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SNAP, formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered to help provide low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.

Food Pantry

Rhode Island's resident professional opera company bringing critically acclaimed productions and concert events to the community.

Services: Provides therapeutic day services to victims of Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia as well as education, support and advocacy for family caregivers. The Center is a safe, secure and happy "home away from home" where participants are encouraged to be optimally independent, but where assistance is always close at hand. Services include but are not limited to multidisciplinary care planning and case management, information and referral, nursing and personal care, nutritional services, therapeutic activities, and assistance in accessing transportation, financial assistance, and other health and enabling services. Through collaborative, contractual and cooperative agreements, the Center is able to enhance core services with physical, occupational and speech therapies; hospice care; podiatry; hair care and a variety of special programs. The staff team includes registered and licensed practical nurses, case managers, certified nursing assistants and activity professionals who create individualized plans of care for each client.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly called food stamps, is the nation's largest program for fighting domestic hunger. Federally funded and state administered through our Department, we are committed to providing low-income individuals and families with resources to purchase food.

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

Lunch is served in the Parkside Dining Room at the Senior/Community Center. Those unable to pay will not be turned away. Meals are also available for home-bound neighbors weekdays with Meals on Wheels

Services: A temporary transitional and emergency shelter for homeless women and their children; provides advocacy/referral resources to residents, budget/money management, GED classes, parenting classes, counseling, life skills training and a summer program for children. Lucy's Hearth is an affiliate of Family Service of Rhode Island. Income Source: State; local; private; fund raisers.

Technology Demonstrations- TechACCESS provides in-person or virtual demonstrations (up to 1 hour) of assistive technology to the public. Appointments are required. Demonstrations are provided based on tools identified by the individual.

St. Luke’s, a Catholic school rooted in Gospel values and centered on the Eucharist, encourages and challenges students to achieve academically, grow spiritually and use their gifts to serve effectively as Christian leaders.

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.

Project HELLO: A volunteer effort to connect older adults who may be alone, and in need of socialization. For callers who would like to receive a call from a Project HELLO volunteer, call the POINT 401.462.4444.

Cross Street Apartments is a 18 unit, low income housing apartment community with 1, 2 and 3 bedroom units.

Laurel Crest-Pine Meadow is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled. There are two buildings, 40 units in one and 22 units in the other. Of these units eight are handicapped accessible.

The Blackstone Heritage Corridor works with community partners to preserve and promote the Valley’s historic, cultural, natural, and recreational resources for current and future generations.

Offers a general collection of books, magazines, videos, and audio cassettes; pre-school story hour; summer reading program for youth. Fax, computer, Internet. Programs for all ages.

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.

Services: Tax Assistance, Spanish Class, Homework Help, Computer Help

South Kingstown Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers licensed rehabilitation and subacute unit and secure Alzheimer’s care as well as long-term care for those in need of assistance with chronic illness or multiple activities of daily living. Services: 112 bed facility that includes a 36-bed secured Alzheimer/dementia care unit and a newly constructed 16 bed sub-acute unit. Respite

17 beds: Offers a 30-90 day program, which accommodates 17 formerly homeless men and women. Open 365 days/year. Every guest works with a case manager who assists with accessing services, setting goals, budgeting, and locating affordable housing. Services Available: 3 meals per day provided; Case management, Interpretation can be made available, Crisis intervention, Domestic violence support and education, Mental health/Substance abuse support, Housing placement, Vocation/Education. Important Policies: Curfew 5:00PM; Duration of stay 30-90 days; Rent is not required; Medications are locked; Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas; Must complete 8 hours of community service per week; Must find employment or other source of income within 30 days; Must save 50% of income; Must contribute one pound of coffee or 1 gallon of milk per week; Must look for new housing; Transitional housing available for singles

Child Outreach is a free service offered to all children 3 to 5 years old. Child Outreach provides information about your child’s development and resources that are available within your community. It can also help identify children who may need further assessment, intervention and/ or services at an early age to promote positive outcomes in kindergarten and beyond.

Walk-in resource center, accepts drop-in visits from any formerly incarcerated person. We maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive file of resources in major life areas such as housing, employment, education, medical, mental health, substance abuse, and transportation. Clients can use our telephone or computer lab to communicate with employers, family members, and probation or parole officers. Our resource center has a full schedule of programming, ranging from job readiness to financial literacy to support groups. We can also serve as a temporary address. Check the monthly calendar for more info.

An affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International serving the Washington County area of Rhode Island whose aim is to eliminate substandard housing by building and rehabilitating homes that are affordable to low-income individuals and families from the local community. Volunteer Opportunities with South County Habitat for Humanity include: On-Site Construction, Office Assistance, Lunch Providers, Committees: Building, Fund Development, Marketing, Events & Homeowner Support, ReStore Support: Store Assistants, Cashiers, and Driver Assistants.

Bayada Home Health Care in Warwick, RI provides personal care services and non-medical assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) for adults and seniors when a health issue has made it difficult to manage everyday tasks. Families often seek these services to support safe, independent living, or to provide companionship, assistance, and supervision for a loved one living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Care professionals in Warwick, RI can help adults and seniors continue living independently at home—where they want to be. Assistive care specialists include Home Health Aides, Certified Nursing Assistants, Homemakers, and Companions. Whether occasional services or live-in care is needed, Bayada matches the client’s needs with the right professional. Self-care assistance with activities of daily living, including:Dressing and grooming, Bathing and toileting, Walking, moving, and transferring (including safe use of wheelchairs, walkers, or lifts), Basic exercise, Reminders about medications and appointments, Meal preparation, help with eating, and nutritious food selection. Household support services, including: Light housekeeping, such as vacuuming, dusting, and sweeping, Washing and folding laundry, Trash removal, Shopping for groceries, picking up prescriptions, and other errands, Companionship (such as conversation, reading, and on outings) Personal home care is provided by specially-trained professionals usually on a regular, ongoing basis, with hourly and live-in options available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Whether your needs are occasional or long-term, Bayada can match you with a compassionate, compatible home health aide (HHA), certified nursing assistant (CNA), homemaker, or personal companion. Bayada caregivers are educated and trained to understand each client’s diagnoses and to meet your individual care needs. One-on-one approach to personal home care improves the lives of clients and their families by alleviating pressure, confusion, and worry, giving you peace of mind, and helping you live life to the fullest. Every BAYADA client is supported by a care team that includes a dedicated client services manager and an expert clinical manager who trains and supervises professional caregivers, oversees safety precautions, and is available 24/7 to answer questions and provide real-time support.