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Best Buddies Friendship programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals enjoy. They offer e-Buddies: a safe place online to develop one-to-one friendships between people with and without IDD. By joining e-Buddies, participants become more comfortable using technology to communicate with friends, gain computer literacy skills, and are better equipped to socialize online in the future.

Available to homeowners who have a documented financial hardship & have exhausted all options to maintain mortgage payments and avoid foreclosure. To apply contact your local bank or credit union that has a loan servicing office or through a HUD approved and HHFRI certified counselor. Rhode island Housing can be contacted for assistance. Clients who call this number will be given a Point of contact in the package they receive in the mail with the information of a HUD-approved counselor.

netWORKri is Rhode Island's One-Stop Career Center System, a partnership of professional labor, training, and education organizations. The netWORKri centers are conveniently located throughout the state where jobseekers and employers are matched through quality employment programs and services. Whether someone is a jobseeker looking for just the right job or an employer looking for qualified employees, resources are available at no cost. For callers with internet access: Go to www.EmployRI.org. The site offers not only up-to-date and easily searchable job listings, but also tools for resume writing, skills assessment and labor market research.

The Adult Basic Education program includes academic assessments, classes for GED exam preparation, Adult Basic Education, post secondary educational assistance, and alternative diploma programs.

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.

Big Bothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) was founded in 1967 as Big Sisters of Rhode Island with the purpose of providing mentors to girls facing adversity. Today, BBBSOS serves both boys and girls, in multiple, specialized mentoring programs throughout Rhode Island, and operates a successful Donation Center which funds these programs. To volunteer as a mentor you must be: At least 19 years old, Open minded and non-judgmental, Open to diversity, Willing to commit to a minimum of one year to the program (or three semesters if college student), Able to spend three or four hours each week or every other week with a child, Able to establish and maintain a one-to-one relationship with a child, Able to access an insured car or willing to take public transportation. Programs Include: Traditional Program - The Traditional Mentoring Program matches at-risk girls and boys between the ages of 7 and 15, in long-term, one-to-one relationships with adult female and male volunteer mentors. �Big Mentor League� Program - This is a special program provided by Big Sisters of Rhode Island, in partnership with the Urban League of Rhode Island and Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership working with girls & boys who have a parent currently incarcerated. The girls/boys range in age from 4 to 18 years old and are from all over Rhode Island. Hermana(o) a Hermana(o) - BBBSOS matches Latina girls/Latino boys with mentors. The girls/boys are considered to be at-risk for academic failure or delinquency or lacking a strong role model. School-Based Mentoring - This program provides mentorship to both girls and boys after class at their school. This program provides a structured environment to assist in academic success. Donation Center - The BSRI Donation Center provides a sustained source of revenue for the vital social service activities of the agency by collecting donations of gently used clothing, household items, small appliances, books and toys (also accepts TV's, computers, and other large electronics for a $10 processing fee) through a combination of scheduled home pick-ups, on-site clothing drop-offs, and targeted community clothing drives.

Provides Primary medical care to all residents and visitors of New Shoreham

Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship supports the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL by facilitating access to education for persons having disability. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine Murray, a long-time educator and also a board member and valued volunteer at the Ocean State Center for Independent Living. It was her wish to support the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL through a scholarship that gives people with disability access to higher education. Grants of $1000+ are awarded to help students with a disability to continue their education past high school. Scholarship funds can be used for educational expenses such as tuition or the purchase of textbooks. They may also be used to obtain assistive/adaptive equipment or devices that aid the student in meeting their educational goals. To qualify for this scholarship applicants must: -have a significant disability -be a Rhode Island resident (Your home address MUST be in RI) -plan to attend a college, technical school, or a trade/vocational program in the upcoming academic year Preference is based on career goals, merit, and economic need.

