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Substance Abuse Counseling, counselors work to develop a treatment plan tailored to each individual's needs. We offer individual, group, and family counseling. Topics addressed include feelings and emotions, life skills, relapse prevention, addiction education, anger management, relationships, health issues, and other topics vital to recovery.

The Ocean Tides School Providence Campus is an alternative day school for students in grades seven through twelve. Offering a full high school Rhode Island Regents diploma, the school is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). Additionally, the Providence Campus offers a certified special education program and a career/technical education program. The student body at the Providence Campus is comprised of students referred by their school district for educational purposes (both regular and special education) and career/technical training. Each candidate is screened by the Director of Special Education and the Principal before admittance to ensure the student is ready and willing to enter the program. Given the severe educational difficulties these students have experienced in the past, Ocean Tides seeks to provide creative, individualized programs that meet the needs of all students. Students are involved in areas such as: Culinary Arts, Carpentry/Woodworking, Landscape Design, Engineering, and Technology. Ocean Tides is partnered with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) for the areas of Engineering and Technology. Ocean Tides Provides Positive behavior programs and multiple positive behavioral supports A small school atmosphere with four to twelve students per class Excellent transition of students to adult programs or further education Individualized instruction based on student need Career/Technical education/experience and work/study at all grade levels Credit Analysis which will indicate correct grade level, course work and possible need for credit recovery through GradPoint. Individual counseling services High success rate of students who choose to return to their home schools

Rhode Islands largest volunteer run organization is dedicated to animal well-being and the promotion of the human animal bond. Their mission is expressed through programs of education, advocacy and assistance of many varieties

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

Programs that provide training in the technical competencies unique to a specific occupation that are required for successful workplace performance. The training may be delivered in a variety of ways including apprenticeships, business practice firms, classroom training, internships, OJT or work experience; or may take place in a combination of settings, on-the-job training supported by formal classroom training, for example, or classroom training followed by an internship.

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

Burrillville Emergency Management implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Oakland Grove Health Care Center offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term, respite, hospice and dementia care. The dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Services: 183-bed facility offering 24-hour nursing care; physical, speech and occupational therapies as prescribed; full time social services and therapeutic recreational programs. Medical director specializes in Gerontology. Medical Advisory Committee with representatives from various physician specialties. Strong local hospital affiliations. Respite Wound Vac Trach Psych Services Dialysis Beds: 172

ARRI partners with the Jonnycake Center of Peace Dale and South County Community Action to provide emergency assistance to pet owners in need.

Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Healthcare quality improvement organization delivering education, technical assistance, research, analytical and project management services. Convenes healthcare professionals and stakeholders at the local level to connect, share lessons learned, and utilize data to drive improvement.

Amedisys Home Health in Warwick provides in-home health care for people recovering from injury or surgery as well as those trying to manage a chronic illness like heart disease or diabetes at home. Offers Speech therapy to improve swallowing or communication

OSVS strives to make veterinary care affordable for every pet owner, but sadly, many pet owners simply cannot afford such care. In an effort to assist some of these owners and help keep these pets as part of their family, OSVS administers a number of assistance funds which are designed to provide financial support to clients in need. OSVS and its staff do not use any of this money for administrative costs; all donated funds go directly toward patient care. The Paris Fund The John Montanaro Oncology Fund The Companion Animal Foundation (CAF)

St. Joseph Health Center provides an Asthma Control Program

Speech therapists work with patients to correct speech or swallowing disorders and help restore language and communication skills. Many of our patients come to us after a brain injury, neuromuscular diseases, stroke, or other injury or illness. Based on each patient's unique needs and goals, the speech pathologist will develop a program with exercises and activities to strengthen muscles, sharpen speech, and improve reading, recall, and listening skills. Based on each patient's unique needs, the speech therapist will develop a program with the exercises and activities to meet patient goals. Our speech therapists also work with cognitive communication impairments such as attention, memory, and problem-solving disorders. Our speech therapists help patients: Improve clarity of speech. Improve reading, communication, and language skills. Understand safe swallowing strategies. Participate in LSVT LOUD treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease.

