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All of our crisis counseling services are available free of charge and we never go through your health insurance. Please call us to find out more about what services are currently available. (401) 738-1700 Crisis counseling at the Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center is a vital service that provides immediate support and assistance to individuals facing traumatic experiences. Trained counselors offer a safe and empathetic environment where survivors can express their feelings, fears, and concerns without judgment. These counselors are equipped with specialized knowledge to address the complex dynamics of domestic violence and sexual assault, offering personalized guidance and resources tailored to each individual's needs. Crisis counseling aims to empower survivors by validating their experiences, helping them navigate the legal and medical systems, and connecting them with additional support services such as shelter, legal advocacy, and therapy. Through compassionate listening and validation, crisis counselors play a crucial role in helping survivors regain a sense of control, rebuild their lives, and ultimately break the cycle of abuse. The Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center offers free crisis case management services that include: Assistance applying for the Rhode Island Crime Victim Compensation Fund Assessment of client’s needs and services Creating a safety plan for the client, providing crisis intervention, and any necessary outside referrals Assistance with obtaining temporary and permanent housing Advocating for clients to create sustainable goals for themselves and increase self-sufficiency Culturally competent and trauma informed services Assistance applying for Social Services, healthcare assistance and financial assistance, etc. Promote stability for the client and maintain a safe space for clients to process, understand, and overcome their interpersonal violence.

With the help of an organization called Rhode Island Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL) and support from the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE), we began a program of education that would lead to a high school diploma for those who learned best through life skills and real world learning.

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides monthly payments to adults and children with a disability or blindness and who have income and resources below specified amounts. SSI payments can also be made to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. People who have worked long enough may also qualify to receive Social Security disability or retirement benefits as well as SSI.

The Johnston Animal Control Division is housed within the Johnston Police Department's Special Services Bureau. The Town of Johnston does not maintain a local, full-time, Animal Shelter however it shares the City of North Providence's facility located at 900 Smithfield Rd., North Providence, RI (719-1516). The Johnston Police Department's ACO handles all issues regarding only Domesticated Animals. All wild Animal calls must be sent to the RI Department of Environmental Management and all rodent calls must be made to your private rodent removal company. If you suspect a domesticated and/or wild animal may be rabid, you may contact the Johnston Police Department to assess the potential public safety concern.

College Visions is a FREE program that provides low-income and first-generation students with one-on-one advising and resources to get in, succeed,and graduate from college. Beginning the summer before senior year of high school, students are assigned aCV advisor and work on college essays, resumes, scholarships, the financial aid process, and more. CV students participate in weekly meetings with their advisor, attendcollege visits, receive SAT fee waivers,and engage in workshops focused on the college process. Once admitted into college, our students receive support throughout their college career until they graduate

A public charter high school concentrating on culinary, visual and dramatic arts. The school offers a college prep program to students, grades 9 through 12, from all Rhode Island cities and towns.

Services: Non profit agency providing both clinical and support services since 1975 to persons recovering from mental illness and co-occuring disorders to improve their mental health, well being and quality of life. Community residences, supported work, supervised apartments and case management programs offer opportunities for independent community living and skills training for former IMH patients and others referred by CMHC's, MHRH, Eleanor Slater Hospital, area hospitals and private practitioners. Programs: Community Residences/Case Management Services: Supported Housing Office - Hope Street Apartments, 351-8833 Carla Andersen, Program Director 255 Hope Street, Providence, RI 02906-2173, 351-8833; Fax: 274-8210 Services: Offers low cost housing and support for 25 individuals with severe and persistent mental illness in the Providence area. Westwick Residential Program: 828-8959; Fax: 822-2046 46 West Warwick Ave., West Warwick 02893 Fellowship House: 943-5817; Fax: 943-1424 1257 Cranston Street, Cranston, 02920 *Residential program, Wheelchair accessible Ocean State Outreach, Mobile Treatment Team Office 59 West Shore Road, Warwick, 02889, 739-6611 Supervised Apartments: 1612 Broad Street, Cranston 02905 27 Dora Street, Providence 02909 68 Harrison Street, Providence, 02908 Fellowship Community Reintegration Services Correctional Discharge Planning - Education - Consultation Adult Correctional Institution P.O. Box 8312 - Dix 2nd floor Cranston, RI 02920, 462-3468; Fax:462-0848 Contact Person: Dawn Allen Income Source: MHRH, client fees, Medicaid

Westbay Community Action is a charitable organization serving the people of Kent County. They help with food, utilities, health, safety, and education. Their mission is to empower and mobilize people through programs, partnerships, and advocacy to gain greater self-sufficiency. Individuals and families gain stability through basic needs assistance. They improve their circumstances with education, life-skills training, and case management.

