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315 Park Avenue Apartments is a subsidized housing unit 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Urgent Care for non-emergent injuries and illnesses

The Wakefield Oasis is an affiliate of the Mental Health Consumer Advocates of Rhode Island, Inc. This non-profit statewide advocacy, education, and socialization center empowers adults who have experienced psychiatric symptoms or who receive mental health services. MHCA of RI, Inc., has been in operation since 1985. The vision of MHCA of RI, Inc., is to provide peer support, to inform and educate people about the stigma of mental illness and to positively affect the lives of our fellow consumes through legislative action and other advocacy campaigns.

THE SCITUATE ANIMAL SHELTER is a municipal facility under the supervision of Scituate Animal Control, a division of the Scituate, Rhode Island Police Department. They take in animals from Scituate and Foster and provide care until we can find good homes for them. They also socialize all cats and dogs who need such work in order to be ready for life in a home and with a family. The shelter staff and the volunteers will go to great lengths to find homes for all animals that we have at the shelter.

Hospice is the most appropriate medical treatment option when an individual has decided to discontinue medical treatment and focus on comfort and quality of life. Hospice encompasses the needs of the individual's family or caregivers so that together, they are able to fully enjoy meaningful time together. Providing care at the place the patient calls home is the basic philosophy of hospice, whether it is at home, in a family member's home, a nursing home, an assisted living, or a residential care facility.

Village Gardens is subsidized housing 62+, managed by the South Kingstown Housing Authority.

Assisted Daily Living, Inc. provides clients with a wide array of services designed to ensure superior patient care in the familiar comfort of home, often providing a happier and more affordable alternative to nursing, or assisted living facilities. Services can be arranged for a few hours a week or around the clock. ADL begins by reviewing the specific needs of the client through discussions with family members, as well as the care recipient's doctor, social workers or therapists. A customized program of care is developed to manage the client's daily needs. ADL will match the clients needs to the best possible caregiver, based on both professional experience and on ability characteristics. Basic Health Monitoring: Skin - monitor for signs of breakdown, apply pressure reduction measures; Nutrition - monitor weight, nutritional intake, adhere to dietary restrictions; Vital Signs - take blood pressure, temperatures, pulses and respirations. Report abnormalities to physician; Intake / Output - encourage adequate fluids, monitor fluid intake and urine output; Lab Monitoring - perform prescribed blood work and report results to physician; Diet - prepare special prescribed diets, encourage compliance with restrictions; Glucose Monitoring - check blood glucose per orders, report results to physician; Insulin - teach administration of insulin per prescribed regime, follow-up and report compliance to physician. Diabetes: New Diabetic - teach special skin care, insulin injection technique, blood glucose monitoring, hypo/hyperglycemia and related emergency protocol. Medication Management: When capable - remind to take medications and follow-up; When Forgetful - give oral medications prepared by responsible party and follow-up; Supplies - manage supply of prescriptions to have all meds on-hand; Teaching - instruct new medications or monitor changes in regime per plan of care, assess response, side effects and adverse reactions. Catheters (Foley Indwelling and External): New Catheter - teach drainage bag changes and cleaning, securing tubing, trouble shooting dislodged catheters placement, blockages, drainage amounts; Ostomies - Colostomy, Urostomy Changes - insert catheter per authorized plan of care and as needed; New Ostomy - teach ostomy care, preventive skin care, troubleshooting; Care - assist with ostomy changes, monitoring peri-stomal skin. Wound Care: Wound / Bedsore - assess wound, incision or bedsore healing, signs and symptoms of infection and evaluate response to treatment; Teach Care - instruct wound or bedsore regime, evaluate technique, compliance; Treatment - perform wound / bedsore care per prescribed regime, report signs and symptoms infection and progress to physician. Private Duty Nurses: Available to care for patient's in Hospital's & Nursing Homes. Home Assessment: evaluate home safety needs, arrange for adaptive equipment. Therapy: assess, plan, perform and evaluate physical therapy to regain strength and maximal activities of daily living plan. Teaching: instruct prescribe exercise regime and safe ambulation with/without assistive devices. Assistance: help perform prescribed exercises, report progress to physician. Services: Private Duty, Nursing Assistant's available for patients in the Hospitals or Nursing Homes.

Administers six subsidized housing units: three for elderly/disabled: Allendale Manor, Charles Street Manor, Marieville Manor; two for family rental housing which turns into Home Ownership (call for guidelines): Andover, Wentworth Street; one for just elderly 62+: Sunset Terrace.

