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The Ocean State Center for Independent Living works to improve the life experience for people with disability by promoting self-direction and integration into the community, and provides a wide range of independent living services to help individuals meet these goals.

Programs within the formal criminal justice system that provide facilities for the detention of people who have been charged with a crime and are awaiting trial, and/or the confinement, treatment, employment, training and discipline of people who have been sentenced to imprisonment after conviction for a criminal offense.

24-hour skilled nursing care by registered and licensed nurses, an attending physician on call seven days a week, and in-house physical, occupational and speech therapists.

Pawtucket Fire Department operates out of five fire stations with an engine out of each; truck apparatus and rescue ambulance units in stations 2 and 4. The Duty battalion chief responds from station 2, adjacent to City Hall. ** Pawtucket's Fire Station 3 on Columbus Avenue will be closed beginning on April 1, 2019 for approximately 4-8 weeks. Station 2: 155 Roosevelt Street; Attached to City Hall Station 3: 2 Columbus Avenue; Closest to McCoy Stadium Station 4: 385 Cottage Street; Largest Facility Station 5: 301 Smithfield Ave; Near Elementary School Station 6: 385 Newport Avenue; Near Park

Programs, usually offered by licensing authorities, that accept and, where possible, attempt to resolve complaints regarding the licensing, cleanliness and safety of facilities, treatment of residents, quality of care, excessive fees, unethical or improper conduct of personnel or other inappropriate business practices of group residences for adults with disabilities, assisted living facilities, and senior residential care homes.

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Services: Operates 30 group homes and an apartment program for individuals with developmental disabilities. Income Source: MHRH

Support for people who have had a heart attack and/or any type of open heart surgery (bypass, valve replacement, etc.). Family members welcome to attend.

Family Care Center: Primary care providers are committed to providing the best health care possible for infants, children, adolescents, pregnant women, and adults of all ages. As a “patient-centered medical home,” the Family Care Center offers preventive care and can coordinate specialty care. the Family Care center also reserves space each day for sick visits. If you are sick, please call your team for the next available appointment. Internal Medicine Center: Internal medicine doctors (internists) are trained to diagnose and treat the general medical needs as well as acute and chronic medical needs of adults. The primary care team is committed to providing high quality, compassionate care, and offers a team-based, “patient-centered medical home” model of medicine, which means working closely with patients and other health care professionals to ensure the best possible care. Physician Specialties from across Care New England will be available for consultation at the Family Care Center and Internal Medicine Center, as appropriate. Planned specialties include: Cardiology, Dermatology, General surgery, Oncology, Orthopedic surgery, and Pulmonary and sleep medicine

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

LeadSafe Homes Program was developed to help eliminate the dangers of lead in the property. Funds are available to properties built before 1978, properties with pregnant women and children under the age of six, and home-based daycares or foster homes that may contain lead paint. There are no out of pocket expenses or monthly payments. Funds are grants/loans and loans are forgiven after 5 years for owner-occupied properties and 10 years for rental properties. Improvements may include new windows and doors, interior and exterior painting and lead safe yards and play areas.

Services: Four year co-educational college of the liberal arts and sciences. Conducted under the auspices of the Order of Preachers of the Province of St. Joseph, commonly known as the Dominicans.

The Division of Developmental Disabilities is responsible for planning, funding and overseeing a community system of services and supports for adults with developmental disabilities. They fund a statewide network of community services and supports for Rhode Islanders living with intellectual and significant developmental disabilities. These services are available through community provider agencies.

Provides information and referrals by phone for the elderly, family members and caregivers. The diocese can help to determine clients’ needs and provide information about referrals to appropriate diocesan, state, and social service providers.

Exists to build a safe, healthy and stable community through the empowerment of Olneyville residents. Primary function is to facilitate the creation and revitalization of affordable housing. To preserve, restore and create affordable housing opportunities and to promote community economic development fostering a healthy, economically vibrant and diverse community. ONE Neighborhood Builders is a nonprofit community development organization dedicated to revitalizing Providence neighborhoods. Olneyville Housing Corporation, founded in 1988, changed its name to ONE Neighborhood Builders when it merged with Community Works Rhode Island in 2015. To date, we have developed 375 affordable apartments and over 115 for-sale homes, as well as more than 50,000 square feet of commercial and community space. These spaces include many properties that were formerly foreclosed and blighted in addition to historic buildings that ONE|NB works to preserve, saving landmarks while creating vibrant spaces to work and live.

Brenton Point State Park affords its visitors with views on the East Coast. The park is located at the point of land where Narragansett Bay meets the Atlantic, midway along renowned Ocean Drive. Visitors can enjoy various activities such as picnicking, hiking, fishing, or views of the Atlantic Ocean.

The Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) serves as “the principal agency of the executive branch of state government” (R.I.G.L. §42-7.2-2) responsible for managing the departments of: Health (RIDOH); Human Services (DHS); Office of Healthy Aging (OHA); Office of Veterans Services (VETS); Children, Youth and Families (DCYF); and Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH). EOHHS is also designated as the single State agency to administer the Medicaid program in Rhode Island.

