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OSCIL offers opportunities for persons with disabilities to share similar interests and concerns and gain greater awareness of opportunities for independence. People are encouraged to call OSCIL at any time for this connection. Peer support is one of the fundamentals of a CIL. Peer “mentors” provide role modeling and share experiences, feelings, and awareness of disability issues. Through peer support there is a full exchange of brainstorming, problem solving, and sharing of concerns, successes and ways to address issues. The peer support relationship allows for the more experienced person to provide information and support and serve as a positive role model to the person whose disability might be new or more recent. Many of OSCIL staff members provide peer support in a number of areas, including but not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, arthritis, orthopedic issues, diabetes, and more. Please call the OSCIL office at 401-738-1013 for more information. PEER SUPPORT GROUPS OSCIL holds several monthly peer support groups, the purpose of which is to provide individuals with similar issues a chance to talk about their own conditions, experiences and concerns. By talking with people who truly understand what they are going through, individuals can gain practical insights to maximize the potential for successful independent living. Monthly Peer Support groups include: -Diverse Disability Group -Spinal Cord Injury Group -Traumatic Brain Injury Group -Women with Disabilities Group -Youth Transition Group

The Newport schools are committed to each and every learner, by providing access and opportunity to a great education so each child can reach his/her potential and beyond.

Recovery: St. Matthias Ministry This ministry is dedicated to reaching and supporting individuals struggling with drug and alcohol problems. We also provide help to families in need of guidance or support due to a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem. These problems can affect their everyday lives and also the lives of their families and loved ones. Rhode Island has one of the highest percentages of illicit drug, marijuana and alcohol use in the country. Therefore, this ministry also provides resource information, workshops, and education to the public in collaboration with other faith-based groups and recovery organizations

The nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

home health care services include: Skilled nursing, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, Speech/language pathology, Medical social work, Nutrition, Home health aides

Offers open-ended groups for children ages 3-19 and their families after the death of a loved one. The groups meet on alternating weekdays. There is no fee charged for participation in our programs.

Maple Gardens provides subsidized housing for 62+, handicapped or disabled. This residential complex offers 84 1-bedroom units, 6 2-bedroom units and off-street parking.

Lions meet the needs of local communities and the world. See below for programs and local chapters. The Lions offer: Sight programs Youth Programs Services for Children International Relations Programs Community and Environment Programs Health programs Disaster Preparedness and Relief Local Chapters: Block Island Bristol: Frank Cirillo, 275-3000, [email protected]* Burrillville: Cheri Hall, [email protected] Chariho: Coventry-West Greenwich: Harold Ennis, [email protected]* Cumberland: Paul Neves East Greenwich: Jim Jacques, [email protected] East Providence: David Kent, [email protected]* Foster: Elwood Hopkins Glocester: Robert Winsor, [email protected] Jamestown: John Murphy, 423-0400, [email protected] Johnston: Joseph Swift, 231-9120, [email protected] Lincoln: Ronald Noble Narragansett Newport North Providence North Smithfield Pawtucket Portsmouth Providence Providence - Federal Hill Providence - Silver Lake Rumford Scituate Smithfield South Kingstown Tiverton Warwick Westerly Woonsocket

Methadone Clinic in Rhode Island Individual therapy is highly beneficial to an individual that is working on his or her recovery. This type of therapy includes working with a counselor on a regular, one-on-one basis to overcome an addiction

They provide the following social services: Emergency Assistance, Food Bank, Rental Assistance Program, Low Income Home Energy Program, Appliance Management Program, Weatherization, Heating System Rep, RI Donation Exchange, Tax Preparation.

A middle school whose focus is on the positive. Priority is given to boys from challenging circumstances who are in need of extra support to be able to attend to the tasks involved in learning. Social service programs such as food and holiday assistance limited to students and their families.

One of the key services OSCIL provides is advocacy both for individuals and within the community as a whole. Advocacy is central to a Center for Independent Living’s mission. CILs offers both individual and systems advocacy. Individual advocacy is assisting an individual with a disability to protect his or her rights or to fight for needed resources. Through systems advocacy, we advance civil rights and equal access for all persons with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels. SYSTEMS ADVOCACY Our Independent Living Coordinators keep up-to-date on programs and legislation which may affect people with disabilities. Consumers are encouraged to contact their community leaders and legislators to inform them of their views on various programs and legislative issues. INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY We work with people with disabilities to teach valuable self-advocacy skills, including: Learning the rights that they have already and making effective use of those rights. Learning how to effectively communicate their needs to both maintain the rights they already have and to make advancement in expanding the rights of persons with disabilities. OSCIL staff will also work with consumers to advocate for services to meet individual needs, including helping to understand the function and processes (necessary criteria, application process, deadlines, etc.) for Social Security, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicare/Medicaid, and other service agencies.

