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South Kingstown 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.

SNAP, formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered to help low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is a non-profit organization established with the objective of insuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of minority groups.

Rocky Hill School is an independent, coeducational, non-denominational, college preparatory day school made up of students in preschool through grade 12.

Support for people who have had a heart attack and/or any type of open heart surgery (bypass, valve replacement, etc.). Family members welcome to attend.

The Institute for Labor Studies & Research offers non-credit courses in the area of labor relations and labor studies, high school equivalency preparation and adult basic education, vocational training and cultural programs.

Basic Dental Services Dental Care for Infants & Toddlers: Exams First Dental Visit Cleanings Nutrition Counseling Fluoride Oral Hygiene Education for Parents/Caregivers Dental Sealants Fillings

Grand Islander Center is located on Aquidneck Island. They provide Alzheimer's/dementia care in a secure Homestead Unit; LongTerm, Palliative, Restorative and Pain Management Care; and intensive nursing and rehabilitative care for patients recovering from surgery or illness in their Transitional Care Unit. Grand Islander Center is the recipient of the American Health Care Association's Bronze, Silver and Gold Quality Awards.

The FamilyWize Prescription Savings Card program is a free resource for immediate savings on prescription medications.

KIDSNET To ensure that all children in Rhode Island are as healthy as possible by getting the right health screenings and preventive care at the right time. Provide a secure database for critical information about children's health. Facilitate the collection and appropriate sharing of health data with for the provision of timely and appropriate preventive health services and follow-up. Protect the confidential data about children in the system

MinuteClinic, a walk-in medical clinic inside select CVS/pharmacy stores, is the largest provider of retail health care in the United States. Nurse practitioners and physician assistants provide convenient, quality medical care to adults and children. MinuteClinic is open every day, evenings and weekends, with no appointment needed. And accepts most insurance plans. More than 1,100 MinuteClinic walk-in medical clinics provide: Treatment of minor illnesses and injuries Treatment of skin conditions Wellness physicals Women's services including birth control care, HPV, pregnancy evaluation, treatment of urinary tract, bladder infections, and yeast infections Vaccinations Travel health Screening and monitoring of chronic conditions.

Coventry Animal Shelter is run by Coventry Police Department's Animal Control. Animal Control rescues strays and abandoned animals, and attempts to return them to their owners or find them homes.

Educational institutions that provide formal instruction for students in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades which focuses on a more advanced study of history, geography, social studies, science, literature, art, music, creative writing, physical education and languages, and which may broaden the curriculum to add a number of elective subjects.

Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Independent Living Provides Memory Care/ Dementia and/or Alzheimer and Respite Number of Beds: 177

Responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Mount Hope Bridge, Jamestown Verrazzano Bridge, the Newport Pell Bridge, and the Sakonnet River Bridge. The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Foundation provides funds to worthy organizations with proceeds generated from special events held on RITBA properties throughout the year. The Foundation partners with local communities and nonprofit organizations that positively impact the lives of Rhode Islanders.

A private, nonsectarian, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that supports individuals in their recovery from mental illness and co-occurring disorders (i.e., substance use, developmental disability, related chronic health conditions). Provides access to support and resources for individuals to lead self-determined, independent, and fulfilling lives as contributing members of the community. Assists people of all ages to improve their behavioral health, well-being, and quality of life. Licensed professionals conduct individual assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans. Individuals are seen by a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, and individual and group therapy are available. The Kent Center Provides: behavioral health services ranging from emergency services, general and intensive community-based outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, and other services. They may offer vocational and supported employment services, navigators who can help you get health insurance, tax preparation assistance, and housing supports. If receiving services as a child, assistance with transition to adult services or programs are provided within or outside the agency. The Community Mental Health Centers are regionally based as indicated below. However, as a Rhode Island resident, you may access services at any CMHC. Anyone experiencing a crisis can walk into a Community Mental Health Center during their normal business hours and they will provide treatment. For after-hours emergency treatment, call the Center’s emergency number or call 911. Flex buses are available by appointment. Call RIPTA 24hours before to reserve at 1-877-906-3539. LogistiCare(LGTC) manages non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for medical members. You can receive a ride to a medicaid-enrolled medical practitioner/provider. Call the Medicaid Member Reservation line at 1-855-330-9131 or go to https://member.logisticare.com to request a ride.

An inspiring, challenging, and supportive environment where students are encouraged and assisted in reaching their highest potential.

Provides information and educational materials to make the public better consumers. Mediates and arbitrates buyer/seller disputes. Reports on reliability of businesses and organizations.

Nurse-Family Partnership is a national evidence-based maternal and child home visiting service for expectant first-time mothers and their newborns. We pair expectant mothers with a registered nurse, who provides free, intensive home visiting services for the mother and her child until the child’s second birthday.

Summer Food Service Program site

Residents in independent and assisted living enjoy an apartment lifestyle that supports independence and comfort. Cortland Place prepares 3 healthy meals each day for its residents, and provides services including assistance with dressing, bathing, and dementia care.

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.

A member of the AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association). Services: Improving animal and human health. Advancing the veterinary medical profession. RIVMA has developed a special program to help low-income pet owners afford the cost of spaying or neutering their pets. Through this program, eligible pet owners can receive a discounted rate on spay or neuter surgery at participating veterinary hospitals and clinics throughout Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts.

Plan aims to achieve lasting improvements in the quality of life of deprived children in developing countries, through a process that unites people across cultures and adds meaning and value to their lives, by:

• Enabling deprived children, their families and their communities to meet their basic needs and to increase their ability to participate in and benefit from their societies
• Building relationships to increase understanding and unity among peoples of different cultures and countries
• Promoting the rights and interests of the world's children.

Services: Assists new Americans in the areas of social and economic independence and creating greater access to education and healthcare services. SEDC's social service programs include Project Early Start for families with children, 0-3 years old; Elderly Services for seniors, Minority Health Youth and Family Services which include middle school students and their parents. ESL/Citizenship classes available; also tobacco, substance abuse, gang and pregnancy programs. Homeownership Education & Financial Empowerment The foreclosure prevention and homeowner fitness program assists individuals and families who need help facing financial hardships and the possibility of foreclosure. The program works in partnership with Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and a coalition of community partners. CSEA provides bilingual and bicultural financial fitness education through one-on-one counseling and educational workshops. CSEA helps clients build relationships with financial institutions, develop long term financial plans to avoid foreclosure, assist clients with mortgage assistance applications, and raise awareness about scams and fraud. CSEA provides assistance in the application process for clients who seek refinancing and homeownership options. CSEA provides workshops in retirement savings, budgeting, and home ownership education. International Language Bank provides fee-for-service, 24/7 translation and interpretation in over 40 languages. Income Source: Federal, state, individual donations; United Way Donor option. VOAD Contact: Chris Lewis e-mail [email protected]