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315 Park Avenue Apartments is a subsidized housing unit 62+, handicapped or disabled.

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

For adolescent girls, 13-17. Provides individual, group and family counseling in a long-term residential treatment program for women in recovery from chemical dependency. Daily living in a family atmosphere develops a sense of normalcy and belonging in a non-threatening, supportive, educative and chemically free environment. The program places a strong emphasis on the Twelve Step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. Assertiveness training as well as physical and recreational activities are designed to improve health and appearance. Special emphasis is placed on helping each woman develop positive feelings of self-worth that will support the ultimate goal of sobriety. A relapse prevention specialist provides residential and outpatient relapse prevention services. Eastman House also offers a continuing after care program. Through group therapy we also work on women's concerns, abuse issues and trauma. Income Source: State, private foundations, donations, fund raising

Support for people who have had a heart attack and/or any type of open heart surgery (bypass, valve replacement, etc.). Family members welcome to attend.

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. INCOME BEFORE DEDUCTIONS OR GROSS: Family size Annual Monthly 1 $20,147 $1,679 2 $27,214 $2,268 3 $34,281 $2,857 4 $41,348 $3,446 5 $48,415 $4,035

SHIP Counseling

Renaissance Project is a tax-credit project that renovated apartments on on Goddard Street. With this project, 30 units were completely rehabbed and transformed into affordable apartments.

To provide a friendly ear to individuals in quarantine and isolation

143 bed nursing and rehabilitation facility.

Research has shown that providing intervention in the early years can make a critical difference in a child’s lifetime of growth. Infants and toddlers learn best from the everyday experiences with the familiar people in their lives. The Looking Upwards team will help you understand what factors may be influencing your child’s development. If your child needs support, looking Upwards will work alongside your family as you support your child. Your comprehensive team of developmental specialists is designed based on your child’s unique needs. Among those who may be on your team are occupational and physical therapists, nurses, educators, speech and language therapists, social workers and service coordinators.

North Smithfield Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The NSEMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties. In Emergenies tune to: local TV, Cox Cable channel 17; local radio stations WOON 1240 AM or WNRI 1380 AM; Northern Rhode Island REACT on citizens band channel 9. Stations will report shelter locations and hours of operation. If you require transportation, you must register with the North Smithfield Emergency Management North Smithfield Emergency Shelter: Junior Senior High School: 412 Greenville Road (Route 104) Medical Shelters: North Smithfield Middle School: 1850 Providence Pike (Route 5) North Smithfield Elementary School: 2214Providence Pike (Route 5)

Caregiver Support Group Recent participants from Alzheimer's clinical trials and anyone looking for information on caring for your loved ones who suffer from Alzheimer's, Memory Loss or other forms of dementia are encouraged to attend. Structured activities and refreshments will be planned for your loved ones so you can attend the information session.

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

Community Based Day Services Day services at Opportunities Unlimited are community based i.e. individuals spend their day involved in activities of interest that facilitates their interaction and involvement with members of the community. Some places where individuals spend their time include – The RI Community Food Bank, Cranston Senior Center, Meals on Wheels, RI Hospital, SPCA. Staff assistance and support is available to insure a successful experience.

Maintains and preserves the site of Smith's Castle and the 22 acres of land that adjoins it.

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.

A Bed for Every Child: The Massachusetts Coalition for the Homeless partners with public schools to assist students whose families are at risk of becoming homeless by providing beds, pillows and linens to children going without.

Public Pre-School in the Newport Public Schools District

NORD provides assistance programs to help patients obtain life-saving or life-sustaining medication they could not otherwise afford. These programs provide medication, financial assistance with insurance premiums and co-pays, diagnostic testing assistance, and travel assistance for clinical trials or consultation with disease specialists.

Services: Assists new Americans in the areas of social and economic independence and creating greater access to education and healthcare services. SEDC's social service programs include Project Early Start for families with children, 0-3 years old; Elderly Services for seniors, Minority Health Youth and Family Services which include middle school students and their parents. ESL/Citizenship classes available; also tobacco, substance abuse, gang and pregnancy programs. Homeownership Education & Financial Empowerment The foreclosure prevention and homeowner fitness program assists individuals and families who need help facing financial hardships and the possibility of foreclosure. The program works in partnership with Rhode Island Office of the Attorney General and a coalition of community partners. CSEA provides bilingual and bicultural financial fitness education through one-on-one counseling and educational workshops. CSEA helps clients build relationships with financial institutions, develop long term financial plans to avoid foreclosure, assist clients with mortgage assistance applications, and raise awareness about scams and fraud. CSEA provides assistance in the application process for clients who seek refinancing and homeownership options. CSEA provides workshops in retirement savings, budgeting, and home ownership education. International Language Bank provides fee-for-service, 24/7 translation and interpretation in over 40 languages. Income Source: Federal, state, individual donations; United Way Donor option. VOAD Contact: Chris Lewis e-mail [email protected]

Operates 24-hour hotline, provides emergency shelter to battered women; advocacy; crisis intervention counseling; support groups; educational programs; children's program; school based programs; information/referral services. Speakers Bureau. Handicapped accessible. Warren Office: 624 Main Street, 247-2070, Jamestown, 423-9649; Little Compton, 635-2548 Bristol County Director: Karen Majewski Support groups meet in Newport, Monday, 6pm - 7:30pm and Warren, Th, 6pm -7:30pm. Call for information. Income Source: State, local, grants, membership drive; fund raisers.

66 bed Nursing Home.

Home based child care center. Capacity: 8

The Ashaway Free Library (AFL) has a print collection of 23,000 plus volumes, a wide selection of magazines, DVD/audio books/ CD collection of 553 items as well as computer stations and WIFI connection.

Save The Bay organizes beach cleanups at varying locations throughout the bay area