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Services: To promote and foster increased literacy in southwestern Rhode Island and southeastern Connecticut through free, student-centered, volunteer teaching of basic literacy, English as a second language, and other literacy programs, primarily to adults.

Through curriculum-based youth development services, young people learn to meet their basic personal and social needs and to build competencies which are necessary for a successful adolescent and adult life. Services focus on stressing the youth’s competencies, strengths, and developmental needs while working on problems and weaknesses.

Most primary care practices follow fee-for-service models, which often prioritize volume of patient visits over quality of care. Oak Street Health largely operates under a value-based managed care model, meaning their approach aligns the incentives of our patients, our providers and our payors by simultaneously improving health outcomes and care quality, lowering medical costs and improving the patient experience. They accept all forms of Medicare, including Original Medicare Part B, select Medicare Advantage plans, Medicare Supplement or Medicap plans and Medicare-Medicaid Plans. care of elderly diabetes, Alzheimer, specialists. Geriatrics adults on Medicare, Medicare A, B, primary care, preventive care, established patients appointments, walk ins, care of elderly Alzheimer's, specialists, laboratories. Two step process, first appointment walk in visit, speak with directors of health and medication, no obligation visit, second visit sign off and obtain medical records from insurance company, service area Providence, Woonsocket, Warwick, website is updated, fees depends on insurance no extra fees.

Provides full range of services for women and infants. Serves as the tertiary care center in obstetrics, gynecology and neonatology. Neonatal intensive care unit; high risk infant follow-up. Nutrition counseling, WIC program, social service and parent education. New Directions, school based adolescent pregnancy project. Breastfeeding Support: Gail K. Prachniak, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant Phone: 276-7800 X305 ** Health Education Department 100 Dudley Street, Providence 02905, 276-7800 Director: Maureen Pearlman, RN, BSN, 8:30am - 5pm, Mon - Fri Childbirth and parenting programs; health information, support groups for women of all ages. ** Warmline: 800-711-7011 **Physician Referral/Health Line: 1-800-921-9299 ** Women & Infants' Center for Health Education Locations Coordinator: Janet Searles 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich 02818, 886-4222; 886-4274 Fax Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Th; 9am - 12pm, Fri 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, 02895; 767-2344; 766-6883 Fax Hours: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri 2220 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA, (508) 730-1010, (800) 574-0221 (508) 678-5704 Fax Hours: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri ** Women's Primary Care Center 2 Dudley Street, 5th floor, Providence 02905, 274-1122 Ext. 2735 Routine obstetrical/gynecological services, family planning, specialty ob/gyn services, breast health, medical consultation, nutrition, and primary care for women. Patient education programs in a variety of topics. Serves women, 18 and over. In some cases, women under 18 years of age are welcome. Income Source: Federal; State; fees for some programs

