View Search Results

The Providence Animal Control Division protects the health and safety of our residents and their pets with progressive leadership and education, and continues to engage the hearts and minds of the community to help all animals. As of November 2015, the Animal Control Division has adopted a “low risk euthanasia” philosophy of healthy adoptable animals and will continue to improve the live release rate of shelter animals via adoptions, returning strays to their owners, transferring animals to rescues and treating medical cases.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States. The Lifeline is comprised of a national network of over 200 local crisis centers, combining custom local care and resources with national standards and best practices. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is funded by the federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and administered by Vibrant Emotional Health. Counselors at locally-operated crisis centers across the country answer all of the Lifeline's calls and chats. Crisis Center in RI- Gateway/Community Counseling Center, 103 Bacon Street, Pawtucket RI 02860

KIDSNET To ensure that all children in Rhode Island are as healthy as possible by getting the right health screenings and preventive care at the right time. Provide a secure database for critical information about children's health. Facilitate the collection and appropriate sharing of health data with for the provision of timely and appropriate preventive health services and follow-up. Protect the confidential data about children in the system

Services: Empowers women to become economically self-sufficient and prosperous through entrepreneurship. Focuses on improving access to capital and credit for aspiring and existing women business owners. Offers women the opportunity to build their business skills, further their financial acumen and develop a lifetime of key resources and contacts.

Clients may come in once a week Pantry located in basement of the church

For emergencies, please inform the dispatcher the nature of the call and the location of the animal. The ACO will be notified.

Town Hall

Dental Lifeline Network is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. We operate the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program which provides free, comprehensive dental care to those who qualify. Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and Dental Lifeline Network is a charitable affiliate of the American Dental Association. We operate the Donated Dental Services (DDS) program which provides free, comprehensive dental care to those who qualify. Provides access to dental care and education for people who cannot afford it and:

• have a permanent disability or
• who are elderly: age 65 or older or
• who are medically fragile

All applications must be submitted through the DDS Coordinator

Through curriculum-based youth development services, young people learn to meet their basic personal and social needs and to build competencies which are necessary for a successful adolescent and adult life. Services focus on stressing the youth’s competencies, strengths, and developmental needs while working on problems and weaknesses.

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

Meals on Wheels site

Services: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults; International Friendship program; foreign language classes; World discovery classroom project; orientation program for international students, doctors and business trainees who are temporarily in Rhode Island; nationality events, dinners and teas. Also informal counseling and linkage to community services and organizations. Low cost guest rooms. Drop-in center. Aid and services for all temporary international residents in the southern New England area.

The ReFocus Community Center at 45 Greeley St, Providence, offers our younger and more active folks a variety of educational programs and activities at our three-floor, 20,000 sq. ft. Center and through field trips in the community.

Guidance in accessing needed services, or funds, for their particular situation, such as assistance with rents, utilities, or prescription costs. Families are provided with information on local food pantries, vouchers for non-food items and referrals to other agencies.

Goldsmith Manor is a 100 unit development, constructed in 1971, consists of 64 efficiency units, and 36 one bedroom units.

One of the core functions of the Ocean State Center for Independent Living is assisting people with disabilities to move out of nursing homes and other institutions into the independent living arrangement of their choice, as well as helping to prevent people with disabilities from entering these institutions. The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL), a non-residential, non-profit organization, can help seniors and adults with disabilities who are interested in transitioning from nursing facilities back into the community—either moving back to their own home or apartment or to the home of a relative or friend. OSCIL’s Community Living Option Program has been assisting persons with disabilities to move from a nursing home setting to a less restrictive environment for many years. OSCIL staff is able to work with each individual to identify their specific needs, help secure appropriate housing, establish community connections and obtain support services—all necessary for a safe and sustainable transition. If you or someone you know is medically stable and motivated to actively participate in the transition process, call us at (401) 738-1013 for more Information about how we may be able to help.

Art League Rhode Island (ALRI) is the forefront of a thriving culture of visual arts in Rhode Island. A membership based non-profit, the all-volunteer organization is an innovative leader in supporting Rhode Island’s art and artists.

A full service outpatient recovery center that offers comprehensive substance abuse treatment for people addicted to heroin, opioid-based painkillers, fentanyl, ans alcohol. Guest Dosing available

Social Security pays disability benefits to people who can't work because they have a medical condition that's expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Services: For families who have children with special health care needs. Provides information and referrals, semi-annual newsletter, support and advocacy. No regularly scheduled meetings due to the difficulty finding respite services for parents. Hasbro Children Hospital Family Advisory Council advises on family matters.

Pawtuxet Valley Urgent Care is a medical practice providing prompt treatment of all non-life-threatening acute injuries and illnesses for patients of all ages on a walk-in basis. Providers include Physicians, Physician Assistants and Family Nurse Practitioners. Areas of expertise include: Cuts, sprains, and strains; Minor traumas; Cold and Flu; Headache; School and sports physicals; PPD and Vaccine titer testing; Infections; Vaccines (including Flu, Pneumonia, Hepatitis). On-site x-ray and lab services.

AA Meeting

The AmeriCorps Seniors East Bay Retired, and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed for individuals 55 years and older who want to contribute their skills, talent, and time to impact and improve conditions in their communities. RSVP is a network of community members volunteering in many programs and non-profits in the East Bay area. Volunteers are provided educational opportunities through our partnerships for unique service positions. People We Serve RSVP is for individuals 55 and older interested in socializing with others, serving critical community needs, and learning new skills to provide quality services in East Bay communities. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. RSVP volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, Medicare counseling and much more. Key Features RSVP partners with over 50 community organizations to provide opportunities for our volunteer network in East Providence, Bristol and Newport Counties. Our volunteers offer help with: Food Pantries / Grocery Delivery Income Tax Assistance Community Non-Profits Senior Health Insurance Program Evidence-Based Health Education Workshops Digital Inclusion And much more! Hours of operation 8:00am-4:00pm To enroll: to learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876 ext 1137

Paratransit service provided under ADA is available for an individual whose disability either prevents independent use of the fixed route system or prevents travel to or from bus stops. Under federal regulations, ADA Paratransit Service must operate within a 3/4-mile corridor on either side of a fixed route. ADA service operates during the same hours that the fixed route bus runs. All ADA trips must start and end in the corridor.

Services: Peer support in a non-structured environment where mental health consumers can stop by to relax, socialize and help develop whatever services and programs they want. Activities run as members feel appropriate. Mental health referral services available. The Oasis Advocacy & Social Center is consumer-run. MHCA/Oasis has been in RI since 1985 (formerly known as CCSA).