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Programs that provide training in the technical competencies unique to a specific occupation that are required for successful workplace performance. The training may be delivered in a variety of ways including apprenticeships, business practice firms, classroom training, internships, OJT or work experience; or may take place in a combination of settings, on-the-job training supported by formal classroom training, for example, or classroom training followed by an internship.

FSRI's EI team includes educators, social workers, nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, nutritionists, and interpreters. Services are provided in the home and in a child’s natural environments. Administrative support is coordinated from our agency's Thurbers Ave office.

Services: Heating Assistance & Weatherization Head Start Food Distribution Emergency Services Employment and Training WIC Tri-County’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and they can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by their staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. Food Distribution: Offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. They welcome individuals to visit their food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program: A six week program operated between June and August for youth ages 14 -24. The program provides youth with work experience opportunities in local businesses, public facilities and non-profit agencies. Work experiences provide youth with hands-on opportunities to develop the skills they will need upon entering the work force. Youth receive wages and other payments upon attaining certain benchmarks relative to their job performance. Youth also participate in a variety of career and personal development activities such as community service projects, field trips, post secondary exploration, and guest speakers from key RI industries. Youth Opportunity Center: Part of the State’s Youth works 411 system, the Youth Center provides academic and occupational assessment and exploration, employment assistance, paid and unpaid work experiences, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Open to youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of-school. The Tri-County Community Action Agency Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Upon enrollment into the WIC program, we will complete a nutritional assessment for you and your eligible family members. We will then offer education on healthy eating, monthly vouchers for nutritious foods including eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans, tuna, fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, rice, iron fortified cereals, and juice as well as many other valuable resources. Breastfeeding and lactation support and education are also available through the WIC program.

Financial Aid application must be submitted online at www.factstuitionaid.com

The FTC is a bipartisan federal agency with a dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition.

When you donate a car it goes directly to helping transition people out of trouble and getting them back to work. The center for Living and Learning provides professional training, job search counseling, coaching and more to make sure that people have the right tools to make them successful in the workforce.

Addiction Recovery Institute is an outpatient substance abuse clinic specializing in medication assisted treatment for opiate addiction. We offer a highly individualized treatment approach in a safe, private, comfortable environment, and every person who enters our doors is treated with dignity and respect.

Neighborhood Preservation Apartments is subsidized housing featuring 18 units.

A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. Advocates for responsible public policy to prevent and end homelessness. Provides education and technical assistance to members and information to the community at large. Coordinates Homeless Legal Clinic Program and publishes "Street Sheet". Provides tenant education and housing search assistance. They also help with meal sites, youth services, warming + cooling centers.

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

MISSION: To enhance and expand delivery of legal services to indigent and low-income immigrants principally through diocesan immigration programs and to meet the immigration needs identified by the Catholic Church in the United States. CLINIC and its member agencies serve vulnerable and low-income immigrants without reference to their race, religion, gender, ethnic group or distinguishing characteristics.

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

OSCIL offers comprehensive independent living assessment services as requested by private individuals, vendors, Medicaid and State agencies. Comprehensive assessments provide recommendations for specialized equipment, home modifications and/or independent living services that are required for the consumer to achieve goals for independence in the home and community. OSCIL has a fee-for-service program to provide assessments. We are currently working with consumers on RI Medicaid, Neighborhood Health Plan’s Integrity Program and the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS). Medicaid/NHP assessments are typically done to provide justification for specialized equipment covered by the consumer’s insurance. Some examples would include, ramps, stairlifts, VPLs, and specialized bathroom equipment. Consumer’s must be on a participating insurance plan to receive the assessment; if they are on another insurance plan OSCIL will refer the consumer to the correct process for assessment. OSCIL also completes assessments for home modifications funded by the Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS). First ORS will send a referral requesting the Home Modification Assessments, and then OSCIL staff will complete a full assessment to recommend any home modification to increase accessibility and send a report of the findings to ORS.

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Northern area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support.

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

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 office of the individual who has been elected to exercise general supervision over all assessors of general property or other taxes, over township, county and city boards of equalization and over all other assessing officers with the objective of ensuring compliance with the laws of the state. In California, the State Board of Equalization, a four member elected commission chaired by the State Controller (the 5th, ex-officio member), handles these responsibilities.

A wide range of human and educational services across Rhode Island including outpatient/office-based program provides mental health counseling as well as medical services from psychiatrists. Substance abuse counselors provide treatment of adults and adolescents with substance abuse issues; treatment for family members affected by their loved one's addiction is also available. Individual treatment and group therapy are available. Income Source: RIte Care, Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance, grants, government contracts, United Way, private donations.

Saratoga Lofts is a subsidized housing complex featuring 7 townhouse rental units.

One hour counseling sessions for children, families and adults.

The AmeriCorps Seniors East Bay Retired, and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed for individuals 55 years and older who want to contribute their skills, talent, and time to impact and improve conditions in their communities. RSVP is a network of community members volunteering in many programs and non-profits in the East Bay area. Volunteers are provided educational opportunities through our partnerships for unique service positions. People We Serve RSVP is for individuals 55 and older interested in socializing with others, serving critical community needs, and learning new skills to provide quality services in East Bay communities. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. RSVP volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, Medicare counseling and much more. Key Features RSVP partners with over 50 community organizations to provide opportunities for our volunteer network in East Providence, Bristol and Newport Counties. Our volunteers offer help with: Food Pantries / Grocery Delivery Income Tax Assistance Community Non-Profits Senior Health Insurance Program Evidence-Based Health Education Workshops Digital Inclusion And much more! Hours of operation 8:00am-4:00pm To enroll: to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876 ext 1137

The birthplace of one of America's foremost portrait painters displays period furnishings, the first American snuff mill and a water wheel.

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.

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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.