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SVDP Rhode Island comprises a statewide Council, five districts, and 34 parish-based conferences. Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are composed of Vincentian volunteers who serve those in need in their local communities. SVDP provides assistance in the following areas basic needs, disaster recovery, poverty education and youth leadership.

**DOES NOT PICK UP DONATIONS** CLOTHING: Clean and gently used women's and men's clothing, handbags, boots, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. SEASONAL merchandise only. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Bed linens, bath accessories, towels, curtains, drapes, dish sets, glassware, cutlery, small working appliances, pots and pans, mixing bowls, and kitchen utensils. FURNITURE and ACCESSORIES: Small furniture, chairs, tables, sofas, bookshelves, bureaus, lamps, clocks, pictures, frames, mirrors, and other furnishings. Call first before bringing in large furniture items. SANTA'S WORKSHOP: Allows parents to select gifts for their children (ages 0-12) & wrap them before going home. Also provides gifts to seniors.

A full service dental office that helps individuals start a new life with a smile they can proud of. Office features x-ray, full cleaning, and other dental services. Local dentists and staff see patients by appointment only.

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

Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza provides the following service programs: Emergency assistance of basic necessities such as utilities, prescriptions, rental/eviction prevention as well as referral services to local and state agencies Application processing for Bishop Tobin’s Keep The Heat On fund Immigration & Refugee Services Translation services Citizenship classes English as a Second Language classes Income Tax preparation and IRS VITA Filing program for low-income households with special emphasis on promoting the Earned Income Tax Credit, Child Tax Credit and the ARRA Economic Stimulus Package Thanksgiving baskets for families through donations from private donors Christmas gifts for families through donations from neighboring parishes Outreach and applications for the Diocesan sponsored programs such as the Cabrini Child Care Scholarship Fund and Elder Care Respite Services Work with local college and university students to promote community service Internship site for students exploring career paths Back-to-school supplies for children returning to school in the fall Conduct the Annual Good Friday Walk to benefit the Dire Emergency Programs at Project Hope Site location for the Gabriel Project that provides services to new and expectant mothers Site location of the St. Mathias Ministry that reaches out to individuals struggling with substance abuse by providing coaching and one-on-one support as well as faith-based support from priests when needed The Project Hope/Proyecto Esperanza National Grid Program: This program assists clients with funding to sustain their payments after other available assistance ceases. Clients receive weatherization assistance, participate in an energy efficiency class, and enroll in our Family Futures Financial Literacy Program. The Family Futures Financial Literacy Program: a six-week course with weekly one-hour sessions covering basic budgeting, basic banking, traps/pay day lenders, debt management, job training, and understanding utilities bills. In addition to the basic curriculum, participants also receive one-on-one mentoring from a financial coach. The Family Futures Financial Literacy Program is recommended to all clients who participate in our programs. Weekly office hours for SNAP outreach workers who assist clients with completion of SNAP (Food Stamp) applications.

Avatar is a certified Placement Agency for Shared Living programs throughout Rhode Island. Avatar Residential was one of the first agencies in Rhode Island to provide Shared Living Arrangements (SLAs) as an alternative to group home living. The key to success is a strong relationship between residents and Shared Living Providers. Avatar coordinates 27 SLAs throughout the state of RI. Some of the people that Avatar supports have found a good fit in their apartment/independent living programs. They tailor services to what people need (shopping, budgeting, recreation) while also fostering a great deal of independence and self-sufficiency. Avatar also provides residential services to people who live at home with their families.

A children's policy and advocacy organization that provides information on child well being, stimulates dialogue on children's issues and promotes accountability and action. The annual Rhode Island KIDS COUNT Factbook provides a detailed community by community picture of the condition of children in the State. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT also publishes a quarterly Issue Brief series that provides additional data and policy analysis on children's issues. Rhode Island KIDS COUNT contributes to public policy development by leading and participating in government committees, providing information and data based testimony to policy makers and convening public policy forums.

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.

Provides comprehensive outpatient substance abuse treatment for people addicted to opiates in Rhode Island, near by Massachusetts and Connecticut. Center of Excellence Opioid Use Disorder location: Provides assessments and treatments specifically for opioid dependence.

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Services: Psychiatric partial hospital program for pregnant or postpartum women experiencing mood or anxiety disorders. Postpartum women bring their infants to the program. Wheelchair accessible. Meetings: Call for information.

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

Registered Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) site: Staff of Volunteer tax preparers are IRS trained, tested, and certified to help people who qualify for the Earned Income Tax Credit program receive the tax credits they deserve. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE. You must bring a copy of your previous year's return, all financial statements pertaining to tax year 2021, your social security card, and a picture ID.

Chairman: Dr. John Susa Services: Responsible for enforcing the State's anti-discriminatory laws; investigates complaints of discrimination in employment, credit, public places, private and public housing. Provides speakers for groups and organizations.

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Services: Free Family Support Groups led by trained facilitators on an as needed basis for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Guest speakers on special topics relating to cancer and wellness. Patient Aid: Provides financial assistance for medication relating to cancer treatment and transportation costs to and from treatment. First Connection: Matches recently diagnosed patients with trained volunteers who have experienced a similar situation. Volunteer survivors, or their family members, offer support and information to individuals learning to cope with any blood related cancers. Educational Materials: Provides free materials and assists with referrals. Income Source: Contributions

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters. This crisis support service is for anyone experiencing emotional distress related to disasters such as: Tornadoes and Severe Storms, Hurricanes and Tropical Storms, Floods, Wildfires, Earthquakes, Drought, Incidents of Mass Violence. The Disaster Distress Helpline also answers calls and texts related to infectious disease outbreaks, such as the Ebola outbreak, incidents of community unrest, and other traumatic events. This service is hotline /online only.

The West Warwick Public Schools, in partnership with the entire community, is dedicated to providing all learners with access and opportunity to a challenging comprehensive education while developing 21st Century Skills in a safe, personalized learning environment.

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.

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

The story of immigration and industrialization in the Blackstone River Valley unfolds at the museum. Group and school tours are available. Handicapped accessible.

Charis Counseling Centers is a Christian counseling agency. They provide a full range of outpatient counseling services offered from a Christian faith perspective for children, adolescents, families, individual adults and couples. Limited counseling hours are also available at: Charis Counseling Center @ Christ Church (www.christchurchec.org) 1025 Main Street, East Greenwich, RI 02818 Call Barrington Location for new appointments Charis Counseling Center @ Advent Christian Church (www.nsacc.org) 212 Rockland Road, North Scituate, RI 02857 Call Barrington Location for new appointments

Urgent care is NOT a Free/Sliding-scale Clinic. The physicians and practitioners at Family Med Plus Wellness treat mild to moderate urgent medical conditions at a fraction of the cost of a standard emergency room visit. Family Med Plus Wellness, treats a variety of conditions including but not limited to fractures, sprains, abscesses, lacerations, sore throat, allergic reactions, STDs, and more.

Little Compton Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Complete gynecological care including Options counseling, examinations, pap smears, pregnancy testing, birth control, family planning issues, sexually transmitted disease screening and treatment, HIV testing & counseling. pregnancy termination including medical abortion. Community Education programs in sexuality, reproductive health care; a Teen Health Center and a complete library resource center. Colposcopy & Cryosurgery, LEEP. Mid-life services and estrogen replacement therapy. Adoption referral. All services are strictly confidential and offered on a sliding fee scale based on income.

Vocational Training for Adults is a great opportunity to further current employment skills or challenge yourself for a career change. Taught by certified instructors, skill sets will be taught by a hands-on approach. Students will be instructed with up-to-date standards, procedures and practices needed in today's workforce. ​