Services: The department is comprised of six divisions designed to inform, entertain and enrich the lives of those who participate : ** Adult Day Services--Professionally designed programs to meet the needs of frail individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairments. Professional staff consists of registered nurses, a case manager, physical therapy assistant and certified nursing assistants. Therapeutic programs include music, art, physical, occupational, speech, aroma, pet therapy. Recreational activities include crafts, painting, exercise, gardening, Tai Chi and Yoga for elders. Intergenerational programs with local schools provide enrichment opportunities for both young and old alike. Support and Referral Services for each participant and their families, coordination with physicians and other service providers. Cost is based on a sliding fee scale. Licensed by the RI Department of Elderly Affairs. **Nutrition--Provides hot, nutritious, homemade lunches served at 11:45am, Monday through Friday. Snack bar with freshly baked goods, soups and much more. Night Life--Dinners, Thursday at 5pm in the Spring and Fall. **Programs--Offers activities that enable seniors to expand their horizons, enrich their lives and pursue a variety of interests. Our programs promote wellness, health maintenance, personal dignity and self worth. Individual needs, interests, skills and abilities are addressed through a variety of stimulating educational, social and health activities to improve the quality of life. **Retired Senior Volunteer Program--Allows anyone 55+ years of age the opportunity to help make the community a better place to live by sharing themselves with others. Participants gain personal satisfaction by serving at a public or non-profit agency. They also have fun by participating in interesting and rewarding experiences. Seniors serve from one to 40 hours a week; RSVP provides guidance and support, transportation, meals and insurance for all volunteers. Social Services--A caring staff of professional case managers and a Community Elder Information Specialist is available to provide support and counseling to seniors and their families, provide access to a network of service providers throughout the city and state, assist with the many available services, offer comfort and compassion, visit homebound seniors to assess and case manage, coordinate Support Groups such as Widow/Widower; Arthritis; Reminiscence. Our staff is available to speak to your community organization on a wide variety of issues. ** Transvan, (401) 943-3341--You don't have to be dependent on your family. Transvan, our daily transportation system for 60+ and/or disabled Cranston residents is available to provide transportation anywhere in Cranston, Monday through Friday. Provides shuttles to nearby malls and local markets. Provides transportation to doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in Providence, North Providence, Johnston and Warwick by appointment.

• handles complaints about housing discrimination, bad landlords in federal housing
• Provides information on all HUD programs

Single Family Servicing Division Senior Marketing Specialist: Michael Dziok

Support group for people who feel powerless over food. Members help each other to lose weight and keep it off, share experiences and support each other's abstinence from overeating. Follows the 12 steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Overeaters Anonymous has approximately 6,500 meetings in over 80 countries. Meeting Locations: (As of 8/29/2019) Church Of The Epiphany: 1336 Pawtucket Ave, Downstairs Living Room, Rumford, 02916. Contact Roberta 401-548-5684 Sunday 5:30 PM. Topic: Literature St. Paul's Episcopal Church: 2679 E Main Rd, Church Hall/Portsmouth Art Guild, Portsmouth, 02871. Contact Connie 401-862-4130. Sunday 6:00 PM. Topic: Literature Grace United Methodist Church: 10 Park Ave, & Spruce St, Westerly, 02891. Contact Romayne 401-451-1890. Sunday 6:00 PM. Topic: Big Book, Literature Johnston Public Library: 1 Memorial Ave, Downstairs, Johnston 02919. Contact Dottie 401-837-2762. Monday 10:00 AM. Topic Varies Church of the Holy Spirit: 4150 Old Post Rd. Basement, Left Hand Side, Charlestown, 02813. Contact Lisa B 401-447-3931. Monday 4:00 PM. Topic: Speaker, Varies St Patrick's Catholic Church: 2068 Cranston St, Downstairs, Cranston, 02910. Contact Susanna 401-946-3314. Monday 7:00 PM. Topic: Literature St Mary's Parish House: 324 E Main Rd, Downstairs, Portsmouth, 02871. Contact Pat D 401-683-2761. Tuesday 9:30 AM. Topic: Literature Christ Church Westerly: 7 Elm St,#2C, Westerly, 02891. Contact Sandy 401-212-0468. Tuesday 1:00 PM. Topic: OA Steps and/or Traditions Study. Special Focus: Health Issues Evergreen House Health Center: 1 Evergreen Dr, East Providence, 02914. Contact Fran 401-935-2410. Tuesday 6:30 PM. Topic: Big Book, Speaker Kent County Hospital: 10 Health Ln, Trowbridge Bldg, Room 5B, Warwick, 02886. Contact Liz 401-413-4073. Tuesday 7:00 PM. Topic Varies Kingston Congregational Church: 2610 Kingstown Rd, Basement, Meeting Room, Kingston, 02881. Contact Christi 401-527-8940. Wednesday 6:30 PM. Topic Varies Middletown Police Station: 123 Valley Rd, Police Station Group Room, Middletown 02842. Contact Marge 401-835-3759. Wednesday 7:00 PM. Topic: OA Steps and/or Traditions Study Miriam Hospital: 164 Summit Ave, Hurvitz Conference Room, Providence, 02912. Contact: Anne 401-467-4044. Wednesday 7:30 PM. Topic: Speaker, Varies. Special Focus: 100-Pounders Lincoln Senior Center: 150 Jenckes Hill Rd, Lincoln, 02865-4431. Contact Denise 401-769-0746. Thursday 10:00 AM. Topic: Literature First Baptist Church: 250 High St, Bristol, 02809. Contact Diane 401-573-3489. Thursday 6:00 PM. Topic. Topic: Literature, Varies St Patrick Catholic Church: 2068 Cranston St, Downstairs, Cranston, 02910. Contact Tina 401-952-2485. Thursday 7:00 PM. Topic Varies Riverside Congregational Church: 15 Oak Ave @ Bullocks Point, Riverside, 02915. Contact Fran 401-935-2410. Thursday 7:30 PM. Topic Varies. Closed. St Mary's Parish House; 324 E Main Rd, Lower Level, Portsmouth, 02871-2113. Conact Michelle 401-954-4674. Friday, 9:30 AM. Topic: Big Book Garden City Center: 100 Midway Rd, Conference Room, Cranston, 02920. Contact Susanna 401-946-3314. Friday 7:30 PM. Topic Varies Greenville RI Library: 573 Putnam Pike, Greenville, 02828. Contact Jean 401-475-3461. Saturday 9:00 AM. Topic: Big Book, Speaker Newport County YMCA: 792 Valley Rd, 2nd Fl, Board Room, Middletown, 02842. Contact Jeanne D 401-835-2849. Saturday 9:30 AM. Topic Varies Saint Luke's Church: 99 Pierce St, East Greenwich, 02818. Contact OA IG Office 401-438-1301. Saturday 10:00 AM. Topic: AA 12/12, Literature

