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SNAP, formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered to help low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.

Wentworth Apartments is subsidized housing with 10 units consisting of two, three and four bedrooms. Wentworth Apartments are part of the Section 32 Homeownership Program.

The Embassy of Portugal in Washington, D.C., represents Portuguese interests in the United States of America. Portugal is strongly committed to an ambitious transatlantic relationship and to a stronger bilateral partnership. The Embassy works both at the Federal and State levels to develop new avenues of cooperation between our two nations to bring about even more trade, more investment, more tourism, more contacts between our civil societies as well as stronger political, cultural and educational ties.

An age-defined specialty that provides both primary and comprehensive preventive and therapeutic oral health care for infants and children through adolescence, including those with special health care needs.

RIEMA's primary mission is to reduce the loss of life and property and to protect Rhode Island's infrastructure from all types of dangers through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery. VOAD Contact: Joe Cournoyer E-mail [email protected] They also work to build, sustain, and improve the capability to prepare for, protect against, respond to, recover from, and mitigate all natural, human-caused, and technological hazards. They work to facilitate long-range planning activities that result in the development of comprehensive strategies to safeguard the public and property. This section is responsible for the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program, statewide emergency planning, including the ongoing enhancement of Rhode Island's Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan and the coordination of local and state plans, utilizing an all-hazards approach. The Planning and Mitigation Section also focuses on current topics in emergency management, such as improving the State's resiliency to climate change and for future disasters through adaptation and mitigation programs.

Offers in home Physical Therapy

Age Details: Cub Scouts: 7-10 years of age Boy Scouts: 11-18 years of age Explorers and Venturers: 14 - 21 years of age; open to young men & women Promotes and administers the scouting program for boys, including Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts and co-educational young adult programs. Assists institutions sponsoring scout units; trains volunteer leaders, conducts year-round and summer camping programs. Operates Boy Scout resident camp, Cub Scout resident camp, day camps for Cub Scouts and family camping programs. VOAD Contact: Bill Remington, [email protected] Income Source: Endowments; designated gifts; Friends of Scouting

Gateway Healthcare is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health organization providing treatment, intervention and prevention services to individuals in our community. Our mission is: Delivering health with care. It is reflected throughout the organization and drives every element of our day-to-day work. Gateway Healthcare's crisis/emergency services department delivers 24-hour emergency services, assessment and crisis intervention. We are now linked to the Kristen Brooks Hope Center's National Hopeline Network and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For help, please contact any of the following: Pawtucket Emergency Department, 401-723-1915 Johnston Emergency Department,401-553-1031 Charlestown Emergency Department,401-364-7705

The Safe Escape grant program helps families with pets safely escape domestic violence together.

Limited Rhode Island Traffic Tribunal hours are held in adjacent Stedman Government Center. The Traffic Tribunal is part of the Rhode Island unified court system and is comprised of eight (8) judicial officers, which include a Chief Magistrate, an Administrative Magistrate, two (2) Associate Judges, and four (4) Magistrates. The Traffic Tribunal has original jurisdiction over civil traffic offenses committed in Rhode Island, including breathalyzer refusals. Further, the Traffic Tribunal has authority over certain Department of Environmental Management offenses. The Traffic Tribunal has oversight responsibilities and concurrent jurisdiction with the Municipal Courts for lesser traffic offenses. The Traffic Tribunal operates several daily calendars including arraignments, trials, motions, and citation (collections) cases. The court also has an Appeals Division which processes Traffic Tribunal, Municipal Court, and Division of Motor Vehicle appeals.

The Arthritis Foundation’s Juvenile Arthritis camp programs give kids with arthritis and related childhood rheumatic diseases the chance to make lasting memories. Programs provide a safe and secure camping experience for children and teens. Campers gain a greater understanding of their own diagnosis and treatment, develop peer-to-peer support, increase independence and self-confidence, discover new skills and interests, and develop the skills they need to be leaders, advocates and champions in their everyday lives. Camp dates and locations vary, view online

Medication assisted treatment services, Maintenance and long-term detox, Methadone, Buprenorphene, Suboxone® and Vivitrol

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is funded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by Vibrant Emotional Health. Counselors at locally-operated crisis centers across the country answer all of the Lifeline's calls and chats. Crisis Center in RI- Gateway/Community Counseling Center, 103 Bacon Street, Pawtucket RI 02860

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

RIALA is a trade association representing the assisted living industry in Rhode Island. Membership categories are Provider, Industry Partner, and Associate. The Provider Members' residences vary from small to large, are for-profit and not-for-profit, and house people with a wide range of age, needs, and preferences. The Provider Members are showcased with detailed information on the page titled Find a Residence.

