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The Johnston Animal Control Division is housed within the Johnston Police Department's Special Services Bureau. The Town of Johnston does not maintain a local, full-time, Animal Shelter however it shares the City of North Providence's facility located at 900 Smithfield Rd., North Providence, RI (719-1516). The Johnston Police Department's ACO handles all issues regarding only Domesticated Animals. All wild Animal calls must be sent to the RI Department of Environmental Management and all rodent calls must be made to your private rodent removal company. If you suspect a domesticated and/or wild animal may be rabid, you may contact the Johnston Police Department to assess the potential public safety concern.

Services: Provides educational and training information for post secondary education, financial aid and admissions information, application assistance in plus career counseling and assessment, referral to other social services and advocacy. EOC counselors are available at sites throughout Rhode Island. Income Source: U.S. Department of Education

Speech Therapy offered in home to assist with swallowing and communication.

Job readiness job search Using curriculum based learning, participants develop skills in areas such as interviewing, work relationships, time management, conflict resolution and problem solving.

Lockwood Plaza Apartments, is subsidized housing featuring one, two, three and four bedroom apartments. Lockwood Plaza Apartments participates in the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) program.

143 bed nursing and rehabilitation facility.

Spring Villa Apartments is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Educational institutions that provide formal instruction for students in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades which focuses on a more advanced study of history, geography, social studies, science, literature, art, music, creative writing, physical education and languages, and which may broaden the curriculum to add a number of elective subjects.

A maritime Charter School for Providence children named for Captain Paul Cuffee, a successful ship captain, merchant, philanthropist, and educator. A maritime theme is woven through the scientific and technical curriculum. Average class size: 21

The Rhode Island Department of Health and Human Services and the Rhode Island Chapter of American Pediatrics are collaborating on a Medical Home pilot project to assist pediatric and family practices that provide primary care for children with special health care needs (CSHCN). Parent Consultants assist physicians and medical staff.

Food Pantry; serves 02920

Emergency Hotline

General Outpatient Programs are for individuals interested in treatment for Substance Use Disorder symptoms. General Outpatient programs utilize scheduled individual and group counseling sessions and drug/alcohol testing to assist patients.

Rhode Island Fast Ferry pioneered high-speed ferry service to Martha's Vineyard in 2003. A family owned business and are really proud to have built a reputation for providing high quality and reliable marine transportation services. Our reputation is truly built upon our extended family - our amazing team of professional mariners, crew, and shore-side staff. As a company, they have continued to grow and improve their service offerings - in addition to the Vineyard route, they operate Sightseeing Cruises in Narragansett Bay, operate a Charter Services Division with a vessel currently in Bermuda.

Family Therapy is a 5 step Engagement- Develop positive perception of therapist and program; facilitate family's willingness to participate in counseling. Motivation- Increase hope and motivation for change; Reduce family negativity and blaming; address risk factors associated with treatment drop out. Relational Assessment- Identify relational functions, needs, and hierarchy within the family. Behavioral Change- build youth's and family members' skills related to specific referral issues; Reduce family conflict and address family patterns that maintain the presenting problems. Generalization-Increase family resources and extra-familial support; maintain and generalize changes; Prevent relapse. Functional Family Therapy provides a lifeline to youth and families strained by the cycle of risky behavior, disengagement, criminal infraction, or a breakdown in family relationships.

Elder Locator is a public service of the U.S. Administration on Aging connecting you to services for older adults and their families. A nationwide service to help families and friends find information about community services for older people such as home delivered meals, transportation, legal advice, adult day care, home health services and more.

City View Manor is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled, 150 unit development consisting of 11 efficiency units, 134 one bedroom units, and 5 two bedroom units.

Services: Promotes citizen involvement in government and provides information on election procedures and voter registration. Organizes debates and candidate forums; conducts studies on issues and then lobbies on positions. Income Source: Dues; local contributions.

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. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.

Town Hall

In-home non medical care providing interactive companionship and personal care services as well as home safety solutions such as personal emergency response systems. Service can be customized to fit client needs including 24 hour care, respite care, or relief for family and dementia care. Personal Care Services: Bathing, grooming, hygiene, mobility assistance transferring and positioning, toileting and incontinence, feeding and special diet. Companionship Services: Meal preparation, laundry, light housekeeping, grocery shopping, errands, incidental transportation, medication reminders.

2-1-1 is the fastest and easiest way to get information when you need it. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. One call gives you access to resources across your community, whether you need to get help or give help. Confidential, free, anonymous and multilingual Services Include: Comprehensive Information & Referral Walk-in Services Shelter Clearinghouse Gamblers Hotline BrighStars Family Shelter Wait list Navigators Senior Health Insurance Program Senior Medicare Patrol

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

FOOD/HOT MEALS In their fight against hunger and food insecurity, they provide thousands of meals annually through a great team of volunteers in four primary communities: Woonsocket, Pawtucket, Providence, and West Warwick. They serve healthy fresh meals to those in need. They go beyond handing out care packages by serving hot meals to the homeless. At their weekly food services, their volunteers provide a valuable human interaction and guidance to available programs to those in need. In addition, we may deliver food to those who cannot reach their food distribution locations. PAWTUCKET 1:00PM Last Sunday of the Month Outside St. Paul's Episcopal Church 50 Park Place, Pawtucket, RI 02860 PROVIDENCE- LOCATION 1 6:00 PM Every Tuesday 5:30 PM 2nd Friday of the month Cathedral Square 73 Fenner Street, Providence, RI 02903 PROVIDENCE- LOCATION 2 5:30 PM Every Tuesday 12:00 PM Every Sunday Kennedy Plaza 40 Kennedy Plaza, Providence, RI 02903 WEST WARWICK 1:00 PM 1st Sunday of the month W. Warwick Gazebo 1270 Main Street West Warwick, RI 02893 WOONSOCKET 11:45 AM Every Sunday Bouley Field 420 Social Street Woonsocket, RI 02895

Healthsource Navigats are stationed throughout the state to help Rhode Islanders gain access to affordable health coverage.