Respite provides temporary care for children with special needs. This allows families time away from caregiving responsibilities. Families have the ability to identify the caregiver and when services are needed. Respite can range from a few hours to overnight care.

Soup Kitchen is served at 54 Spruce Street, near UBS (Oak St.) and Immaculate Conception Church (Narragansett Ave.)

Free guided tours

provides short-term care for adults and children with disabilities and provides opportunities for their families or primary caregivers to have time away. Respite can be hourly or include overnight either in the home of the individual or outside the home through a wide array of services.

Locations throughout the community which house fire equipment and personnel.

Provides quality home care for the elderly and the convalescing, so that they may remain in the comfort of their own home, by providing a safe, comfortable, and familiar living environment, allowing family members to have piece of mind that their love ones are preserving their independence, dignity, and capacity for choice. Experienced, thoroughly screened caregivers - providing peace of mind since 1998. Personal Care Services:

• Personal Hygiene 9bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Assisting with ambulation and exercise, as appropriate
• Assisting with ADL's and IAD's
• Medication reminders
• Shopping for, planning and preparing meals
• Maintaining a healthy, safe environment

Support Services:

• Rapid Response
• Flexible Hourly Care
• Day/Night Live-Out Care
• Weekends/Holidays
• Up to 24 hour live-in help
• Errands/Shopping/Doctor Appointments
• Laundry
• Housekeeping
• Companionship
• Respite/Sitter services
• Reporting to the Director, supervisor or designee any change in client condition
• Documentation in the client record
• Participation in case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service programs as required.

The Coastal Resources Management Council is a management agency with regulatory functions. Its primary responsibility is for the preservation, protection, development and where possible the restoration of the coastal areas of the state via the implementation of its integrated and comprehensive coastal management plans and the issuance of permits for work with the coastal zone of the state.

Services: Heating Assistance & Weatherization Head Start Food Distribution Emergency Services Employment and Training WIC Tri-County’s Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and they can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program. Weatherization Program assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiency, thereby reducing the cost of energy bills. Energy audits are conducted in the home by their staff of qualified and friendly auditors. Energy audits will determine the need for insulation, weather-stripping, air sealing, pipe wrapping, and replacement of windows. Must meet income eligibility guidelines. Food Distribution: Offers assistance with all aspects of essential needs and daily living, including food assistance. They welcome individuals to visit their food pantries once per month, and offer distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foods as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. For more information about the Food Assistance Program, contact us at 401-351-2750 x. 1913 Summer Youth Employment and Training Program: A six week program operated between June and August for youth ages 14 -24. The program provides youth with work experience opportunities in local businesses, public facilities and non-profit agencies. Work experiences provide youth with hands-on opportunities to develop the skills they will need upon entering the work force. Youth receive wages and other payments upon attaining certain benchmarks relative to their job performance. Youth also participate in a variety of career and personal development activities such as community service projects, field trips, post secondary exploration, and guest speakers from key RI industries. Youth Opportunity Center: Part of the State’s Youth works 411 system, the Youth Center provides academic and occupational assessment and exploration, employment assistance, paid and unpaid work experiences, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Open to youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of-school. The Tri-County Community Action Agency Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) provides supplemental foods, healthcare referrals and nutrition education for low-income pregnant, breastfeeding, and non-breastfeeding postpartum women, and to infants and children up to age five who are found to be at nutritional risk. Upon enrollment into the WIC program, we will complete a nutritional assessment for you and your eligible family members. We will then offer education on healthy eating, monthly vouchers for nutritious foods including eggs, milk, cheese, peanut butter, beans, tuna, fruits, vegetables, whole grain breads, rice, iron fortified cereals, and juice as well as many other valuable resources. Breastfeeding and lactation support and education are also available through the WIC program.

Services: Subsidized housing

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