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Palliative and supportive home care for terminally ill patients and families. Facilities include Phillip Hulitar Center, a ten bed inpatient facility for short term symptom management or in the last stages of life. Support groups for bereaved children, teens and adults to help them cope with the loss of a loved one, including a Latino Drop-In Group. Speakers Bureau. Outreach. Bereavement Support Locations: EAST GREENWICH PORTSMOUTH PROVIDENCE - LOSS OF A SPOUSE/LIFE PARTNER PROVIDENCE - PARENTS WHO HAVE LOST ADULT CHILDREN PROVIDENCE- SURVIVORS OF SUICIDE & TRAUMATIC LOSS PROVIDENCE - EVENING GROUP SOUTH KINGSTOWN - LOSS OF SPOUSE /LIFE PARTNER WESTERLY WOONSOCKET DAYTIME GROUP Income Source: Grants, donations, third party payments.

Rhode Island's Statewide Self-Advocacy organization. Works to help people understand information more clearly, learn about rights, participate in their communities and share their unique gifts with the rest of society. Also works to raise public awareness about disabilities. Activities include:

• Hosting an annual statewide Self-Advocacy

conference. Approximately 430 people attend.

• Hosting an annual Statewide Self-Advocacy Town Hall style meeting. Approximately 300 people attend.
• Designing/Adapting accessible materials in a variety of formats to help people understand issues related to Self-Advocacy.
• Coordinating a year-long Leadership Series training for individuals who have a Developmental Disability, families and direct support staff.
• Bringing disability awareness experiences to schools, colleges, businesses, support agencies and others.

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.

The UCP Rhode Island Children & Family Services program provides services to children with disabilities and their families under Rhode Island�s Home Based Therapeutic Services Program (HBTS). Medicaid eligible children (up to age 21) are provided comprehensive periodic evaluations to supplement the treatment of various medical conditions. Works with families to develop service plans for their children and assists the families to secure HBTS funding. Once a plan is approved, UCPRI provides case management and services, therapies, and training for the child and family. The object is to apply individualized services that permit the child to live at home and take an active part in school and community. UCPRI�s services may help relieve some of the financial strains that make raising a child with disabilities so stressful to both the family and child. Other Children & Family Services:

• CAP (Community Activities Project) provides financial support enabling children with disabilities to participate in community and recreational activities.

Provides information, referral and advocacy to families with children who have special needs. UCPRI will assist families in identifying their needs (home health care, learning, recreation) and work with them to secure funding. Adult Education: UCP Rhode Island�s Adult Education Community Classrooms meet throughout RI. Instruction is individualized, based on the personal learning goals of each student. Most classes meet for 3 hours a week for 12 weeks. Other Services: Adult Literacy Skills Word Processing skills Craft Making Adaptive Painting & Drawing Employment Readiness Making Community Connections GED Preparation Basic Math Skills Money Management Cooking Introduction to: Internet & email Sign language Computer skills Income Source: Fund raising; foundations; grants; bequests; State contracts

Outpatient addiction treatment involves one-on-one counseling sessions to help patients overcome alcohol or drug dependence. Clinicians use the most effective therapy methods to identify and resolve issues that have led to substance use. Services: Substance abuse and mental health counseling; outpatient detoxification; IOP, PHP, Family Counseling, Psychological Testing, Center of Excellence

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JDRF is the leading global organization funding type 1 diabetes (T1D) research. Founded by parents determined to find a cure for their children, today, exists for the millions of people affected by this disease. That's why JDRF supports the best researchers doing the most promising, cutting–edge science to cure, prevent and treat T1D.

When performed in an experienced, accredited laboratory, DNA testing the most definitive proof of a biological relationship. DDC can perform paternity/maternity/ other biological relationship test to find results that can be used as a legal document, then a Legal DNA Test must be performed. Some common reasons for a Legal DNA Test include: Child Support, Child Custody, Immigration, Birth Certificate, Tax Forms, Will / Estate, Court Order, Adoption, Legal reasons

Meal program, fitness classes, visiting nurse services, AARP tax program Feb-April. 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

Dedicated to providing the public with environmentally sound programs and facilities to manage solid waste. Eco-Depot is a free service for properly disposing of household hazardous waste from RI households. Household hazardous waste is anything labeled with a skull and crossbones, or words like 'toxic', 'poison', 'flammable', 'combustible', etc. Examples include mercury devices, automotive fluids, fertilizers, pesticides, pool chemicals, and polishes.

All defendants convicted of a domestic violence crime must undergo a Batterers Intervention Program. A Batterers Intervention Program is a psycho-educational group led by trained professional facilitators. Each meeting is an hour and a half to two hours long, and meetings are held every week for a minimum of 20 weeks. Fees are collected, but programs can make accommodations as needed. Ask your parole officer or program staff about available options. Through these programs, batterers learn to identify abusive behaviors and are taught to react to situations non-abusively and to communicate with their partner. Batterers Intervention Programs differ from, and are not replaceable by, substance abuse treatments, mental health services, or family, marital, couples or other counseling. Participants are held accountable for their attendance, must be on time, and cannot miss a meeting. While participation is often court-ordered, individuals can also voluntarily attend by contacting the program that serves the area in which they live. Those who voluntarily sign up are still expected to follow through with the commitment and adhere to attendance policies.

