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Roads to Recovery: Women is a residential program developed specifically for women in recovery. Located in Wyoming, RI, the program focuses on meeting the unique needs of women in recovery, such as trauma, domestic violence, developing positive relationships, pregnancy health, employment and education and parenting skills.Education on substance use, prevention & health education.

OSCIL provides Lunch and Learn Workshops to the Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind. Provides occasional seminars on topics such as Self-Advocacy and other topics of interest are offered in an informal group setting. In addition to the above services, our Deaf Services Coordinator collaborates with other OSCIL staff to provide assistance with other OSCIL services to individuals and other service providers. Lunch and Learn Workshops happens every month on last Wednesday from 12PM to 2PM. Currently available through zoom, in-person option would vary on need and availability.

Provides public bus transportation throughout the state. Maintains and operates buses, some with wheelchair lifts for handicapped persons. Publishes bus schedules. Issues identification cards for seniors and handicapped. *** Low income persons with a disability or age 65 and above may ride free of charge with a RIPTA NO FARE ID PASS. All other persons age 65 and above or with a disability pay full fare during RIPTA peak hours of service (7:00AM - 9:00AM and 3:00PM - 6:00PM on weekdays) and pay 1/2 fare all other times upon presentation of a RIPTA Senior/Disabled ID Pass or a Medicare ID Card. For more information on how to apply to this program, please call Bill Inlow at 784-9500 x153. *** WAVE: An account based fare payment system. Riders can now conveniently purchase, reload and store their RIPTA Fares and earn free rides. Organizations can participate. Contact RIPTA customer service for more information.

The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

Residential school for boys, grades seven through twelve. Offering a full high school diploma, the school is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). In addition, we offer a certified special education program and career/technical education programming. Our student body is comprised of Ocean Tides residential students and students referred by their school district for education purposes (both regular and special education). Each candidate is screened by the Director of Special Education and the Principal before admittance to ensure the student is ready and willing to enter the program. Given the severe educational difficulties these students have experienced in the past, Ocean Tides seeks to provide creative, individualized programs that meet the needs of all in our care. We provide: Positive behavior program and multiple positive behavioral supports, including stipends paid to students. A small school atmosphere – four to twelve students per class Individualized instruction based on IEP’s Career to Work – experience and work study at all grade levels Individual and / or group counseling The Narragansett Campus offers Career/Technical education in areas such as: Culinary Arts, Carpentry/Building Maintenance, Landscape Design, Auto Detailing, Cosmetology, Horticulture, Small Engines, Woodturning, and Woodworking, Auto CAD, HTML-Web Page Design, and Video Production. Ocean Tides is partnered with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) for the areas of Engineering and Technology.

Services: Promotes public awareness and legislation directly related to drunk driving issues. Monthly victim support groups and youth education programs. On going victim advocacy, information and referral, and court accompaniment. Support group open to drunk driving victims, including family of individuals injured or killed by drunk drivers. Income Source: Public donations, contributions, membership

Treatment Foster Care: Licensed foster families provide a structured and therapeutic family environment for children and youth who can safely be placed in the community but who cannot live with their biological families. The program utilizes a team based approach to help foster parents meet the emotional & behavioral needs of the children placed in their homes.

Professional, non-profit organization of speech-language pathologists and audiologists. Members have the opportunity to network with other professionals in the field and qualify for discounts and special access to upcoming conferences and other continuing education opportunities.

DA offers hope for people whose use of unsecured debt causes problems and suffering in their lives and the lives of others. In RI, there are three meetings available: Steps by the Bay Saturday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM EST Trinity Church 139 Ocean Avenue Trinity Church is located on Ocean Avenue between the southern end of Narragansett Boulevard and Broad Street in Cranston. The RIPTA Number 3/3A bus (Warwick Avenue route) runs down Broad Street nearby. The group meets in the Bay Room. This is an open English language meeting concentrating on the steps, tools, and books of DA, especially as they relate to under-earning and overspending. The location is not handicap accessible. The Joy of Solvency Monday: 7:00PM - 8:00PM St. Luke's Episcopal Church 99 Pierce Street Enter from the parking lot in back. During the summer the group meets on the first floor just before the stairwell. During the winter the group meets on the second floor in the first room to the right at the top of the stairs. This is an open English language meeting focusing on book study, the 12 Steps, and visions. The location is not handicap accessible. Serenity Precedes Prosperity Tuesday: 7:30- 8:45 PM The Sarah Doyle Center 26 Benevolent Street The Sarah Doyle Center is on the Brown University campus. Group meets in Room 204 on the Second Floor. Focus on compulsive debting as it relates to under-earning. This is an open English language meeting.

