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Coddington Manor is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped, disabled and families.

Services: A social change group made up of survivors of domestic violence and a task force from the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence. We work to address issues that affect the lives of women after leaving abusive relationships.

*Pawtucket Housing Authority 214 Roosevelt Avenue, Pawtucket 02860 Executive Director: Patrick Morganelli, 725-9113 Services: Administers public housing units throughout the city. Galego Court, 483 Weeden Street John E. Fogarty Elderly High-Rise Apartments, 214 Roosevelt Avenue Kennedy Manor Housing Development, 175 Broad Street 560 Prospect Street, 560 Prospect Street Robert F. Burns Manor, 95 Park Street St. Germain Manor, 475 Mineral Spring Avenue

Services: Non profit agency providing both clinical and support services since 1975 to persons recovering from mental illness and co-occuring disorders to improve their mental health, well being and quality of life. Community residences, supported work, supervised apartments and case management programs offer opportunities for independent community living and skills training for former IMH patients and others referred by CMHC's, MHRH, Eleanor Slater Hospital, area hospitals and private practitioners. Programs: Community Residences/Case Management Services: Supported Housing Office - Hope Street Apartments, 351-8833 Carla Andersen, Program Director 255 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906-2173, 351-8833; Fax: 274-8210 Services: Offers low cost housing and support for 25 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in the Providence area. Westwick Residential Program: 828-8959; Fax: 822-2046 46 West Warwick Ave., West Warwick 02893 Fellowship House: 943-5817; Fax: 943-1424 1257 Cranston Street, Cranston, 02920 *Residential program, Wheelchair accessible Ocean State Outreach, Mobile Treatment Team Office 59 West Shore Road, Warwick, 02889, 739-6611 Supervised Apartments: 1612 Broad Street, Cranston 02905 27 Dora Street, Providence 02909 68 Harrison Street, Providence, 02908 Fellowship Community Reintegration Services Correctional Discharge Planning - Education - Consultation Adult Correctional Institution P.O. Box 8312 - Dix 2nd floor Cranston, RI 02920, 462-3468; Fax:462-0848 Contact Person: Dawn Allen Income Source: MHRH, client fees, Medicaid

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment.

Franklin Court Assisted Living is located in the renovated award-winning Kaiser Mill Complex, located just blocks from downtown Bristol. Offering single room occupancy, resident services such as meals and nursing, spacious and comfortable common areas, and a lovely landscaped courtyard with walking paths, and numerous on-site amenities.

Washington Hill Apartments is subsidized housing for seniors 62+, handicapped or disabled.

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.

OSCIL works one-on-one with consumers that are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind on how to apply for the DMV test and provide tutoring in taking the Driver’s Education Exam.

For emergencies, please inform the dispatcher the nature of the call and the location of the animal. The ACO will be notified.

Provides professional financial guidance, credit counseling, community-wide educational programs, debt management assistance, bankruptcy counseling and education services, and housing counseling assistance to consumers via phone, Internet and in-person sessions at more than 100 local offices throughout the country. Also a HUD-approved housing counseling agency. Debt management plans- a special form of debt consolidation to save money. Debt Repayment options- options with dealing with credit debt. Credit Counseling Credit Report review- 1 on 1 credit reviews with tips and advice for improvement

Independent living for those who wish to maintain their independence. Three meals and social activities are offered daily.

Provides support to 60+ and disabled Coventry residents by providing transportation through RIDE and some volunteer drivers to medical appointments.

Home services include skilled nursing, physical, occupational, and speech therapies, as well as nursing assistance with the activities of daily living.

Charlestown Animal Control is a municipally run shelter, finding homes for strays and abandoned animals in the Charlestown area.

**SUPPORT FOR BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS** La Leche League International strives to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through mother-to-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Rhode Island Group Leaders: Coventry: Mimi 401-826-2669 Cumberland: Patty 401-333-2275 Lincoln: Lori 401-334-0191 Middletown: Amelia 401-824-4136 North Smithfield: Jennifer 401-765-3542 Providence: Wendy 401-454-8712 Warwick: Amy 401-884-7788 West Greenwich: Susan 401-392-6917 North Attleboro, MA: Wendi 508-695-4835 Somerset, MA: Jamelle 508-672-9272

Advocates for measures to give children the best start in life:

• Promotes girls' education - ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum.
• Works to provide immunizations against common childhood diseases
• Works to prevent HIV/AIDS among young people
• Helps children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity.
• Focuses on psycho-social support for traumatized children, relief for child soldiers, and special attention for women and girls in crisis situations

AmeriCares is a nonprofit disaster relief and humanitarian aid organization which provides immediate response to emergency medical needs � and supports long-term humanitarian assistance programs � for all people around the world, irrespective of race, creed or political persuasion.

Adult day program for the elderly and disabled that offers a six week health education program called Take Control of Your Health. Nutritional meal provided at noon and two daily snacks, senior advocacy program, daily fitness program, leisure activities, RIDE program for transportation, and a social worker on staff. Individuals with diabetes, high blood pressure, depression, memory loss are especially encouraged to attend the Center because their program is specifically designed for these health conditions.

Provides work clothing at no cost to low-income men and women who are completing job training and education programs, and seeking employment.

OSDRI’s Real Pathways Employment and Training Program is focused on providing veterans the employment and training services they need in order to re-enter the labor force. Job placement, training, job development, career counseling, resume preparation, are among the services that are provided. Supportive services such as clothing, temporary financial assistance with housing, referral to medical and substance abuse treatment, childcare, legal assistance and transportation coordination are also provided to meet the needs of this target group. Employment and Training is focused on eliminating barriers by providing veterans and their families the employment and training services they need in order to re-enter the workforce. They work with Active Duty Military Personnel, National Guard, Reservists, Veterans and Military Families on a one-on-one basis to assist with Job placement, training, job development, career counseling, resume preparation, education. OSDRI works with the Rhode Island Department of Labor and their Disabled Veteran Outreach Program (DVOP) within the American Job Center (AJC) to provide crossover services and additional coverage for eligible clients in need of HVRP assistance. Real Pathways Rhode Island- OSDRI's Real Pathways Program funded the Governor's Workforce Board Real Pathways RI program" Real Pathways RI invests in workforce partnerships that include education and training entities that specialize in advancing career pathways. Partnerships are demand-driven and linked to the larger workforce development network and is designed to help veterans and their families obtain employment, increase education and obtain appropriate credentials.

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness and who have income and resources below specified amounts. SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.

Supports seniors and those with disabilities by providing opportunities for socialization, recreation, nutrition, education, information and referral, volunteering, health & fitness and all aspects of social services. They offer a full calendar of activities, including card games, bocce, walking, arts & crafts, yoga, exercise, Zumba, line dancing, bocce, bingo, and gardening (seasonally). They sponsor multiple field trips per month and educational presentations. The Social Services Office provides a wide range of resources, help and services to members of their community including SNAP/EBT applications, housing applications, heating assistance, Medicare, property tax relief and other case-by-case needs. AARP Yearly Tax Preparation is held February through April, by appointment only.

Administers six subsidized housing units: three for elderly/disabled: Allendale Manor, Charles Street Manor, Marieville Manor; two for family rental housing which turns into Home Ownership (call for guidelines): Andover, Wentworth Street; one for just elderly 62+: Sunset Terrace.

To preserve and improve the quality of life in Jamestown and create an atmosphere of goodwill between the business community and the residents of Jamestown. This can be achieved by focusing on both the village area and the larger business community in Rhode Island.