A maritime Charter School for Providence children named for Captain Paul Cuffee, a successful ship captain, merchant, philanthropist, and educator. A maritime theme is woven through the scientific and technical curriculum. Average class size: 21

Each resident, whether short-term or long-term, nursing and rehabilitation receives services with a comforting sense of community. From offering a spa with alternative therapies to having pets that enrich our lives, they offer something for everyone. West View is more than a nursing home or rehabilitation center. It is a community of friends, staff and residents alike, who share ideas and develop meaningful activities and programs to enhance everyone’s quality of life. They offer numerous opportunities for the residents to enjoy life and have fun.

Public elementary school in the West Warwick School District

The City of Woonsocket Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is the coordinating agency in city government for all forms of public crisis. The primary mission of the Woonsocket Emergency Management Agency is to protect life and property in the event of a disaster or crises situation, through a program of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery.

Steere House is an independent non-profit organization, serving adults who require skilled, restorative and long-term care services within a secure and caring environment. Steere House also provides educational and research experiences that enhance the care of those we serve. Services: 120 bed nursing and rehabilitation facility Alzheimer Unit or Wing (locked) Respite Trach Methadone Psych Services Dialysis Wound Vac Bus Line Smoke-Outside

West End Preservation is a subsidized housing facility with 23 units available.

Offers a general collection of books, CD's, audio and video cassettes; DVDs; pre-school story hour; summer programs; bookmobile; programs for adults, Young adults and children. Internet and computer access; reference services.

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.

For youth who have been adjudicated as delinquent and those awaiting trial for serious offenses, residential programming is conducted at the RI Training School which provides a secure, structured program or comprehensive services including clinical and educational services. All youth detained receive educational services in accordance with their academic level and/or specific individual education plan.

Assists low income residents in the Blackstone Valley area through individual advocacy, research and community organization approaches to meeting basic human needs. Must bring proof of income, rent and utility receipts, ID. Rental, fuel and utility assistance in emergencies only. Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets. Medication in crisis situation. Parenting classes. **Winter holiday baskets/toys for Blackstone Valley Residents Only. Call starting 12/01/2009** ** Blackstone Valley Emergency Food Closet 724-7170 402 Dexter Street, Central Falls 02863 Hours: M, W, F, 9am - 1pm Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal, donations.

The Embassy of Portugal in Washington, D.C., represents Portuguese interests in the United States of America. Portugal is strongly committed to an ambitious transatlantic relationship and to a stronger bilateral partnership. The Embassy works both at the Federal and State levels to develop new avenues of cooperation between our two nations to bring about even more trade, more investment, more tourism, more contacts between our civil societies as well as stronger political, cultural and educational ties.

Services: Provides educational and training information for post secondary education, financial aid and admissions information, application assistance in plus career counseling and assessment, referral to other social services and advocacy. EOC counselors are available at sites throughout Rhode Island. Income Source: U.S. Department of Education

Mae provides quality clothing, accessories, and shoe items at no cost to the homeless and low-income households. They accept personal donations of gently used items and make these available at our weekly food service locations.

School-based one-to-one mentoring programs. Mentoring is done on school grounds, during the school day, throughout the school year.

Best Buddies Friendship programs build one-to-one friendships between people with and without intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), offering social mentoring while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, people with IDD form meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities that many other individuals enjoy. They offer e-Buddies: a safe place online to develop one-to-one friendships between people with and without IDD. By joining e-Buddies, participants become more comfortable using technology to communicate with friends, gain computer literacy skills, and are better equipped to socialize online in the future.

General, short-term, non-sectarian, 247 bed hospital offering medical, surgery and their sub-specialties. Out-patient services include cardiology, cardio-thoracic surgery, cognitive disorders assessment, endocrinology-metabolism, orthopedics, ostomy, psychiatry and behavioral medicine, pulmonary, renal hypertension, oncology, surgery and transplant; geographic medicine program and a traveler's clinic. Fain Health Center Ambulatory surgery and outpatient services including medical, surgical, speech therapy, executive health, neurology, memory loss, cardiac rehabilitation, HIV/AIDS and Alzheimer's diagnostic assessment.

The mission of the Central Falls Housing Authority is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing and to establish programs that educate, enhance and empower the lives of all the people in the community they serve. CFHA maintains 327 public housing units, serving 500+ residents. In addition, they administer 553 Housing Choice Vouchers housing 1400 residents. Oversees subsidized housing for elderly/disabled: Forand Manor Annex, Wilfrid Manor; manages the Section 8 Voucher Program.