The mission of the Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association is to promote and encourage all phases of shooting sports within the State of Rhode Island; to foster a climate within the State of Rhode Island which encourages ownership and legal use of all legal types of firearms by the law abiding citizens of the state; to encourage and promote legislation to preserve the legal ownership and use of firearms for all law abiding citizens of the State of Rhode Island; to encourage and promote firearm safety and education within the State of Rhode Island; to conduct contests of marksmanship with firearms.

Public elementary school PreK-Grade 4

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Our Strategic Priority: Too many of the youngest and most vulnerable children in Rhode Island are experiencing devastating outcomes, including death, as a result of abuse and neglect. As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, Children’s Friend is realigning itself to proactively respond to this crisis. Programs: Adoption Adoption Support & Preservation Birth Parent Counseling Child & Adult Care Food Program Child Care Clinical Services Early Head Start Early Intervention Family Care Community Partnership Fatherhood Initiatives First Connections Foster Care Fostering Families Head Start Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Healthy Families America Nurse Family Partnership Pre-K Professional Development Project Connect Project Family Summer Learning & Enrichment Program WIC

The Mission of the Coggeshall Farm Museum is to preserve this 1790s Rhode Island salt-marsh farm. They serve the local community and beyond as a living museum and vital educational resource through demonstration of daily farm activity and honest interpretation that reflects its historical, multicultural influence. Coggeshall Farm Museum offer tours, special events, educational opportunities and team building experiences for family, school, business, organization or impromptu gathering of friends.

Provides books and supplies for all residents of Rhode Island

Will go to home if tutor is available.

Services: A nonprofit membership organization representing the majority of public and private alcohol and drug abuse treatment and prevention programs throughout Rhode Island. Committed to advocacy for quality alcohol and drug abuse treatment. We provide training for the certification of dependency professionals in the areas of treatment, prevention and student assistance as well as substance abuse training for other professionals. In addition, DATA operates the R.I. Division of Substance Abuse's "In-Rhodes" library which provides substance abuse information, research and educational materials to providers, consumers, educators, students, community-based organizations and the general public to borrow, and/or utilize for informational or educational purposes.

For over 35 years, Brentwood has provided the highest degree of professional and personal care for residents. By combining acquired knowledge with the latest concepts in health care, they have created a homelike environment. Whether your loved one requires short-term convalescent care or long term nursing care, they attend to each resident's individual needs. Services: 96 bed skilled nursing facility providing services for short and long term care. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Alzheimer Unit or Wing Respite Wound Vac Bus Line

Pro-life organization offering support to mothers in crisis or unplanned pregnancies. Services offered include Pregnancy tests, Ultrasounds, 24-hour hotline support, Facts on fetal development, Referrals for available social services and prenatal care, Spiritual help, Baby clothing and items and Post-abortion advisory.

Food Pantry and Soup Kitchen available from September to June ONLY When schools are closed, the soup kitchen is closed.

Respite Care for those who need assistance with daily tasks, housekeeping, and maintenance. Number of Beds: 62

The Sherlock Center encourages people with disabilities to dream, to try and to succeed. Work provides opportunities for personal growth, self-sufficiency, and an improved quality of life. To succeed, people with disabilities need information, resources and competent support systems. The Sherlock Center offers several comprehensive training programs specifically for direct support professionals, managers, job developers, and educators supporting individuals with disabilities to become meaningfully employed. Individualized technical assistance is also available by request in the following areas: Person Centered Career Planning Assessment Strategies Job Development & Placement Job Support Community Resources Systems Change & Program Development

Animal Control and Shelter

Programs that pick up and impound or return to their owners domestic animals who have strayed from their homes. Also included are programs that enforce leash laws and animal sanitation ordinances and those that handle complaints regarding domestic animals who have bitten someone or are otherwise making nuisances of themselves. Most animal control programs are unable to handle nuisance wildlife unless the animal is sick or shows symptoms of rabies.

East Bay Community Development Corp, (EBCDC) was established to create and maintain affordable housing for the town’s low to moderate income citizens in the face of continually rising housing prices and the stagnation of wages.

Offers Before and After School Program to school aged children in an educational and nurturing environment. AFTER SCHOOL: Nutritious snack followed by homework assistance and structured activities. These activities include: arts and crafts, board/card games, computers, and indoor and outdoor play. Capacity: 80