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Residential substance abuse treatment program for alcoholic males; family services. Accepts HIV-positive and methadone clients. Integrated services: Co-occuring assessments (screen for multiple issues) Income Source: Patient fees; Division of Substance Abuse; Medicaid, VA; BC/BS NRI Community Services

The RI Professional Development Center (PD Center) delivers high-quality, research-based professional development and technical assistance to Rhode Island’s adult education programs and practitioners. Through its leadership and partnerships, the PD Center seeks to support, enhance and promote the network of quality educational opportunities for Rhode Island's adult learners.System.

Grade Level: PreK - 8

This center provides application assistance for housing.

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

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

Services: Heating Assistance & Weatherization Head Start Food Distribution Emergency Services Employment and Training WIC Tri-County’s Low Income 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 they can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by their staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. Food Distribution: Offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. They welcome individuals to visit their food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program: A six week program operated between June and August for youth ages 14 -24. The program provides youth with work experience opportunities in local businesses, public facilities and non-profit agencies. Work experiences provide youth with hands-on opportunities to develop the skills they will need upon entering the work force. Youth receive wages and other payments upon attaining certain benchmarks relative to their job performance. Youth also participate in a variety of career and personal development activities such as community service projects, field trips, post secondary exploration, and guest speakers from key RI industries. Youth Opportunity Center: Part of the State’s Youth works 411 system, the Youth Center provides academic and occupational assessment and exploration, employment assistance, paid and unpaid work experiences, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Open to youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of-school. The Tri-County Community Action Agency Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Upon enrollment into the WIC program, we will complete a nutritional assessment for you and your eligible family members. We will then offer education on healthy eating, monthly vouchers for nutritious foods including eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans, tuna, fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, rice, iron fortified cereals, and juice as well as many other valuable resources. Breastfeeding and lactation support and education are also available through the WIC program.

Convenient Care provides treatment for common illnesses and injuries such as fevers, ear/sinus infections, allergies, coughs, rashes, and tick bites. Offers flu shots, pregnancy testing and screening for sexually transmitted infections.

This is a support group for people dealing with alcoholism. Meetings are held throughout the state to help those in recovery. Recovery follows a 12 step format and sponsors within the program provide support. It's a community of people who share their experience, strength an hope each other to recover from alcoholics.

Provides legal services for patients in psychiatric facilities. Investigates complaints about conditions in psychiatric facilities and group homes. Takes all necessary actions to protect the rights of patients in psychiatric facilities, residents of group homes and clients of community mental health centers.

CCAP’s Social Services Department administers the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) for Cranston, Scituate and Foster with federal funding earmarked for the state of Rhode Island. LIHEAP is designed to help low-income clients meet the ever-increasing cost of home energy. Payments are made directly to vendors who then credit the client’s account for the amount specified. Eligible clients also qualify for a reduced electric rate as well as a discount on the client’s telephone bill. The Good Neighbor Energy Assistance Fund – The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is administered by United Way of Rhode Island. CCAP is proud to serve as partner and can assist residents in Cranston, Foster, and Scituate in need of utilities assistance throughout the winter months. The program generally runs from November through June. The Good Neighbor Energy Fund is available to any Rhode Islander who, because of financial difficulty, needs assistance paying a current energy expense and meets eligibility guidelines.

Food Pantry

Facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and nonprint formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files on magnetic tape which are organized to provide physical, bibliographic and intellectual access to a targeted group of people and which generally make available staff to provide services and programs related to the information needs of the targeted group.

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

Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and nonprint formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files on magnetic tape which are organized to provide physical, bibliographic and intellectual access to a targeted group of people and which generally make available staff to provide services and programs related to the information needs of the targeted group.

