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EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY - Located behind hair salon, 20 yards from main office. *1183 B Kingstown Road*

Services: Multi-purpose organization offering educational, social, and advocacy services to minorities, elderly, and poor in the areas of health and welfare, social justice awareness, criminal justice and housing. Provides local Campaign for Human Development funding for local advocacy and organizing projects. Community Advocacy Funds available for innovative projects. ** AIDS Ministry Services: Provides counseling to persons with AIDS ** Prison Ministry Coordinator: Father Alan Beauregard, ACI Services: Provides individual advocacy and pastoral counseling at the Department of Corrections ** Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Services: Offers volunteer visitor program and respite services to low income, minority, and homebound senior citizens throughout Rhode Island ** Respite Care / Homemaking Program Services: Homemaking, personal care, shopping, meal preparation in conjunction with the Department of Elderly Affairs as well as skilled home care and overnight respite to relieve primary caregivers. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal; federal; state; local grants; foundations

the Highlands offers affordable short-term respite care services to help with special needs after a hospital stay, or a peace-of-mind solution to taking that family vacation or to simply take a break to regain life’s balance.

Services: Educational and advocacy programs on urban environmental issues and stewardship of open spaces. Activities focus in four areas: schools, neighborhood organizations, business and industry and municipal operations. Income Source: City grant; corporate and individual memberships; private foundations and special events.

Free Eye Examinations given during soup kitchen.

The Providence Housing Authority, Department of Resident Services, 50 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, 02909, provides the following services for public housing residents of Providence.

• Counseling, case management, referrals, medical supports (high rise residents).
• Family Self Sufficiency program (public housing and Section 8).
• ABE,GED,ESL programs.
• Licensed child care, After school and summer youth programming.
• First Time Home Buyer Program (Section 8).
• Job Training

Friends of the Bristol Animal Shelter is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization working to supplement the efforts of the Town of Bristol, RI's no-kill Animal Care and Adoption Center. Assists in providing a safe environment and emergency veterinary funding for the animals in their care until they find their forever homes.

Respite care provides temporary care to those who need a slow transition to home, or to relieve caregivers. Assisted living for those who need assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, and maintenance.

Provides a comprehensive program for frail elderly and/or impaired persons including an extensive range of social, medical, nutritional and rehabilitative services. Day care facility with a protected environment specifically for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Income Source: Department of Elderly Affairs; city; fees; grants; donations and fundraisers.

• Soup Kitchen: Noon - 1pm and 5:30pm - 6:30pm, seven days per week
• Homeless shelter for single adults, 18+ unless with family. Case management, informal counseling. Mandatory and random substance abuse testing.
• Attire for Hire satellite location

VOAD Contact: Bob Shea e-mail [email protected] Dale Naehr e-mail [email protected]

Medicare Part D is the part of Medicare that provides outpatient drug coverage. Part D is provided only through private insurance companies that have contracts with the federal government. These plans follow Medicare rules. Part D covers medically necessary prescription drugs including insulin and related supplies. This plan is intended for prescription coverage only, it does not offer coverage for any other services. In addition, out of pocket cost varies based on coverage and prescriptions that the member has. This plan has a benchmark deductible and monthly premium that are set every year. They provide you with unbiased information in order for you to make an informative decision.

Verizon provides cell and home phone plans, as well as cable television and high-speed internet.

These items are restricted and should not be placed in box:

• Aerosol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Illegal Drugs
• Inhalers & Thermometers
• Lotions
• Needles

A supported employment program operating a plant and flower shop which provides work opportunities for adults with persistent psychiatric disabilities. Source of income: Grant from MHRH, retail sales, private foundation, fundraisers.