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The Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Program is the public state and federally funded program that assists individuals with disabilities to choose, prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. Employment being the successful outcome of services provided through the public vocational rehabilitation program. It is expected that individuals with disabilities who apply for services are interested in becoming employed and understand that this is the focus of the VR program. "Vocational rehabilitation services are any goods or services necessary to assist a person with a disability in preparing for, securing, or retaining an employment outcome that is consistent with the individual's strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, abilities, capabilities, interests, and informed choice”. Services to Youth and Adults: -A Federal/State Program -Vocational guidance and counseling -Member of IEP team -Vocational Evaluation, Career Assessment, and Educational Planning -Orientation and Mobility -Rehabilitation Teaching -Training, Job Development, Job Placement, Job Retention -Adaptive equipment in work setting and/or home (Based on Economic Need and Comparable Benefits) -Certification of Legal Blindness - as relates to certain property exemptions or allowable IRS deductions -Information and referral to community resources and supports Eligible individuals with a disability and a Qualified Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor will work together to develop and employment (IPE). The Employment Plan considers the individual's unique strengths, resources, priorities, concerns, skills, abilities, preferences, capabilities, interests, and values, as well as the barriers to employment. The Employment Plan identifies the employment goal that the individual has chosen, the time it is expected to reach the goal, the services that the individual chooses as necessary to reach the employment goal, and how the services will be provided. Services provided may include: Counseling and Guidance- Vocational Counseling will help you to better understand your potential, to rely on your abilities, to set realistic vocational goals, to change them when necessary, to develop successful work habits, and to begin a satisfying career. Vocational Evaluations-Aptitude, interest, general ability, academic exams, work tolerance, and "hands-on" job experience used to understand your vocational potential. Placement Assistance- Counseling, job seeking programs, job clubs, and job development used to increase your ability to get a job. You will receive ideas, practice, and advise on finding job leads, filling out applications, getting interviews for a job, and on how to interview. Your counselor may also you job leads or contact employers about available tax credits and hiring incentives.

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.

