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Exists to build a safe, healthy and stable community through the empowerment of Olneyville residents. Primary function is to facilitate the creation and revitalization of affordable housing. To preserve, restore and create affordable housing opportunities and to promote community economic development fostering a healthy, economically vibrant and diverse community. ONE Neighborhood Builders is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to revitalizing Providence neighborhoods. Olneyville Housing Corporation, founded in 1988, changed its name to ONE Neighborhood Builders when it merged with Community Works Rhode Island in 2015. To date, we have developed 375 affordable apartments and over 115 for-sale homes, as well as more than 50,000 square feet of commercial and community space. These spaces include many properties that were formerly foreclosed and blighted in addition to historic buildings that ONE|NB works to preserve, saving landmarks while creating vibrant spaces to work and live.

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

The HOPE Initiative is a first-in-the-nation statewide collaboration between law enforcement and substance use professionals to help guide those in need toward recovery. The HOPE (Heroin – Opioid Prevention Effort) Initiative is the first statewide program that engages law enforcement personnel in a proactive outreach strategy to combat the opioid overdose epidemic. The HOPE Initiative partners substance use professionals and members of law enforcement with the mission of reaching out to those who are at risk of overdosing to encourage them to be assessed and treated.

Founded in 1971, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare is Rhode Island’s oldest and largest non-profit, outpatient provider of treatment for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD). With seven community-based locations, as well as programming at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RI DOC), CODAC is well-positioned to deliver services wherever they are needed across the state. CODAC offers psychiatric and mental health services at all of their locations. After an initial intake screening you may be referred to an on-site psychiatric practitioner for further evaluation and treatment. Individualized treatment and recovery plans might include medication management supervised by the psychiatric practitioner and ongoing co-occurring counseling with clinical staff. It is not unusual to have both mental health disorders and a substance use disorder. Because the two conditions are so closely linked, CODAC has responded to offer you effective treatment and recovery programs to address both disorders concurrently.

Offers books, periodicals, pamphlets, records, audio cassettes, video cassettes, large type books, educational toys for loan. Reference and reader advisory services. Programming for adults and children. **Literacy Volunteers of Kent County--An affiliate of Literacy Volunteers of America Services: Trains and provides individual tutors for adults who are unable to read well enough to function in society, and foreign-speaking adults who wish to learn to speak and read the English language.

Beavertail is known for offering some of the most beautiful vistas along the New England coastline. The Park is open to people from all over the country, to experience its pristine environment. One of Beavertail’s many activities is sightseeing, also provides saltwater fishing in the area, along with offering hiking trails, and a naturalist program.

Warren Police Department exists to fairly, compassionately and respectfully serve all the people in the community of Warren. Officers will strive to engage in: Crime prevention, reduction, suppression and criminal apprehension; Protection of individual liberties and the reduction of fear; Reduction of personal injury and property loss through traffic collisions; Provision of social services and improvement of the quality of life. The members of the Police Department shall remain sensitive to the needs and priorities of the people and always be cognizant that we are here to protect and serve.

West Bay’s Horton School is an alternative elementary school program for students grades K-6 who require a highly structured, supportive, and therapeutic environment to achieve their greatest potential of academic success. The main goal of the Horton School is to assist students in acquiring the necessary skills to manage their emotional and behavioral needs in order to be independently successful within their homes, communities, and least restrictive educational environments.

Maintains visitwarwickri.com, a comprehensive database of things to do, places to visit, stay or eat in Warwick, Rhode Island.

Day Program - a service program designed to respond to the needs of individuals with developmental disabilities including autism behavioral and emotional disabilities. Access to vocational, social and communications skill programs allow clients to reach their greatest level of independence, productivity, empowerment and community access. Stepping Out a non-profit organization formed to provide social, educational, and cultural activities for young adults with special needs. Residential Program - provides a variety of residential accommodations for adults with developmental disabilities and special needs. To respond to the needs of adults with developmental disabilities, autism, emotional disorders and other challenging behaviors to help them reach their greatest level of independence, productivity and integration. The following diagnostic criteria are a guide for referring individuals to the program: Developmental disabilities Autism spectrum disorders Mental retardation Behavioral disorders Emotional disturbances Serious communication and learning disabilities Dual-diagnosed cognitive and mental health disorders

Services: A social change group made up of survivors of domestic violence and a task force from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence. We work to address issues that affect the lives of women after leaving abusive relationships.

The purpose of the Rhode Island Organizing Project (RIOP) is to promote justice and the common good. RIOP trains leaders to be active in their communities around the issues that are important to them.

