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Powerful Tools for Caregivers Catholic Social Services of RI has trained 16 new Class Leaders who are certified to teach the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program. The six week classes (1.5 hours each week) provide a self-care education program for family caregivers. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. Caregivers who have completed the program have shown improvement in the following areas: • Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups) • Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression) • Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands) • Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of local services) If you would like to attend a Powerful Tools Program please call the agency number listed for the location and time that works for you. Or contact Catholic Social Services of RI, information below.

Mother of Hope Camp provides young people of all faiths and backgrounds with the opportunity to grow physically, socially, and spiritually in a Catholic Christian community under the guidance of a trained and caring staff. We offer a broad range of recreational, educational, and spiritual activities. Through our various camp programs and the experience of nature, participants learn ways to build relationships of love and justice with God, others, and all of God's creation.

Services: Support, education and referral to resources/professional assistance for people with manic depressive and depressive illnesses and their families. Meetings are open to all, without charge, and family members are encouraged to attend. Meetings: Tu, 7pm - 9pm, 2nd floor Ray Conference Room, Butler Hospital Campus Third Sat of month, 10am - 12pm, 2nd floor Ray Conference Room, Butler Hospital Campus First Th of month, 7pm - 9pm South Shore Community Mental Health Center 55 Cherry Lane, Wakefield Call NAMI-RI, National Alliance for the Mentally Ill of RI (1-800-749-3197) for meeting and other mental health information. Second E-Mail address: [email protected]

City of Warwick’s Transwick service provides transportation services to otherwise homebound Warwick residents 55 and older who are living independently, as well as adults with disabilities living independently. Transwick addresses the transportation needs of those without alternate means of transportation or other opportunities for socialization. This service is limited to certain destinations within the City of Warwick and is not intended to supplement, extend, or subsidize services provided by other vendors or for-profit institutions. The following is a list of all of the destinations you may reach through the Transwick program based on availability: Weekly grocery shopping, Pharmacy Transportation, Health screenings and social service programs at Warwick's senior center, Monthly retail shopping, All recreational and educational programs at the city's senior and community centers. Other special needs trips such as: McDermott Pool exercise programs, Visits to the RI Department of Human Services / Warwick Family Center (two week notice required), Banking (two week notice required), Recreation Trips (special pricing) Transportation options and services in Warren, contact RIPTA. The town of Warren provides senior bus transportation Monday through Friday to residents 60 years and older, or younger disabled, at no cost for shopping, doctor's appointments, and transportation to the Senior Center. For transportation assistance, call 401-255-3338 or 401-247-1930 ext 2. Senior Resources

Wickford Village Apartments is a Project Based apartment complex with 124 units.

To preserve historically important engineering artifacts, books, and buildings; to honor great mechanical and electrical engineers; to urge the teaching of engineering and science by reason, not by rote; to promote enthusiasm for math and physics and to excite an urge to find out "Why?".

An acute-care, not-for-profit, 359 bed hospital. Provides both in-patient and out-patient care; including medical/surgical, obstetric, gynecological, pediatrics, orthopedics, intensive care, coronary care; psychiatric care, rehabilitative care and emergency services. Other Services: Outpatient Surgery Unit; Referrals to Home Care Services; Nutrition Counseling Services; Sexually Transmitted Diseases/AIDS Testing Site. ** Emergency Service Department, 24/7, for trauma, medical, cardiac, poison overdose and a dedicated pediatric emergency unit. ** Express Treatment Unit. Open 10:30am - 10PM, 7 day a week for treatment of minor illnesses and/or injuries. Income Source: Patient fees; donations; third-party reimbursements.

he Holiday Retirement home, spanning more than 60 years and three generations, the Roy Family has served older adults and seniors with care and compassion. From Independent Living to Assisted Living to Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.

Provides training to volunteers to tutor adults with limited English skills that prevent them from functioning effectively in their homes, workplaces, communities, or as citizens of the United States. Tutoring is free of charge, confidential, and typically done on a one-to-one basis.

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PawsWatch is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid staff or employees that provides veterinary care and shelter to improve the lives of feral and unowned cats. PawsWatch advocates and practices the internationally recognized Trap-Neuter-Release-Monitor protocol as the only humane solution to the state's feral cat challenge. PawsWatch does not operate a physical shelter, but instead has different chapters operating throughout Rhode Island.