The Institute for the Study and Practice of Nonviolence’s (ISPN) mission is to teach, by word and example, the principles and practices of nonviolence, and to foster a community that addresses potentially violent situations with nonviolent solutions. To work to build Dr. King’s ideal of the nonviolent Beloved Community. Operates the "Providence Streetworkers" - an acclaimed intervention and outreach program; teaches nonviolence in the schools; and trains adults and youth in nonviolence through "train the trainer" programs. Services Include: Nonviolence Training Program, Nonviolence Streetworkers Program, Youth Programs, Victim Support Services, Juvenile Reentry Program, Street outreach, Violence prevention, Support, case management for families of homicide victims, Victim support, Youth development, Gang violence intervention, Conflict resolution, Retaliation intervention, Crisis intervention, Case management, Family counseling, Victim counseling, Mentoring, Anti-Bullying, After-school programs, Homicide victim support, Court advocacy, Youth advocacy, Youth enrichment, Internships, Nonviolence Training, High-risk youth, Youth violence

Through various programs and workshops, this handicapped accessible museum promotes the value of tolerance and diversity. Educating the public about the Holocaust, this small museum and library offers group tours and community programs such as lectures, exhibits and films.

Alan Shawn Feinstein Middle School is a place where students, staff, and community foster a growth mindset through collaboration and partnership to create opportunities to maximize learning and personal growth of all students.

NORD’s Rare Disease Database has reports in non-technical language on more than 1,200 rare diseases. NORD’s Organizational Database lists disease-specific patient advocacy organizations for rare diseases. The National Organization for Rare Disorders is a patient advocacy organization dedicated to individuals with rare diseases and the organizations that serve them. NORD, along with its more than 280 patient organization members, is committed to the identification, treatment, and cure of rare disorders through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services.

Berkshire Place Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is dedicated to providing exceptional and compassionate care. Located in Providence, Rhode Island. We are family-owned and operated for more than 20 years. Our experienced team of healthcare professionals is available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Let our family care for yours.

CODAC has introduced or expanded whole health services, including: Mental Health assessment and treatment and/or referral to a community provider, health and wellness, motivational interviewing. EKG with interpretation at annual physical Rapid testing with treatment (and/or referral) for Hep C Acu-detox (a form of acupuncture approved for use in OTP treatment) Tobacco Cessation Programs Problem Gambling Services of Rhode Island., resources. CODAC programming emphasizes expanded and enhanced case management for all patients. Group counseling covers a wide range of topics and utilizes various approaches to support treatment and recovery. Offerings may vary over time to reflect patient needs and include: Nutrition counseling Expressive arts and journaling Education and support groups for pre- and post-partum women Family and Couples Counseling Anger management Programs for individuals re-entering the community after incarceration Individualized case management includes referrals and linkages for specialized treatment and recovery needs

RI ADDult Support Group This group for adults with ADD/ADHD meets the third Thursday of each month (except July, August and December) in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. A safe, positive, educational environment for those dealing with the daily issues of ADD/ADHD is provided. The group is free, but donations are gratefully accepted. For more information visit www.riaddults.org. Meeting Location: Bradley Hospital Pine Room CHADD of RI (Children and Adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) is the local chapter of the national non-profit organization CHADD, which seeks to promote and provide education and support regarding attention deficit hyperactivity disorder in adults and children. Visit http://www.chadd.org/ or http://www.help4adhd.org/ for more information. Meeting Room: Bradley Hospital Pine Room A Brown University affiliated psychiatric center providing care for infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Services include a full range of mental health and special educational programs for children with emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Treatment is provided through a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, pediatricians and milieu therapists. **Center for Autism Director: Rowland Barrett, Ph.D. Services: Highly specialized inpatient, partial hospitalization outpatient program for children and young adults with emotional and behavioral disorders combined with a developmental disability such as retardation and autism. **Inpatient Services Director: Child and Adolescent: Henry Sachs, MD Services: Comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment program for children/ adolescents in crisis. Services include stabilization, short-term treatment in a secure environment, 24 hour care in a less restrictive environment, partial hospitalization for children who can return home at night and in-home care. **Outpatient Services Director: Karyn Horowitz, MD Services: A full range of outpatient evaluation and treatment programs. Specialty areas include individual, family and group therapy, Attention Deficit Disorder, child neuropsychological assessment, school and learning problems, anxiety disorders, trauma adjustment, behavioral problems, depression and communication disorders. Professional consultants and second opinions are available. **Early Childhood Clinical Research Center Associate Professor: Susan Dickstein PhD Email: [email protected] Services: Provide evaluation and treatment services fro young children and their families. Emphasis is placed on supporting families in learning strategies to manage challenging behaviors and support their young child's development. **The Bradley School Director: Dale Radka, MD Services: A fully accredited special education program for children/adolescents who are having difficulty learning. Bradley School integrates individual and family therapy and other mental health services with its educational services to treat the behavioral and emotional issues affecting the child's learning. Services include comprehensive and short-term diagnostic evaluations, accredited special education school, summer camp and on-site school counseling. Income Source: Patient fees; third party reimbursements; grants; gifts.