Provides scholarships and mentoring to children of currently and formerly incarcerated parents in order to break the intergenerational cycle of poverty, crime and addiction that too often threatens them. To refer a child to: ...the mentoring program, please contact Sarah Antaya ([email protected]). ...the scholarship program, please call Jaime Rogers ([email protected]) or Tina Shepard ([email protected]). Source of Income: Individuals, foundations, Corporations, federal grant.

A support group for addicts seeking recovery. Meeting time/place is updated on the website. The agency provides drug abuse services related to cocaine or all other mind altering substances for people of all ages. Service include drug abuse education and prevention through telephone information and literature.

Works to lead and influence change that improves the quality of life for Latinos in Rhode Island. CHisPA works with community groups, educational institutions, federal, state and local government units, foundations and corporations to improve opportunities for Latinos and other minority groups. Services and activities include Information and Referral, an alternative school for high risk youth, community education, leadership development and other capacity-building programs. Technical assistance to emerging local groups and leadership in the areas of health access and education. Income Source: Membership fees; fund raising activities, grants.

Jamestown Village is a subsidized 62+, Handicapped or Disabled complex with 20, 1 bedroom apartments.

Age Details: Grades K-12; Special Ed., Adult education program Services: Volunteer orientation and training workshops. Volunteers provide in-school tutoring, classroom assistance, adult ed. tutors. VICS provides translators, interpreters and culturegrams for school professionals. Resource Bank of Speakers offers classroom presentations on variety of topics. Enrichment programs to augment curriculum. Community Awareness Programs. Income Source: State; local; grants; fund raising; donations

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Services: Licenses Dentists and Dental Hygienists who meet state standards. Disciplines those found guilty of " unprofessional conduct". Responds to complaints from the general public and other sources.

HealthSource RI, part of the Affordable Care Act offers healthcare to Rhode Islanders. Services include: A place to compare and buy health insurance Get covered for every essential health benefit Compare plans side-by-side with simple, clear information Choose from a range of plans that fit your budget New options for small employers Offer more choice to your employees Obtain more predictable prices Reduce your administrative hassle Assistance available Get real support from real people over the phone, in person or online Access resources that allow you to make educated healthcare choices You can also connect to other Social Services through their Website including Child Care Assistance, SNAP, Cash Assistance and health coverage for seniors and people with disabilities.

Offers training opportunities on a wide variety of topics for individuals who are either working towards or renewing a mental health, substance abuse, social work, or nursing certification or license. A nonprofit membership organization representing the majority of public and private alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs throughout Rhode Island. Committed to advocacy for quality alcohol and drug abuse treatment. We provide training for the certification of dependency professionals in the areas of treatment, prevention and student assistance as well as substance abuse training for other professionals. In addition, DATA operates the R.I. Division of Substance Abuse's "In-Rhodes" library which provides substance abuse information, research and educational materials to providers, consumers, educators, students, community-based organizations and the general public to borrow, and/or utilize for informational or educational purposes.

The primary mission of the police department is crime prevention and the protection of life and property. The laws and police procedures related to them are promulgated by police agencies for the purpose of maintaining order and continuity. The basis for police actions is the law, and the credibility of the law enforcement profession will be measure by its contribution to the welfare of the whole community, its concern for excellence, and by the guidance it provides to its members toward a high level of ethical practice. Police officers have a sworn obligation to respect and defend the rights guaranteed to the people in the Constitution. In the performance of those duties they may command or prohibit behavior which tends to conflict with the expectations of free people in a free society. Particular attention must be given to ensure the just and impartial application of law. Positive police interaction, while serving the departments peace keeping mission, must be administered without prejudice; always mindful that in the execution of their duties they act in the best interest of the public. The goal of police service is to improve the quality of service and at the same time improve the quality of life in the community. Standards of the profession must be elevated to strengthen the public confidence in law enforcement, to encourage officers individually and collectively to appreciate the total responsibilities of their office; and to earn the support and cooperation of the general public.

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center offers a unique and innovative career and technical program to all high school aged children in Rhode Island. The Mission of Met School-Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center is to educate and empower youth through relentless commitment to student-centered learning and personal growth.

Fox Point Senior Center works with: Meals on Wheels, URI School of Pharmacy, URI School of Nursing, Department of Elderly Affairs, The City of Providence, SNAP, The Fox Point Boys' and Girls' Clun, United Way 211, and senior employment services. Their mission is to provide seniors and individuals with disabilities a daily hot meal, health and wellness programs, information and referral programs, translation services and individual attention as needed.

OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries. Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.