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FraudSupport.org is a program created by the Cybercrime Support Network to provide assistance to both individual and small business cybercrime victims. FraudSupport.org will lead cybercrime victims through the Report, Recover and Reinforce process after an incident occurs. Report. Recover. Reinforce. Web Service Only.

Family Court focuses special attention on individual and social problems concerning families and children. Consequently, its goals are to assist, to protect, and if possible, to restore families whose unity or well-being is threatened.

Nonprofit community health center.

• Primary Care
• Pediatrics
• Gynecological Care: Comprehensive services include routine gynecological exams, family planning, pregnancy testing, screening for sexually transmitted diseases, and health education. Services are available by appointment at any of our locations.
• Laboratory: On-site laboratory services are provided by Kent Hospital Laboratory Services. No appointments are required.
• Pharmacy Program: Through a special partnership, WellOne patients without prescription drug coverage or with high deductibles can realize significant savings by filling their prescriptions at select CVS Pharmacies

Kids’ Link RI is a behavioral health triage service and referral network. A program offered in collaboration with Gateway Healthcare, Lifespan, Hasbro Children's Hospital and Bradley Hospital, Kids’ Link RI is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help triage children and youth in need of mental health services and refer them to treatment providers.​

The Institute for Labor Studies & Research offers non-credit courses in the area of labor relations and labor studies, adult basic education, vocational training and cultural programs.

Services: Twenty-four hour skilled nursing home care; long term and twenty-eight bed short term unit. Income Source: Private fees; Medicare and Medicaid reimbursements

Meal Site located at 134 Matthewson Street, downtown Providence, in Matthewson Street Methodist Church. Offers programming nearly every week geared to guests including a free legal clinic monthly; health screenings; flu shots, and outreach by health care providers and SNAP

Dependable Healthcare Services (DHS) is a Home Healthcare Provider, serving the people of Rhode Island. DHS specializes in helping patients (the elderly, the sick and the disabled) meet their health care needs in the comfort of their homes. Dependable Healthcare Services is licensed by the State of Rhode Island, Department of Health; providing a full range of services, including Skilled Nurse Care, Physical/Speech/Ocupational therapies, Medical Social Workers, Home Health Aides, Private Duty/Home Maker, Companion services and more.

Rhode Island Health Center Association is the voice of community based primary care health programs. Focusing on Rhode Island’s community health centers, the Association plays a vital role in educating federal, state and local policymakers about issues relating to health care and the role of the community health centers in the health care continuum. The Association supports the health centers in their efforts to provide every Rhode Islander with high-quality health care regardless of their ability to pay. RIHCA has ten organizational members, including eight Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), an island based health center, and one associate member, The Providence Center, a community mental health center.

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers licensed rehabilitation and subacute unit and secure Alzheimer’s care as well as long-term care for those in need of assistance with chronic illness or multiple activities of daily living. Services: 112 bed facility that includes a 36-bed secured Alzheimer/dementia care unit and a newly constructed 16 bed sub-acute unit. Respite

Canonchet Cliffs III is subsidized housing for families. It offers one, two, three, and four bedroom apartment homes for rent.

The Mission of Tomaquag Museum is to educate the public and promote thoughtful dialogue regarding Indigenous history, culture, arts, and Mother Earth and connect to Native issues of today. Tomaquag Museum envisions its future as an Indigenous Cultural Education destination that engages visitors in thoughtful dialogue that promotes understanding and strives to create experiences that transform people's lives by broadening their perspectives, attitudes, and knowledge of Indigenous Cultures and the interrelationship with the wider world.

Home Care We all need a little help sometimes. Home care services help people age strong in the community, connecting them with in-home supports, adult day health programming, and/or assisted living services. For older adults with care needs, the @Home Cost-Share program is available to help with some care expenses. Eligible participants can access in-home services – such as help with housekeeping, meal preparation or personal care – and/or community-based programming at adult day health centers at a reduced rate. You may be eligible for the program if you are age 65 or older, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care. To learn more about the @Home program, contact the Point.