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Programs:** Key Girls Shelter, 274-3322 939 Douglas Avenue, Providence 02908 Program Supervisor: Marsha Diop Services: 90 day shelter for adolescent females (13 - 17 years of age) providing crisis management through a behavior modification model, as well as intensive case work. ** Key Group Home, 789-3739 46 Liberty Lane, West Kingstown, RI 02892 Program Supervisors: Robert Lemoi / Anthony LaFazia Services: Group home for boys (ages 13 - 16) with family difficulties. The program provides family-based counseling to build relationships and transition clients back home. ** Key Outreach and Tracking, 861-2680 623 Eagle Square, Providence 02908 Supervisors: Tracy Vadeboncoeur / Susana Guerra Services: Non-residential program providing community advocacy for children (ages 8-18), referred by DCYF and families. Provides limit setting, accountability, family work, advocacy and recreational planning. ** Key Providence Independent Living, 861-5305 139 Knight Street, Providence 02909 Supervisor: Melanie Payette Services: Residential program for females (ages 16 -18), referred by DCYF, focusing on life skills development, responsibility and personal development.

Individuals needing assistance with obtaining affordable housing, a roommate, medical services, transportation and other services can access the skills of management staff at the agency.

The UCP Rhode Island Children & Family Services program provides services to children with disabilities and their families under Rhode Island�s Home Based Therapeutic Services Program (HBTS). Medicaid eligible children (up to age 21) are provided comprehensive periodic evaluations to supplement the treatment of various medical conditions. Works with families to develop service plans for their children and assists the families to secure HBTS funding. Once a plan is approved, UCPRI provides case management and services, therapies, and training for the child and family. The object is to apply individualized services that permit the child to live at home and take an active part in school and community. UCPRI�s services may help relieve some of the financial strains that make raising a child with disabilities so stressful to both the family and child. Other Children & Family Services:

• CAP (Community Activities Project) provides financial support enabling children with disabilities to participate in community and recreational activities.

Provides information, referral and advocacy to families with children who have special needs. UCPRI will assist families in identifying their needs (home health care, learning, recreation) and work with them to secure funding. Adult Education: UCP Rhode Island�s Adult Education Community Classrooms meet throughout RI. Instruction is individualized, based on the personal learning goals of each student. Most classes meet for 3 hours a week for 12 weeks. Other Services: Adult Literacy Skills Word Processing skills Craft Making Adaptive Painting & Drawing Employment Readiness Making Community Connections GED Preparation Basic Math Skills Money Management Cooking Introduction to: Internet & email Sign language Computer skills Income Source: Fund raising; foundations; grants; bequests; State contracts

A Bed for Every Child: The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless partners with public schools to assist students whose families are at risk of becoming homeless by providing beds, pillows and linens to children going without.

Assisted Living Facility Independent Living Dept of Elderly Affairs Waiver Respite Beds: 120 For residents who are capable of self preservation. For residents who require central storage and administration of maintenence medication.

Building a community that addresses human need and ensures social and economic justice. Accomplished by forming cooperative alliances with labor, church, business and community groups working collectively for justice. Teaches community organizing. Empowering people to effect change in policies concerning jobs, welfare reform, child care, health care, nutrition programs, WIC, food stamps and transportation. Membership program, R.I. Campaign to Eliminate Childhood Poverty, has seven chapters which meet on a regular basis throughout the State. Member of The Fund For Community Progress

Preventive dental care (such as brushing and diet/nutrition recommendations); regular cleaning and fluoride treatments; and use of sealants to prevent cavities. Dr. Paquin also may: Provide mouth guards (to prevent sports injuries) Provide or recommend special preventive care to safeguard against problems, such as teething and gum disease Offer habit counseling (e.g., thumb sucking, pacifier use) Offer assessment and treatment for teeth straightening and improper bite in the young child (orthodontics) Repair tooth cavities and/or defects Diagnose oral conditions associated with diseases such as diabetes, congenital heart defects, asthma and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder Diagnose and treat dental developmental difficulties (e.g., root canals on adult teeth that have not fully formed) Provide management of gum diseases and conditions, such as pediatric periodontal disease, ulcers and tongue-tie (when the membrane that attaches the tongue to the floor of the mouth is shorter than normal. If tongue-tie interferes with breastfeeding, can clip the membrane to release the tongue) Care for dental injuries (e.g., fractured or knocked-out teeth)

Rhode Island Health Center Association is the voice of community based primary care health programs. Focusing on Rhode Island’s community health centers, the Association plays a vital role in educating federal, state and local policymakers about issues relating to health care and the role of the community health centers in the health care continuum. The Association supports the health centers in their efforts to provide every Rhode Islander with high-quality health care regardless of their ability to pay. RIHCA has ten organizational members, including eight Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), an island based health center, and one associate member, The Providence Center, a community mental health center.

