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Connects people and opportunities for effective volunteer community service; promotes volunteerism statewide; connects people to community needs; trains volunteers and their managers to be more effective. Sponsor of Capital Region RSVP and Corporate Volunteer Programs. Income Source: United Way; local; state; foundations; contributions VOAD Contact: Claudia

Youth Transition For young people with disability, life before completing high school is very different than life afterwards. OSCIL provides a variety of services to help students and recent graduates gain the skills and resources needed to make this transition into adulthood. Assisting youth in transitioning from high school to adult life is a core service provided by OSCIL, including next steps such as going to college or finding employment. Our Mission To help open the door and provide the necessary independent living skills and real life experience for 11th and 12th grade students, as well as recent graduates, who face physical access barriers, to help them enter the post high school world successfully. a young man wearing a white t-shirt and headphones works with a piece of technology under the guidance of a man in black suit pants and a pink dress shirt while other participants wearing blue t-shirts observe YOUTH TRANSITION SERVICES OFFERED -Independent Living Skills Workshops -Peer support and advocacy -Job Readiness Training/Organizing your day -Job Skills/Shadowing/Mock Interviews -Transportation (public and private) -Finding accessible housing -College visits -Community outings -Financial management skills -Self-advocacy/social skills -Managing benefits and working We encourage all who are interested or have questions to please contact Josh Conti, Youth Transition Coordinator at OSCIL at 401-738-1013 x. 61, or email [email protected].

Offers a general collection of books, large prints for visually impaired, books on tape, CDs, videos, DVDs periodical. Programming for adults, young adults and children. Access to the internet. Reference services available. A member of Ocean State Libraries (OSL).

Services: A 220 bed teaching hospital affiliated with Boston University School of Medicine, offering treatment of acute medical and surgical patients; ambulatory; subacute and emergency services; Cancer Center with bone marrow replacement program (one of only 2 such programs in New England); 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. This facility is part of CharterCARE Health Partners. ** Addiction Medicine 456-2363 / 800-252-6466 / 456-6744 Fax 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. Support Groups - for people who are bone narrow transplant recipients and for those dealing with Hepatitis C or Chronic Hepatitis B.

As part of their housing first approach, their goal is to help people move out of emergency shelter and into stable housing as quickly as possible. Their emergency shelters are low-barrier and housing focused. Shelters 41 women in 10 shared bedrooms, one wheelchair-accessible bedroom, a common space and outdoor patio.

The Dental Hygiene Clinic can help prevent oral disease and maintain optimal oral health. www.ccri.edu/clinic Cleanings include blood pressure monitoring, oral cancer screening, periodontal examination, polishing, fluoride treatment and information on dental health. The appointment length is two hours. All persons given appointments will be screened for potential physician consultation and made aware of the approximate time required to complete treatments, as well as the fee for the treatments provided. Children are to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian and are not to be left unattended in the reception area. Parent/guardian must remain in the reception area throughout treatment. Infants are not allowed into the clinic.

Provides Congregate Meals, Senior Activities and Senior Transportation. Van is wheelchair accessible.

Blackstone Valley Community Health Care is a federally qualified, TJC accredited Level 3 Patient Centered Medical Home located in Pawtucket and Central Falls, Rhode Island. A culturally diverse health center that provides a full range of services from Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Midwifery and OB/GYN as well as Dental, Optometry and Behavioral Health Services. BVCHC's main goal is to provide the highest quality, lowest cost health care possible to the patients within its community. Services: Pediatric: Newborns, Well Child Exams, School and Sports Physical Exams, Immunizations, Adolescent Health. Family Medicine: Annual Physical Examinations, Chronic Disease Management: Arthritis, Diabetes, Obesity, Asthma, High Blood Pressure and others, Connect Care Choice Program for adult patients who are on Medical Assistance. Obstetrics: Prenatal Intake, Perinatal & Postpartum Care, Midwifery, Post Partum Care, Gynecological exams, Pap smears, Colposcopy & LEEP, Mammogram referral, STD testing (HIV, Chlamydia/Gonorrhea, etc.), Birth control – reduced cost or no cost, IUD insertions, Pregnancy tests, Family Planning, Cancer Screening. Behavioral Health: Individual, couple and family therapy, Crisis intervention, case management and referral services. Stress management group, mother-infant support group, Psychiatric consultation. English, Spanish, Portuguese, Creole and French spoken. Providers Kelsey Okolowitcz, MA, LMHC - Director of Behavioral Health, Tirza Goncalves, MSW, LCSW - Behavioral Health Clinician, Carol Reinert, MA, LMHC - Behavioral Health Clinician, Sonia Gomes, MSW, LICSW - Behavioral Health Supervisor, Ana Lopez, MSW, LCSW - Behavioral Health Clinician. BVCHC physicians are on call for afterhours care when the health center is closed. Lifespan Lab Services Located on the first floor. OEC/FRC Insurance

