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Mass 211 is an easy to remember telephone number that connects callers to information about critical health and human services available in their community. It serves as a resource for finding government benefits and services, nonprofit organizations, support groups, volunteer opportunities, donation programs, and other local resources. Always a confidential call, Mass 211 maintains the integrity of the 9-1-1 system saving that vital community resource for life and death emergencies.

The Wakefield Oasis is an affiliate of the Mental Health Consumer Advocates of Rhode Island, Inc. This non-profit statewide advocacy, education, and socialization center empowers adults who have experienced psychiatric symptoms or who receive mental health services. MHCA of RI, Inc., has been in operation since 1985. The vision of MHCA of RI, Inc., is to provide peer support, to inform and educate people about the stigma of mental illness and to positively affect the lives of our fellow consumes through legislative action and other advocacy campaigns.

Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging and federally funded by the Corporation for National & Community Service, senior companions are over the age of 55 and provide companionship and reassurance with seniors and adults with special needs. Companions visit, listen, comfort, help and encourage clients to maintain as much independence as possible. Presently, the diocese has senior companions serving a number of seniors in the community.

Blackstone Valley Community health Care (BVCHC) has established a program that reduces fees charged to patients based on their income and family size. The categories used are based on percentages of “Poverty Level” as annually determined by the federal government. Qualifying patients will pay a nominal fee if they qualify for 100% of poverty. Patients between 101% and 200% will pay an amount depending on their family size and percentage of poverty. Every program has requirements and BVCHC’s Sliding Fee Program is no different.

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

General Dentistry Screenings and examinations Restorations and fillings Cleanings and sealants

Works with local fire departments to ensure Fire Safety and Fire Prevention activities are offered to every community.

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Families for Effective Autism Treatment of Rhode Island's (FEAT/RI) Mission is to disseminate accurate information regarding Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and effective science-based treatment to families, professionals, and our community, and to provide guidance, support, training, and advocacy for families of children with ASD.

Wakefield Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Services: Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapy available.

The Weekapaug Fire District provides fire rescue and fire prevention services to the town of Westerly. It is one of six different fire companies within the town.

America's oldest and largest grass roots environmental organization with more than 700,000 members. Sierra Club members work not only to preserve unspoiled wild lands but also to protect endangered species and help enact policies so that the air we breathe and the water we drink is safe.

Behavioral Health Link is a comprehensive program to service individuals who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis (mental health and/or substance abuse use) by establishing a community based, 24/7 hotline and triage center. BH has 5 treatment bays and can assist 8-10 individuals at one time. BH Link provides immediate treatment and help for people and connect them to appropriate care, 24/7 with access to the following services: Crisis Management and Stabilization Clinical Assessment System Navigation Emergency Medication Prescribing Psychiatric Consultation Services Peer Support Mobile Crisis Unit Continued Engagement and Connection to Follow-Up Services Connections to Treatment and Recovery Support Connections to Recovery Housing Care Management Skilled Nursing

Local administrative units that operate schools or contract for school services in specific geographical areas.

Services: The mission of the Poverty Institute is to promote economic security for low and moderate income Rhode Islanders and equitable tax and budget policies. We provide research, policy analysis, education, and advocacy on state and federal budget proposals, public benefit programs, adult education and economic development.

24-hour suicide/crisis hotline; suicide prevention and outreach activities with emphasis on high risk populations such as the elderly, teen and imprisoned. Safe Place, a support group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Training in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and communications skills. Income Source: United Way; State; contributions; fees; workshops; foundations

Full service, statewide law enforcement agency. Scituate Barracks (Headquarters) 311 Danielson Pike, North Scituate, RI 02857 Phone: (401) 444-1000 Wickford Barracks 7875 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI 02852 Phone: (401) 444-1064 Portsmouth Barracks 838 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871 Phone: (401) 444-1066 Lincoln Woods Barracks 1575 Louisquisset Pike, Lincoln, RI 02865 Phone: (401) 444-1100 Hope Valley Barracks 54 Nooseneck Hill Road, Richmond, RI 02898 Phone: (401) 444-1068 T.F. Green Airport Office 2000 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886 Phone: (401) 732-5327

24 hour helpline provided for individuals in crisis. Telephone calls range from seeking to escape a domestic violence situation to support and advocacy. Victims of Crime Helpline BVAC, in collaboration with Day One and the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, answers the Victims of Crime Helpline. The Helpline provides telephone support as well as accompaniment to hospitals and police departments.

CPNRI is leading an effort to develop a strong political presence which will be critical in helping to reach its goals of: Building public awareness of CPNRI and its members (service provider agencies) Informing and educating the public on the value and contributions agencies make everyday in the lives of people with disabilities. Informing and educating the public about the service Direct Support Professionals provide to people with disabilities so that they are able to live and work in the community.

Region 7: South County Regional Coalition Task Force 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.

Services: Comprehensive subacute, medical and rehabilitative services along with long term, respite and hospice care.

Fosters academic/training/community collaboration that benefits the public by improving the supply and distribution of high quality, culturally sensitive, interdisciplinary work force that transcends barriers and supplies even the most vulnerable of people with the care they deserve.

Services: Small, private institution that is an art and design school. Offers degrees in Fine Arts, Architecture. ** The RISD Museum of Art 224 Benefit Street, Providence 02903, 454-6500 / 454-6556 Fax Rhode Island's leading museum of fine and decorative art. Open to the public.

VJ Doyle Manor is a subsidized 62+, handicapped or disabled housing complex.