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The mission of Saint Thomas Regional School is guided by the recognition that a Catholic education is unique in its integration of religious truths and values with academic life.

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

Services: New England's largest community college with five campuses, two satellites and a training and technology center offers educational opportunities for all Rhode Island residents. Academic programs (associate degree level) are designed to prepare students to transfer to four year colleges and universities. Vocational technical career programs equip students with the skills needed to obtain employment in Rhode Island. Non-credit programs include G.E.D. preparation and testing; English as a Second language and a variety of support services.

A Comprehensive guide to elderly community resources this guide explains why community resources are important, provides a list of different resources, and explains how to access helpful organizations. Easily locate senior care facilities and services in the area.

Occupational Therapy Our Occupational Therapists assess our clients' needs - develop goals - adapt the needed equipment to the clients use - teach compensatory technology. These services include: Home safety evaluation Assessment Plan - Implements and supervises therapeutic program

Region 4: Kent County Regional Coalition Task Force The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

Provides legal assistance and conducts educational and lobbying activities on government issues to promote civil liberties protected by the United States and Rhode Island Constitutions. Income Source: Membership dues; foundation grants

Blackstone Valley Pediatrics provides Primary Health care for children and adolescents.

This program secures jobs for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), allowing them to earn an income, pay taxes, and continuously and independently support themselves. Matches skilled and qualified individuals with IDD with businesses seeking enthusiastic and dedicated employees. Through the Jobs program, Best Buddies develops partnerships with employers, assists with the hiring process and provides ongoing support to the employee and employer.

THE SCITUATE ANIMAL SHELTER is a municipal facility under the supervision of Scituate Animal Control, a division of the Scituate, Rhode Island Police Department. They take in animals from Scituate and Foster and provide care until we can find good homes for them. They also socialize all cats and dogs who need such work in order to be ready for life in a home and with a family. The shelter staff and the volunteers will go to great lengths to find homes for all animals that we have at the shelter.

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

Trained cancer information specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions about cancer and to link callers with resources in their communities. American Cancer Society Programs and Services: Support groups and support services, referrals to assist with medication, financial, emergency housing, burial, legal and emergency issues, patient transportation. Cancer Support Groups: Man-To-Man-Prostate Group, first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM, Comprehensive Cancer Center, APC Building, 1st floor, 593 Eddy Street, Providence. Reach To Recovery-Breast cancer one-on-one support program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Road To Recovery-Volunteer program that provides rides or assists cancer patients with resources for rides to their cancer treatment. Services include: referral for cancer patients, equipment, transportation and a summer camp for children and siblings.

Crepeau Court is subsidized housing for 55+, handicapped or disabled, with 153, one bed units available.

The Animal Control Department provides shelter to stray animals and attempts to return animals to their owners and place abandoned domestic animals in good homes. The officers may also arrange for the euthanization of animals that are sick or seriously injured.

Easterseals RI provides exceptional services to ensure that children and young adults with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Provides EI & Pediatric (ages 3-21), Outpatient OT & PT.

**Holiday programs for clients ONLY. ** Seven adolescent programs, ages 10 to 18, that provide continually less restrictive services, both residential and outreach, within the same philosophical framework. Clients are offered the option of residential treatment, pre-independent living, group home, foster home and/or outreach worker. RI Operations Director: Jerry Carnevale Regional Operations Director: Hildy Paris Source of income: DCYF funding

The Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center offers a unique and innovative career and technical program to all high school aged children in Rhode Island. The Mission of Met School-Metropolitan Regional Career & Technical Center is to educate and empower youth through relentless commitment to student-centered learning and personal growth.

A 126 bed skilled inpatient rehabilitation nursing facility that provides all levels of nursing care; physical, occupational and speech therapy. Respite Wound Vac Psych Services Beds: 126 Bus Line Smoke-Outside

The Rhode Island Joint Cyber Task Force (JCTF) was established to prevent and respond to cyber security events and defend the security of critical infrastructure. The RIJCTF is comprised of members from the Rhode Island State Police Computer Crimes Unit and individuals representing higher education, hospitals, finance, utilities and defense. This cyber initiative is in line with the President's mandate on cyber security. The RIJCTF provides analysis and support prior to and during catastrophic events affecting critical cyber infrastructure in Rhode Island, and ensures continuity and restoration of cyber operations.

