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Offers a safe and therapeutic environment which facilitates independence, comfort and security. Staffed with Alzheimer’s certified personnel and 24-hour nursing support, personnel care assistance and security. A variety of services and activities are available.

City of Warwick’s Transwick service provides transportation services to otherwise homebound Warwick residents 55 and older who are living independently, as well as adults with disabilities living independently. Transwick addresses the transportation needs of those without alternate means of transportation or other opportunities for socialization. This service is limited to certain destinations within the City of Warwick and is not intended to supplement, extend, or subsidize services provided by other vendors or for-profit institutions. The following is a list of all of the destinations you may reach through the Transwick program based on availability: Weekly grocery shopping, Pharmacy Transportation, Health screenings and social service programs at Warwick's senior center, Monthly retail shopping, All recreational and educational programs at the city's senior and community centers. Other special needs trips such as: McDermott Pool exercise programs, Visits to the RI Department of Human Services / Warwick Family Center (two week notice required), Banking (two week notice required), Recreation Trips (special pricing) Transportation options and services in Warren, contact RIPTA. The town of Warren provides senior bus transportation Monday through Friday to residents 60 years and older, or younger disabled, at no cost for shopping, doctor's appointments, and transportation to the Senior Center. For transportation assistance, call 401-255-3338 or 401-247-1930 ext 2. Senior Resources

The Narragansett Emergency Management Agency is responsible for the town's planning, response, recovery and mitigation of natural disasters, technological accidents, terrorism and weapons of mass destruction. The Narragansett Emergency Operations Plan has identified and prioritized hazards that could affect the community. Based upon history, vulnerability, threat and probability, the following hazards are identified in order of concern: Hurricane, Severe Weather, Widespread Power Failure, Hazardous Materials Incidents, Flooding and Dam Failure, Local Radiological Incidents, Earthquake.

NORD’s Rare Disease Database has reports in non-technical language on more than 1,200 rare diseases. NORD’s Organizational Database lists disease-specific patient advocacy organizations for rare diseases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 280 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.

Steere House is an independent non-profit organization, serving adults who require skilled, restorative and long-term care services within a secure and caring environment. Steere House also provides educational and research experiences that enhance the care of those we serve. Services: 120 bed nursing and rehabilitation facility Alzheimer Unit or Wing (locked) Respite Trach Methadone Psych Services Dialysis Wound Vac Bus Line Smoke-Outside

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.

A clinical program for children who have been the victim of physical abuse, sexual abuse, and/or neglect. Part of the National Child Traumatic Stress Network. Eligibility: 1. 1.5-18 years of age 2. Primary victim of abuse; sexual, physical and/or neglect. 3. Parents/caregivers will participate in the child's counseling by; completing outcome assessments in addition to engaging in collateral therapeutic sessions. 4. Child should not be engaged in other clinical services while receiving counseling from CTRC.

Wildberry Apartments is subsidized 62+ housing with 47 units.

Services: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults; International Friendship program; foreign language classes; World discovery classroom project; orientation program for international students, doctors and business trainees who are temporarily in Rhode Island; nationality events, dinners and teas. Also informal counseling and linkage to community services and organizations. Low cost guest rooms. Drop-in center. Aid and services for all temporary international residents in the southern New England area.

With the support of members and sponsors, WSBE serves the needs of all generations within Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. PBS sparks imagination, explore history and reflect the values of Rhode Island's diverse community. Guided by civic engagement, PBS provides unique, high-quality local, national and international programming, and digital content that educates, inspires and entertains. Vision- Rhode Island PBS strives to be the most trusted resource for life-long enrichment and alternative, quality entertainment, reflecting the values of our diverse community.

Pierce Manor is a subsidized housing community 62+, handicapped or disabled with 1 Bed and 2 Bed apartments.

Blackstone Valley Community health Care (BVCHC) has established a program that reduces fees charged to patients based on their income and family size. The categories used are based on percentages of “Poverty Level” as annually determined by the federal government. Qualifying patients will pay a nominal fee if they qualify for 100% of poverty. Patients between 101% and 200% will pay an amount depending on their family size and percentage of poverty. Every program has requirements and BVCHC’s Sliding Fee Program is no different.

The Autism Project is committed to providing support to families raising children with special health care needs. Caring for a child or youth with ASD, a developmental disability, or who is medically fragile can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Having the ability to take a brief break from responsibilities is important. The Respite Program gives parents or guardians a break from caregiving to recharge.

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

YPI is committed to building a strong and vocal community of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning (LGBTQQ) youth and their allies to ensure that they are heard and accepted as members and leaders in our community. Youth, ages 13-23, are encouraged to hang out in YPIs Drop-In Center, participate in activities and programming, or use other services such as tutoring or support services. YPI’s drop-in center is a hang out space for LGBTQQ young people and their allies. Play some games, eat a healthy meal, get support and make new friends in a welcoming environment! There’s something different happening every day so come take a dance class, participate in a workshop, do yoga or talk about changing the world. Or just hang out! Check out our calendar of events to see upcoming programs and activities. Services include: training and education on HIV prevention for youth service organizations, schools, and community groups.

