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The Public Works Department is comprised of: Administration, Highway Division, Fleet Maintenance and Facilities Maintenance. Primary responsibilities consist of: Maintaining approximately 103 miles of Town roads, Performing road reconstruction & repair, Removing snow & ice, Street Sweeping, Roadside mowing, Maintaining Storm Water Management System, Maintaining traffic markings, Maintaining street signs, stop signs & regulatory signs, Maintaining a fleet of over 150 vehicles, equipment & boats, Street tree maintenance, Maintenance of Town Hall, and Comfort Station & The Towers

Assists low-income residents through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Provides emergency fuel and energy assistance during winter months (November - April). Rental and prescription assistance when funds are available. **Qualifications:** Rent: Must have a five-day eviction notice or be attempting to move out of a shelter. Utility: (gas & electric) Must have a termination notice or be attempting to restore services. Heating: Must have made use of /be ineligible for all state, federal, and other private heating assistance funds. Funds are made available through the Bishop�s "Keep the Heat On" Fund. (www.heatri.com) Prescription Funds: Must be ineligible for health coverage or waiting for health coverage to begin. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations, grants

As one of the oldest African Heritage organizations in the country, the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society has recorded, retained and interpreted these historical facts and preserved the documents and artifacts of African-American and African descendant’s history and accomplishments in Rhode Island. The primary mission is the preservation of African Diaspora descendant’s historical artifacts – books, art, papers and images, as well as facilitating the interpretation efforts by those seeking to enlighten others about our heritage.

The local agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances; preventing crime; investigating criminal activity; apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects; presenting evidence; regulating traffic; investigating traffic accidents and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.

A private, nonsectarian, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization that supports individuals in their recovery from mental illness and co-occurring disorders (i.e., substance use, developmental disability, related chronic health conditions). Provides access to supports and resources for individuals to lead self-determined, independent, and fulfilling lives as contributing members of the community. Assists people of all ages to improve their behavioral health, well-being, and quality of life. Licensed professionals conduct individual assessments and develop person-centered treatment plans. Individuals are seen by a psychiatrist or a psychiatric nurse practitioner for medication management, and individual and group therapy are available. Community Care Alliance- Community Mental Health Center: provides behavioral health services ranging from emergency services, general and intensive community-based outpatient treatment, substance use treatment, and other services. They may offer vocational and supported employment services, navigators who can help you get health insurance, tax preparation assistance, and housing supports. If receiving services as a child, assistance with transition to adult services or programs are provided within or outside the agency. The Community Mental Health Centers are regionally based as indicated below. However, as a Rhode Island resident, you may access services at any CMHC. Anyone experiencing a crisis can walk into a Community Mental Health Center during their normal business hours and they will provide treatment. For after-hours emergency treatment, call the Center’s emergency number or call 911. Flex buses are available by appointment. Call RIPTA 24hours before to reserve at 1-877-906-3539. LogistiCare (LGTC) manages non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) for medicaid members. You can receive a ride to a medicaid-enrolled medical practitioner/provider. Call the Medicaid Member Reservation line at 1-855-330-9131 or go to https://member.logisticare.com to request a ride.

Westerly Health Center provides compassionate and professional skilled nursing care in gracious, homelike surroundings. Whether you seek short-term rehabilitation following hospitalization, a brief respite stay, long-term residence for a loved one, or specialized services for those with memory impairment, Westerly Health Center ensures that each person receives top-notch, individualized care. Alzheimer Unit or Wing (Locked) Respite Wound Vac Dialysis Psych Services Beds: 106 Smoke-Outside

Services: A private, nonprofit agency since 1982, serving adults and children with emotional, behavioral, learning or other developmental disabilities and their families. The agency programs include special education, residential treatment, supportive living, in-home family and community support, individual, group and family counseling, in-school support, supported employment and school to career. Spurwink/RI also provides professional training and consultation. Families may self refer for counseling. Spurwink School 11, 365 River Road, Lincoln, RI 02865 Children's Special Education, Day Treatment and Residential Services Income Source: Federal, state and local government contracts, private payees, grants and individual donations. United Way Donor Option #9260

A support group for adults whose loved ones have died by suicide. The group is comprised of spouses, siblings, and parents who have suffered this particular loss. Meetings are on Wednesdays, in eight week blocks, from 6:00PM - 7:30PM.

The mission of the RISPCA is to protect and advocate for the rights and welfare of animals through legal, educational, legislative and investigative means. The Pets in Need Veterinary Clinic provides medical and surgical services for pets owned by need-based elderly, disabled and low income citizens of Rhode Island. The Pets in Need Clinic is located at 140 Amaral St, East Providence, RI. 02915.

