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Services: Provides outpatient rehabilitation programs to people of all ages with a wide range of functional disabilities caused by accident, illness, or developmental delay. Programs offered are day school program for children ages 3 - 21, with language/learning disorders and brain injury; brain injury day treatment program for adult clients; comprehensive outpatient program and vocational rehabilitation services. Offers evaluation and treatment in audiology, speech/language therapy, special education, occupational/physical therapy, psychological/social services and vocational training. Special features include non-commercial advice on hearing aids, augmentative communication systems, group treatment services, parent workshops, support groups and consult services. Income Source: Fees; Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS); private health insurance; School Systems

The Adult Basic Education program includes academic assessments, classes for GED exam preparation, Adult Basic Education, post secondary educational assistance, and alternative diploma programs.

Certified Nursing Assistants in addition to our nurses, we also provide our clients with certified nursing assistants who are responsible for assisting each individual according to the nurse's care plan. You can count on them to help you with daily tasks and more. We also make sure that, while we are assisting you, you feel as independent as possible. Our certified nursing assistants can do the following Personal Care, Bathing, Dressing, Meal preparation, Transportation, Errands and Grocery Shopping, Companionship, Homemaking Services. Nursing Services a comprehensive evaluation diabetic management and education education for both client and family about the disease process medication administration and management wound care R.N. on call 24/7 for urgent situations private duty

Weatherization improves the energy efficiency of homes and apartments. The Weatherization crew checks for energy use, insulation, air leaks, and safety hazards. Then they perform cost-effective improvements, such as installing insulation, smoke detectors, or caulking. Appliance Management Program (AMP) AMP helps clients use less electricity and water. The program provides energy-saving lightbulbs, faucet aerators, and appliances. AMP is funded by National Grid. Heating System Replacement Program The Heating System Replacement Program repairs or replaces old, broken, or inefficient home heating systems. This program is available for owner-occupied buildings only.

Services: Houses 26 families and 8 women daily. Shelter stays are limited to 90 days but can be renewed based on progress demonstrated by participants or impending permanent housing. Case managers assist participants with healthcare, employment and establishing permanent housing. Help also available for: mental health issues, addiction, developmental delays in children, parenting and domestic violence. Case managers access services directly through Family Resources Community Action Program or collaborative agreements with other local non profit organizations. SET UP: -48 beds (26 families) -Shelter and apartments -Handicap accessible POLICIES: -Curfew 9:00PM -Duration of stay is 90 days; client may apply for extension if needed -Medications are locked in the staff's office -Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas -Drug/alcohol free environment -Children must be supervised at all times -Must find employment or other source of income -Must look for new housing -Must attend classes and workshops MEALS: -Guests are responsible for preparing their own meals -Emergency food provided SERVICES AVAILABLE: -Social workers -Spanish interpretation is available -Crisis intervention -Mental health/Substance abuse (referral) -Housing placement (referral) -Vocation/education (referral) Updated 04/16/2013

Programs that provide protection and care for unwanted pets or stray animals, and hold them for a specified period of time to provide an opportunity for owners to claim them prior to offering them for adoption. Included are shelters that euthanize the animals if not adopted within a specified amount of time, as well as "no kill" shelters that will keep the animals until they are adopted.

Gatewood Apartments is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Minority domestic violence advocacy and resource center for adolescents, pregnant and parenting teens and their families who are struggling with issues that may be related to their past or ongoing traumatic experiences.

Clothing available on Saturdays at 11:00AM

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

Sensory and Physical Rehabilitation Center

Offers books, periodicals, pamphlets, books on tape, books on CD, video cassettes, DVD's, large type books and framed art works for loan. Programming for adults and children.

Oak Street Health provides transportation to and from appointments.

Independent boarding school for students who have difficulty succeeding in a traditional school environment.

Provides guidance, physical fitness, recreation, vocational exploration, community service and social activities for boys and girls. Preschool gym, swim and instructional play activities. Physical fitness, swim activities for adults/seniors. Pool and locker room are handicapped accessible. Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland-Lincoln, and the Boys & Girls Club of Woonsocket have merged to form the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI. With more resources, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI enable all of today's youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Woonsocket Location 72 Kendrick Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Offers a general collection of books, large print books for visually impaired, books on tape, CDs, videos, DVDs periodicals. Programming for adults, young adults and children. Access to the internet. Reference services available. A member of Ocean State Libraries Network (OSL).

