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WLNE is a RI based station and an ABC Television affiliate owned and operated by Citadel Communications Ltd.

Medicare is managed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Social Security works with CMS by enrolling people in Medicare. Medicare is the country’s health insurance program for people age 65 or older. Certain people younger than age 65 can qualify for Medicare, too, including those with disabilities and those who have permanent kidney failure.

THANKSGIVING 2019

Provides assistance in applying for Medicare Advantage plan.

Hospice Care, also referred to as palliative care, aims to improve quality of life and the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual needs for families of residents living with a serious illness. Scalabrini Villa collaborates with many different Hospice agencies to provide a variety of choices. Provides specialized palliative care and end of life services affording comfort and support to residents who are no longer seeking active treatment and have a life expectancy of months or weeks. The focus of the Hospice team and the Villa staff is the physical and emotional support to both the resident and their family members. Members of your hospice team at Scalabrini Villa may include physicians, a hospice doctor or medical director, skilled nurses, home health aides, social workers, mental health providers, trained volunteers, clergy and with special authorization could include: physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Offers a general collection of books, large prints for visually impaired, books on tape, CDs, videos, DVDs periodical. Programming for adults, young adults and children. Access to the internet. Reference services available. A member of Ocean State Libraries (OSL).

Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship supports the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL by facilitating access to education for persons having disability. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine Murray, a long-time educator and also a board member and valued volunteer at the Ocean State Center for Independent Living. It was her wish to support the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL through a scholarship that gives people with disability access to higher education. Grants of $1000+ are awarded to help students with a disability to continue their education past high school. Scholarship funds can be used for educational expenses such as tuition or the purchase of textbooks. They may also be used to obtain assistive/adaptive equipment or devices that aid the student in meeting their educational goals. To qualify for this scholarship applicants must: -have a significant disability -be a Rhode Island resident (Your home address MUST be in RI) -plan to attend a college, technical school, or a trade/vocational program in the upcoming academic year Preference is based on career goals, merit, and economic need.

Pinpoint Translation Services is a social enterprise of Dorcas International that offers services for high quality, client-centered global interpreting and translating for individuals and businesses in the medical, legal, financial, educational fields, and more. Pinpoint’s professionally trained and certified team of interpreters and translators provide accurate translations in 85+ languages and interpretations in 60+ languages

State Funded preschool operating in the Johnston School District. Offers a Universal Preschool Classroom for typically developing children ages 3-5, an Integrated Preschool Classroom for children with and without developmental disabilities, and a smaller, more intensive classroom for children who have been identifies to have greater needs. 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.

Scandinavian Assisted Living allows residents to have assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, maintenance, and transportation to medical appointments, while maintaining independence.

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.

Public middle school in the Foster-Glocester Regional School District

Riverbend Apartments is a project based Section 8 Development designed for Multifamily Housing. The community consists of (168 apts.) 51 one bedroom, 84 two bedroom, and 33 three bedroom apartments and is smoke free.

CODAC offers psychiatric and mental health services at all of their locations. After an initial intake screening you may be referred to an on-site psychiatric practitioner for further evaluation and treatment. Individualized treatment and recovery plans might include medication management supervised by the psychiatric practitioner and ongoing co-occurring counseling with clinical staff.

FOOD PANTRY Glocester Town Hall, 1145 Putnam Pike, Chepachet Every Wednesday 8:30AM-12:30PM; once a month pickup; must qualify ATTENTION, SENIORS! Farmers Market vouchers are available at Glocester Meal Site. Must be over the age of 60 years and meet income eligibility guidelines. Questions? Contact Fran at 567-4557.. **Activities Include:** Acrylic Painting Arts & Crafts Bingo Blood Pressure Clinic Cards Cribbage Computer Classes- Please Call Center Knitting Light Exercise Line Dancing with Steve Falk Tai-Chi with Alan Knight Exercise Room Game Room Multi-Purpose Room (TV, piano, organ, exercises, shuffleboard, bingo, dances, special events) Special Events Valentine's Day Party, St. Patrick's Day Party, etc. Questions? Call the Center at 710-9860. To make a donation or to order a commemorative brick, call 710-9860.

Family doctor

Summer Food Program (Breakfast and lunch are distributed at the same time)

OSCIL works one-on-one with consumers that are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind on how to apply for the DMV test and provide tutoring in taking the Driver’s Education Exam.

Certified Nursing Assistants: For homecare needs; Companionship: Pleasant conversation and company, short walks or outings as well as help around the house; Homemaking; Light housekeeping, errands and meal preparation.

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.

English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is provided on year-round basis. Classes are offered in the daytime, evenings, or Saturdays. Classes are offered at both our campuses. Students are placed into one of three levels English coursework depending on their English proficiency. Focus is on English Communicative skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - in order to increase students' interpersonal communications skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving skills.

Offers books, periodicals, pamphlets, records, audio cassettes, books-on-tape, compact discs, video cassettes, large type books and computer software for loan. Programming for adults and children. Internet access for the public. Family literacy instruction. Oak Lawn Branch invites the public to delve into local history, offers extensive youth programming and provides the neighborhood with a family-friendly atmosphere.

Hands On Disaster Response (HODR) is a US-based, 501(c)3 non-profit organization, that provides hands-on assistance to survivors of natural disasters around the world. Supports volunteers with housing, meals, tools, and organized work at no charge in order to provide free and effective response services to communities in need. Programs are directed by the needs of each community in which they work, ensuring a timely, relevant, and culturally sensitive response.

Adult day program for the elderly and disabled that offers a six week health education program called Take Control of Your Health. Nutritional meal provided at noon and two daily snacks, senior advocacy program, daily fitness program, spiritual, music, games. RIDE program for transportation, and a social worker on staff. Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, memory loss are especially encouraged to attend the Center because their program is specifically designed for these health conditions. Their staff is composed of CNA's, and they help with care management. They also monitor blood pressure and blood sugar levels for individuals. They take donations.

Assists patients and families in coping with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis and related diseases of the central nervous system. Provides professional and non-professional education; advocacy; social and recreational programs, financial assistance; information and referral; library of books and tapes; forums; newsletter; M.S. Key Club in Warwick. Self-help groups throughout Rhode Island. Positive Perspectives Support Group; Greggs Restaurant (back room) 1359 Post Road, Warwick,RI 02888. Contact Sharon (401)-738-3423 First Thursday of the month starting March 2019, 7:00PM-9:00PM Aquidneck Island Support Group; Anthony House Community Room 51 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Contact Tom (774)-487-7666 Last Monday of each month, 2:00PM-3:30 PM