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Cumberland Emergency Management implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Turning The Corner operates a network of group homes including a 30-day shelter and assessment program, a program for adolescents with development disabilities, two programs for adolescent males with abuse reactive issues, and a mental health wellness and recovery program. Treatment population includes a diverse cross-section of youth (including LBGTQ youth) with histories of abuse, neglect and trauma – some with developmental disabilities, complex psychiatric diagnoses, sexual offense charges, substance abuse issues, gang affiliation, and issues of domestic violence. All have parents or caregivers who are unable to provide safety and stability for the youth at the present time. TTC is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). It’s also a member agency of the Rhode Island Council of Resource Providers (RICORP), for children, youth and families.

Support for people with serious mental illnesses, and their family members; advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families; education about mental illness for professionals, families and the general public. Team Base care- patients are supported by Helath care teams designed to meet each unique needs . NAMI Family Support Groups: First Thursday of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM Barrington Congregational Church UCC, 461 County Rd., Barrington, RI First Saturday of the month, 10:00AM-11:00AM Island Free Library, 9 Dodge St., New Shoreham, RI Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown, RI Third Tuesday of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM NAMI Rhode Island, 154 Waterman St., Suite 5B (basement), Providence, RI Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30PM-8:00PM Kent Center, 2756 Post Road, Warwick, RI, Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30PM-7:00PM Wellness and Recovery Center (side entrance), Community Care Alliance, 55 John Cummings Way, Woonsocket, RI NAMI Connection: (For anyone living with any mental illness) Wednesdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, 535 Centerville Road, #202, Warwick, RI 02886 Tuesdays, 5:30PM-7:00PM Newport Hospital, in the McLaurin Living Room, 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840 Thursdays, 3:00PM-4:30PM Community Care Alliance, Wellness and Recovery Center (side entrance), 55 John Cummings Way, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Thursdays, 3:30PM–5:00PM (starting March 22, 2018) Pawtucket Public Library, in the Dome Room, 13 Summer St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Thursdays, 5:00PM-6:30PM NAMI Rhode Island Office, 154 Waterman Street, Suite 5B (basement), Providence, RI 02906 Saturdays, 10:45am-12:15pm Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892

VVA’s goals are to promote and support the full range of issues important to Vietnam veterans, to create a new identity for this generation of veterans, and to change public perception of Vietnam veterans. VVA strives to achieve the following: Aggressively advocate on issues important to veterans Seek full access to quality health care for veterans Identify the full range of disabling injuries and illnesses incurred during military service Hold government agencies accountable for following laws mandating veterans health care Create a positive public perception of Vietnam veterans Seek the fullest possible accounting of America’s POWs and MIAs Support the next generation of America’s war veterans

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

Services: Case management for individuals and families in crisis.

Soup Kitchen

EBCAP’s Community Programs are designed to help people to reach their full potential. It is their goal to create the bridge to self-reliance. Their programs improve lives through education, skills training, and clinical care when needed. A program like Baby Steps is a great place for parents to learn how their child develops. Their Home Energy Assistance Program helps those who can’t afford to heat their homes. Through the Congregate Nutrition Program, seniors received a healthy warm meal through their local Senior Centers. Head Start Programs teach the importance of a child’s healthy development so they can grow and thrive! The AmeriCorps Foster Grandparent Program offers a way for individuals 55 and older to stay active by serving children and youth in communities while providing a unique service built on the natural bond between generations. Their AmeriCorps East Bay Retired and Senior Volunteer Program places individuals 55 and older volunteering in many programs and nonprofits in the East Bay area. Their Volunteer Income Tax Program (VITA) provides fee tax preparation for income eligible individuals. Education and Career Pathways helps with educational goals, job readiness skills and improved career options. Their food pantries offer twice monthly food distribution. Senior Services provides options and resources to help income eligible seniors remain in the community. EBCAP has Primary, Behavioral and Dental Health Centers throughout the East Bay. They are unique from other providers because their programs and services go beyond the four walls of our Centers, reaching throughout their communities and neighborhoods. It is important to them that community members have access to the help they need. That is why they offer 24/7 support through their call center, and have staff who can travel to meet clients where it is most comfortable for them. Their goal is to help make access to a healthier life easier for everyone! They care for all residents of the East Bay, regardless of their gender, age, race, or income status.

