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Woonsocket Health & Rehabilitation Centre offers 24/7 admissions, comprehensive Short and Long Term nursing care, rehabilitation programs, and complex medical services that include: Post-Surgical Care Orthopedic Rehab Physical, Occupational, and Speech Therapies IV Therapy TPN Nutrition Cardiac Care Oncology Management Pulmonary Rehab Diabetic care and teaching Wound care management Secure Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit Hospice and Respite Care

Since its founding during the campaign to pass the landmark Clean Water Act in 1972, Clean Water Action has worked to win strong health and environmental protections by bringing issue expertise, solution-oriented thinking and people power to the table. The mission of CWA is to protect the environment, health, economic well-being and community quality of life. Clean Water Action organizes strong grassroots groups and coalitions, and campaigns to elect environmental candidates and to solve environmental and community problems.

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.

The program is highly structured and emphasizes relapse prevention. Sober and drug -free lifestyles are supported and participation in 3 toxicology screenings a week is required. We offer supportive services that can become a part of your safety net.Successful independence is the goal of our recovery-focused Intensive Outpatient Program for those with co-occurring disorders. You’ll get care and guidance from our skilled counselors in a safe, supportive setting.

Skilled care that nurses and care professionals provide and monitor include but are not limited to: Wound management and care; pain management; intravenous fluids and antibiotics; postsurgical care; medication management; laboratory and X-ray services; podiatry, audiology, optometry and dental services; nutritional services, diabetic monitoring and management including patient teaching, discharge services.

Food Pantry

The Public Utilities Commission comprises two distinct regulatory bodies: a three-member Commission (Commission) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division). Although two distinct regulatory bodies, the Commission and Division generally operate in concert. This is evidenced by the Division’s status as an indispensable party in all Commission proceedings, and the Division’s statutory charge to enforce all directives of the Commission. Both entities may conduct inquiries, investigations and hearings to effectuate their respective duties. Both may issue orders that have the force and effect of law. The Division is also legislatively required to maintain a website in accordance with RIGL section 39-1-18. The Division makes every effort to insure that this legislative mandate is carried out. Electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, waste water, cable, television, motor carriers, ferry services, regulated utilities.

Tiverton Casino offers: • 33,600 sq. ft. gaming space • 1,000 Slot Machines • 32 Live Table Games • 18 Hybrid Stadium Seats • Full-Service Restaurant • Express Restaurant Options • Bar • Live Entertainment • 84 Room Hotel • VIP Lounge • Racebook Self-Exclusion is a program that was developed in the 1990s that allows a person to request to be excluded from the property. An individual may opt to self-exclude themselves for six months, one year or permanently.

SHIP Counseling

Cranston Public Schools promotes healthy schools by supporting wellness, good nutrition, regular physical activity, health education and awareness as part of the learning environment. The district supports a healthy environment where children learn and participate in positive dietary and lifestyle practices.

The Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network is the nation's largest anti-sexual assault organization. RAINN operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1.800.656.HOPE and the National Sexual Assault Online Hotline at rainn.org, and publicizes the hotline's free, confidential services; educates the public about sexual assault; and leads national efforts to prevent sexual assault, improve services to victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice. RAINN is supported by volunteers, donors, corporations and grants.

RiverzEdge Arts Project is a youth development program giving educationally and economically disenfranchised youth (ages 12-24) in northern Rhode Island paid employment in the arts and a voice in the community. Based in Woonsocket, one of RI's poorest cities, RiverzEdge engages teens in a lifestyle of creative expression, disciplined effort, and economic self-reliance.

Briarcliffe Manor is a five star rated, privately owned 122 bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center located on 30+ lush, wooded acres in Johnston, RI. An award winning facility is conveniently located- just 15 minutes west of Providence and just minutes from area hospitals. Nursing Facility and Assisted Living Provides Memory Care/ Dementia and/or Alzheimer Number of Beds: 43 Briarcliffe Manor is a preferred provider for Lifespan, Coastal Medical, CharterCARE Health Partners and CharterCARE Provider Group RI, LLC. We are members of the Rhode Island Healthcare Association and the Visionary Heathcare Network, a group of local, privately owned nursing homes.

Accessing Home Program

In addition to popular and regularly scheduled reading and knitting groups, the Auburn Branch is popular for the ESL courses offered on-site by the Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI). This location also houses Cranston Public Library’s Books @ Home program.

Public elementary school

Armistice provides urgent care services including treatment of most medical problems including pneumonia, allergies, coughs, colds, flu, and sinus infections, as well as an array of injuries, such as fractures, sprains, bruises, lacerations, and burns.

Part of Community Care Alliance, the Agape Center is a community based HIV/AIDS support and resource center whose mission is to provide services, resources, and advocacy for persons living with or affected by HIV/AIDS and to promote community awareness and prevention of the disease. Their Agape Drop-In Center provides resources in a safe, confidential setting where people living with HIV/AIDS are treated with dignity and respect. Services: HIV and Hepatitis C testing (by appointment) Lunches are served Monday and Wednesday, 12-1 PM Weekly Food Pantry Monthly Personal Care, Cleaning and Household Items Case Management services, in English and Spanish Support and resources Eligibility: Clients must be HIV+ and live in Rhode Island.

OSCIL works one-on-one with consumers that are Deaf, Hard-of-Hearing and Deaf-Blind on how to apply for the DMV test and provide tutoring in taking the Driver’s Education Exam.

Offers books, periodicals, audio books, videos, DVDs, large type books for loan. Programming for adults and children.

Services: Since 1854, an undergraduate and graduate comprehensive college offering more than 40 liberal arts and pre-professional programs on a full or part-time basis. ** Gerontology Program Coordinator: Rachel Filinson, 456-8732 E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: A 21 hour program open to matriculating or non-matriculating students. **The Poverty Institute (School of Social Work) Kate Brewster, 456-8512 Director of Administration: Dianne Sprague E-mail address: [email protected] Web address: www.povertyinstitute.org Services: To bring about systematic change by providing policy analysis, education and advocacy statewide on issues affecting the well being of all low income Rhode Islanders. ** Student Support Services and PEP Craig Lee Hall, Room 119 Director: Joseph Costa, 456-8237 E-Mail address: [email protected] Program for seniors in RI high schools who are from low income families and have parents who did not graduate from college. Offers counseling, tutoring, financial aid advice, PEP (Preparatory Enrollment Program), six week residency program. ** Upward Bound Program, 456-8081; 456-4725 Fax Director: Mariam Z. Boyajian E-Mail address: [email protected] Services: Eligible students must attend one of the six target high schools in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, East Providence. For students with college potential but who are not working up to capacity and who meet federal poverty guidelines. Academic classes, counseling, field trips, and tutorial assistance to motivate and steer disadvantaged high school students into post secondary education. Stipend for participants, recruiting each November. Six week summer residency program.

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

Tides is a non-traditional agency, unlike any other. Their “No-walls” philosophy puts them in the heart of neighborhoods where clients live—the most distressed and poverty-stricken areas of Rhode Island. Community-based programs service these youth, aged 6-21, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year. Programs include strength-based counseling, structured recreation, cognitive behavioral therapy, after-school programming and two small, licensed schools. Preserving Families Network (PFN) Multisystemic Therapy (MST) Youth Transition Center (YTC) Clinical and Enhanced Outpatient Services Youth Outreach Program (YOP) Tides Outreach Program (TOP) Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Tides Schools

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.

Public middle school in the Foster-Glocester Regional School District