Westbay Farm is a three-acre farm, growing 15,000 pounds of organic vegetables each year. Its largest crops are lettuce, tomatoes, onions, potatoes, and squash. The farm provides fresh produce to the Westbay Marketplace food pantry, expanding the nutritious choices for our clients in Warwick, West Warwick and East Greenwich. Farm produce is also available to the public at our summer Farm Stands

Warwick Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Youth Transition For young people with disability, life before completing high school is very different than life afterwards. OSCIL provides a variety of services to help students and recent graduates gain the skills and resources needed to make this transition into adulthood. Assisting youth in transitioning from high school to adult life is a core service provided by OSCIL, including next steps such as going to college or finding employment. Our Mission To help open the door and provide the necessary independent living skills and real life experience for 11th and 12th grade students, as well as recent graduates, who face physical access barriers, to help them enter the post high school world successfully. a young man wearing a white t-shirt and headphones works with a piece of technology under the guidance of a man in black suit pants and a pink dress shirt while other participants wearing blue t-shirts observe YOUTH TRANSITION SERVICES OFFERED -Independent Living Skills Workshops -Peer support and advocacy -Job Readiness Training/Organizing your day -Job Skills/Shadowing/Mock Interviews -Transportation (public and private) -Finding accessible housing -College visits -Community outings -Financial management skills -Self-advocacy/social skills -Managing benefits and working We encourage all who are interested or have questions to please contact Josh Conti, Youth Transition Coordinator at OSCIL at 401-738-1013 x. 61, or email [email protected].

ACE is founded as Rhode Island's first public charter school offering an academic program for Providence students grades 9-12, chosen by a lottery, 97% of who are members of a minority group. ACE provides necessary skills to be educationally and occupationally ready for post-secondary education, training and/or gainful employment. In addition to a required community service component and completion of employment and required internships, ACE offers two career pathways: Healthcare & Science and Hospitality & Business Management.

Services: Operates 30 group homes and an apartment program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Income Source: MHRH

Services: A full-service healthcare network, including a 214-bed, acute-care hospital, 19-bed Transitional Care Unit, and an 18-bed inpatient psychiatric program at the Woonsocket Unit. Hospital services include emergency, diagnostic, medical, surgical, psychiatric, cancer, cardiac and obstetric. The Fogarty Unit in North Smithfield is the location of the Occupational Health Department and MRI unit. Landmark's network of primary care facilities includes adult and geriatric care at the Landmark Adult Primary Care Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine located in Woonsocket;obstetric/gynecological care practices in North Smithfield and Greenville; Comprehensive Psychiatric Care Services in Lincoln; and Physician Centers offering services including family practice, family medicine, and obstetric/gynecological in Cumberland, North Smithfield, and Burrilliville, RI as well as Blackstone, Ma. Landmark also offers specialized cardiac rehabilitation services through the Heart Center in Woonsocket. Landmark Medical Center also owns the 82-bed Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island in North Smithfield. Additional Locations: ** Emergency Department, 769-4100 Ext. 2180 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket 02895 A complete range of emergency treatment, 24/7 ** Psychiatric Program 769-4100 Ext. 2565 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket 02895 Services: 18 bed inpatient, psychiatric program consisting of a general psychiatric unit, intensive treatment unit, and geriatric psychiatric unit. Income Source: Patient fees; third party reimbursement; charitable gifts.

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

Non-profit human service agency that caters to the needs of area senior citizens. The Center strives to meet the educational, recreational, social and health needs of its members. Transportation for medical appointments, and to the meal site Transportation for hairdressing, visits, and personal reasons Social Workers Support Groups Visiting Nurse Podiatrist Westerly Hospital Blood Lab URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program): AARP Tax Assistance Postal Services Center Mini-Store Community Information Specialist works fulltime to help people with a wide range of social service issues (health insurance, housing, fuel assistance, medical bills, and other issues to help you maintain your physical and mental health). Center Ministore: Members and visitors may take advantage of a small gift shop/ general store which offers greeting cards, post cards, pens, candy, chips, small inexpensive items, and seasonal gift items as well as Center sweatshirts and T-shirts and novelties. Postal Services: The Westerly Senior Citizens Center has a contract postal unit at the front desk of the Center to meet all of your postal needs which include: the sale of stamps (all denominations) post cards, stamped envelopes, mailers, money orders, checking of parcel weight, insurance of parcels, return receipt material, etc.

Hospice care is provided to patients who have advanced diseases that are considered incurable. Hospice care is about living each day to its fullest and helps to make a patient’s last months and days as comfortable and fulfilling as possible…making every moment count. Care is provided in the familiar surroundings of home or home-like setting. Care can also be provided in a long-term care setting or a hospital. The Hospice team focuses on patients’ and their loved ones’ physical, emotional and spiritual comfort. The goal is for the patient and family to spend their remaining days with comfort and dignity. Hospice team visits regularly and is available to answer questions and provide support. The team helps prepare family and friends for the loss of a loved one, and help them deal with their grief through bereavement support groups.