The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

Everyone experiences tough times. Having help when you need it is the key to facing these challenges. Community Care Alliance strives to empower people experiencing economic insecurity, mental illness and addiction, housing issues, and trauma-related concerns.

The SAMHSA Drug-Free Workplace Helpline provides confidential, practical, impartial, and up-to-date information, advice, and support free of charge to employees and their families. Topics cover a wide range of issues related to federal and non-federal Drug-Free Workplace Programs and drug testing. This service is designed to equip employees and their families with essential knowledge to resolve issues at work and/or in their personal lives. The helpline is staffed Monday through Friday by professional advisers, including workplace specialists and certified Employee Assistance Program (EAPs) providers.

MyOptionsRI offers person-centered options counseling to help Rhode Islanders understand the choices they have for long-term services and supports (LTSS). There are many services available across the state and we connect you to services you want and explain alternatives.

Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)

High demand industries come in to talk about different types of careers. You get to tour different worksites. You can get short-term paid work experience of 60 hours at different companies.

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. 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.

• 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]

Provides preschool through sixth grade children in a small classroom setting with a uniquely caring environment. Art, music, creative movement, Chinese and wildlife specialist enhance the core curriculum.

Community Food Pantry Clients choose foods for their families. Health and hygiene items are also available. Emergency Food Delivery Emergency Assistance is provided on a case-by-case basis for medical emergencies. Food Stamp Application On-site assistance is available on Wednesdays from the University of Rhode Island's Feinstein's Hunger Institute Outreach Workers. Social Service Needs Assessment Review of available housing, heating, utility and prescription assistance programs, referrals, applications, and criteria information. Free Soup Kitchen / Community Dinner 3rd Saturday of each month, from 5:30 - 6:30 PM, off-site. Please call (401) 364 - 9412 for the monthly location and time. Open to all. Second Cents Consignment Store Accepts adult clothing (up to 6 items) Sunday and Thursdays. Proceeds from the sale of donated clothing will go to our program! Mental Health Advocacy Deborah Marcotte, Director MHCA of RI / Wakefield Oasis, available on Wednesday mornings. Emergency Service Hot line Response within 24 hours Emergency medical transportation and delivery Furniture Depot Available weekly based upon need and available resources. Clothing Closet Emergency clothing, blankets, and diapers for all ages. Holiday Gift Programs Food baskets Santa's Workshop Adopt a Holiday family

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.

Pawtuxet Valley Urgent Care is a medical practice providing prompt treatment of all non-life-threatening acute injuries and illnesses for patients of all ages on a walk-in basis. Providers include Physicians, Physician Assistants and Family Nurse Practitioners. Areas of expertise include: Cuts, sprains, and strains; Minor traumas; Cold and Flu; Headache; School and sports physicals; PPD and Vaccine titer testing; Infections; Vaccines (including Flu, Pneumonia, Hepatitis). On-site x-ray and lab services.

Monitor reportable infectious diseases: Identify newly diagnosed cases reportable under Rhode Island law and analyze trends in newly diagnosed cases. Locate people who have been exposed to infectious diseases and contact them and guide them to action. Control disease outbreaks, plan public health responses to outbreaks of infectious disease and react swiftly to contain outbreaks with healthcare providers in the community.

Works to eliminate housing discrimination by providing direct client services and legal representation, education about fair housing laws, and investigating potential housing discrimination. Services: Fair housing education and outreach Client intake Fair housing assessment and counseling Fair housing advocacy Fair housing legal services Fair housing investigation

Based in Rhode Island, Allied Court Reporters, Inc. and Video Conference Centers operates as the premier court reporting, litigation and legal services company in our area. Established in 1969, we provide Court Reporting, CART, Video & Audio Conferencing, Stenography Services and Litigation Support, throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. In addition, Allied Court Reporters Inc. hosts a national and international network of affiliates that will handle all of your court reporting, video, video conference, legal services and litigation needs worldwide. Quality service and unmatched, personal attention defines us as a leader in today’s highly competitive market.

City, county, or state housing offices that provide information about eligibility for and vacancies in the subsidized housing properties that are under their jurisdiction. Housing authorities accept Section 8 applications, provide Section 8 vouchers, make approved Section 8 rental payments and administer public housing communities while in certain rural areas, the housing finance agency may play this role.

Non-profit membership organization providing information, education, resources and referral, advocacy and monthly support groups through our Resource Center. Education and prevention trainings free of charge to schools, professional agencies and community organizations.