6500 square foot gymnasium to provide year round organized athletic leagues for youth within the community. With childhood obesity being a nationwide epidemic and more and more young people showing signs of diabetes, it is imperative that youth have an opportunity to participate in sports and recreational programs. Through a grassroots effort, TCCAA has been able to serve over 10,000 different young people since 2010 in a diverse cross section of organized athletic leagues, including: Indoor Soccer (winter) Floor Hockey (spring) Basketball (summer) Flag Football (fall)

Applicant has 60 days after receiving the notice of the decision to ask for any type of appeals. There are four levels of appeal: Reconsideration, hearing by an administrative law judge, Review by the Appeals Council and Federal Court review.

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care offers behavioral health treatment to support the emotional wellbeing of each patient. The Behavioral Health team works closely with primary care providers to screen and assess the social, emotional, and behavioral needs of each patient. Counseling treatment is provided by highly trained Licensed Independent Clinical Social Workers, Licensed Clinical Social Workers, and Licensed Mental Health Counselors. Services include: Individual Therapy, 1:1 support for patients to help address mental health challenges to change or improve quality of life; Group Therapy allows patients to receive support from our behavioral health clinicians and other members of the group, helping them to feel less alone or isolated; Referral Services for those in need of more intensive, wrap-around services than BVCHC can provide, connecting to local community resources; Peer Recovery Coaching, offered by a certified recovery specialist to provide insight into the recovery process and help patients become and stay engaged in the recovery process to reduce the likelihood of relapse; Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) an evidence-based practice used to identify, reduce, and prevent problematic use, abuse, and dependence on alcohol and illicit drugs.

Nurse-Family Partnership is a national evidence-based maternal and child home visiting service for expectant first-time mothers and their newborns. We pair expectant mothers with a registered nurse, who provides free, intensive home visiting services for the mother and her child until the child’s second birthday.

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. Assistive Technology Many people with disabilities face barriers that prevent them from living independently in their homes, and in many cases, they are also unaware of the many devices that can improve their daily lives. OSCIL works with individuals to acquire appropriate devices and provide training on the use of those devices to enhance the individual’s independence within their home and community. Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) OSCIL is one of 4 partners participating in the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) program. ATAP is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations, each with a targeted assistive technology focus, working together to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. Some programs may have income limits. An OSCIL Independent Living Coordinator will be happy to guide you and recommend the best program for your unique needs. OSCIL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY TO MODIFY YOUR HOME TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS AND INDEPENDENTLY CONTROL YOUR ENVIRONMENT. Individuals with disabilities may apply for technology through this program. This includes devices such as: -Smart locks -Video doorbells -Alerting systems -Smart hubs and 2 months of connectivity needed to control the devices. TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST: -Be a Rhode Island resident with a disability -Be self-directed -Not be on Medicaid -Be within the program’s financial guidelines

Mailing address: P. O. Box 6866, Providence, RI 02940 Boston Office (Inspector in charge): 425 Summer Street, 7th floor, Boston, 02210-1736

Grade Level: 5 - 8

Group psychotherapy practice specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy, an active and goal-oriented approach to treatment. The therapists create an extremely supportive relationship and help individuals to understand and change links between problematic thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Therapists help adults manage moods such as depression or anxiety, cope with stressful situations, overcome psychological disorders such as obsessive-compulsive disorder or specific phobias, and accomplish a variety of personal goals. Group workshops available on a number of mental health topics. Areas of specialization include: ADD/ADHD; Anger; Anxiety; Depression; Grief; Habits; Pain; Relationships; Sleep; Smoking; Weight

The weR1 Rhode Island Fund provides direct cash assistance to Rhode Islanders who are unable to benefit from most public programs due to their immigration status. Rhode Islanders with urgent need due to sickness, job loss or reduction in work hours due to COVID-19 and who are excluded from federal programs. The program and fund distribution will be managed by Dorcas International Institute of RI (DIIRI). $400 no-fee auto-loaded no-fee debit cards will be provided to those in need. To donate to the fund, visit www.give-weR1.diiri.org or text weR1 to 27126. Rhode Island Foundation is accepting large contributions to the fund at www.rifoundation.org or by calling 401-274-4564.