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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

Healthy eating is not only about choosing nutritious foods, but also about eating foods that are manufactured and prepared safely. Foodborne illness can be prevented at home and in restaurants by following a few simple steps. Services: Inspects all establishments that serve or provide food to the public to ensure the distribution of quality, unadulterated food products. Protects the public against misbranding and deceptive advertising; tests private drinking water wells suspected of contamination by toxic substances; helps eliminate sanitation problems threatening public health.

Senior Nutrition Program known as the Cafe. Offers two-three meal choices daily.Reservations are required.

Chariho middle School mission is to teach, target and transform our school community.

Home based child care center. Capacity: 8

The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County works toward a future free from violence. They work collaboratively to offer safety, support, advocacy, education and a network of services to residents of Washington County. DVRCSC has a confidential safe home for women who face homelessness as a result of domestic violence. Additional services include a Drop-In Advocacy Center, Support Groups and One-on-One Counseling by appointment. They offer education and outreach on the subject of healthy relationships, dating violence, cyber stalking and techno-abuse. DVRCSC can provide Court Advocates at McGrath Judicial Complex in Wakefield.

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

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 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.

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

Media Relations: (401) 456-2421 Services: A 220 bed teaching hospital, offering treatment of acute medical and surgical patients; ambulatory; subacute and emergency services; bone marrow transplant unit and other advanced cancer care; an extended care facility; a statewide home care service; inpatient and outpatient substance abuse treatment at three locations and primary senior health care at two community senior centers. ** Addiction Medicine 456-2363 / 800-252-6466 / 456-6744 Fax Medical Director: Susan Kimper Hours: 7:30 am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri Comprehensive alcohol and drug abuse treatment specializing in medical/psychiatric patients. Inpatient detox and rehab, partial hospitalization, day treatment, and multiple levels of outpatient assessments. Outpatient therapy for substance abuse and psychiatric patients including individual, family, group counseling and dual diagnosis services. **Roger Williams Mobile Care Director: Kathleen Brackett 456-2119 Support Groups: Take Time for Cancer Patients Us Too for Prostate Cancer patients Open door for women with Breast Cancer BMT Group for people with Bone Marrow Transplants Chronic Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Support Groups Income Source: Fees; grants from foundations; fund raising.

Services: A disability related Computer Center providing information, referral and hands on demonstrations on assisted technology. Works with all ages and disabilities. Income source: membership fees, private donations, public funding

Non-profit human service agency that caters to the needs of area senior citizens. The Center strives to meet the educational, recreational, social and health needs of its members. Transportation for medical appointments, and to the meal site Transportation for hairdressing, visits, and personal reasons Social Workers Support Groups Visiting Nurse Podiatrist Westerly Hospital Blood Lab URI Pharmacy Mini Clinic S.H.I.P. (Senior Health Insurance Program): AARP Tax Assistance Postal Services Center Mini-Store Community Information Specialist works fulltime to help people with a wide range of social service issues (health insurance, housing, fuel assistance, medical bills, and other issues to help you maintain your physical and mental health). Center Ministore: Members and visitors may take advantage of a small gift shop/ general store which offers greeting cards, post cards, pens, candy, chips, small inexpensive items, and seasonal gift items as well as Center sweatshirts and T-shirts and novelties. Postal Services: The Westerly Senior Citizens Center has a contract postal unit at the front desk of the Center to meet all of your postal needs which include: the sale of stamps (all denominations) post cards, stamped envelopes, mailers, money orders, checking of parcel weight, insurance of parcels, return receipt material, etc.

Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS) serves people who have disabilities or chronic care needs in the setting ideal for them and their families. Services may be episodic or on-going. Services may be provided in a person's home, the community (for example, shared living or assisted living), or institutional settings (for example, intermediate care facilities, hospitals, or nursing homes) to optimize their health and retain their independence. People of all ages may need long term care. If you, a loved one, or a friend is an adult with a disability or an elder, you will find information about the DHS's publicly funded long term services and supports here.

The primary mission of the Rhode Island Department of Health is to prevent disease and protect and promote the health and safety of the people of Rhode Island. Leading Priorities Address the socioeconomic and environmental determinants of health. Eliminate health disparities and promote health equity. Ensure access to quality health services for all Rhode Islanders, including the state's vulnerable populations. Organizational Structure Community Health and Equity, Division of Customer Services, Division of Environmental Health, Division of Health Equity Institute Policy, Information and Communications, Division of Preparedness, Response, Infectious Disease and Emergency Medical Services, RIDOH Academic Institute State Laboratories and Medical Examiners, Division of

Superior quality skilled nursing and rehabilitation care for yourself or a loved one. For 125 years, Bethany Home has provided unparalleled care in warm, supportive surroundings. Through the years, Bethany Home has embraced the needs of the community and as its needs changed, so too has Bethany Home. Today you will still find the environment gracious and homelike, but you will also find a passionate team of skilled nursing and rehabilitation professionals who are committed to helping each person regain their health, while responding to their individual needs and preferences. Non-profit, non-denominational 33 bed nursing facility. All levels of nursing care including long term skilled nursing care and short term rehabilitation. Respite Wound Vac Psych Services Bus line Smoke outside

Provide support and training to deaf individuals with diverse disabilities. The philosophy of our program is to provide social, habilitation and employment services to deaf people with diverse disabilities and others with unique communication needs in an independence and empowerment-based model that facilitates living, learning and working successfully as integrated members of the community. Services are concentrated in four areas: Day Program, Residential Program, Employment Services (training, internship, job coaching, paid employment) and Community Outreach/Involvement, which includes attending cultural and civic events, volunteering with neighborhood clean-up and enhancement projects, and working with staff at Fairs and Conventions to promote Corliss services and activities to parents, schools, businesses and public agencies.