A new way to save at the dentist Chewsi™ is NOT insurance or a subscription plan • Mobile app is free to download and free to use with no hidden fees • There are no exclusions, benefit limits, or maximums • Users can expect between 20%-30% savings on most dental services • Works for people with and without dental insurance • If you have dental insurance, you can use Chewsi for services not covered under your plan or that exceed your yearly maximum. Examples include an extra cleaning, night guards, and teeth whitening • If you do not have dental insurance, you can use Chewsi for all dental services • You must pay for services using Chewsi and a credit card to get the savings

The Delta Dental Clinic at Blackstone Valley Community Health Care believes a clean mouth adds to your well being and costs less than dental care. Taking care of your teeth helps prevent tooth loss, chewing is easier and food is better digested. It also makes speaking easier and adds to the way you look and feel about yourself. Provided Services: Screenings and examinations Restorations and Fillings Cleaning and Sealants Digital X-Rays Extractions & Root Canals Oral Surgery Emergency Dental Services Does NOT offer dentures

Self-Exclusion is a program that was developed in the 1990s that allows a person to request to be excluded from the property. An individual may opt to self-exclude themselves for six months, one year or permanently. Please click the links to download one of our self-exclusion forms.

Riverside House is subsidized housing for 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Assisted Living Facility Independent Living Memory Care/Dementia and/or Alzheimer Respite Dept of Elderly Affairs Waiver Beds: 122 For residents who are not capable of self-preservation. For residents who reqire central storage and administration of maintenance medication

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

A community center where people in recovery can gather without fear of drugs or alcohol being present. -Recovery Meetings -Employment Counseling -Alcohol and Drug Free Activities

District Court handle cases regarding Administrative Appeals, Civil, Criminal, Landlord/Tenant, Small Claims, and Veterans Treatment.

Serving Rhode Island's 2nd Congressional District since 2001.

BVG II offers 41 new rental apartments in newly constructed and renovated buildings across 10 locations in Pawtucket and Central Falls, RI. Serving households of varying sizes, earning between 50-60% AMI. Units range from 1-4 bedrooms. The Gately Building offers 13 affordable apartments, a large commercial space with a complete commercial kitchen, and a large community space. PCF Development has partnered with Farm Fresh Rhode Island to turn the Gately Building’s first commercial space into a permanent location for job training and retail operations. Farm Fresh Rhode Island is a non-profit food incubator that strives to bring food producers, consumers and markets together.

The Foundation's mission is to provide dynamic educational, experiential learning and personal growth opportunities on a maritime theme to people of all ages. The Foundation operates the tall ship, the Continental Sloop, Providence, built in 1976 to honor the original vessel that was one of the first ships christened in the American Navy. The ship was the first command of John Paul Jones and it played a key role in the American Revolution.

Camp WANNAGOAGAIN! is a two-week summer camp program for children with an autism, Asperger Syndrome or related communication disorder. Designed to provide a chance for real life experiences and learning new leisure skills while meeting new friends, our camp program offers a safe and fun environment that includes the following; Visual supports that enhance language comprehension and prediction, Low camper-to-counselor ratio, Trained, highly skilled staff, Sensory-based activities that enhance a camper’s ability to take advantage of language and communication opportunities, Structured teaching methods, Relaxation techniques that enhance self-regulation, Daily living routines are incorporated into camp activities as appropriate, Staff and program content that supports play skills, social skills and participation in group activities, Camp facilities (such as the pool and nature trails) offer gross motor activities that satisfy sensory needs and encourage communication, Traditional camp activities like swimming, arts and crafts, and nature walks.

Facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and nonprint formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files on magnetic tape which are organized to provide physical, bibliographic and intellectual access to a targeted group of people and which generally make available staff to provide services and programs related to the information needs of the targeted group.

National Organization for Women is dedicated to its multi-issue and multi-strategy approach to women’s rights, and is the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States. NOW has hundreds of chapters and hundreds of thousands of members and activists in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Since our founding in 1966, NOW’s purpose is to take action through intersectional grassroots activism to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve and protect the equal rights of all women and girls in all aspects of social, political, and economic life.

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

New to You is a resale store specializing in the sale of quality second-hand clothing and household items at reasonable prices.

Occupational Therapy Our Occupational Therapists assess our clients' needs - develop goals - adapt the needed equipment to the clients use - teach compensatory technology. These services include: Home safety evaluation Assessment Plan - Implements and supervises therapeutic program