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Dental Lifeline Network is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. We operate the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program which provides free, comprehensive dental care to those who qualify. Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and Dental Lifeline Network is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. We operate the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program which provides free, comprehensive dental care to those who qualify. Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and:

• have a permanent disability or
• who are elderly: age 65 or older or
• who are medically fragile

All applications must be submitted through the DDS Coordinator

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Washington County area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with South County Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support, ReStore Support: Store Assistants, Cashiers, and Driver Assistants.

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.

Program is the largest congregate dining setting for seniors or for those with disabilities in Rhode Island. The Blackstone Café provides balanced and nutritional meals to disabled adults and seniors in a community dining setting. There are 17 Blackstone Health Café dining locations across the state of Rhode Island where meals can be enjoyed or picked up. Central Falls: Forand Manor, 30 Washington Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 11:30 a.m. Wilfred Manor, 466 Hunt Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 11:15 a.m. Progresso Latino, 636 Broad Street, Central Falls, RI 02863, 12:00 p.m. Coventry: Coventry Senior Center, 1372 Main Street, Coventry, RI 02916, 12:00 p.m. Cranston: Cranston Senior Center, 1070 Cranston Street, Cranston, RI 02920, 11:45 a.m. Temple Sinai, 30 Hagen Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920, 12:00 p.m. Johnston: Johnston Senior Center, 1291 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919, 12:00 p.m. Narragansett: Narragansett Community Center, 53 Mumford Road, Narragansett RI 02882, 11:30 a.m. N. Providence: Sal Mancini Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd., North Providence, RI 02911, 11:45 a.m. Pawtucket: Leon Mathieu Senior, 420 Main Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 11:30 a.m. Fogarty Manor, 214 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket, RI 02860, 11:30 a.m. Providence: Lilian Feinstein Senior Center, 1085 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908, 11:40 a.m. DaVinci Center, 470 Charles Street, Providence, RI 02904, 12:00 p.m. Community Action Partnership of Providence, 807 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907, 12:15 p.m. Jewish Community Center, 401 Elmgrove Avenue, Providence, RI 02906, 12:00 p.m. Warwick: Pilgrim Senior Center, 27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, RI 02888, 12:00 p.m. N. Scituate: Scituate Senior Center, 1315 Chopmist Hill Road, North Scituate, RI 02857, 12:00 p.m.

The Pawtucket Foundation represents the business and not-for-profit sector as an advocate and catalyst for downtown, riverfront and transportation gateway enhancements within the City of Pawtucket. As civic entrepreneurs, we foster a vision of the community's future by mobilizing and coordinating research, information, talent and resources to positively impact the City.

Kilmartin Plaza is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled with 106 units.

Riveredge Village Apartments is a 6 story, 99 unit Section 8 Elderly apartment building located on the Providence/Johnston, RI border. There are 89 one bedrooms with one bath and 10 two bedrooms with one bath.

Outpatient counseling for substance abusers, 14+, and their families, including Women's Day Treatment and Intensive Outpatient Programs; Probation and Parole Group, Hispanic Group. Rapid Response Screenings (Phoenix House): Tuesdays 12pm-2pm Income Source: MHRH, Division of Behavioral Health, DHS

Services: Aids, counsels and assists small businesses. Provides financial management and marketing assistance; educational workshops. Business Information Center, Manager, 528-4688 Economic Development, Assistant District Director, 528-4540 Enterprise Community Business Information Center 550 Broad Street, Providence, 272-1083 SCORE, 528-4571 Procurement Assistance: Boston Office, 617-451-2040

PACE Organization of Rhode Island is a not-for-profit health plan that offers services for qualifying adults age 55 and older. These older adults all have complex health needs but want to remain at home. As the insurer, provider, and coordinator of health care and wellness, PACE-RI tailors care plans to meet each participant’s individual needs through a range of service offerings. These services can be delivered in the home, at our health clinics and day centers, and beyond, providing great peace of mind for participants and their caregivers. Since 2005, PACE-RI has served more than 2,000 participants and their families across Rhode Island. The MME counselors provide person-centered options counseling to Medicare-Medicaid individuals to ensure that they receive clear, unbiased, and consumer friendly information and one-on-one counseling to help them make informed decisions about options they have for receiving their Medicare and Medicaid benefits. They also help with the enrollment or dis-enrollment process as needed.

