper work before Judges are off the bench. To make sure you should be filing in Kent County, please call the Court Office at (401) 822-6680. The Court Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 am-1:00 pm, the office is closed for lunch from 1:00-2:00 pm, and then reopens from 2:00-4:00 pm. The court advocates in this office also assist victims of domestic violence criminal cases in the Kent County District Court by: Explaining your rights as a victim of crime Explaining the court process and what you may expect

A wide range of human and educational services across Rhode Island including outpatient/office-based program provides mental health counseling as well as medical services from psychiatrists. Substance abuse counselors provide treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse issues; treatment for family members affected by their loved one's addiction is also available. Individual treatment and group therapy are available. Income Source: RIte Care, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, grants, government contracts, United Way, private donations.

Services: Founded in 1980 Mentor is a leading provider of home and community based services for three special needs populations: individuals of all ages with mental retardation and/or medically challenged, children and youth who are behaviorally, emotionally and/or medically challenged, and persons with acquired brain injuries (ABI).

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.

Drug recovery meetings

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 used 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 an amount depending on their family size and percentage of poverty. Every program has requirements and BVCHC’s Sliding Fee Program is no different.

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

WJAR is a RI based station and a NBC Television affiliate owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Community Involvement The owner and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC. continue to broaden its recruiting outreach by effectively establishing communication with recruiting resources in the broadcasting community, professional organizations, community based organizations and outreach through our corporate and local station job opportunities websites. Examples of the efforts made by stations in this employment unit include an ongoing internship program with regional colleges and high schools. Our department managers attend job fairs at local and regional colleges in an effort to recruit candidates with an interest in a broadcast related field. We have also had numerous local schools come to our station for tours, and our news staff has gone directly to schools to speak to them about careers in Broadcasting.

SOS Food Pantry; There is a food pantry located in the nurse’s office and is available for all families to use; all visits are confidential.

Currently the only needle exchange program in the state. Functions as a Harm Reduction program including needle exchange, drug treatment referral, free condoms, free clothing and free HIV testing on-site. **Van also brings needle exchange to other areas of Rhode Island** Woonsocket: Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM (Arnold St., next to the Soup Kitchen.) Newport: Fridays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. (Near MLK Center and Wheatland Blvd.) E.N.C.O.R.E. E - Education on HIV prevention. N - Needle exchange to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV and other comminicable diseases. C - Counseling on reducing risk, HIV testing, following through on medical care, and substance abuse treatment. O - Outreach into the community to identify potential clients for the E.N.C.O.RE program. RE - Referral to agencies and programs by request from the client.

Services: Provides direct financial assistance for active or retired Naval and Marine Corps personnel and their dependents. Provides access for Army, Air Force and Coast Guard personnel with reimbursement from respective societies. Budget assistance, and layettes; information about dependency allowances, pensions, government insurance, locating and communicating with Navy personnel and community resources. Located in Fleet and Family Support Center, where other military resources are available. Special projects include a thrift shop. Newport Thrift Shop: B-305 Peary St., Naval Station Newport, RI 02841

The Safe Escape grant program helps families with pets safely escape domestic violence together.

A 70 bed comprehensive inpatient/outpatient medical rehabilitation program, transitional care unit, neuro behavioral unit for stroke and brain injury patients, transitional living apartments, staff of specialized medical rehabilitation therapists and nursing professionals. Outpatient services available from both units. Stroke Specialty The Stroke Specialty Rehabilitation Program, a CARF recognized program, provides adults needing therapy to improve their function and quality of life. Our patients have been diagnosed with cerebral vascular accidents (CVA), intracranial hemorrhages, and thrombo/embolic strokes. Neurorehabilitation This program treats patients with diagnoses such as brain injury, Parkinson’s disease, spinal cord injury, and multiple sclerosis. Our dedicated staff work with patients to regain the skills to walk, communicate and live more independently. Our therapists also treat patients with cognitive and/or behavioral disabilities. Orthopedic Our rehabilitation program treats patients after hip fractures, joint replacement, and multiple trauma. We strive to always improve our therapy, and our orthopedic program’s innovations have been published in major rehabilitation journals. Services include: case management dietitian internal medicine interpreter services neuropsychologist nursing occupational therapy pastoral care physical therapy rehabilitation medicine speech language pathology therapeutic recreation

CARE is one of the world's largest private international humanitarian organizations, committed to helping families in poor communities improve their lives and achieve lasting victories over poverty. Campaigns on behalf of women and mothers, and to fight poverty and HIV/AIDS internationally.

Using donated labor, supplies, and building materials, we perform critical and strategic home repairs free of charge to those who can not afford the expense and are physically unable to do the work. We focus on safety and emergency repairs, home modifications for aging-in-place, veteran’s projects, and energy efficiency. We encourage homeowners and their families to work alongside us so that everyone shares an investment in community pride, safety, and well being.

Non-profit membership organization providing information, education, resources and referral, advocacy and monthly support groups through our Resource Center. Education and prevention trainings free of charge to schools, professional agencies and community organizations.

peech-language therapy involves corrective treatment of physical and/or cognitive disorders that cause difficulty with communication and/or swallowing. We help patients develop language and speech skills to regain control and increase their communication skills. We also teach patients and family members safe and appropriate swallowing techniques for eating and drinking.

Maple Gardens is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Adoption Options is the nonprofit, nonsectarian adoption program of Jewish Family Service with offices in Providence, Rhode Island and Rehoboth, Massachusetts. Adoption Options provides a full range of services to support families throughout the adoption process: Comprehensive services for women experiencing an unplanned pregnancy. Information, resources and supportive counseling before, during and after adoption. Home studies to prepare for domestic or international adoption. Domestic placement of infants. Coordination of services with other placement agencies, facilitators and adoption attorneys.

Christine Medici, Property Manager, if one wishes to email. The Lincoln Housing Authority has a total of 246 units for disabled or elderly persons at two sites: Lincoln Manor located at the housing authority; Manville Manor located on 155 Church Street, Manville 02838; family housing at Woodland Terrace; administers 124 Housing Choice Vouchers.

Donovan Manor along with Chapel Terrace is part of a subsidized housing complex for 62+, handicapped, disabled and families.

Bullocks Point Townhouse is newly renovated 1, 2 and 3 bedroom apartment homes. This is a mixed development with market rate apartments and also accepts Housing Choice (Section 8) Vouchers.

Services: Provides intake/outreach in areas of housing (including fuel assistance, home improvements and placement), emergency services (including domestic violence, fire and vandalism), shut-in, home-bound. Emergency food is available. Community relations involve workshops, urban gardening. Youth program operates during after-school hours, weekends and school vacations (offers counseling on college preparation; placement and career awareness; co-ed basketball for ages 13-18 years). After school program for children, ages 6-12; Girl Power, ages 6-12, (cooking, health, arts and crafts); ESL; job referral services. Income Source: City of Providence

Assisted Living Memory Care/Dementia and/or Alzheimer Beds: 30

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.