McAuley House also offers a host of support services such as rental assistance, toiletries, clothing, prescription assistance, transportation means, obtaining personal documentation, and referrals to housing and other medical or vocational resources. Guests also are invited to participate in a number of enrichment programs, which provide support, healing and engagement.

A comprehensive, State licensed adult day care program to provide medical, social and rehabilitative services to chronically impaired elders and disabled adults. Services include: nursing supervision, personal care, counseling, caregivers support/respite, exercises, activities, specialized therapies and nutrition. The Adult Day Services Program provides an array of supportive services designed to upgrade and increase the activities of daily living for older persons dependent upon continual family support and supervision. The major goal of the program is to reduce the potential for institutionalization of dependent elderly individuals otherwise at risk, and to increase their quality of life through the enhancement of their activities of daily living. The program provides supervised supportive care for frail elderly persons to meet the needs of the functionally impaired individual. The program also provides respite and emotional support to family caregivers. Income Source: Towns of South Kingstown, Narragansett, R I Department of Elderly Affairs, R.I. Department of Human Services, client fees and private contributions.

Harris House is a subsidized housing unit 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Concord Visiting Nurses help clients recuperate in the comfort of their own home. Staff of Registered Nurses, Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists and Social Services is equipped to get clients back on their feet. CVN nursing and rehabilitation staff works with your physician to implement a care plan unique to your needs.

The mission of the Rhode Island Revolver and Rifle Association is to promote and encourage all phases of shooting sports within the State of Rhode Island; to foster a climate within the State of Rhode Island which encourages ownership and legal use of all legal types of firearms by the law abiding citizens of the state; to encourage and promote legislation to preserve the legal ownership and use of firearms for all law abiding citizens of the State of Rhode Island; to encourage and promote firearm safety and education within the State of Rhode Island; to conduct contests of marksmanship with firearms.

OSCIL assists other agencies to help their consumers find the best solutions for increased independence by offering comprehensive assessment services in the areas of independent living, assistive technology and training and home accessibility. These services are provided on a fee for service basis.

The Providence Housing Authority, Department of Resident Services, 50 Laurel Hill Avenue, Providence, 02909, provides the following services for public housing residents of Providence.

• Counseling, case management, referrals, medical supports (high rise residents).
• Family Self Sufficiency program (public housing and Section 8).
• ABE,GED,ESL programs.
• Licensed child care, After school and summer youth programming.
• First Time Home Buyer Program (Section 8).
• Job Training

Kennedy Manor was originally built in 1964. Kennedy Manor with 171 units offers a wide range of services and activities.

MTM is the state of Rhode Island’s non-emergency medical transportation (NEMT) manager. Medicaid recipients can receive rides to appointments with Medicaid-covered health care providers if you have no other way to get there. Non-Medicaid enrollees who qualify for the Elderly Transportation Program (ETP) can receive rides to medical services. Participants in the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program/RI Works can receive monthly bus passes to pursue employment opportunities MTM coordinates with qualified transportation to offer this important benefits for Medicaid members who need to get and from Medicaid- covered services but no means of transportation. MTM also provides transportation to Rhode Island residents 60 years of age and older who do not have access to transportation for non- emergency . Medical appointments and certain other services, MTM provides Phone line for the dead and hearing impaired (TYY: 711). The Elderly Transportation Program is provided through MTM and is for Rhode Island residents 60 years of age and older who do not have access to any means of transportation. The Elderly Transportation Program provides transportation to and from medical appointments, adult day care, meal sites, dialysis/ cancer treatment and the Insight Program. Trips to and from meal sites must take place between 10am and 2pm. If you meet the age requirement and do not have access to any means of transportation, you may use the Elderly Transportation Program for rides to meal sites and the Insight Program. The program requires a $2 copay to be collected by the driver for each ride ($2 to destination and $2 back from destination). Call MTM at 1-855-330-9131. MTM complaint line 1-866-436-0457, deaf or hard of hearing phone line 711. Information you need: Name, address, zip code and phone number of healthcare provider, adult day program, meal site or other eligible destination, date of birth, proof of residency, street address and phone number at pick up location, date and time of appointment, special transportation needs requests. Types of transportation available: Public Bus: if you live within 1/2 mile of a bus stop and , your healthcare facility is within 1/2 mile of a bus stop and, you can walk 1/2 mile and you understand common signs and direction. Car/Minivan: if you cannot take the bus or walk. Wheelchair van: if you are confined to a wheelchair or ADA compliant scooter, require a lift equipped or roll-up wheelchair van, require assistance of a trained professional. You are required to sign the driver's log or electronic device upon pick up of the transport. State Fair Hearing- a State Fair Hearing is a chance for you to tell an EOHHS hearing officer why you think MTM's decision is wrong. You may bring a friend, relative or lawyer to the State Fair Hearing. If you want free legal help, call Rhode Island Legal Services.