Nationally recognized for its outstanding design, Waterplace Park is the focal point of Providence's revitalized downtown. This four-acre urban park surrounding a tidal basin features an amphitheater, landscaped terraces, and boat landings. A series of Venetian bridges connects downtown Providence to the city's historic East Side. From here you can board a river boat or glide in a gondola down Providence's redesigned rivers. Waterplace Park is also the site of special events such as concerts and the acclaimed WaterFire.

Our Independent Living/Deaf Services Coordinator works one-on-one with consumers providing assistance in a variety of ways including: They teach consumers to advocate for themselves with tasks such as getting a sign language interpreter for appointments at doctor’s offices, hospitals, Social Security Offices, DHS offices, landlord’s offices etc; accessing community services, requesting reasonable accommodations and addressing general communication issues; provides services to obtain housing. Also provides assistance with bill/letter translation.

Family & General Medicine (Appointment Necessary) Preventative Care, Physical Exams: Annual*, School, Sports, Camps, & Pre-Employment, EKG and Lab Services, (Outreach site of Kent County Memorial Hospital Laboratory.) High Blood Pressure Treatments, Immunization Updates, Adult Flu and Pneumonia Vaccine, Allergy Injections. Counseling & Medical Treatment: Smoking Cessation, STD & HIV (Confidential), Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Weight Management/ Reduction. Dermatology Services: Rashes & Skin Disorder Treatments, Mole/Skin Lesion Removal, Minor Procedures. Also Offers: Work-Related Injury Treatments; Urine Drug Screens; Free Blood Pressure Checks

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]

The ASD Support Center offers professionals, parents and individuals with ASD the information and resources necessary to increase their capacity to access, obtain and/or provide comprehensive and coordinated services that result in improved educational performance and enhance life-long outcomes. GROUP THERAPY PROGRAMS: GROUP LEADER: Kristen Petrella, MSW, WHERE: Community Support Services, 610 Manton Ave., Providence FEES: $35.00 per session - Medicaid accepted. Groups Offered: GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM ON ASPERGER'S AND BULLYING FOR TEENS: WHEN: Thursdays, 4:00PM - 5:30PM, 9/10/09 - 12/3/09 (12 sessions) *group will not meet on 11/26 (Thanksgiving) GROUP THERAPY PROGRAM FOR ADULTS WITH ASPERGER'S SYNDROME: WHEN: Fridays 3:30PM - 4:30PM, 8/14/09- 11/20/09 (15 sessions) SOCIAL SKILLS GROUP FOR MIDDLE_SCHOOL AGED GIRLS: (for girls with at least average cognitive ability with Asperger's Syndrome or with similar social needs) WHEN: Mondays, 4:00PM - 5:30PM, 8/17/09- 11/16/09 (12 sessions) *group will not meet on 9/7(Labor Day), or 10/12 (Columbus Day) To find out more or make a referral: Contact the CSS Referral and Service Coordinator, Maggie Powers, at 401-274-6310, ext. 1242. Workshops available:

• Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Strategies for Intervention

Asperger Syndrome

• Teaching Communication Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Behavior Supports for the Student with Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Teaching Social and Emotional Skills to Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Understanding Autism Spectrum Disorders and Implications for Adolescents in Transition from School to Adult Life

RITAP is a collaborative effort of the Rhode Island Department of Education, Office of Special Populations and Rhode Island College. It provides practitioners, parents, and policymakers the knowledge and resources necessary to increase their capacity to provide comprehensive and coordinated services to all children including those with disabilities that result in improved educational performance and enhanced life-long outcomes. RITAP at Rhode Island College is supported by the RI Department of Education Office for Diverse Learners.

Cumberland Emergency Management implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

If you choose to build your family through adoption, the caring professionals at Adoption Options can help you through the process to become a parent. They offer a range of services for adoptive parents, from planning through post-adoption: They complete home studies that are accepted in all states as well as countries that support international adoption. Upon completion of your home study, they will coordinate all necessary connections with other professionals and will assist in navigating that next phase of the adoption journey. This includes continued support, consultations about birth parent matches, communications, and document preparation related to Interstate Compact on the Placement of Children (ICPC). They provide post-adoption services for families, including post-placement visits, reports, support groups, and referrals They welcome all families.

Lifetime Medical Support Services provides physical therapy services to patients in the home.

Dental Specialist: All Dentistry Preventative Oral Hygiene Restorative Dentistry Emergency treatments Fillings Extractions cleanings Anesthesia at a hospital, for those who need it.

Family Support Center provides basic needs assistance to low income households and connects families to financial literacy and other programs to strengthen their financial condition. The Family Support Center serves low and moderate income Woonsocket residents depending on eligibility requirements for fund-specific programs.