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The Providence Animal Rescue League (PARL) is a private, non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. PARL serves communities throughout Rhode Island and beyond. Our mission is to provide for the rescue and relief of suffering or homeless animals and perform charitable or benevolent acts for the welfare of animals.

Simmons Village Apartments is subsidized Housing 62+, handicapped or disabled offering 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

Oak Street Health provides transportation to and from appointments.

Setup: 8 women's beds Shared living NOT handicap accessible Services Available: Social Workers Spanish interpretation is available Crisis intervention Housing placement referrals Mental health/Substance abuse referrals Vocation/Education referrals Meals: Guests are responsible for preparing their own meals Emergency food provided Important Policies: Curfew: 10:00PM Duration of stay: 90 day program - client may apply for extension if needed Rent is 30% of income or community service , if client has no income Medications are locked in the staff's office Smoking allowed in designated outside areas Drug/Alcohol free environment Must find employment or other source of income Must look for new housing Must attend classes and workshops

The Rhode Island Ethics Commission is a constitutionally mandated body empowered to adopt, enforce and administer the Code of Ethics. The Code sets forth standards of conduct for all public officials and employees. The Commission educates and advises public officials and employees about the standards of conduct set out in the Code of Ethics. Additionally, the Ethics Commission oversees the financial disclosure program which requires all elected officials, all candidates for public office and certain categories of persons appointed to serve as officers or members of state or municipal agencies to file statements annually.

Services: Since 1854, an undergraduate and graduate comprehensive college offering more than 40 liberal arts and pre-professional programs on a full or part-time basis. ** Gerontology Program Coordinator: Rachel Filinson, 456-8732 E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: A 21 hour program open to matriculating or non-matriculating students. **The Poverty Institute (School of Social Work) Kate Brewster, 456-8512 Director of Administration: Dianne Sprague E-mail address: [email protected] Web address: www.povertyinstitute.org Services: To bring about systematic change by providing policy analysis, education and advocacy statewide on issues affecting the well being of all low income Rhode Islanders. ** Student Support Services and PEP Craig Lee Hall, Room 119 Director: Joseph Costa, 456-8237 E-Mail address: [email protected] Program for seniors in RI high schools who are from low income families and have parents who did not graduate from college. Offers counseling, tutoring, financial aid advice, PEP (Preparatory Enrollment Program), six week residency program. ** Upward Bound Program, 456-8081; 456-4725 Fax Director: Mariam Z. Boyajian E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: Eligible students must attend one of the six target high schools in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, East Providence. For students with college potential but who are not working up to capacity and who meet federal poverty guidelines. Academic classes, counseling, field trips, and tutorial assistance to motivate and steer disadvantaged high school students into post secondary education. Stipend for participants, recruiting each November. Six week summer residency program.

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.

The VICS organization is a non-profit, community-based organization that provides myriad services to the students of the Cranston Public School System. In addition to providing volunteers who tutor, translate, interpret, and schedule field trips, VlCS prides itself on taking enrichment programs into the schools to enhance the curriculum. VICS is always searching for new volunteers, so if you have a special talent you would like to share with the students of Cranston, please contact:

Offers speech therapy in home for swallowing and communication

OSCIL offers opportunities for persons with disabilities to share similar interests and concerns and gain greater awareness of opportunities for independence. People are encouraged to call OSCIL at any time for this connection. Peer support is one of the fundamentals of a CIL. Peer “mentors” provide role modeling and share experiences, feelings, and awareness of disability issues. Through peer support there is a full exchange of brainstorming, problem solving, and sharing of concerns, successes and ways to address issues. The peer support relationship allows for the more experienced person to provide information and support and serve as a positive role model to the person whose disability might be new or more recent. Many of OSCIL staff members provide peer support in a number of areas, including but not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, arthritis, orthopedic issues, diabetes, and more. Please call the OSCIL office at 401-738-1013 for more information. PEER SUPPORT GROUPS OSCIL holds several monthly peer support groups, the purpose of which is to provide individuals with similar issues a chance to talk about their own conditions, experiences and concerns. By talking with people who truly understand what they are going through, individuals can gain practical insights to maximize the potential for successful independent living. Monthly Peer Support groups include: -Diverse Disability Group -Spinal Cord Injury Group -Traumatic Brain Injury Group -Women with Disabilities Group -Youth Transition Group

Clínica Esperanza provides linguistically-appropriate, culturally-attuned medical care to uninsured adults living in Rhode Island. Since 2010, they have served more than 10,000 patients, 80% of whom are Spanish-speaking, through the clinic and health education programs. Free healthcare is provided by a team of multi-lingual volunteers and core staff. They believe healthcare is a human right.

A multi-purpose senior center providing social, educational and recreational programs for 60+ seniors. Elderly nutrition program provides noon time meal. Transportation is available. Senior Resources- Caregiving, Online Resources, Senior Health Insurance, SHIP, Office of Healthy Aging Senior Services program- Adult Day Services, Senior Nutrition Program, Senior Transportation, Senior Center.

Provides day treatment and activities including individual and group counseling, vocational planning and placement, socialization, recreational, outreach and referral

Services: Summer resident camp with aquatic emphasis. One, two and four week sessions. Financial aid is available.

Evidence is overwhelming that the medications we prescribe--methadone, suboxone and vivitrol--are highly effective tools for facilitating long-term recovery.

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

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. They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible These might include basic needs assistance to address emergencies— counseling, treatment, support services and residential programs for individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness and addiction— emergency and supportive housing to prevent homelessness and promote stabilization— alternative education and services for families with young children and adolescents— and employment, financial literacy and vocational training to improve self-sufficiency.

Genearl Dentistry Cleaning and check up Fluoride Sealants

Scituate is a town in Providence County. It has a population of approximately 10,611. The town has a total area of 54.8 sq. miles

Easy Bay- (East Providence) Provides: behavioral health services ranging from emergency services, general and intensive community-based outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, and other services.

With 69 apartments that vary in size, Saint Elizabeth Court offers affordable assisted living to individuals who need assistance with one or more activities of daily living.

Palliative care offers medical and emotional support to those living with a serious illness—such as heart disease, Parkinson’s, dementia, cancer and many others—palliative care providers can: Treat symptoms, including pain, depression, nausea, shortness of breath, loss of appetite, anxiety and anything else causing distress or discomfort. Coordinate care with different providers, including other medical providers and community resources. Offer emotional support to caregivers and loved ones feeling distress or burden. Help you and your family to clarify what matters most to you and convey that to your healthcare team. HopeHealth Palliative Care provides services wherever patients and families need them, including: Inpatient care provided in select hospitals, Home-based care, Long-term care facilities, including nursing homes and skilled rehabilitation facilities

Maintains and preserves the site of Smith's Castle and the 22 acres of land that adjoins it.

Public high school in the Foster-Glocester Regional School District.

Roberts Health Center’s residents have access to medical, dental, podiatric, x-ray and rehabilitation Services. If hospitalization is necessary, it will be provided under a transfer agreement with South County, Newport, Rhode Island, Roger Williams, Kent, Fatima, and Westerly Hospitals. All other instate or out of state Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Assisted Living Facilities and Home Care Agencies may be used as deemed appropriate.