A collaborative group of local comprehensive and specialized information and referral providers who have agreed to coordinate information and referral service delivery to provide seamless access to information about community resources via the three digit number assigned for this purpose, 211. Depending on the size and nature of the community, 211 systems may consist of only a few organizations that provide information and referral or may include a diverse array of organizations that furnish some type of I&R. Some of these organizations may supply a very specialized type of I&R service (e.g., for people with disabilities or older adults), while others may provide a comprehensive range of assistance. The coordination of all I&R services and programs within a community and, where relevant, beyond, constitutes the 211 system.

International Language Bank The International Language Bank (ILB) is a fee-for-service program that provides in-person interpretation, document translations, over-the-phone interpreting, and 24-hour emergency services by qualified experts. These services are offered to all members in our community who need assistance bridging the language barriers between providers/clients. We are currently offering over 30 different languages 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. ILB is the sole proprietor of CSEA. Proceeds from the ILB goes to support CSEA’s other community-based programs.

Nursing Facility Assisted Living Facility Respite Wound Vac Vents Trach Beds: 30 Bus Line

Support Group and Hotline for adults with ADD/ADHD. Meetings are free and open to the public. Meetings 3rd Thursday of every month 7:00PM - 9:00PM, in the Bradley Hospital Pine Room (except July, August, and December) Meeting Location: Bradley Hospital, Pine Room 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway Riverside, Rhode Island 02915

Join the DaVinci Center and embark on a journey to better health and happiness with our tailored physical recreation and fitness program! Our program is designed for seniors and families, focusing on gentle yet effective exercises promoting strength, flexibility, and overall well-being. At the DaVinci Center, you'll find a warm and welcoming atmosphere where community support is at the heart of everything we do. From low-impact workouts to relaxing yoga sessions, we offer activities that cater to all ages and fitness levels. Move it Monday- Join us for a weekly walk! Take in the fresh air, exercise, and work up an appetite for lunch. This class is on Monday at 11:30am. Yoga- Join us for a weekly yoga and breathing class. Relieve stress, build flexibility and strength, and have fun. Start Thursday, 2:00pm-4:00pm.

Services: Head Start and Early Head Start Joyful Learning Child Academy Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) Senior and Disabled Adult Services Heating Assistance (by appointment) Emergency Serices Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year. Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program for 76 children from ages three to Five years old. The Tri-County Early Head Start program offers a home-based option for children aged birth to three years old, in which an educator visits the home once per week to engage the child in educational and developmental activities, and socialization strategies. Classroom-based options are available for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, and focus on fun and engaging curriculum to prepare the child for pre-school. Early Head Start is a federal program for eligible families, that are expecting a child, or with a child ages birth to three years old. The program provides services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child. Children enrolled in the program will receive medical and dental screenings at no cost, and families are provided with assistance locating health care, and emergency services whenever needed. The Early Head Start program provides center-based early education services to 8 children in one classroom. Early Head Start also offers home-based services to 22 children and families including 5 prenatal clients. Families residing in the towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, and New Shoreham are eligible for the program. Eligibility Guidelines: The programs service families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children in living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability. The Joyful Learning Child Academy: is a pre-school and early education program that services families with young children. The program provides comprehensive early education and development services to infants and children six weeks through five years of age. Joyful Learning is licensed by the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families and is accredited by the RI Department of Education. Furthermore, the program was awarded 4 stars under the BrightStars ratings system as defined by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children [RIAEYC]. The Center, located at 1935 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, is open year round, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Joyful Learning provides children with a best-practice curriculum in early childhood education and maintains the most stringent of regulations in regard to staffing, per RI State licensing. All staff has education requirements as per directives of DCYF and RIDE and must complete extensive background checks prior to employment. For more information on the Joyful Learning Program, please contact Tara Ward at 789-2244 or via email at mailto:[email protected]. Senior & Disabled Adults Programs: Tri-County’s Senior and Disabled Adult Case Managers are available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals. Our goal is to identify the needs of the individual and their family, and to prepare strategies to assist them in meeting those needs.For information on all Senior and Disabled Adult services, contact us at 401 349-5760. Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.