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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.

Services: Serves as a liaison to and monitors the health status of Rhode Island's racial and ethnic minority communities.

Town Hall West Greenwich is a town in Kent County. It has a population of approximately 6,135. The town has a total area of 51.3 square miles.

Educational programs at all levels within or outside the formal education system that provide innovative and flexible instruction, curriculums, grading systems, learning environments or degree requirements, a return to traditional educational values, or other alternatives to the ordinary system of instruction.

Provides counseling and referrals for adult age 18+, ex-offenders, diversion for first offenders, restitution and victim services. Develops and implements innovative programs both within and as alternatives to the present criminal justice system. ** Project Fresh Start Services: Assesses, refers and monitors court ordered family violence intervention cases; court ordered AIDS testing; court ordered counseling. Filings only. ** Project Restitution Services: Determines, collects, and distributes restitution to victims. Provides community service placements when appropriate. District Court referrals only. ** Project Victim Services Services: Notification, referral and technical assistance to crime victims. **Project Safe Neighborhood Services: Part of a nationwide commitment to reduce gun crime by coordinating federal, state and local partnerships by publicly promoting aggressive enforcement and community wide prevention and intervention.

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.

A supported employment program operating a plant and flower shop which provides work opportunities for adults with persistent psychiatric disabilities. Source of income: Grant from MHRH, retail sales, private foundation, fundraisers.

Working to improve the lives of individuals-children and adults- with attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder through education, advocacy and support. The RI Chapter is run by parent volunteers aided by a Professional Advisory Board comprised of professionals who are experts in the fields of mental health and/or education

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers licensed rehabilitation and subacute unit and secure Alzheimer’s care as well as long-term care for those in need of assistance with chronic illness or multiple activities of daily living. Services: 112 bed facility that includes a 36-bed secured Alzheimer/dementia care unit and a newly constructed 16 bed sub-acute unit. Respite

Thanksgiving Meals

Confidential hotline for runaway youth, teens-in-crisis, concerned family and friends. NRS’ Home Free Program, in collaboration with Greyhound Lines, Inc., helps youth to reunite with family members (or to transitional living programs)free of charge.

For emergency call 911

Home-Safety Evaluation Endurance Training Range-of-Motion Assess and Enhance Functional Status Chronic Pain Management Post-Orthopedic Joint Replacement LSVT Big and Loud for Parkinson's Disease

Child Outreach is a free service offered to all children 3 to 5 years old. Child Outreach provides information about your child’s development and resources that are available within your community. It can also help identify children who may need further assessment, intervention and/ or services at an early age to promote positive outcomes in kindergarten and beyond.

Built in 1793, Slater Mill is a living history museum depicting the early 19th century and the birth of the American Industrial Revolution. The Wilkinson Mill (1810) on the premises houses an authentic 19th century machine shop and a reconstructed 16,000 pound water wheel.

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.

Rental Housing/Section 8

Setup: 8 women's beds Shared living NOT handicap accessible Services Available: Social Workers Spanish interpretation is available Crisis intervention Housing placement referrals Mental health/Substance abuse referrals Vocation/Education referrals Meals: Guests are responsible for preparing their own meals Emergency food provided Important Policies: Curfew: 10:00PM Duration of stay: 90 day program - client may apply for extension if needed Rent is 30% of income or community service , if client has no income Medications are locked in the staff's office Smoking allowed in designated outside areas Drug/Alcohol free environment Must find employment or other source of income Must look for new housing Must attend classes and workshops

Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program. Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. BrightStars Rated: 3

Supports seniors and those with disabilities by providing opportunities for socialization, recreation, nutrition, education, information and referral, volunteering, health & fitness and all aspects of social services. They offer a full calendar of activities, including card games, bocce, walking, arts & crafts, yoga, exercise, Zumba, line dancing, bocce, bingo, and gardening (seasonally). They sponsor multiple field trips per month and educational presentations. The Social Services Office provides a wide range of resources, help and services to members of their community including SNAP/EBT applications, housing applications, heating assistance, Medicare, property tax relief and other case-by-case needs. AARP Yearly Tax Preparation is held February through April, by appointment only.

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.

Parents as Teachers provides: Personal Visits—Your Parent Educator will share age-appropriate child development and parenting information, help you learn to observe your child, and address your parenting concerns. Certified Parent Educators provide all four service components, customized to meet the needs of each individual family. We also offer playgroups and other enrichment programs such as field trips and parent workshops.

Brightview Commons offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care/ Dementia and/or Alzheimer Care. Wellspring Village is a specially designed neighborhood in Brightview communities for people who are living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia. Through the innovative approach to senior memory care living, residents live safely in apartments specifically designed to encourage independence, participate in social programs that are tailored to their abilities, interests and gifts, and are cared for by exceptional associates. Beds: 88

Behavioral Health Link is a comprehensive program to service individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis (mental health and/or substance abuse use) by establishing a community based, 24/7 hotline and triage center. BH has 5 treatment bays and can assist 8-10 individuals at one time. BH Link provides immediate treatment and help for people and connect them to appropriate care, 24/7 with access to the following services: Crisis Management and Stabilization Clinical Assessment System Navigation Emergency Medication Prescribing Psychiatric Consultation Services Peer Support Mobile Crisis Unit Continued Engagement and Connection to Follow-Up Services Connections to Treatment and Recovery Support Connections to Recovery Housing Care Management Skilled Nursing

Donovan Manor (Part of Newport Housing Authority) also provides information on all nine Newport Housing Authority units, which include elderly, disabled, and family housing. Elderly and Disabled Units: Donovan Manor, Earl Ave, Pond Ave, Edgar Court, Coddington Manor, Chapel Terrace Low-Rise, and DeBlois Street Apartments. Family units: Chapel Terrace and Park Holm.