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Form of Government: Tribal Government Departments: Adult Vocational Training Child Care Program Community Planning and Natural Resources Education Department Health and Human Services Housing Department Office of Social Service Programs Tribal Police Department

Services: A private, nonprofit agency since 1982, serving adults and children with emotional, behavioral, learning or other developmental disabilities and their families. The agency programs include special education, residential treatment, supportive living, in-home family and community support, individual, group and family counseling, in-school support, supported employment and school to career. Spurwink/RI also provides professional training and consultation. Families may self refer for counseling. Spurwink School 11, 365 River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 Children's Special Education, Day Treatment and Residential Services Income Source: Federal, state and local government contracts, private payees, grants and individual donations. United Way Donor Option #9260

An assisted living located in St. Germain Manor, a secure, non- smoking 10-story apartment building near the heart of Downtown Woonsocket, St. Germain Assisted Living consists of one-bedroom apartments that offer the added care and services of an assisted living home. The property is managed by the Woonsocket Housing Authority, which adheres to the federal housing code, making St. Germain Manor a safe, affordable, and comfortable place to live. All applicants must meet the Housing Authority’s income, age and disability guidelines. Services and amenities at St. Germain are managed by Aldersbridge Consultants, a private management company that grew out of Aldersbridge Communities’ (formerly United Methodist Elder Care) nearly 50 years of providing affordable housing and healthcare for older adults. Our operations are guided by a value-driven and compassionate philosophy of treating each resident as an individual as they become part of our unique family. We provide high-quality, person-centered care while respecting individual needs and wants. Our goal is to provide residents with the opportunity to live comfortably and safely with dignity and respect in a caring community.

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

Provides Information to the general public regarding aging and disability resources including nursing facilities, assisted living, senior housing and adult day centers. Consumer -adult Day Health Centers, Assisted Living Residences, Senior Housing , Nursing Home/Skilled , Nursing Provides, Advocacy. Member Adults Day Services, Assisted living Residencies, Senior Housing, Nursing Homes , Home Health Agencies , Pace- RI

Community Food Pantry Clients choose foods for their families. Health and hygiene items are also available. Emergency Food Delivery Emergency Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis for medical emergencies. Food Stamp Application On-site assistance is available on Wednesdays from the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein's Hunger Institute Outreach Workers. Social Service Needs Assessment Review of available housing, heating, utility and prescription assistance programs, referrals, applications, and criteria information. Free Soup Kitchen / Community Dinner 3rd Saturday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, off-site. Please call (401) 364 - 9412 for the monthly location and time. Open to all. Second Cents Consignment Store Accepts adult clothing (up to 6 items) Sunday and Thursdays. Proceeds from the sale of donated clothing will go to our program! Mental Health Advocacy Deborah Marcotte, Director MHCA of RI / Wakefield Oasis, available on Wednesday mornings. Emergency Service Hot line Response within 24 hours Emergency medical transportation and delivery Furniture Depot Available weekly based upon need and available resources. Clothing Closet Emergency clothing, blankets, and diapers for all ages. Holiday Gift Programs Food baskets Santa's Workshop Adopt a Holiday family

Provides advocacy in court for the best interests of children who are the victims of abuse and/or neglect and are therefore involved with the Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and the Rhode Island Family Court. Staff includes attorney, guardians ad litem and Social Caseworkers. Program also trains volunteers to serve as Court Appointed Special Advocates.

Programs, usually offered by licensing authorities, that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, cleanliness and safety of facilities, treatment of residents, quality of care, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of group residences for adults with disabilities, assisted living facilities, and senior residential care homes.

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

A group of residents affected by foreclosure who work together to put an end to foreclosure and foreclosure-related evictions. The program provides direct outreach and case management to residents of foreclosed properties through door knocking, provide support and legal advice to individuals, propose legislation to protect residents and sanction foreclosing banks and lenders, and utilize direct action to keep people in their homes.

Free supplemental cat food, dog food, and supplies when available to individuals who may need assistance. temporary assistance as long as it is needed.

Woodland Terrace is subsidized family housing.

Independent boarding school for students who have difficulty succeeding in a traditional school environment.

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.

Services: Group homes for troubled adolescent boys offering personal, educational, and vocational rehabilitation through strong, positive, controlled group living environment. Eight facilities and independent living sites in the Greater Providence area. Income Source: State

A monthly newspaper serving the gay/lesbian, bisexual community featuring an events calendar, resource listing, local news items, AIDS treatment updates, humor, opinion and commentary.

Each resident, whether short-term or long-term, nursing and rehabilitation receives services with a comforting sense of community. From offering a spa with alternative therapies to having pets that enrich our lives, they offer something for everyone. West View is more than a nursing home or rehabilitation center. It is a community of friends, staff and residents alike, who share ideas and develop meaningful activities and programs to enhance everyone’s quality of life. They offer numerous opportunities for the residents to enjoy life and have fun.

PACE - Program for All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly. Provides comprehensive health care services and supports to older adults who live at home or in another community setting and eligible for Medicaid LTSS.

OSCIL works one-on-one with consumers on how to apply for citizenship, how to study for the citizenship test/interview and how to advocate getting reasonable accommodations for the citizenship test/interview

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.

The Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) helps individuals and families who, because of financial difficulty, needs assistance paying a current energy expense and meets eligibility guidelines. Some examples of a financial hardship include illness or recent job loss. The program generally runs from mid-October thru August.

The Harrisville Fire Department is a combination fire department made up primarily by volunteer members augmented by a small career staff. They operate out of one station, utilizing two BLS engine companies, one ladder company, two ALS transporting rescues, and multiple brush and support vehicles.

Offers free identification cards to persons 60+ and to disabled persons, 18-59.

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

Community non-profit 100 bed general hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient care. Includes diagnostic, x-ray, clinical laboratory, physical therapy, medical/surgical, home health care, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics; intensive care, coronary care, medical social services and emergency medical services.