Provides mentoring, internships, work readiness workshops, career exploration trips and presentations, volunteer opportunities, leadership development, and financial literacy.

Setup: 15 units Single family rooms Handicapped accessible Services Available: Case Management Crisis intervention Mental health support Health workshops Housing placement Vocational readiness GED test preparation Financial literacy Life skills classes Parenting classes Referral and advocacy services Meals: 2 meals per day provided Important Policies Guest Hours: 24/7 Probationary period required Curfew: Mon-Sun 7:30PM Duration of stay: No limit, provided client is participating fully in program Rent is not required first 30 days. After 30 days, if adhering to all the policies, can sign a lease for a year and pay a small fee. Can cancel lease anytime when they find housing. Drug/alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times Attendance of all required programs mandatory Adherence to safety and group living rules required

The Victims of Crime Act Program (VOCA) provides advocacy and support services to all identifying as past or current, reported or unreported, victims of crime. VOCA assesses victims’ situations and helps identify next steps. The program links you with resources to provide you with on-going or short-term support to address any needs related to having survived a crime. VOCA can help access the criminal justice system if appropriate and victims’ compensation fund if eligible.

To provide a focal point for all citizens in the community over 55. To come together for education, socialization, exercises recreation, health services and information. The Middletown Senior Center is a place for seniors to keep growing, learning, laughing, enjoying friendships and connecting with the community. We are committed to enriching the lives of older adults by empowering SELF- CONFIDENCE and encouraging INDEPENDENCE.

Member of the Assistive Technology Access Partnership: Device demonstration, device loan, device re-use; training, public awareness, collaboration, information and referral. Provides demonstrations, training, and long-term loan and device reutilization services of specialized telephone equipment to qualified individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, have a speech disability, or have neuromuscular damage or disease, which hinders them from using a standard telephone.

Clients may come in once a week Pantry located in basement of the church

Villa Victoria is a LIHTC project completed in 2007. The property has 40 units in scattered sites. Four of the seven buildings are are new construction, the other three are ornate, historically significant Victorian homes. Location: Congress Street, Parkis Avenue, and Standwood Street, in the Elmwood neighborhood of Providence.

Programs offered by churches, restaurants and other organizations that provide meals in a central location for people who lack the resources needed to buy and prepare food. The food may be distributed to people who line up for the meal or may be served to people seated in a dining hall setting, and participants rarely need to establish eligibility for the service.

The mission of the Rockwell School in partnership with the learning community is to provide children with educational and social opportunities in an environment focused on individual needs and abilities while providing a foundation of skills that will enable students, to become lifelong learners and responsible citizens in an ever-changing world.

Royal Westerly Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 66-bed facility offering: Fast-track Admissions Program for returning residents Expert short-term rehabilitation (PT, OT, speech, post-acute, post-surgical) Sub-acute care for a wide range of complex medical conditions, including cardiac, pulmonary, and neurological diagnoses Stroke Recovery; Community Reintegration; Complex Medical Care; IV Antibiotics and Re-hydration; Wound Care and Management; Activity Enrichment 24-hour skilled nursing care for our respite, palliative and long-term residents Hospice and Palliative care services from Hope Hospice, focusing on compassionate, dignified care for end stage patients Physical, occupational, and speech and hearing therapy programs tailored to meet the specific needs of each resident Nutritionally balanced meals and counseling with our Royal Innovation: Nutrition program, administered by nutrition expert A wide variety of scheduled activity programs held on each unit or enjoyed outside when seasonally appropriate.

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Independent Living Assisted Living Provides Memory Care/Dementia and/or Alzheimer and Respite Number of Beds: 97

The Mental Health Association of Rhode Island is an advocacy and education organization with the mission to promote mental health, prevent mental illness, and improve mental health services through advocacy, education, and research. MHA of RI conducts statewide public education campaign including free and confidential screenings on depression, anxiety disorders and eating disorders. Informational material, brochures and pamphlets on mental health and mental illness are available at no charge. Advocates for accessible, affordable mental health care. Also improve mental health services, increase access to care, and reduce discrimination, research- MHARI leads and collaborates in research initiatives to advance an understanding of the quality of the state's mental health system and gaps within the system that fall short of meeting the needs of the community. Awareness and Education- raises awareness about mental health, debunking stigma and providing accurate information, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion- efforts to fight racial bias through policy development, community research, educational activities, guided by community based advisory council RI Parity Initiative- educates consumers and providers about their rights to mental healthcare treatment through health insurance.

Fairmont Heights is subsidized housing 62+ handicapped or disabled.

A broad-based low-income housing advocacy organization promoting public policy initiatives to preserve and increase affordable housing opportunities in Rhode Island and to raise public awareness on issues related to affordable housing.

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.