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Residential school for boys, grades seven through twelve. Offering a full high school diploma, the school is licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges (NEASC). In addition, we offer a certified special education program and career/technical education programming. Our student body is comprised of Ocean Tides residential students and students referred by their school district for education purposes (both regular and special education). Each candidate is screened by the Director of Special Education and the Principal before admittance to ensure the student is ready and willing to enter the program. Given the severe educational difficulties these students have experienced in the past, Ocean Tides seeks to provide creative, individualized programs that meet the needs of all in our care. We provide: Positive behavior program and multiple positive behavioral supports, including stipends paid to students. A small school atmosphere – four to twelve students per class Individualized instruction based on IEP’s Career to Work – experience and work study at all grade levels Individual and / or group counseling The Narragansett Campus offers Career/Technical education in areas such as: Culinary Arts, Carpentry/Building Maintenance, Landscape Design, Auto Detailing, Cosmetology, Horticulture, Small Engines, Woodturning, and Woodworking, Auto CAD, HTML-Web Page Design, and Video Production. Ocean Tides is partnered with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) for the areas of Engineering and Technology.

The AmeriCorps Seniors East Bay Retired, and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is designed for individuals 55 years and older who want to contribute their skills, talent, and time to impact and improve conditions in their communities. RSVP is a network of community members volunteering in multiple programs and non-profits in the East Bay area. Volunteers are provided educational opportunities through our partnerships for unique service positions. RSVP partners with over 90 community organizations to provide opportunities for our volunteer network in East Providence, Bristol and Newport Counties. Our volunteers offer help with: -Food Pantries -Tutoring in Public Schools -Tax Assistance -Community Non-Profits -Senior Health Insurance Program -Evidence Based Health Education Workshops RSVP is for individuals 55 and older interested in socializing with others, serving critical community needs, and learning new skills to provide quality services in East Bay communities. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. Our volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, and health insurance counseling.

Cherry Hill Apartments is subsidized housing for seniors 62+, disabled or handicapped.

Domestic Violence is one of the leading causes of homelessness for women. As an affiliate member of the Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence, we provide integrated services to address the unique needs of domestic violence survivors, as we work with them to break the cycle of violence and find secure, stable housing. Through the Domestic Violence Program we offer comprehensive trauma-informed services for domestic violence survivors, including a 24-hour crisis hotline, emergency shelter, rapid re-housing, advocacy, support groups, and children's enrichment programs. The Domestic Violence Program is primarily an emergency shelter program with a focus on safety and housing. The shelter provides safety for 26 domestic violence survivors and their children in a confidential location separate from other Crossroads properties. Clients have access to Crossroads Rhode Island’s range of services, including basic needs assistance, education, employment services and intensive case management, while they work to find a secure and stable home.

Women, Infants & Children (WIC) is a supplemental nutrition program that helps pregnant women, new moms, infants and children up to the age of 5 stay healthy by providing: Quality Nutrition education and counseling A monthly food package of nutritious foods Breastfeeding education and support Access to community resources

It is the mission of the Tiverton Police Department, in cooperation with the citizens of our community, to ensure public safety through the suppression and prevention of crime, and the aggressive pursuit of those who commit it. Tiverton Police will promote citizen satisfaction, quality of life and service, and responsiveness to community issues, while maintaining commitment to the highest standards of professional excellence and achievement, which will be synonymous with the Tiverton Police Department.

Certified Nursing Assistants offering personal care, bathing and dressing, meal preparation, light housekeeping

Pemberton Place is subsidized 62+, handicapped or disabled housing through Jamestown Housing Authority.

Respite Methadone Psych Services Wound Vac Total Parenteral Nutrition Beds: 120

Smith Hill Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing safe, affordable housing. Smith Hill CDC offers home ownership and rental opportunities in the Smith Hill and Wanskuck neighborhoods of Providence, Rhode Island. Since its incorporation over 175 rental, homeowner, condominium, and landlord units have been established. Additionally, it is the first CDC in Rhode Island to offer Permanent Supportive Housing for survivors of domestic violence. As well as housing development and management, the Smith Hill CDC offers resident services, community garden beautification, youth programming, and neighborhood events.

PFLAG, is a national support, education and advocacy organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and genderqueer or non-conforming (LGBTQ) people, their families, friends and allies. With 200,000 members and supporters and local affiliates in more than 500 communities across the United States and abroad, PFLAG is the largest grassroots-based family organization of its kind. PFLAG is a non-profit organization and is not affiliated with any religious or political institutions.