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going. Services may be provided in a person's home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living), or institutional settings (for example, intermediate care facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes) to optimize their health and retain their independence. People of all ages may need long term care. If you, a loved one, or a friend is an adult with a disability or an elder, you will find information about the DHS's publicly funded long term services and supports here.

Programs that are responsible for preventing, investigating, controlling and extinguishing fires. Activities include fire safety education, firefighting, investigating the causes of suspicious fires, maintaining equipment and trained firefighters necessary for a quick and efficient response to fires when they occur, and enforcing fire codes which protect lives and property from fires and explosions arising from the storage, handling and use of hazardous substances, materials and devices, or from conditions hazardous to life and property in the use or occupancy of buildings or other premises.

Patient travel resources for help with free medical air transportation. If a patient travel distance is 1000 miles or less, the services of a volunteer pilot organization flying for public benefit will be the referral. These organizations provide no-cost private or corporate aircraft travel for the patient and accompanying family member(s). Often a patient is flown to treatment location one day and then brought back home the next day to a week or two later.

Jennings Manor is a subsidized housing unit 62+.

Mary Ann Roll, Director Email: [email protected] Cumberland School Volunteers (CSV) registers both parent and community volunteers, provides training and volunteers as needed to staff at their request. Program develops additional volunteer opportunities through its own programs, which include: Reading is Fundamental (RIF) Just Friends - More Alike Than Different

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

Access Housing is Group homes for persons with developmental disabilities. All rents are subsidized and include utilities

PCA Program OSCIL’s Personal Care Attendant (PCA) program provides an alternative for persons with disability who are at risk of nursing home placement and in need of personal care attendant services, but are unable to access the traditional RI Medicaid Assistant Program. Eligible participants must be unable to acquire these services through other PCA programs and meet this criteria: they are significantly physically disabled assessed as needing services in order to maintain independence are capable of managing their attendants found to be eligible by all other program guidelines. This program is designed to allow consumers maintain their independence within their home.

Workforce Solutions of Providence/Cranston strive to build an integrated workforce development system that responds to the needs of employers for skilled workers. This enables jobseekers looking for new or expanded employment opportunities through comprehensive employment services to support economic growth, improve quality of life, and strengthen communities and neighborhoods.

Self-help support group for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child. Offers friendship and understanding to bereaved parents, aids parents in the positive resolution of grief and fosters the physical and emotional health of bereaved parents and siblings. Bereaved parents, grandparents and adult siblings are welcome. Meetings: 2nd Monday of month, 7:30pm Central Congregational Church, 296 Angell Street, Providence Income Source: Donations

The local agency that is responsible for enforcing all laws and ordinances; preventing crime; investigating criminal activity; apprehending, arresting and detaining suspects; presenting evidence; regulating traffic; investigating traffic accidents and engaging in other activities that protect lives and property and preserve peace in the community.

Behavioral Health Link is a comprehensive program to service individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis (mental health and/or substance abuse use) by establishing a community based, 24/7 hotline and triage center. BH has 5 treatment bays and can assist 8-10 individuals at one time. BH Link provides immediate treatment and help for people and connect them to appropriate care, 24/7 with access to the following services: Crisis Management and Stabilization Clinical Assessment System Navigation Emergency Medication Prescribing Psychiatric Consultation Services Peer Support Mobile Crisis Unit Continued Engagement and Connection to Follow-Up Services Connections to Treatment and Recovery Support Connections to Recovery Housing Care Management Skilled Nursing

City, county, or state housing offices that provide information about eligibility for and vacancies in the subsidized housing properties that are under their jurisdiction. Housing authorities accept Section 8 applications, provide Section 8 vouchers, make approved Section 8 rental payments and administer public housing communities while in certain rural areas, the housing finance agency may play this role.

Provides new and gently used furniture to low-income families and needy individuals statewide. Curbside delivery may be available for a small fee.

Private College Preparatory School