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Individuals needing assistance with obtaining affordable housing, a roommate, medical services, transportation and other services can access the skills of management staff at the agency.

Needle Exchange/Distribution is only available at the Men's Drop-in Center on Allens Avenue in Providence (Call for full address)

Services include individual representation to protect rights or secure benefits and services, self-help information, education on priority legal issues, and systems change advocacy. RIDLC administers eight federally funded advocacy programs: Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) Program Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Program Protection and Advocacy for Individuals Rights (PAIR) Program Client Assistance Program (CAP) Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) Program Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Program Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumic Brain Injury (PATBI) Program Protection and Advocacy for Voting Accessory (PAVA) Program

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Services: Free Family Support Groups led by trained facilitators on an as needed basis for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Guest speakers on special topics relating to cancer and wellness. Patient Aid: Provides financial assistance for medication relating to cancer treatment and transportation costs to and from treatment. First Connection: Matches recently diagnosed patients with trained volunteers who have experienced a similar situation. Volunteer survivors, or their family members, offer support and information to individuals learning to cope with any blood related cancers. Educational Materials: Provides free materials and assists with referrals. Income Source: Contributions

RIEOC has been an integral part of the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) assisting individuals with applying for financial aid (FAFSA) and completing college admissions applications. The EOC office also provides an array of other services: career counseling, GED and English as a Second Language classes referrals, assistance with foreign education evaluations, financial literacy and general educational information dissemination. The RIEOC office has as a goal providing support and motivation to students to assist them in meeting their academic potential.

Programs that provide a graded system of learning in a formal school setting from kindergarten or grade one through grades six, seven, eight or nine (depending on the district configuration) for children ranging in age from five or six to about 13 or 14.

MAE has staff and volunteers that spend time with people who live on the street, build relationships with them, identify and address their immediate needs (e.g., crisis intervention, food, clean clothing, hygiene kits, blankets, someone to listen) and provide information about and linkage to longer-term forms of support such as shelter, counseling, drug and alcohol detoxification and rehabilitation, care/case management and, where applicable, family reunification services.

Self-Exclusion is a program that was developed in the 1990s that allows a person to request to be excluded from the property. An individual may opt to self-exclude themselves for six months, one year or permanently. Please click the links to download one of our self-exclusion forms.

See: RI Hospital - Pediatric Ambulatory Service Dr. Michael J. Mello is the Director of the Injury Prevention Center at Hasbro Hospital. Kids on the Move Weight Loss Support, 444-8306 X6

Westbay’s Lead Center provides a Case Manager who will walk families through the application process. This program provides forgivable loans to mitigate the hazards of lead-based paint and to make your home a healthier and safer place to live. The LeadSafe Homes Program is available to homeowners and landlords at no cost to qualifying customers. The Lead Center provides community outreach and education about lead-related issues. Westbay’s case managers can make home visits to assess for lead hazards and/or provide education to families with children under six years of age with no referral. Assessment The Lead Center offers free in-home lead assessments to any property owner, landlord, or tenant worried about lead paint hazards. Assessments are especially important for households with young children and for those who are planning to renovate. Case Management The Lead Center provides non-medical case management for families of children with lead poisoning. Case managers help families coordinate medical care, developmental screenings, and nutritional counseling. They can also offer assistance with housing inspections or relocation.

The Public Utilities Commission comprises two distinct regulatory bodies: a three-member Commission (Commission) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division). Although two distinct regulatory bodies, the Commission and Division generally operate in concert. This is evidenced by the Division’s status as an indispensable party in all Commission proceedings, and the Division’s statutory charge to enforce all directives of the Commission. Both entities may conduct inquiries, investigations and hearings to effectuate their respective duties. Both may issue orders that have the force and effect of law. The Division is also legislatively required to maintain a website in accordance with RIGL section 39-1-18. The Division makes every effort to insure that this legislative mandate is carried out. Electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, waste water, cable, television, motor carriers, ferry services, regulated utilities.

