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Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

Domestic Violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women. As an affiliate member of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, we provide integrated services to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors, as we work with them to break the cycle of violence and find secure, stable housing. Through the Domestic Violence Program we offer comprehensive trauma-informed services for domestic violence survivors, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, advocacy, support groups, and children's enrichment programs. The Domestic Violence Program is primarily an emergency shelter program with a focus on safety and housing. The shelter provides safety for 26 domestic violence survivors and their children in a confidential location separate from other Crossroads properties. Clients have access to Crossroads Rhode Island’s range of services, including basic needs assistance, education, employment services and intensive case management, while they work to find a secure and stable home.

Assists with housing problems or complaints Payment assistance for utilities, rent, deposits, prescriptions, and co-pays Helps provide hotel stays for homeless or evicted Priority given to families with children

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.

Listening Beyond Words is a community-based learning opportunity program offered by The Samaritans of Rhode Island in effort to increase awareness of the importance of nonjudgmental listening at home, at work and in the community. The class is 1.5 hours long, and taught by staff and senior volunteers for up to 20 people per session. Held at The Samaritans’ Forget-Me-Not Gallery and Community Education Center, 67 Park Place, Pawtucket, Rhode Island 02860

Services: Provides educational and training information for post secondary education, financial aid and admissions information, application assistance in plus career counseling and assessment, referral to other social services and advocacy. EOC counselors are available at sites throughout Rhode Island. Income Source: U.S. Department of Education

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

The mission of E-Cubed Academy High School is to create a vibrant student-centered community that will eliminate all barriers to learning, thus capitalizing upon the academic, social and civic potentials of all learners.

Offers meetings twice a year, Fall and Spring, a newsletter, parent support meetings, annual conferences, an up-to-date library, social events and new parent information packets, Buddy Walk, holiday party. They offer parents support, information, and advocate in the service system and in the community. We also offer newsletters, public awareness activities, and support. DSSRI provides information, experience, and support on challenges associated with raising a child with Down syndrome. We share this information with parents, family members, professionals and other individuals through informational meetings with speakers and panels, newsletters , and special events. DSSRI also provides support on an individual, parent- to- parent basis. DSSRI offers free New Parent Baskets to new Down syndrome families, which includes books about Down syndrome, pamphlets, toys, and something for mom and dad to help celebrate their new little one. DSSRI also serves as a resource for professionals interested in parental concerns. We provide speakers to schools, colleges, professional organizations and civic/ fraternal groups. DSSRI also advocates in the service system and in the community for all individuals with developmental disabilities and their families.

​LCDC’s mission is to empower residents in the area through a variety of social service programs that will help alleviate poverty, illiteracy and chemical addictions. By supporting households with basic needs, individuals are able to concentrate more diligently on seeking education and employment opportunities that will strengthen the family unit.

Mount Pleasant High School purpose is to prepare all students for colleges, universities, and their chosen professions by engaging them in a personalized 21st century education.

Children’s Personal Assistance Services and Support (PASS): consumer-directed program designed to support children with special health care needs. PASS provides families with the opportunity to take the lead role in directing the services received by their child. The family-centered approach empowers families and individuals to foster independence, support family care giving and decision making, respect family choices and values, and build on individual strengths. Respite Program: a consumer-driven program designed to enhance the quality of life for children with special needs and their families. The provision of Respite enables families to receive support in the delivery of care for their children. Children’s Home-Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS): clinically directed, specialized health services that are designed to meet the individual needs of children diagnosed with moderate to severe physical, developmental, behavioral or emotional conditions. Addresses behavioral concerns and the development of functional, social and communication skills. The HBTS Team is comprised of the parent(s), a clinical supervisor, a home based therapist, a family service coordinator, and when indicated specialty (treatment consultants, speech therapy, physical therapy, and/or occupational therapy). Together, the HBTS Team develops an individualized treatment plan with measurable goals and objectives. Additionally, clinical support and training is provided on a continuous basis to the home based therapist and family.

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

143 bed nursing and rehabilitation facility.

If you choose to build your family through adoption, the caring professionals at Adoption Options can help you through the process to become a parent. They offer a range of services for adoptive parents, from planning through post-adoption: They complete home studies that are accepted in all states as well as countries that support international adoption. Upon completion of your home study, they will coordinate all necessary connections with other professionals and will assist in navigating that next phase of the adoption journey. This includes continued support, consultations about birth parent matches, communications, and document preparation related to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). They provide post-adoption services for families, including post-placement visits, reports, support groups, and referrals They welcome all families.

Services: Referrals to HIV testing sites. On general web site, type HIV testing into search line Services: Monitors the incidence of AIDS and conducts medical surveillance to prevent its spread. Sponsors free, anonymous testing and counseling services at several area sites. Conducts various educational programs on AIDS. Sponsors free, confidential diagnostic and treatment services for other sexually transmitted diseases at area hospitals and health centers. Provides educational and counseling services to prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases.

Thundermist offers a sliding scale discount program for those with or without insurance who's income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL)

Blackstone Valley Assisted Living Specializes in intermediate care which is for those who don't need full-time care, but need a helping hand every now and then. Offers daily meal service, support sessions and independent living options to ensure all residents needs will be met.

Screenings and examinations Restorations and fillings Cleanings and sealants Digital X-rays Extractions Root Canals Crowns

In addition to 24 hour/seven days a week nursing care, Saint Antoine Residence offers the following special services: Special Care Unit The Special Care Unit is a 60-bed unit for residents with Alzheimer’s and related dementias. The Unit provides a safe, structured environment that meets physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs throughout the disease progression. An emphasis is placed on residents succeeding, dignity, and support of family members. Short Term Rehabilitative Care Short Term Rehabilitative Care is designed for individuals in need of rehabilitation following hip or knee replacement, heart attack, stroke, or other acute medical event. Our goal is to rehabilitate individuals to restore their previous level of functioning with the goal of returning back to their home. Skilled nursing services; on-site physical, occupational, and speech therapies are available. Short term stays range from one week to several weeks, depending upon the individual’s medical condition. Hospice Suite The Hospice Suite provides care for terminally ill individuals who qualify for general inpatient level of care. The Suite affords residents a lovely homelike environment with ample room for visiting family members.

Services: Offers a variety of educational and support services to Rhode Island's foster family community. Life skills program for adolescents, mentoring programs for foster parents, Real Connections mentoring program for youth in transition from state care (community and relative care based); holiday gift distribution. Publishes a monthly newsletter. Income source: State contract, private foundations and donations

Capital City Cafes Senior meal program that provides hot nutritious meals to seniors. The program has eight cafes in Providence and one location in Cranston. Transportation is available by contacting the RIDE Program 800-479-6902 or LogistiCare 855-330-9131.

Grocery delivery

MAE has staff and volunteers that spend time with people who live on the street, build relationships with them, identify and address their immediate needs (e.g., crisis intervention, food, clean clothing, hygiene kits, blankets, someone to listen) and provide information about and linkage to longer-term forms of support such as shelter, counseling, drug and alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation, care/case management and, where applicable, family reunification services.

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.