Recovery housing (sober living) for seven females located in Cranston. Residents are only responsible for their own clothing, medication, toiletries and dietary needs. Residents are subject to frequent, random drug testing.

Citizenship & Immigration Services staff members provide advice and representation on citizenship and immigration processes. They offer low-cost legal services to immigrants and refugees and their families. Their legal representation at U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS) is limited to Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut residents. Legal representation at the Immigration Court in Boston is also available on a case-by-case basis.

Training and placement of senior citizens in volunteer assignments which match their interests and skills. Encourages seniors to remain active in the community and provides opportunity to contribute their knowledge and experience to others who need them.

OSCIL assists other agencies to help their consumers find the best solutions for increased independence by offering comprehensive assessment services in the areas of independent living, assistive technology and training and home accessibility. These services are provided on a fee for service basis.

Provides outpatient and home based mental health and substance abuse treatment services for children, 4+; adults, elderly. Also information, consultation and education, referral, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and community support services.

Preventing Tooth Decay with Regular Checkups Adopting Healthy Oral Hygiene Habits Sealants Fluoride Treatment Dental Emergencies Mouthguards

MDA Summer Camp is a magical place where anything is possible — from swimming, to zip-lining and horseback riding to dancing under a disco ball and gaining valuable life skills. Each summer, thousands of kids attend life-changing, overnight camps around the U.S. — at no cost to their families, thanks to MDA's generous supporters.

Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program provides food vouchers, allowing them to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice and iron fortified cereals and formula. The WIC coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants on a monthly basis. Effective May, 2018 – June 30, 2019 INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family Size Annual Monthly 1 $22,459 $1,872 2 $30,451 $2,538 3 $38,443 $3,204 4 $46,435 $3,870 5 $54,427 $4,536 6 $62,419 $5,202 7 $70,411 $5,868 8 $78,403 $6,534

A current listing of available affordable apartments for rent.

Project Undercover – Over 45,000 kids in Rhode Island don’t have access to clean, new underwear, socks, or diapers. Project Undercover provides these necessities to families living in poverty by engaging with the community, increasing public awareness, and partnering with other agencies for the betterment of all children.

OCD & Related Disorders Educational Lecture Series Sponsored by the Rhode Island Affiliate of the International OCD Foundation: Butler Hospital presents a series of preeminent speakers in the field of OCD and related disorder. Monthly speaking program. Ray Conference Center, Room 1, Parking Lot B, follow Path 4. Download schedule and guest speaker list online. Anxiety and Depression Group: This peer-run meeting aids in relating to others and making meaningful discoveries in dealing with anxiety and depression. For questions or more information, email Dylan at [email protected]. Ray Conference Center, Room 2 MDDA-DBSA (Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance) Self-help Group A support group for men and women with bipolar disorder. For questions or more information, call the MDDA Office at (401) 309-7575. Ray Conference Center, Room 2 Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT) Skills Group: A support group for individuals who have completed the Partial Hospital Program at Butler. Butler's Cognitive Behavior Therapy Program For questions or more information, call (401) 455-6200. Goddard Building, Room 188 NAMI Family and Connection Recovery Support Groups: NAMI's Family Support Groups provide free, peer-led groups for family members, caregivers and loved ones of individuals living with mental illness. NAMI's Connection Recovery Support Groups are for those living with a mental illness. Most groups meet monthly for about 90 minutes and you don't need to register to attend. Find locations and times of their Family to Family groups in your area, or contact NAMI at (401) 331-3060 or [email protected]. Family Connections™ (For Families & Loved Ones of Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder) Family Connections is a 12-week course that meets weekly to provide education, skills training, and support for people who are in a relationship with someone who has Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD). Focusing on issues that are specific to BPD, it is hosted in a community setting and led by trained group leaders who are usually family members of relatives with BPD. This course is provided free of charge. For more information on Family Connections please visit https://www.borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/family-connections/. The course runs Tuesdays, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. at Butler Hospital. A new 12-week course will start in late summer/early fall 2019. If you are interested in receiving an invitation for the summer/fall class, please pre-register at borderlinepersonalitydisorder.org/family-connections/family-connections-pre-registration-form/. Pre-registration is not a commitment to attend the course, but will ensure you are notified of upcoming courses at this and other locations in your region. No longer has state contract for Detox services; referrals ONLY for INSURED individuals. Please use as place of last resort for uninsured individuals. Referrals should go to Sstar first or other agencies receiving state contract. Short-term psychiatric and substance abuse hospital that treats children, 4 years and over; adolescents and adults in acute crisis situations through its 24-hour inpatient hospital, outpatient specialty programs, day hospital and alcohol and drug treatment services. Specialty services available: geriatric, child and adolescent, affective disorders, family therapy, neuropsychiatry, substance abuse, anxiety disorders, social skills, obsessive/compulsive disorders, women's program, sexual and physical abuse, eating disorders and developmental disabilities. Day Program: Income Source: Endowments; patient fees, health insurance.