Girl Scouting helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem in girls, while also teaching them critical life skills that will enable them to succeed as adults. In Girl Scouting, and its special girl only environment, girls discover the fun, friendship and power of girls together. The program is delivered through troops comprised of five age levels: Daisy, 5 - 6 years old; Brownie, 6 - 8 years; Junior, 8 - 11 years old; Cadette, 11 - 14 years old and Senior, 14 - 17 years old. Individual memberships are available for girls who cannot attend regular troop meetings. A summer camp program is conducted at six camps throughout the council's area. Bilingual Hispanic staff. Troop Leader/Co-Leader: Work with a group of girls and mentor them as they make new friends and develop connections that will last a lifetime. Troop Family and Friends: Assist with driving, activity planning, snacks, money management, or other tasks necessary to keep the troop running oh-so-smoothly from week to week. Cookie Volunteers: Coordinate the annual cookie sale at the troop level. Set up cookie booths, manage inventory and money, and then watch the girls light up when they earn the rewards for being the best cookie sellers ever! Service Unit Volunteers: Mentor adult volunteers as they work with Girl Scouts to create memories they will never forget. Camp/Seasonal Volunteers: Help the girls explore nature and find the fun outdoors. Visit the GSSNE website, or contact by phone or email to learn more.

Services: An internationally accredited four year institution founded in 1863, recognized for its excellent teaching faculty and its strong educational programs. The University awards the degrees of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Information Technology and International Business and Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology, Communications and Liberal Arts. Graduate degrees include Master of Business Administration, Master of Science in Information Systems and Master of Science in Taxation.

CHRISTMAS MEAL 2018: Dec. 24th and Dec. 25th Lunch for residents only!

The Rhode Island State Nurses Association (RISNA), a constituent member of the American Nurses Association (ANA), is the authority on matters concerning the profession of nursing and nursing practice in the state of Rhode Island. RISNA is dedicated to the promotion, advancement, and protection of nursing thereby improving the quality of and access to health care in Rhode Island.

Provides affordable, subsidized housing to elderly and disabled individuals or families through Section 8 Vouchers; Administers subsidized housing for elderly persons at Regal Court; for elderly/disabled at Shoreside Apartments; for families at Dedford Farm and Marlborough Crossings. Subsidized housing for families soon to be built: 2880 South County Trail.

Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

The Rhode Island Historical Society is a privately endowed membership organization, dedicated to collecting, preserving, and sharing the history of Rhode Island.

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.

**DOES NOT PICK UP DONATIONS** CLOTHING: Clean and gently used women's and men's clothing, handbags, boots, shoes, jewelry, and accessories. SEASONAL merchandise only. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS: Bed linens, bath accessories, towels, curtains, drapes, dish sets, glassware, cutlery, small working appliances, pots and pans, mixing bowls, and kitchen utensils. FURNITURE and ACCESSORIES: Small furniture, chairs, tables, sofas, bookshelves, bureaus, lamps, clocks, pictures, frames, mirrors, and other furnishings. Call first before bringing in large furniture items. SANTA'S WORKSHOP: Allows parents to select gifts for their children (ages 0-12) & wrap them before going home. Also provides gifts to seniors.

Rhode Island Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL) is a private nonprofit adult education agency that was established in 1979 and designated by the Rhode Island Department of Education as a regional learning center. their mission is to assist adults in the process of reaching their academic, occupational, or personal goals through education, counseling, and training.

Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.

Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Program A community-based volunteer program that provides weekly visitors to isolated elderly and disabled adults in Rhode Island. The program was developed in 1978 by Sister Rhea Lachapelle of the Sisters of Saint Ann to address the needs of a growing and diverse population of elderly living alone with little or no social support. Any elder (60 + years) or disabled person that is homebound, residing in any elderly care facility ( nursing homes, assisted living or patients at hospitals) is eligible for this program. There are no income guidelines and there is no fee for this service. Friendly Visitor volunteers are available state-wide. Volunteers have supplied personnel references and passed a background check through the office of the attorney general. The program has on-going recruitment of volunteers who make a commitment to visit or call the elderly for at least one hour each week. This program is funded in Partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging.

Rhode Island Housing is one of 26 RI Public Housing Authorities that funds and administers over 20 programs in smaller towns throughout Rhode Island to help low and moderate income Rhode Islanders buy, rent or find shelter in safe, decent and affordable housing. RI Housing has issued over 47,000 mortgages to first time home buyers among consumer programs. RI Housing also oversees the management of 13,000 of subsidized rental housing for low income individuals. For Section 8 application/re-certification assistance or need access to a computer, one of the sites below can assist. Florence Gray Center 1 York Street Newport Mon-Fri 11:00AM-4:00PM Walk-in Community Care Alliance 176 Sales Street Woonsocket Thu 10:00AM-3:00PM 401-671-6976 Better Lives RI (PICA) 15 Hayes Street Providence Mon-Fri 10:00AM-2:00PM 401-454-7422 Tri-County Community Action Agency 1935 Kingstown Road, Wakefield 401

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