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Library materials loaned, information assistance and programs. Books, large print books, CDs, DVD's, nooks, cameras and puzzles. Reference collection. Literacy books and adult readers. Meeting rooms available for non-profit organizations and clubs.

When communities face disaster, United Way plays a key role. From ensuring our first responders can act swiftly, to leading long-term recovery, United Way has the experience, networks and capacity to address even the most devastating events. United Way's primary role in times of disaster is in long-term recovery, which can take 3-5 years. They serve as a convener for social service providers to assess needs and ensure the delivery of ongoing support They focus investments and efforts on disaster case management, structural repairs, victims' health, and other unmet needs They create innovative partnerships to address emerging needs and fill gaps

Christmas 2019: If applied with another organization for Christmas, assistance program will be denied and will not receive assistance.

Programs that identify individuals who have chosen to work on a full or part-time basis without remuneration in one of the human service fields and which systematically evaluate the skills, talents and personalities of recruited volunteers and match them with human service agencies that need voluntary support.

Living In Fulfilling Environments (L.I.F.E.), Inc. works to provide a person-centered supportive environment for individuals with disabilities through: Informed Choice Making Self-Advocacy Life Skill Development Relationship Building Community Participation Creating Personal Goals Developing Independence Developing a Positive Self-Image Group Living- support method consists of three or more participants sharing a home with around-the-clock, on sight staff who provide transportation, medical care management, and other day to day assistance to ensure a person's goals and needs are met. Supported Living (Non 24 hour) Participants in this setting typically share an apartment with a roommate or two, and the support is easily customizable to mirror the true amount of assistance a person needs to stay safe, yet maximize independence. Shared Living Arrangements- pairs and individual with developmental disabilities with a live-in community member, also known as a Home Provider. This pair works together to meet the participant's goals, share the household and responsibilities and finances, and ultimately create a family-like environment. Personalized Vocational Planning and Services- for accommodation support, career planning, exploration, discovery, job coaching, mentoring, and retention, pre-vocational skill building, resume building and interview preparation, vocational assessments and evaluations. Self Employment and Entrepreneurship assistance- staff provides guidance to promote and enhance business endeavors.

Housing First provides rapid access to permanent housing and voluntary access to a variety of services. Unlike traditional programs, sobriety or participation in treatment is not a condition of receiving housing. Residents must only comply with the tenets of a standard lease. Once housed, the housing itself becomes an ongoing incentive to change.

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.

When you donate a car it goes directly to helping transition people out of trouble and getting them back to work. The center for Living and Learning provides professional training, job search counseling, coaching and more to make sure that people have the right tools to make them successful in the workforce.

Amos House distributes more than 15,000 individual hygiene packets to men, women, and families each year

SPIRIT is a fun educational program which runs during the summer and continues through the school year. This year will be SPIRIT’s 34th year. Our goal is to get students excited about learning and their futures. We do this by taking students out of the classroom and exposing them to new and different people, places, and ideas. SPIRIT will give you skills that will help you succeed in middle school, junior high, and high school so that you can go on to higher education. SPIRIT is not a summer school and students attend by choice.

Provides support to 60+ and disabled Coventry residents by providing transportation through RIDE and some volunteer drivers to medical appointments.

CSRI is one of the oldest chiropractic associations in the country and represents the majority of the practicing chiropractic physicians in Rhode Island.

24-hour suicide/crisis hotline; suicide prevention and outreach activities with emphasis on high risk populations such as the elderly, teen and imprisoned. Safe Place, a support group for those who have lost loved ones to suicide. Training in crisis intervention, suicide prevention and communications skills. Safe Place meets at the First Unitarian Church Community Center, 1 Benevolent Street, Providence RI 02906.

Generations is a day facility providing services to meet the needs of adults with disabilities and the elderly. The Mission of Generations is to provide an array of services/supports responsive to the needs of participants and the personalized goals and objectives within their individual Plans. The focus is to inspire and support each person to make individual choices to increase their independence, build their self-esteem, maintain good health, learn new skills and to live a meaningful and productive life. Program includes: Transportation to and from the facility; Complimentary coffee, oatmeal, freshly made muffins for breakfast; Goal-oriented activities to increase socialization, cognitive stimulation and therapeutic physical movement; Nursing services including blood pressure monitoring, glucose monitoring, wellness care, medication administration; Hot lunch served daily prepared by personal chef and baker; Day trips; Movie theatre; Salon services; Holiday celebrations

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 mission at Overbrook Academy is to promote the integral development of the students by providing a dynamic, personalized and structured program of spiritual, human, intellectual and apostolic formation. By doing this, they strive to offer students the knowledge and life skills necessary to become Catholic women leaders who are authentic, motivated and compassionate.