The Cumberland High School Community promotes development of a culture in which students are respectful, responsible, and ready to succeed. They guide their students to be actively involved in the learning process that combines academic depth of understanding with higher order thinking, problem-solving, risk-taking, and creativity. They offer opportunities for students, as members of a 21st century world society, to become life-long learners and informed, productive citizens.

Mount St. Rita is a vibrant health care facility with a rich history of providing post-hospital rehabilitation and successfully returning individuals to independence. Whether you are recovering from a fracture, joint replacement, stroke, bypass surgery, pulmonary disease, or any illness with a qualified Medicare hospital stay, the rehabilitation team focuses on getting you home. Mount St. Rita Health Centre is licensed by Medicare and Medicaid to provide post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term care. It is a health care facility that includes Mercy Rehabilitation. Services: Fully licensed skilled, 98-bed nursing facility. Trach Wound Vac Psych Services Respite

Services: The department is comprised of six divisions designed to inform, entertain and enrich the lives of those who participate : ** Adult Day Services--Professionally designed programs to meet the needs of frail individuals with physical and/or cognitive impairments. Professional staff consists of registered nurses, a case manager, physical therapy assistant and certified nursing assistants. Therapeutic programs include music, art, physical, occupational, speech, aroma, pet therapy. Recreational activities include crafts, painting, exercise, gardening, Tai Chi and Yoga for elders. Intergenerational programs with local schools provide enrichment opportunities for both young and old alike. Support and Referral Services for each participant and their families, coordination with physicians and other service providers. Cost is based on a sliding fee scale. Licensed by the RI Department of Elderly Affairs. **Nutrition--Provides hot, nutritious, homemade lunches served at 11:45am, Monday through Friday. Snack bar with freshly baked goods, soups and much more. Night Life--Dinners, Thursday at 5pm in the Spring and Fall. **Programs--Offers activities that enable seniors to expand their horizons, enrich their lives and pursue a variety of interests. Our programs promote wellness, health maintenance, personal dignity and self worth. Individual needs, interests, skills and abilities are addressed through a variety of stimulating educational, social and health activities to improve the quality of life. **Retired Senior Volunteer Program--Allows anyone 55+ years of age the opportunity to help make the community a better place to live by sharing themselves with others. Participants gain personal satisfaction by serving at a public or non-profit agency. They also have fun by participating in interesting and rewarding experiences. Seniors serve from one to 40 hours a week; RSVP provides guidance and support, transportation, meals and insurance for all volunteers. Social Services--A caring staff of professional case managers and a Community Elder Information Specialist is available to provide support and counseling to seniors and their families, provide access to a network of service providers throughout the city and state, assist with the many available services, offer comfort and compassion, visit homebound seniors to assess and case manage, coordinate Support Groups such as Widow/Widower; Arthritis; Reminiscence. Our staff is available to speak to your community organization on a wide variety of issues. ** Transvan, (401) 943-3341--You don't have to be dependent on your family. Transvan, our daily transportation system for 60+ and/or disabled Cranston residents is available to provide transportation anywhere in Cranston, Monday through Friday. Provides shuttles to nearby malls and local markets. Provides transportation to doctors, nursing homes and hospitals in Providence, North Providence, Johnston and Warwick by appointment.

134 Collaborative is an initiative in partnership with Mathewson Street Church. They bring together like-minded organizations to build a community collaborative for social good in the heart of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. In addition to community collaborations, 134 Collaborative provides basic toiletries, used clothing and emergency bus tickets, as available, to those who are homeless, low income or attend programs on site. Public bathrooms are open to all when the building is open.

Offers Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED Training for healthcare professionals and the general public in various locations. The leading authority on resuscitation science, training and research in the US