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Wilfrid Manor is a subsidized housing unit 62+, handicapped or disabled, consisting of 125 apartments.

A 7,700 seat multi-purpose facility that can host family entertainment, concerts and other community events. Home to URI Men’s and Women’s Basketball programs, along with athletic department offices.

Chateau Clare is low income housing subsidized by HUD (Housing and Urban Development) 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Heatherwood Rehabilitation & Health Care Center offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term, respite, hospice and dementia care.

Recruits adoptive families for older and special needs children waiting for adoption through the use of media recruitment, matching of children with families, information and referral and community outreach. Provides a range of pre and post adoption support services and youth empowerment activities. Advocates for improvements in the child welfare system. Income Source: State; private foundations; donations

Located in downtown Providence, the Dunkin' Center is a 14,500 seat indoor sports and entertainment venue which attracts more than one million visitors annually. The Dunkin' Donuts Center is the home arena for the AHL Providence Bruins Home team. The Center hosts virtually all of the major touring family shows, many concerts and various other special events. Purchase event tickets online or over the phone

St. Ann’s is an affordable apartment community offering one, two, and three bedroom apartment homes for rent. The interior of each apartment home has been newly remodeled, including kitchens equipped with energy efficient appliances, community laundry facilities.

Holiday Gifts/Toys:2018

For residents who have memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, The Cove is a safe, secure environment where they may participate in many of the activities and social events offered.

Services: Provides educational and training information for post secondary education, financial aid and admissions information, application assistance in plus career counseling and assessment, referral to other social services and advocacy. EOC counselors are available at sites throughout Rhode Island. Income Source: U.S. Department of Education

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

Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship supports the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL by facilitating access to education for persons having disability. PLEASE NOTE, ONLY RHODE ISLAND RESIDENTS ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS SCHOLARSHIP. The Catherine T. Murray Memorial Scholarship was established in 1995 by Catherine Murray, a long-time educator and also a board member and valued volunteer at the Ocean State Center for Independent Living. It was her wish to support the philosophy and spirit of OSCIL through a scholarship that gives people with disability access to higher education. Grants of $1000+ are awarded to help students with a disability to continue their education past high school. Scholarship funds can be used for educational expenses such as tuition or the purchase of textbooks. They may also be used to obtain assistive/adaptive equipment or devices that aid the student in meeting their educational goals. To qualify for this scholarship applicants must: -have a significant disability -be a Rhode Island resident (Your home address MUST be in RI) -plan to attend a college, technical school, or a trade/vocational program in the upcoming academic year Preference is based on career goals, merit, and economic need.

Rooted in the Dominican tradition of prayer, study community and service Saint Pius V School provides a Christ-centered learning environment in which students grow in faith, truth and love.

Form of Government: Mayor and City Council

Woodlawn Gardens is subsidized housing for seniors, handicapped, disabled and Families, featuring 1-3 bedroom apartments.

Professional nurses, therapists, and social workers treat a wide range of medical conditions, allowing you to rest and recover in the comfort of home. Home health can help if you or a family member: Has a new diagnosis or an exacerbation of an existing diagnosis; Has a new medication; Requires teaching on a disease process or medication; Is at risk for or experiencing complications requiring labs; Requires other skilled nursing services (wound care, teaching, observation, and assessment); Requires frequent follow-up from a physician’s office; Has frequent re-hospitalizations; Exhibits behaviors that indicate risk for falls.

The new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps eligible low-income households afford and maintain access to drinking water and wastewater services through federal grants. The Rhode Island Department of Human Services is the administrator of the federal LIHWAP funds and households can apply online or in-person at CCAP. LIHWAP is a customer-based program where qualified, low-income households can apply to receive a one-time payment of up to $500 for past due water and wastewater bills. Payments are made directly to the household’s utility company. Households can receive the LIHWAP grants for both drinking water and for wastewater services.

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.

Free, confidential, one-to-one literacy tutoring in reading, writing and English to East Bay adults. We teach basic literacy skills, GED skills, and ESL (English as a Second Language) skills. Volunteers test and tutor students, serve on our board, maintain our mailing lists, man our computer lab and other tasks.

RHDRI offers a full range of Supported Employment Services to Participants who are interested in starting or moving forward with goals of securing or maintaining competitive employment in an integrated setting. They start with the philosophy that each individual at RHDRI is focused on finding a role in their community that is meaningful, supported and positive for both the individual client and the community at large. Resources for Human Development-RI helps adults with developmental disabilities reach their goals. With a strong focus on the arts, RHD works with its Participants to develop new skills, become more integrated in the local community and explore a variety of employment opportunities. RHD also contracts directly with a number of school departments around the state to provide supports for students too young for adult services.

Discounts for people who receive SNAP, SSI, qualify for LIHEAP, Medicaid, Rhode Island Public Works program, or General Public Assistance. Arrears Management Program for those behind on their heat and electric bills, forgiveness up to $1,500 per year

Coventry residents only. Must meet with a social worker for assessment of eligibility before being able to visit pantry. Call 401-922-9199 to schedule intake appointment. Once approved, guests can visit monthly. Located on the lower level, handicap accessible.

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.

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 town's transportation program operates each Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday to take people to local grocery stores, pharmacies, banks, etc. Medical Rides: MTM is the State program for medical rides. To make reservations, call 1-855-330-9131. Center Van: The Center van is available Tuesday- Thursday for shopping, hairdresser, barber, banking, and nursing home visits. Contact Edie Jacobson, the Transportation Coordinator to make a reservation .