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Building a community that addresses human need and ensures social and economic justice. Accomplished by forming cooperative alliances with labor, church, business and community groups working collectively for justice. Teaches community organizing. Empowering people to effect change in policies concerning jobs, welfare reform, child care, health care, nutrition programs, WIC, food stamps and transportation. Membership program, R.I. Campaign to Eliminate Childhood Poverty, has seven chapters which meet on a regular basis throughout the State. Member of The Fund For Community Progress

English for Speakers of Other Languages(ESOL)/English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction is provided on year-round basis. Classes are offered in the daytime, evenings, or Saturdays. Classes are offered at both our campuses. Students are placed into one of three levels English coursework depending on their English proficiency. Focus is on English Communicative skills - listening, speaking, reading, and writing - in order to increase students' interpersonal communications skills, decision-making skills, and problem-solving skills.

The Veterans Transitional Supportive Program (VTSP) is a collaborative effort by the Rhode Island Veterans Home and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs to assist homeless veterans in their return to community living. The objectives of treatment are to have each veteran achieve an optimal level of functioning mentally, physically, vocationally and socially so when community housing is located they will not experience homelessness again. Residents typically can remain in the program from six months to a year where they are assisted with substance abuse treatment, work therapy, case management services, individual counseling, medical and psychiatric treatment and discharge planning. Each veteran is expected to develop an individualized treatment plan and work with his/her case manager to resolve those issues which contributed to his homelessness.

The Autism Project is committed to providing support to families raising children with special health care needs. Caring for a child or youth with ASD, a developmental disability, or who is medically fragile can be stressful and overwhelming at times. Having the ability to take a brief break from responsibilities is important. The Respite Program gives parents or guardians a break from caregiving to recharge.

The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

MTM is the state of Rhode Island’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager. Medicaid recipients can receive rides to appointments with Medicaid-covered health care providers if you have no other way to get there. Non-Medicaid enrollees who qualify for the Elderly Transportation Program (ETP) can receive rides to medical services. Participants in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program/RI Works can receive monthly bus passes to pursue employment opportunities MTM coordinates with qualified transportation to offer this important benefits for Medicaid members who need to get and from Medicaid- covered services but no means of transportation. MTM also provides transportation to Rhode Island residents 60 years of age and older who do not have access to transportation for non- emergency . Medical appointments and certain other services, MTM provides Phone line for the dead and hearing impaired (TYY: 711). The Elderly Transportation Program is provided through MTM and is for Rhode Island residents 60 years of age and older who do not have access to any means of transportation. The Elderly Transportation Program provides transportation to and from medical appointments, adult day care, meal sites, dialysis/ cancer treatment and the Insight Program. Trips to and from meal sites must take place between 10am and 2pm. If you meet the age requirement and do not have access to any means of transportation, you may use the Elderly Transportation Program for rides to meal sites and the Insight Program. The program requires a $2 copay to be collected by the driver for each ride ($2 to destination and $2 back from destination). Call MTM at 1-855-330-9131. MTM complaint line 1-866-436-0457, deaf or hard of hearing phone line 711. Information you need: Name, address, zip code and phone number of healthcare provider, adult day program, meal site or other eligible destination, date of birth, proof of residency, street address and phone number at pick up location, date and time of appointment, special transportation needs requests. Types of transportation available: Public Bus: if you live within 1/2 mile of a bus stop and , your healthcare facility is within 1/2 mile of a bus stop and, you can walk 1/2 mile and you understand common signs and direction. Car/Minivan: if you cannot take the bus or walk. Wheelchair van: if you are confined to a wheelchair or ADA compliant scooter, require a lift equipped or roll-up wheelchair van, require assistance of a trained professional. You are required to sign the driver's log or electronic device upon pick up of the transport. State Fair Hearing- a State Fair Hearing is a chance for you to tell an EOHHS hearing officer why you think MTM's decision is wrong. You may bring a friend, relative or lawyer to the State Fair Hearing. If you want free legal help, call Rhode Island Legal Services.

A collaborative group of local comprehensive and specialized information and referral providers who have agreed to coordinate information and referral service delivery to provide seamless access to information about community resources via the three digit number assigned for this purpose, 211. Depending on the size and nature of the community, 211 systems may consist of only a few organizations that provide information and referral or may include a diverse array of organizations that furnish some type of I&R. Some of these organizations may supply a very specialized type of I&R service (e.g., for people with disabilities or older adults), while others may provide a comprehensive range of assistance. The coordination of all I&R services and programs within a community and, where relevant, beyond, constitutes the 211 system.

Volunteers help children develop the skills, confidence, and strength to succeed in life. Foster Grandparents make their neighborhoods stronger by assisting children in need at schools, Head Start sites, Boys & Girls Clubs, libraries and other non-profit organizations. Volunteers must be 55 years or older and meet certain income eligibility requirements.