Services: Provides therapeutic day services to victims of Alzheimer's Disease or a related dementia as well as education, support and advocacy for family caregivers. The Center is a safe, secure and happy "home away from home" where participants are encouraged to be optimally independent, but where assistance is always close at hand. Services include but are not limited to multidisciplinary care planning and case management, information and referral, nursing and personal care, nutritional services, therapeutic activities, and assistance in accessing transportation, financial assistance, and other health and enabling services. Through collaborative, contractual and cooperative agreements, the Center is able to enhance core services with physical, occupational and speech therapies; hospice care; podiatry; hair care and a variety of special programs. The staff team includes registered and licensed practical nurses, case managers, certified nursing assistants and activity professionals who create individualized plans of care for each client.

We aim to provide students with opportunities to develop the knowledge, skills, and moral character necessary to successfully contribute to society.

OSCIL offers opportunities for persons with disabilities to share similar interests and concerns and gain greater awareness of opportunities for independence. People are encouraged to call OSCIL at any time for this connection. Peer support is one of the fundamentals of a CIL. Peer “mentors” provide role modeling and share experiences, feelings, and awareness of disability issues. Through peer support there is a full exchange of brainstorming, problem solving, and sharing of concerns, successes and ways to address issues. The peer support relationship allows for the more experienced person to provide information and support and serve as a positive role model to the person whose disability might be new or more recent. Many of OSCIL staff members provide peer support in a number of areas, including but not limited to: visual and hearing impairments, arthritis, orthopedic issues, diabetes, and more. Please call the OSCIL office at 401-738-1013 for more information. PEER SUPPORT GROUPS OSCIL holds several monthly peer support groups, the purpose of which is to provide individuals with similar issues a chance to talk about their own conditions, experiences and concerns. By talking with people who truly understand what they are going through, individuals can gain practical insights to maximize the potential for successful independent living. Monthly Peer Support groups include: -Diverse Disability Group -Spinal Cord Injury Group -Traumatic Brain Injury Group -Women with Disabilities Group -Youth Transition Group

The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is responsible for enforcing federal laws that make it illegal to discriminate against a job applicant or an employee because of the person's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information. It is also illegal to discriminate against a person because the person complained about discrimination, filed a charge of discrimination, or participated in an employment discrimination investigation or lawsuit. Most employers with at least 15 employees are covered by EEOC laws (20 employees in age discrimination cases). Most labor unions and employment agencies are also covered.

Provides counseling and referrals for adult age 18+, ex-offenders, diversion for first offenders, restitution and victim services. Develops and implements innovative programs both within and as alternatives to the present criminal justice system. ** Project Fresh Start Services: Assesses, refers and monitors court ordered family violence intervention cases; court ordered AIDS testing; court ordered counseling. Filings only. ** Project Restitution Services: Determines, collects, and distributes restitution to victims. Provides community service placements when appropriate. District Court referrals only. ** Project Victim Services Services: Notification, referral and technical assistance to crime victims. **Project Safe Neighborhood Services: Part of a nationwide commitment to reduce gun crime by coordinating federal, state and local partnerships by publicly promoting aggressive enforcement and community wide prevention and intervention.

Warren Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

A free, confidential volunteer service whose purpose is finding help and answers for people in need in the East Bay area. Emergency food, children's clothing, transportation for medical needs. East Bay area only. Located below library. **Holiday baskets and toys for East Bay residents only.**

Dorcas International is currently the only agency in Rhode Island that is authorized by the U.S. Department of State to resettle refugees arriving to the U.S. From airport pick-up to securing housing, providing cultural orientation and intensive case management, health screenings, and enrolling children in school and adults in our in-house Educating and Training Program, we serve the immediate needs of resettled refugees. Our goal is to empower recently arrived refugees by providing them with the necessary tools and information to successfully transition into their new communities. The U.S. government places refugees in 49 states by working with none private non-profit national agencies, and Dorcas International is an affiliate partner of one of these official agencies.

Katie Beckett is an eligibility category in Medicaid that allows certain children under age 19 who have long-term disabilities or complex medical needs to become eligible for Medicaid coverage. Katie Beckett eligibility enables children to be cared for at home instead of an institution. With Katie Beckett, only the child's income and resources are used to determine eligibility.

SOS Food Pantry; There is a food pantry located in the nurse’s office and is available for all families to use; all visits are confidential.

Solutions is a program of Family Service of Rhode Island that provides care coordination across a continuum of service providers involved with children and their families. This continuum includes medical, educational, mental health and other providers. In addition to care coordination, Solutions services include a global assessment of need, an action plan, assistance with referrals and linkages while providing ongoing support to ensure the best possible health and well-being outcomes.

The Norman Bird Sanctuary constitutes the largest area of preserved open space in Newport County. A wildlife refuge, NBS encompasses over 300 acres and seven miles of trails that wind through diverse habitats. Nearly 30 acres are maintained as hay fields. Woodlands are the most prominent plant community, and four ridges provide spectacular views of the surrounding ocean and ponds. Located next to the Visitor's Center and gift shop, the Sanctuary's 19th Century Barn Museum features natural history displays and a children's area with interpretive murals and hands-on exhibits.

Financial Aid application must be submitted online at www.factstuitionaid.com