Fairmont Heights is subsidized housing 62+ handicapped or disabled.

Services: A supportive educational on-line program for cancer patients, their families and friends to help deal with the day-to-day issues of living with a chronic disease. Offered throughout the state at various times of the year. Provides factual information on cancer and helps patients understand feelings of loneliness, fear and frustration. .

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.

A monthly newspaper serving the gay/lesbian, bisexual community featuring an events calendar, resource listing, local news items, AIDS treatment updates, humor, opinion and commentary.

Because issues associated with serious disabilities can be physical as well as emotional, SNERC sponsors support groups for patients who have had a brain injury, stroke or spinal cord injury as well as host a family education and orientation group. Stroke Support Group The Fatima All S.T.A.R.S. (Stroke, Together, Advocacy, Recovery, Support) invite you to join "HOPE after STROKE" meetings which take place in the rear of the 4 South dining room at Fatima Hospital. Spinal Cord Support Group Meetings take place in the outpatient therapy gym at Southern New England Rehabilitation Center’s Providence location at St. Joseph Health Center, 21 Peace Street. The gym is located on the third floor on the west wing.

Educational institutions that provide formal instruction for students in the seventh, eighth and ninth grades which focuses on a more advanced study of history, geography, social studies, science, literature, art, music, creative writing, physical education and languages, and which may broaden the curriculum to add a number of elective subjects.

Applicant has 60 days after receiving the notice of the decision to ask for any type of appeals. There are four levels of appeal: Reconsideration, hearing by an administrative law judge, Review by the Appeals Council and Federal Court review.

Services: Provides behavioral health services, including diagnostic and treatment services; outpatient treatment services, comprehensive Community Support Program for socially isolated, mentally ill individuals; 24/7 emergency services and crisis intervention; referral services; consultation and education services to individuals and agencies. **Anita L. Jackson House 848-5588 316 Greene Lane, Middletown 02842 Services: Residential services for chronic mentally ill adults, including individual and group counseling, supervision of living environment, medication maintenance, leisure time and social recreation programs. ** Community Support Services, 846-6620 65 Valley Road, Middletown 02842 Services: Case management services, including counseling, mobile treatment, team intervention, day treatment, socialization, supportive follow-up, outreach/referral and elderly services. ** Phoenix One Club, 846-3135 65 Valley Road, Middletown 02842 Services: Provides day treatment and activities including individual and group counseling, vocational planning and placement, socialization, recreational, outreach and referral. ** Freedom Apartments, 324-4085 1409 West Main Road, Middletown, 02842 Services: Residential services for chronically mentally ill adults, including community support services, vocational counseling, social supports and referral. **Independent Living Apartment Program Unidentified Location Services: Residential services for emancipated adolescents who either attend school or work, including counseling and support as well as referral. Income Source: Local; state; federal; fees; insurance; donations

Intensive Outpatient Program The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at CODAC is an ideal opportunity for those individuals who find they have a need for increased access to support and treatment. IOP is approximately 8 weeks, and consists of individual and group sessions totaling a minimum 9 hours per week. IOPs may be utilized at any point along the treatment or recovery cycle and based on level of therapeutic need. If you are interested in this level of care speak with your CODAC provider. General Outpatient Services General Outpatient Programs are for individuals interested in treatment for Substance Use Disorder symptoms. General Outpatient programs utilize scheduled individual and group counseling sessions and drug/alcohol testing to assist patients in identifying and maintaining healthy life choices. CODAC counselors also work with the patient to integrate recovery support services in their treatment. We will to continue working with patients who have met their initial goals and want to maintain and strengthen their recovery. CODAC counselors work closely with their patients to achieve individual goals and/or meet the requirements of the referring authority. Most importantly, our programs are designed to assist individuals to develop and integrate a recovery oriented lifestyle that includes family, friends, health, wellness, joy and productivity. All CODAC programs emphasize the value recovery oriented lifestyle benefits and encouraged strongly encourage the integration of family members into the treatment and recovery process.