Through such a partnership with the Rhode Island Foundation, Tri-County is able to assist clients in housing crisis and in emergency need of rent or mortgage assistance. The Rhode Island Foundation’s Basic Human Needs grants support community agencies, such as Tri-County, to provide emergency basic human needs to clients, including housing and rental assistance. Our team of Emergency Services staff are available to answer questions, and connect you with resources to ensure your basic needs are provided, when you need them

Independent Living for active seniors who are looking to socialize, stay active, and no longer want the worry of owning a home. Designed to keep you connected to the people and things you value most. Greenwich Farms at Warwick develops programs and experiences that promote purpose-filled interactions and positive engagement. Residents live happy and fulfilling lives because of the importance placed on connecting to what’s meaningful and possible throughout life.

RI Smokers Hotline: Free, personalized phone counseling. Nicotine Replacement Therapy available.

Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 211 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.

One of the key services OSCIL provides is advocacy both for individuals and within the community as a whole. Advocacy is central to a Center for Independent Living’s mission. CILs offers both individual and systems advocacy. Individual advocacy is assisting an individual with a disability to protect his or her rights or to fight for needed resources. Through systems advocacy, we advance civil rights and equal access for all persons with disabilities on the local, state and federal levels. SYSTEMS ADVOCACY Our Independent Living Coordinators keep up-to-date on programs and legislation which may affect people with disabilities. Consumers are encouraged to contact their community leaders and legislators to inform them of their views on various programs and legislative issues. INDIVIDUAL ADVOCACY We work with people with disabilities to teach valuable self-advocacy skills, including: Learning the rights that they have already and making effective use of those rights. Learning how to effectively communicate their needs to both maintain the rights they already have and to make advancement in expanding the rights of persons with disabilities. OSCIL staff will also work with consumers to advocate for services to meet individual needs, including helping to understand the function and processes (necessary criteria, application process, deadlines, etc.) for Social Security, Vocational Rehabilitation, Medicare/Medicaid, and other service agencies.

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.

Burrillville Animal Control Shelter returns stray animals to their owners, places unclaimed animals in homes, enforces local animal control ordinances and state animal care regulations, educates and provides referrals to the public, and assists residents in advertising pets needing new homes via the internet.

Williams Woods is a 65 unit affordable housing community.

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.

The East Bay Chamber of Commerce's 300+ members continually invest in the county's future. These business leaders have pledged their time and talents to improving the business climate, fostering economic development and promoting our splendid resources. The East Bay Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization, financed primarily by membership dues, and is supplemented by various grants and fundraiser. These fundraisers, in addition to raising funds for the organization, are also extremely enjoyable networking opportunities.

Cedar Family Centers For children and youth with special health care needs and their families. A Cedar Family Center is a site that provides evolving, family-centered, intensive care management and coordination in order to assist families in reaching their full potential and thrive in their own communities.

Blackstone Falls is a subsidized 62+, disabled, or handicapped complex.

Programs that intercede on behalf of individuals and/or groups to ensure that they receive the benefits and services for which they are eligible and that organizations within the established service delivery system meet the collective needs of the community; that attempt to marshal public support for a particular issue or cause; or that seek to influence legislation, local ordinances or administrative rulings in order to benefit specific interest groups or achieve specific social, political or environmental goals.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Juvenile Arthritis camp programs give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases the chance to make lasting memories. Programs provide a safe and secure camping experience for children and teens. Campers gain a greater understanding of their own diagnosis and treatment, develop peer-to-peer support, increase independence and self-confidence, discover new skills and interests, and develop the skills they need to be leaders, advocates and champions in their everyday lives. Camp dates and locations vary, view online

Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center offers short-term, safe, confidential shelter for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault and their children. Residents are provided with all basic needs and are encouraged to participate in a program that includes education about domestic violence, parenting and financial literacy. Provides specialized children’s services, advocacy and referrals. 16 bed capacity, NOT handicap accessible. Services Available: Case management; Crisis intervention (on-site); Domestic violence support and education; Housing search and education; Budgeting and financial literacy; 3 meals per day. Important Policies: Rent is NOT required; Medications are locked and stored in a secure location and available to guest as prescribed; Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas; Drug/alcohol free environment; Children must be supervised at all times; Agency follows least-harm model. The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center offers a transitional housing program for families who have been affected by domestic violence and sexual assault. Our program provides safety, stability and support, while clients take the next steps toward self-sufficiency. The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is excited to announce it's new Permanent Supportive Housing program. Housing with no end date with wrap-around services available if needed.

Mary Ann Roll, Director Email: [email protected] Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) registers both parent and community volunteers, provides training and volunteers as needed to staff at their request. Program develops additional volunteer opportunities through its own programs, which include: Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Just Friends - More Alike Than Different

Therapy Services provided in home: Physical Therapy Speech Therapy Occupational Therapy