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Administers a sign language interpreter referral service and offers information and referral. An advocating, coordinating and service providing entity committed to promoting an environment in which the deaf and hard of hearing in Rhode Island are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of their lives.

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.

OSCIL assist people with disabilities in locating available services and products such as affordable, accessible housing, transportation options, adaptive equipment, support services, and more. OSCIL’s Information and Referral program provides consumers and their families, service providers, and the general public with information on a wide array of community resources and disability services. Information can be obtained via phone, e-mail, fax or in person. OSCIL’s Signs of Independence quarterly newsletter provides information on disability issues to consumers and service providers. As a designated agency for “The Point”, OSCIL Information and Referral Coordinators provide up-to-date information on a vast array of agency and community services. The purpose of this is to bring solutions to the problems faced by individuals with disabilities.

Bikers Against Child Abuse, Inc., BACA exists with the intent to create a safer environment for abused children. BACA provides aid, comfort, safety, and support for children that have been sexually, physically, and emotionally abused.

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

Problem Gambling Services of RI that gives the option to receive services within one of their five clinics or if you prefer, they will make an appointment with an independent practitioner so you may receive services in an office setting in the community.

Programs that provide care and supervision in a protective setting for dependent adults living in the community during some portion of a 24-hour day. Services may include social and recreational activities, training that is essential for sustaining activities of daily living, hot meals, as appropriate and, if an adult day health care center, health and related services.

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare Income Source: Endowments; patient fees, health insurance.

Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Our In the Moment program is thoughtfully designed as a team-approach to care delivery. Describe as Memory Support because Anchor Bay is intentionally shifting away from outdated Dementia care practices and into a hospitality model. Staff recognizes that each person is unique in their life history as well as their Dementia journey. They understand the importance of a scheduled rhythm to each day. Team members are encouraged to slow down and embrace the impromptu moments that happen as well. We find it’s the spontaneous moments have high impact for both the care giver and the care receiver. Living In The Moment is the greatest gift we can give to anyone we serve during their journey.

Home Based child care center Capacity: 7

An outpatient therapy practice providing services for children, teenagers, adults and the elderly. Services for child and adolescent issues, family/couple issues, geriatric services, mood disorders, personal issues/personality disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety, PTSD, sexual abuse, divorce reaction and divorce mediation, gay and lesbian issues, ADHD, ODD, and trauma.

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

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.

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

The Arrigan Rehabilitation Center offers comprehensive physical and occupational therapy to assist injured workers who experience a variety of musculoskeletal and neurological concerns. Highly qualified therapists evaluate the injured worker, create individualized treatment plans, assess progress, and supervise all treatments. Experienced in the industrial health setting, physical and occupational therapy assistants directly provide patients with many of the daily treatments. The Center offers a spacious gym equipped with all necessary strengthening, conditioning, and flexibility equipment. The Center also possesses one of the largest therapy pools in Southern New England, 20 meters in length with a constant temperature of 92 degrees F. Provides therapeutic aquatics with the aid of temperature, buoyancy, and the gentle but firm resistive force of water. This allows for strengthening and mobility training with greater ease and less discomfort. Many injured workers receive a combination of therapeutic aquatics with either land-based therapeutic exercise/conditioning/mobility training or work hardening. Staff now also includes three Certified Hand Therapists who can treat acute hand injuries/post-op patients, administer therapeutic exercises, fabricate splints, and make recommendations for additional adaptive equipment. All treatment staff are experienced in the treatment of work-related injuries, and participate in annual professional development and continuing education seminars.

Services: 14 bed, Assisted Living Facility

A broad-based low-income housing advocacy organization promoting public policy initiatives to preserve and increase affordable housing opportunities in Rhode Island and to raise public awareness on issues related to affordable housing.

Tiverton Middle School strives to surround the students by those who show commitment to their growth and success. TMS mission is to help every child feel welcomed, connected, and safe. They work to develop habits of the mind within the school and inspire others to do the same. A shared commitment will reinforce the future they build together.

Provide low-income individuals and community members going on job interviews with work appropriate clothing (including shoes, coats, accessories) free of charge.

Programs that provide organized opportunities for individuals to pursue hobbies which involve painting, ceramics, crafts and other art forms in cooperation with others who have the same interests, often through the medium of a club or society which is under the leadership of people who are knowledgeable or skilled in the area. Some arts and crafts clubs may also provide space for activities, provide access to discounts on materials and tools, sponsor exhibits or sales of art or craft pieces created by members, publish a newsletter or provide access to a library of resources about the subject. Included are Internet-based virtual clubs, Web-Rings devoted to the subject and clubs where members meet face-to-face. 12-step and spiritual groups, activities and clubs- Recovery Art Club and Rock and Roll .

CSRI is one of the oldest chiropractic associations in the country and represents the majority of the practicing chiropractic physicians in Rhode Island.

A federally licensed non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Rhode Island community with blood and blood components. The Center has an active tissue typing laboratory which supports bone marrow transplantation and parentage testing. The Rhode Island Blood Center is a donor center for the National Marrow Donor Program and has an active Pheresis Program.

Services: For families who have children with special health care needs. Provides information and referrals, semi-annual newsletter, support and advocacy. No regularly scheduled meetings due to the difficulty finding respite services for parents. Hasbro Children Hospital Family Advisory Council advises on family matters.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.