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization focused on crisis and suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The Trevor Project operates the only accredited, nationwide, around-the-clock crisis and suicide prevention helpline for LGBTQ youth. If you or a friend are feeling lost or alone, call The Trevor Helpline. There is hope, there is help. For non-time sensitive issues, "Dear Trevor" is an online, confidential Q&A forum for individuals to ask non questions surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity.

Provides free, voluntary, confidential home visits to pregnant women and families with young children, birth to age three. Trained nurses, social workers, and community health workers meet with families in their homes to talk about their needs, answer questions they may have, and conduct comprehensive assessments. Home visits are based on the needs of the family. Visit topics may include health education and connections with appropriate healthcare services, human services, and community resources. If a child does not have a medical home, we can help the family find one.

West Glocester Station 1 provides fire and rescue service to the village of Chepachet and the Community of Glocester.

Kingstown Crossings I offers HUD subsidized 3 and 4- bedroom apartments. In addition to housing, this program offers a variety of services, including case management and referrals to support families and their children.

Berkshire Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care. Located in Providence, Rhode Island. We are family-owned and operated for more than 20 years. Our experienced team of healthcare professionals is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Let our family care for yours.

Dedicated millions of dollars to local Elementary and Secondary schools, colleges, and local college scholarships to advance the importance of community service in education and the values of caring, compassion and brotherhood. Founded the World Hunger Program at Brown University, the first university center to study and try to end the causes of hunger, launched the World Hunger Brigade, a program which encourages middle school students to study hunger and design programs to fight it, founded the Feinstein International Famine Center at Tufts University which carries out projects designed to help reduce hunger in countries around the world, and the Center for a Hunger Free America at the University of Rhode Island.

CCAP’s Employment, Training, and Education Programs assist the youth of Rhode Island ages 14 – 24 through free education, training programs, work readiness workshops, and job placement assistance. They provide a full range of services to youth enrolled in-school and out-of-school. All enrollees are connected with a case manager to assist them in their education or employment goals throughout the program. Cash incentives are given to those who qualify. There are four Youth Centers throughout the state.

Redfern Grove is subsidized housing for seniors 62+, handicapped or disabled. One and two bedroom apartments available.

Palliative care offers medical and emotional support to those living with a serious illness—such as heart disease, Parkinson’s, dementia, cancer and many others—palliative care providers can: Treat symptoms, including pain, depression, nausea, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, anxiety and anything else causing distress or discomfort. Coordinate care with different providers, including other medical providers and community resources. Offer emotional support to caregivers and loved ones feeling distress or burden. Help you and your family to clarify what matters most to you and convey that to your healthcare team. HopeHealth Palliative Care provides services wherever patients and families need them, including: Inpatient care provided in select hospitals, Home-based care, Long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and skilled rehabilitation facilities

Currently the only needle exchange program in the state. Functions as a Harm Reduction program including needle exchange, drug treatment referral, free condoms, free clothing and free HIV testing on-site. **Van also brings needle exchange to other areas of Rhode Island** Woonsocket: Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM (Arnold St., next to the Soup Kitchen.) Newport: Fridays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. (Near MLK Center and Wheatland Blvd.) E.N.C.O.R.E. E - Education on HIV prevention. N - Needle exchange to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV and other comminicable diseases. C - Counseling on reducing risk, HIV testing, following through on medical care, and substance abuse treatment. O - Outreach into the community to identify potential clients for the E.N.C.O.RE program. RE - Referral to agencies and programs by request from the client.

Services: Non profit agency providing both clinical and support services since 1975 to persons recovering from mental illness and co-occuring disorders to improve their mental health, well being and quality of life. Community residences, supported work, supervised apartments and case management programs offer opportunities for independent community living and skills training for former IMH patients and others referred by CMHC's, MHRH, Eleanor Slater Hospital, area hospitals and private practitioners. Programs: Community Residences/Case Management Services: Supported Housing Office - Hope Street Apartments, 351-8833 Carla Andersen, Program Director 255 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906-2173, 351-8833; Fax: 274-8210 Services: Offers low cost housing and support for 25 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in the Providence area. Westwick Residential Program: 828-8959; Fax: 822-2046 46 West Warwick Ave., West Warwick 02893 Fellowship House: 943-5817; Fax: 943-1424 1257 Cranston Street, Cranston, 02920 *Residential program, Wheelchair accessible Ocean State Outreach, Mobile Treatment Team Office 59 West Shore Road, Warwick, 02889, 739-6611 Supervised Apartments: 1612 Broad Street, Cranston 02905 27 Dora Street, Providence 02909 68 Harrison Street, Providence, 02908 Fellowship Community Reintegration Services Correctional Discharge Planning - Education - Consultation Adult Correctional Institution P.O. Box 8312 - Dix 2nd floor Cranston, RI 02920, 462-3468; Fax:462-0848 Contact Person: Dawn Allen Income Source: MHRH, client fees, Medicaid

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Non-profit membership organization providing information, education, resources and referral, advocacy and monthly support groups through our Resource Center. Education and prevention trainings free of charge to schools, professional agencies and community organizations.