Your state can pay your Medicare Part A (Hospital Insurance) and Part B (Medical Insurance) premiums through a Medicare Savings Program. If you qualify, Medicare Savings Programs might also pay your Part A and Part B deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments. You will apply for Medicare Savings Programs through your state. When you apply, your state determines which program(s) you qualify for. Even if you don’t think you qualify, you should still apply. Here are the types of Medicare Saving Program based on level of income: -Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part A premiums; Part B premiums, deductibles, coinsurance, and copayments (for services and items Medicare covers). -Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualifying Individual (QI) Program: Helps pay for: Part B premiums (You must have both Part A and Part B to qualify.) -Qualified Disabled Working Individual (QDWI) Program: You may qualify for the QDWI Program if you: -Have a disability -Are working -Lost Your Social Security disability benefits and Medicare premium-free Part A because you returned to work Helps pay for: Part A premiums only

The mission of Ashaway Elementary School is to build a strong academic foundation, encourage an eagerness to learn, foster personal strengths, enhance positive social skills, and nurture community involvement for all our children, by providing a challenging, innovative education in a safe environment.

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.

Events and Field Trips- The DaVinci Center offers senior field trips with enriching experiences focused on personal growth. They are an excellent opportunity for seniors to have fun, explore the state, and make new friends. Each trip typically includes visits to local attractions and dining at a restaurant, ensuring a well-rounded and enjoyable outing. Transportation is free; any additional fees are the participant's responsibility. The DaVinci Center offers an engaging Senior Field Trip Program designed to enrich the lives of older adults in our community. Each trip is carefully planned to ensure a blend of educational experiences and social interactions, fostering a sense of camaraderie and personal growth. With free transportation provided, seniors can participate in these enriching activities worry-free, making the DaVinci Center an ideal destination for fulfilling and enjoyable senior outings. Trips occur twice months: enjoy hassle-free transportation, expertly planned itineraries, and the chance to forge new friendships along the way. Don't miss out on this opportunity to embrace adventure, learning, and camaraderie- join us for an unforgettable journey every month!, personalized senior field trip experiences- We ensure tailored support and targeted interventions by conducting thorough, personalized attention and thoughtful planning through comprehensive assessments that cover various aspects, including educational, social, emotional, and practical needs. We also evaluate across multiple dimensions: academic, social, emotional, and vocational.

Provides outpatient and home based mental health and substance abuse treatment services for children, 4+; adults, elderly. Also information, consultation and education, referral, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and community support services.

Gateway Healthcare is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health organization providing treatment, intervention and prevention services to individuals in our community. Our mission is: Delivering health with care. It is reflected throughout the organization and drives every element of our day-to-day work. Gateway Healthcare's crisis/emergency services department delivers 24-hour emergency services, assessment and crisis intervention. We are now linked to the Kristen Brooks Hope Center's National Hopeline Network and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For help, please contact any of the following: Pawtucket Emergency Department, 401-723-1915 Johnston Emergency Department,401-553-1031 Charlestown Emergency Department,401-364-7705

Services Provided: For tax payers, tax related questions, and general information hotline. Account Inquiries (help with letters, notices and levies on your wages or bank account) Adjustments (changes to tax account information or payments) Alien Clearances (Sailing Permits) Application for Taxpayer Assistance Order (ATAO) Copies of Tax Returns & Transcripts (Usually available for current year and three prior years) Help with preparing Form 2290 (Heavy Vehicle Use Tax) Multilingual Assistance (over 150 languages translated) Payments (Check or Money Order only) Payment Arrangements Procedural Inquiries Solutions to Tax Issues Tax Forms (based on availability) Tax Law Assistance (answers related to your individual Federal Tax Return) (Details) Individual Taxpayer Identification Numbers and Form W-7 (More Information) -NO State Return Preparation -NO Federal Tax Return Preparation

Child Outreach is a free service offered to all children 3 to 5 years old. Child Outreach provides information about your child’s development and resources that are available within your community. It can also help identify children who may need further assessment, intervention and/ or services at an early age to promote positive outcomes in kindergarten and beyond.

Speech therapy offered to assist with swallowing and communication issues.

Support Groups

Services: The mission of the Poverty Institute is to promote economic security for low and moderate income Rhode Islanders and equitable tax and budget policies. We provide research, policy analysis, education, and advocacy on state and federal budget proposals, public benefit programs, adult education and economic development.

Assists low income residents in the Blackstone Valley area through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Must bring proof of income, rent and utility receipts, ID. Rental, fuel and utility assistance in emergencies only. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Medication in crisis situation. Parenting classes. **Winter holiday baskets/toys for Blackstone Valley Residents Only. Call starting 12/01/2009** ** Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Closet 724-7170 402 Dexter Street, Central Falls 02863 Hours: M, W, F, 9am - 1pm Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations.

Newport 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.

Family Court focuses special attention on individual and social problems concerning families and children. Consequently, its goals are to assist, to protect, and if possible, to restore families whose unity or well-being is threatened.

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.

Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) provides enrollment assistance for Medicare beneficiaries in programs such as Medicaid, Supplement Nutritional Assistance Program, Low Income Heating Assistance, Medicare Saving Premium and Rhode Island Prescription Assistance for Elderly. Appointments are mainly off site, primarily in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls.

Children's Advocacy Center (CAC) creates a team of professionals who serve to protect and heal a child who has endured trauma. Under this model, the child comes to a child-friendly environment and meets with a trained interviewer while the other team members observe from another room via a video screen. The child is informed of the equipment and of the observing team, and is never forced to answer any questions.