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The Teen Closet is a place for students to stop by during school hours to receive free of cost clothing and hygiene products.

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.

Provides comprehensive day programming for functionally and or cognitively impaired adults. Services include therapeutic activity, health monitoring & medication administration by a registered nurse, case management and assistance with ADL's (activities of daily living) by certified nursing assistants, rehab services such as physical/occupational/speech therapy, and respite care and family consultation Breakfast, lunch an afternoon snack are provided. Also offers a caregivers support group the 2nd Tuesday of each month from 7:00PM - 8:30PM.

Home-Care, in affiliation with South County Hospital, for adult patients under the care of a licensed physician, with acute, chronic, or terminal illnesses. Services available to patients and their families include skilled nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social work, wound care specialist, Certified Nursing Assistant and nutrition consultation. Community Programs Health Clinics for senior citizens, home nursing visits to families with newborns. JCAHO Accredited. HomMed™ Home Telemonitoring: Technology that monitors vital signs daily while at home and automatically transmits them to the South County Home Health office where a registered nurse reviews them. Income Source: Insurance; federal and state programs; direct patient fees; town allocations; private donations; grants

The mission of Blackstone River Theatre (BRT) is to present the performing and visual arts; to offer arts and education; and to preserve and support diverse traditions of music, dance, and visual arts with an emphasis on those groups that settled in the Blackstone River Valley.

Small but vital annex of the Westerly Library housed in Memorial House. It is a public library, a meeting place for the Watch Hill Memorial Library & Improvement Society, and classroom space for children's activities. Have newspapers and a comfortable reading and working area with free Wi-Fi.

Assisted Living Psych Services Wound Vac Respite Beds: 58 Bus Line

Behind the Walls: DARE’s prison reform committee, which unites people inside the prison with their friends, families, community members, and former inmates on the outside. Together, we fight for systemic changes in the criminal justice system, by advocating for progressive legislation at the state level and organizing our community to build strength and solidarity among people affected by the Prison Industrial Complex.

Volunteer to become a Lasagna Mama or Lasagna Papa. Services include preparing and delivering meals. Homecooked meals.

Assists low income residents in the Blackstone Valley area through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Must bring proof of income, rent and utility receipts, ID. Rental, fuel and utility assistance in emergencies only. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Medication in crisis situation. Parenting classes. **Winter holiday baskets/toys for Blackstone Valley Residents Only. Call starting 12/01/2009** ** Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Closet 724-7170 402 Dexter Street, Central Falls 02863 Hours: M, W, F, 9am - 1pm Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations.

The mission at Overbrook Academy is to promote the integral development of the students by providing a dynamic, personalized and structured program of spiritual, human, intellectual and apostolic formation. By doing this, they strive to offer students the knowledge and life skills necessary to become Catholic women leaders who are authentic, motivated and compassionate.

Hospice is the most appropriate medical treatment option when an individual has decided to discontinue medical treatment and focus on comfort and quality of life. Hospice encompasses the needs of the individual's family or caregivers so that together, they are able to fully enjoy meaningful time together. Providing care at the place the patient calls home is the basic philosophy of hospice, whether it is at home, in a family member's home, a nursing home, an assisted living, or a residential care facility.

Asa Messer Elementary School are focused on improving academic achievement for all students and committed to ensuring that all students graduate from high school prepared for college, careers and life. Asa Messer Elementary School strive to provide excellent teachers in every classroom, set high expectations for every student, meet the needs of our diverse learners and prepare our students to excel

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.

SHIP Counseling

NORD’s Rare Disease Database has reports in non-technical language on more than 1,200 rare diseases. NORD’s Organizational Database lists disease-specific patient advocacy organizations for rare diseases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 280 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.

Renter: Renter Programs: Rent Relief RI program will be closing to new applications on June 1, 2022. Voucher Programs-also referred to as Section 8 Rental Assistance, the Housing Choice Voucher Program is the federal government's major program for helping eligible households rent safe, healthy and affordable homes by paying some or all of a voucher holder's rental costs. Project Based Voucher Program- The Project Based Voucher Program provides low-and moderate-income households with monthly rental assistance. However, this assistance is tied to particular units rather than to the tenant. Project Based Rental Assistance- Also known as Section 8 Subsidized Apartments, these developments offer federally susidized units to serve the needs of various populations. Centralized Waitlist- to get on the waitlist you must apply for the waitlist in the Wait List Portal, contact 844-459-3600. Housing Search RI- find everything from affordable rental homes, and how to apply for helpful resources. Rental Resource Guide- A guide to affordable rental housing options in Rhode Island. Renter Resources, Landlord resources. RIHousing Loan Center. Renters: Housing Choice Voucher Program (HCVP): 844-459-3699 Section 8 (HCVP) Wait List: 401-443-1618

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

Supportive services include but are not limited to: intensive case management; coordination of mental health and substance abuse treatment; assistance with VA benefits and employment, training and job placement services. Our focus is to give veterans a “hand up…not a hand out.” A coalition of concerned citizens, founded in 1988, dedicated to all veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Services, housing (emergency and permanent). Permanent housing in Johnston and West Warwick. OSDRI follows the “housing first model” providing permanent and transitional housing combined with a full range of supportive services designed to address the individual veteran’s needs which led to his or her state of homelessness. Vocational/educational training program at 790 Providence Street, West Warwick. Annual three day program in September for veterans desiring assistance with legal, housing or counseling needs.

Currently the only needle exchange program in the state. Functions as a Harm Reduction program including needle exchange, drug treatment referral, free condoms, free clothing, feminine hygiene products and free HIV testing on-site. **Van also brings needle exchange to other areas of Rhode Island** Woonsocket: Tuesdays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM (Arnold St., next to the Soup Kitchen.) Newport: Fridays from 2:30 - 4:30 PM. (Near MLK Center and Wheatland Blvd.) E.N.C.O.R.E. E - Education on HIV prevention. N - Needle exchange to reduce the risk of transmitting HIV and other comminicable diseases. C - Counseling on reducing risk, HIV testing, following through on medical care, and substance abuse treatment. O - Outreach into the community to identify potential clients for the E.N.C.O.RE program. RE - Referral to agencies and programs by request from the client.

International aid organization that provides food, clean water and supplies by holding community outreaches, rendering aid to disaster victims, and implementing sustainability and nutrition programs in more than 100 countries.

SVDP Rhode Island comprises a statewide Council, five districts, and 34 parish-based conferences. Conferences of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul are composed of Vincentian volunteers who serve those in need in their local communities. SVDP provides assistance in the following areas basic needs, disaster recovery, poverty education and youth leadership.

Branch Apartments is a 3 story, 18 unit, subsidized housing facility with 1 and 2 bedroom apartments.

U.S. Naval War College’s mission is to educate and develop future leaders by building strategic and cultural perspective and enhancing the capability to advise senior leaders and policy-makers