The Dunn’s Corners Fire District will prevent, prepare for, respond to and mitigate emergencies to protect citizens of Westerly & Charlestown through exceptional service and visionary leadership while consistently maintaining the highest level of safety for the public and for emergency responders. There are two stations: Station 1 - 1 Langworthy Road, Westerly, RI 02891, (401) 322-0577, and Station 2 - 5664 Post Road, Charlestown, RI 02813

Services: New England's largest community college with five campuses, two satellites and a training and technology center offers educational opportunities for all Rhode Island residents. Academic programs (associate degree level) are designed to prepare students to transfer to four year colleges and universities. Vocational technical career programs equip students with the skills needed to obtain employment in Rhode Island. Non-credit programs include G.E.D. preparation and testing; English as a Second language and a variety of support services.

Crestwood Nursing & Rehabilitation offers expansive services, close to home. We are a full-service facility that helps each individual achieve their full potential with: Short-term Care Skilled Nursing Services Physical Therapy Occupational Therapy Speech Therapy Discharge Planning Long-term Care Rehabilitation & Wellness Dementia & Alzheimer's Care Hospice IV Therapy Social Services Alzheimer Unit or Wing Respite Psych Services Trach Beds: 76 Smoke Outside

The purpose of the Rhode Island Organizing Project (RIOP) is to promote justice and the common good. RIOP trains leaders to be active in their communities around the issues that are important to them.

The Lighthouse at Lincoln is a specialized memory care assisted living residence, offering a full range of dementia care, including skilled nursing.

Educational Advocate Program An Educational Advocate is a person appointed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) to make educational decisions for students with disabilities who are in the care of the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and whose parents are not available to act on their behalf. EARLY CHILDHOOD+ SCHOOL AGE Early Intervention Training & Technical Assistance, Children & Youth with Dual Sensory Impairments, Educational Advocate Program, Vision Education + Services. YOUTH + ADULTS Direct Support Workforce, Self Directed Supports Network Technology, Work Incentives Benefits Counseling

RIWS provides artists and the general public the opportunity to view, purchase, exhibit and learn about water media art. Offers classes, workshops and demonstrations by nationally and regionally acclaimed artists. RIWS also organizes educational trips to art exhibitions.

Center for Women's Health serves as a source of expert care and support for women through all phases of their lives – from teenage and childbirth years, through menopause and beyond. Offers: Gynecologic Care, Gynecologic Surgery, Traditional Gynecologic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgeries, Total Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Incisionless Tubal Ligation, Incontinence Surgery, Prolapse Surgery, Cancer Surgery, Midwifery Services, Annual Gynecological Exams, Contraceptive Counseling, Perimenopausal and Menopausal Care, Incontinence Treatment, Pelvic Prolapse Treatment, Perimenopausal Dysphoric Disorder Treatment, Infertility Evaluation, HPV Vaccinations

Charlesgate is a subsidized housing complex offering independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care opportunities, 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Kent Farm Apartment Homes is an affordable housing community with a mid-rise building as well as townhouse style buildings featuring 1, 2, & 3 bedroom homes. Some units are subsidized and all units include heat/hot water, electricity, sewer, and trash.

Building a community that addresses human need and ensures social and economic justice. Accomplished by forming cooperative alliances with labor, church, business and community groups working collectively for justice. Teaches community organizing. Empowering people to effect change in policies concerning jobs, welfare reform, child care, health care, nutrition programs, WIC, food stamps and transportation. Membership program, R.I. Campaign to Eliminate Childhood Poverty, has seven chapters which meet on a regular basis throughout the State. Member of The Fund For Community Progress

**Holiday programs for clients ONLY. ** Seven adolescent programs, ages 10 to 18, that provide continually less restrictive services, both residential and outreach, within the same philosophical framework. Clients are offered the option of residential treatment, pre-independent living, group home, foster home and/or outreach worker.

The Volunteers in Schools program is an integral part of the Portsmouth School Department. Volunteers are recruited and trained to make major, system-wide contributions in the areas of tutoring, health screening, kindergarten registration, classroom assistance, enrichment, student publishing and print media reproduction.

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).