Offers speech therapy in home to improve swallowing and communication

17 beds: Offers a 30-90 day program, which accommodates 17 formerly homeless men and women. Open 365 days/year. Every guest works with a case manager who assists with accessing services, setting goals, budgeting, and locating affordable housing. Services Available: 3 meals per day provided; Case management, Interpretation can be made available, Crisis intervention, Domestic violence support and education, Mental health/Substance abuse support, Housing placement, Vocation/Education. Important Policies: Curfew 5:00PM; Duration of stay 30-90 days; Rent is not required; Medications are locked; Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas; Must complete 8 hours of community service per week; Must find employment or other source of income within 30 days; Must save 50% of income; Must contribute one pound of coffee or 1 gallon of milk per week; Must look for new housing; Transitional housing available for singles

Services: Head Start and Early Head Start Joyful Learning Child Academy Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Senior and Disabled Adult Services Heating Assistance (by appointment) Emergency Serices Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year. Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program for 76 children from ages three to Five years old. The Tri-County Early Head Start program offers a home-based option for children aged birth to three years old, in which an educator visits the home once per week to engage the child in educational and developmental activities, and socialization strategies. Classroom-based options are available for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, and focus on fun and engaging curriculum to prepare the child for pre-school. Early Head Start is a federal program for eligible families, that are expecting a child, or with a child ages birth to three years old. The program provides services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child. Children enrolled in the program will receive medical and dental screenings at no cost, and families are provided with assistance locating health care, and emergency services whenever needed. The Early Head Start program provides center-based early education services to 8 children in one classroom. Early Head Start also offers home-based services to 22 children and families including 5 prenatal clients. Families residing in the towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, and New Shoreham are eligible for the program. Eligibility Guidelines: The programs service families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children in living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability. The Joyful Learning Child Academy: is a pre-school and early education program that services families with young children. The program provides comprehensive early education and development services to infants and children six weeks through five years of age. Joyful Learning is licensed by the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families and is accredited by the RI Department of Education. Furthermore, the program was awarded 4 stars under the BrightStars ratings system as defined by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children [RIAEYC]. The Center, located at 1935 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, is open year round, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Joyful Learning provides children with a best-practice curriculum in early childhood education and maintains the most stringent of regulations in regard to staffing, per RI State licensing. All staff has education requirements as per directives of DCYF and RIDE and must complete extensive background checks prior to employment. For more information on the Joyful Learning Program, please contact Tara Ward at 789-2244 or via email at mailto:[email protected]. Senior & Disabled Adults Programs: Tri-County’s Senior and Disabled Adult Case Managers are available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals. Our goal is to identify the needs of the individual and their family, and to prepare strategies to assist them in meeting those needs.For information on all Senior and Disabled Adult services, contact us at 401 349-5760. Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.

The mission of the Mt. Hope Learning Center is to provide a safe environment in which the children and adults of the community can learn skills that will enable them to enhance their quality of life and have more productive futures. The Learning Center, working together with parents, volunteers, community organizations and schools, will help neighborhood residents overcome barriers to success

Substance Abuse Counseling, counselors work to develop a treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs. We offer individual, group, and family counseling. Topics addressed include feelings and emotions, life skills, relapse prevention, addiction education, anger management, relationships, health issues, and other topics vital to recovery.

The Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit investigates and mediates consumer complaints concerning unfair and unlawful business practices and misleading advertising arising out of alleged violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. If groups of people are victimized by a deceptive trade practice, this office may file in the Superior Court a civil investigative demand, which is a formal investigation. In appropriate cases, a lawsuit to stop the illegal business practice may be initiated. Apart from carrying out its statutory responsibilities, the Unit also provides information and referral services to the general public. Consumers are directed to the appropriate governmental or private agencies for help in answering specialized questions or resolving disputes that are not within the Unit's jurisdiction.

Pediatrician

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

The Prout School is a Catholic coeducational, college-preparatory school educating students in Rhode Island. Prout offers a rigorous academic program that features college prep, honors and AP classes as well as offering Rhode Island’s only International Baccalaureate program for high school students.

Surgeons at SCH specialize in colorectal, general, urologic, and orthopedic surgeries. Community non-profit 100 bed general hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient care. Includes diagnostic, x-ray, clinical laboratory, physical therapy, medical/surgical, home health care, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics; intensive care, coronary care, medical social services and emergency medical services.

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