All of our crisis counseling services are available free of charge and we never go through your health insurance. Please call us to find out more about what services are currently available. (401) 738-1700 Crisis counseling at the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a vital service that provides immediate support and assistance to individuals facing traumatic experiences. Trained counselors offer a safe and empathetic environment where survivors can express their feelings, fears, and concerns without judgment. These counselors are equipped with specialized knowledge to address the complex dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, offering personalized guidance and resources tailored to each individual's needs. Crisis counseling aims to empower survivors by validating their experiences, helping them navigate the legal and medical systems, and connecting them with additional support services such as shelter, legal advocacy, and therapy. Through compassionate listening and validation, crisis counselors play a crucial role in helping survivors regain a sense of control, rebuild their lives, and ultimately break the cycle of abuse. The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center offers free crisis case management services that include: Assistance applying for the Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Fund Assessment of client’s needs and services Creating a safety plan for the client, providing crisis intervention, and any necessary outside referrals Assistance with obtaining temporary and permanent housing Advocating for clients to create sustainable goals for themselves and increase self-sufficiency Culturally competent and trauma informed services Assistance applying for Social Services, healthcare assistance and financial assistance, etc. Promote stability for the client and maintain a safe space for clients to process, understand, and overcome their interpersonal violence.

Public elementary school in Glocester, in the Glocester School District. Students enrolled in Fogarty Memorial Elementary transfer into the Foster Glocester Regional School District upon completion of Grade 5.

St. Mary Academy foster academic excellence in an innovative and creative learning environment. They are committed to empowering each student to be a confident, independent, compassionate and socially conscious young woman who fully lives her faith.

America's oldest and largest grass roots environmental organization with more than 700,000 members. Sierra Club members work not only to preserve unspoiled wild lands but also to protect endangered species and help enact policies so that the air we breathe and the water we drink is safe.

Since its founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. The mission of CWA is to protect the environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.

A maritime Charter School for Providence children named for Captain Paul Cuffee, a successful ship captain, merchant, philanthropist, and educator. A maritime theme is woven through the scientific and technical curriculum. Average class size: 21

Refugee Resettlement Services: In affiliation with Migration & Refugee Services (MRS) of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), staff provides refugee resettlement services. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has been collaborating with the USCCB/MRS for nearly 30 years in their humanitarian mission of the resettlement of refugees in the United States. This program is appropriate for anyone in need of immigration services and refugee resettlement casework and is available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic. The application process varies depending on the immigration status of the individual and application guidelines vary depending on the immigration status. There are fees required by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, the diocesan office has a fee schedule for the services provided. The financial situation of the client is considered; fees are based on the individual’s income, and payment plans are available.

Gateway Healthcare is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health organization providing treatment, intervention and prevention services to individuals in our community. Our mission is: Delivering health with care. It is reflected throughout the organization and drives every element of our day-to-day work. Gateway Healthcare's crisis/emergency services department delivers 24-hour emergency services, assessment and crisis intervention. We are now linked to the Kristen Brooks Hope Center's National Hopeline Network and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For help, please contact any of the following: Pawtucket Emergency Department, 401-723-1915 Johnston Emergency Department,401-553-1031 Charlestown Emergency Department,401-364-7705

The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence’s (ISPN) mission is to teach, by word and example, the principles and practices of nonviolence, and to foster a community that addresses potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions. To work to build Dr. King’s ideal of the nonviolent Beloved Community. ISPN’s 2017-2019 AmeriCorps program focuses 20 Americorps members in school based nonviolence programs which work with students to develop attitudes, skills, and behaviors to further a movement to achieve lasting reductions in violence that occurs in our communities. ISPN AmeriCorps members are implementing nonviolence education curriculum for at least 1,000 economically disadvantaged students in ten schools over the course of the year. Teams of two AmeriCorps members provide nonviolence education for five classrooms of 20 students, for a total of 100 students trained in each participating school. The members teach one or two classes of students each day for four days a week. When not teaching, members work to mediate conflicts between students who are having problems with each other. They help students who have been assigned to in-school suspension to develop strategies to navigate problems at school in more effective ways.

Assisted Living Facility Independent Living Respite Services: 32 bed