Charles Street Manor is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Services: Specializing in the treatment of persons with special needs and challenging behaviors. Early intervention, pre-school, day program, parent program, Saturday recreational program, vocational education, day and residential programs, agency/school consultation. Income Source: DCYF, MHRH, local education agencies.

Westerly Animal Control is part of the Westerly Police Department and is responsible for enforcing Town ordinances as well as State and Federal laws pertaining to animals and animal husbandry. The Westerly Animal Control Officer is under the direct supervision of the Captain of the Police Department. Westerly Animal Control is also responsible for properly carrying out the rules and regulations pertaining to the Rhode Island Rabies Management Protocol as well as conducting vicious dog hearings, controlling the feral cat population and speaking to groups, neighborhood associations and school children regarding humane education. Primary goals for Animal Control is to educate Westerly citizens on proper pet guardianship, rabies awareness, co-existing with area wildlife and effective enforcement by means of example, meaningful dialogue or by more serious measures through animal impoundment, citations/summons and municipal or district court.

Screenings and examinations Restorations and fillings Cleanings and sealants Digital X-rays Extractions Root Canals Crowns

The Insurance Division is responsible for conducting financial examinations of domestic insurance companies to ensure financial solvency and market conduct examinations of domestic or foreign insurance companies to ensure compliance with the insurance statutes and regulations. The program performs several licensing functions including, but not limited to, the licensing of companies, producers, adjusters and appraisers. The program also reviews rate and form filings for the Life, Accident and Health, and Property and Casualty lines of business for compliance with state statutes and regulations, and addresses consumer complaints for these lines of business. The program monitors and introduces legislation in order to maintain accreditation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which it initially received in June of 1993. The division was re-accredited in December 1998, December 2003, June 2009, and in June 2014, each time receiving the maximum accreditation period of five years. The Rhode Island Insurance Division is part of the U.S. insurance regulatory framework which is a highly coordinated state-based national system designed to protect policyholders and to serve the greater public interest through the effective regulation of the U.S. insurance marketplace. Through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), insurance regulators establish national standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews and coordinate their regulatory oversight to better protect the interests of consumers while ensuring a strong, viable insurance marketplace. U.S. insurance regulators also participate in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) along with the NAIC by participating in major standard setting initiatives, including working with fellow regulators from around the world to better supervise cross-border insurers, identifying systemic risk in the insurance sector, and creating international best practices.

their Education & Employment programs give Their clients the tools they need to increase their earned income, which is critical to maintaining stable housing. They have developed extensive knowledge and expertise to help individuals access individualized, trauma-informed adult education, job training and support services. Their Employment Resource Center offers one-on-one help with resumes, job searching, online job applications and career exploration. The Resource Center is also a great place to connect with our other education and job training programs.

Individual and family therapy Opportunities to meet with a psychiatrist Medication management, if necessary Group therapy opportunities with other people who share life issues similar to your own Developing techniques for preventing relapse Building skills for insight into addiction and recovery processes Connections to recovery supports at Anchor Recovery Community Center

Riverbend Apartments is a project based Section 8 Development designed for Multifamily Housing. The community consists of (168 apts.) 51 one bedroom, 84 two bedroom, and 33 three bedroom apartments and is smoke free.

Provides direct financial assistance for active or retired Naval and Marine Corps personnel and their dependents. Provides access for Army, Air Force and Coast Guard personnel with reimbursement from respective societies. Budget assistance, and layettes; information about dependency allowances, pensions, government insurance, locating and communicating with Navy personnel and community resources. Located in Fleet and Family Support Center, where other military resources are available. Special projects include a thrift shop. Newport Thrift Shop: B-305 Peary St., Naval Station Newport, RI 02841

For over 35 years, Brentwood has provided the highest degree of professional and personal care for residents. By combining acquired knowledge with the latest concepts in health care, they have created a homelike environment. Whether your loved one requires short-term convalescent care or long term nursing care, they attend to each resident's individual needs. Services: 96 bed skilled nursing facility providing services for short and long term care. Accepts both Medicare and Medicaid. Alzheimer Unit or Wing Respite Wound Vac Bus Line

Facilities which house a collection of materials including books, manuscripts, journals, government documents and nonprint formats such as paintings, musical recordings, videotapes, films and data files on magnetic tape which are organized to provide physical, bibliographic and intellectual access to a targeted group of people and which generally make available staff to provide services and programs related to the information needs of the targeted group.

The nation's largest organization dedicated to giving young people the knowledge and skills they need to own their economic success, plan for their futures, and make smart academic and economic choices. Junior Achievement's programs—in the core content areas of work readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy—ignite the spark in young people to experience and realize the opportunities and realities of work and life in the 21st century.

Meshanticut Vista is a subsidized housing unit consisting of 140 Units 62+, handicapped or disabled.