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Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau.

A resource center for children, families and caregivers struggling with Epilepsy on a daily basis. To provide funding for Epilepsy research, education, awareness and scholarships for children with Epilepsy. The resource center awards scholarships to high school seniors, a week long camp, research, lecture series, hospital presentations and special events for epilepsy. Offers support and outreach to families affected by epilepsy throughout Rhode Island. Provides Information, advocacy, and education in a variety of ways, including:

• Parent Coordinator: an informed understanding advocate who is available to offer support, answer questions, and help families connect with other families living with epilepsy.

• Family Support Group: a monthly, Discovering M.E. (My Epilepsy), designed to give children who have seizures, along with their parents and sibling, a supportive and fun setting to for helping each other understand the many life changes associated with epilepsy.

• Educational Coordinator: promotes epilepsy awareness and education, including school programs and specialized workshops for school nurses and teachers which focus on identifying seizure activity, understanding how seizures affect learning, and teaching safety protocol to follow when a child has a seizure at school.

• Camp Matty: a week long therapeutic horseback riding summer day camp for children with epilepsy.

Donovan Manor along with Chapel Terrace is part of a subsidized housing complex for 62+, handicapped, disabled and families.

The South County Hospital's Outpatient Diagnostic Imaging Center is accredited by the American College of Radiology and maintains electronic records of imaging studies throughits Picture Archiving and Storage System (PACS)- an important benefit should you require emergency care or treatment. The comprehensive range of diagnostic imaging services offered includes the following: Bone Densitometry, Cardiac Catheterization Lab, CT scan (Computed Tomography), CT scan (low dose for lung cancer screening), Interventional Radiology, Mammography (3D), MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging), Nuclear Medicine, PET/CT Scans, Ultrasound, and X-ray. Community non-profit 100 bed general hospital providing both inpatient and outpatient care. Includes diagnostic, x-ray, clinical laboratory, physical therapy, medical/surgical, home health care, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics; intensive care, coronary care, medical social services and emergency medical services.

To ensure that police services are delivered in an effective manner. Providing a quality of life for all residents and visitors that is free from the threat or fear of crime impacting their lives. This mission is accomplished by employing contemporary methods and techniques, while remaining ever vigilant of the need to operate with the utmost regard for customer service.

Eastgate Nursing & Rehabilitation Center joined the Health Concepts family of caregivers in 2012. Since that time, the expert caregivers in our 68-bed skilled nursing center have helped hundreds of people live their best life possible.

Greyhound Lines, Inc. is the largest provider of intercity bus transportation, serving more than 3,800 destinations across North America with a modern, environmentally friendly fleet. It has become an American icon, providing safe, enjoyable and affordable travel to nearly 18 million passengers each year in the United States and Canada.

Learn more about the natural world around you! Workshops, walks and activities for adults, families, homeschoolers, preschoolers and toddlers.

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) serves as the chief steward of the state’s natural resources. The DEM's mission is to protect, restore, and promote the environment to ensure Rhode Island remains a wonderful place to live, visit, and raise a family. Works with partners to restore lands and waters, to conserve wildlife and marine resources, and to monitor environmental quality to can build healthy, more resilient communities. Promotes natural resources – from historic parks and beaches to farms and delicious local food and seafood. The RI DEM is focused on helping our state grow “green” and build desirable neighborhoods that offer ample space to recreate and connect with nature.

ACOS is Rhode Island's largest provider of high-quality services for adults, children and families infected with or affected by HIV or AIDS. Provides a broad range of services including housing resources, counseling, rapid HIV testing, (anonymous/confidential) Hepatitis testing and vaccinations, case management, advocacy and community outreach programs focusing on prevention and wellness. (For more info on ENCORE, see ENCORE/Needle Exchange in IRIS.) Income Source: RI Department of Health; federal Ryan White Fund, foundations; fees, private support.

Services: Provides counseling, outreach and referral for native Americans; manpower services including job placement, on-the-job training; classroom instruction, employment counseling/assistance; counseling on job search techniques, development of resumes. Assists with school enrollment for 18 years old and over. Project Assistant: Phyllis Johnson Income Source: Federal; State; donations

Mount Pleasant High School purpose is to prepare all students for colleges, universities, and their chosen professions by engaging them in a personalized 21st century education.

Barrington Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties and performs any other duties as assigned by the Town Manager.

The Bay Center was designed and built serve the community as a living classroom and center for marine science educational programs, administrative offices and community meeting space. The trails on STB's grounds are part of the Providence Urban Greenway Trail, inviting community members to enjoy this rare and beautiful urban access point to the Bay from sunup to sundown. The building itself represents Save The Bay’s approach to brownfields redevelopment and environmentally-friendly shoreline development.

These items are restricted and should not be placed in box:

• Aerosol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Illegal Drugs
• Inhalers & Thermometers
• Lotions
• Needles

Non-profit membership organization providing information, education, resources and referral, advocacy and monthly support groups through our Resource Center. Education and prevention trainings free of charge to schools, professional agencies and community organizations.

Woonsocket Housing Authority provides public housing and/or subsidized housing for families, elderly and disabled.

Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization and is pleased to support many community organizations and schools each year by donating tickets or other items for fundraising purposes. Blithewold consider the community to be their most valuable partner and want to help out in whatever way they can.

Services: The Corporation for National and Community Service was formed to engage Americans of all ages and backgrounds in service to meet community needs. Each year, more than 1.5 million individuals of all ages and backgrounds help meet local needs through a wide array of service opportunities. These include projects in education, the environment, public safety, homeland security and other critical areas through the Corporation's three major programs: Senior Corps, AmeriCorps, and Learn and Serve America. National Office Corporation for National and Community Service 1201 New York Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20525 Tel.: (202) 606-5000 TTY: (202) 606-3472 e-mail: [email protected] VOAD Contact: Vin Marzullo E-mail: [email protected]

Richmond Animal Control Division handles approximately 75 calls-for-service per month, which often vary from noise complaints to animal "at large" violations, to animal bite complaints, and several other enforcement related duties. Complaints and calls concerning domesticated animals are received at Richmond Police Department, which serves as dispatch for Animal Control. Non-emergency calls received after-hours are referred to the next Animal Control Officer to return to duty. The Animal Control Division also provides temporary shelter, feeding, care and medical treatment for impounded animals, and routinely facilitated adoptions to place abandoned, neglected, or unwanted animals in the care of willing and capable pet owners who are eager to provide the pet a safe and nurturing home environment.

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.

A broad-based low-income housing advocacy organization promoting public policy initiatives to preserve and increase affordable housing opportunities in Rhode Island and to raise public awareness on issues related to affordable housing.

The Victims of Crime Act Program (VOCA) provides advocacy and support services to all identifying as past or current, reported or unreported, victims of crime. VOCA assesses victims’ situations and helps identify next steps. The program links you with resources to provide you with on-going or short-term support to address any needs related to having survived a crime. VOCA can help access the criminal justice system if appropriate and victims’ compensation fund if eligible.

Sutherland Apartments are supervised apartments with supportive care for persons with mental/developmental issues. Must be an active client of Community Care Alliance.

Adult Day Health Care Program is for adults with chronic health conditions and medical or physical limitations. Provides a combination of social activities, health care and rehabilitation services, and personal care. Participants attend on a set schedule from two to five days a week based on availability.