A program of BVCAP: RSVP provides opportunities for seniors 55+ to share their time, experience, knowledge and interests with others in the community. RSVP volunteers are connected to networks of seniors who use their skills to provide services and support throughout the community. RSVP volunteers:

• Provide administrative support, nutrition education, SNAP resources, and community referrals for hunger
• Deliver meals to home bound clients 5 days a week
• Provide home visits and companionship to homebound clients
• Participate with the Wellness Initiatives exercise trainings such as armchair aerobics, water aerobics, line dancing, and tap dancing at Senior Services in Woonsocket
• Assist in ongoing recruitment, enrollment, and program management of A Matter of Balance (an Evidence Based Fall Prevention Program)
• Collect, sort, recycle, reuse, or repurpose recyclable materials in Woonsocket RI and surrounding areas
• Provide education, outreach, and information on disaster preparedness
• Participate in recognizing and assisting veterans and their families with clothing, heating assistance, weatherization benefits, nutritional information, SNAP, and other community and government resources
• Partner with persons of disabilities from one on one or small group activities in the catchment area

Supports seniors in their efforts to stay out of long term care facilities, maintain their health and enjoy life. Program participants access health, wellness and educational activities, meals, transportation information, volunteer opportunities, supportive services, counseling, trips and social events. Our program incorporates the best practices of multi purpose senior centers that are designed to provide holistic comprehensive services. Fully handicapped accessible.

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To protect Rhode Islanders from excessive exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation through ensuring the safe use of radioactive materials, x-ray equipment, and tanning equipment. What we do Register x-ray and tanning equipment and facilities. Registration is required for the use of x-ray equipment and the individuals who provide, install, and service them. Each location which has x-ray or tanning equipment is required to be registered. Registrations which have a change of ownership require the filing of a new registration application. License the use of x-ray and tanning equipment and facilities. Registration is required for the use of x-ray equipment and the individuals who provides install and service them. Each location which has a x-ray or tanning equipment is required to be registered. Tanning registrations, which have a change of ownership require the filing of a new registration application.

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Treatment Foster Care: Licensed foster families provide a structured and therapeutic family environment for children and youth who can safely be placed in the community but who cannot live with their biological families. The program utilizes a team based approach to help foster parents meet the emotional & behavioral needs of the children placed in their homes.

PawsWatch is a 100% volunteer organization with no paid staff or employees that provides veterinary care and shelter to improve the lives of feral and unowned cats. PawsWatch advocates and practices the internationally recognized Trap-Neuter-Release-Monitor protocol as the only humane solution to the state's feral cat challenge. PawsWatch does not operate a physical shelter, but instead has different chapters operating throughout Rhode Island.

Independent private school, grades 4-8 for students performing above their grade level, substantial financial aid available on a need based scale.

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

A private, nonsectarian, not-for-profit behavioral healthcare organization. Incorporated in 1975, They support individuals in their recovery from mental illness and co-occurring disorders (i.e., substance use, developmental disability, related chronic health conditions). FHR is guided by its vision of being a national leader for behavioral healthcare, program innovation, and workforce development. It continually seeks new ways to actualize this vision. FHR continues to develop increasingly progressive models of care, with a focus on recovery, for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Their organization is a front-runner in behavioral health care, working with communities to accept and support residential programs, substance abuse programs, and fully-integrative programs, such as Assertive Community Treatment. The cornerstone of such work is the organization’s deep and longstanding commitment to the principles of recovery and the inclusion of peers in the recovery process. Clearly evident in its mission, FHR and its staff believe that all persons living with mental illness can and do recover, and with access to supports and resources can and do lead self-determined, independent, and fulfilling lives as contributing members of the community.

Consumer-based, community-controlled, nonprofit outpatient facilities that provide basic health care including physical examinations, immunizations, family planning, nutrition assistance and diagnosis and treatment of common ailments for low income people, people who are homeless or uninsured/underinsured or other medically underserved populations that are geographically, economically and culturally challenged. Services are generally provided on an ability-to-pay basis. In the U.S., most community clinics are part of the network of Federally Qualified Health Centers, and many are known as "free clinics".

Edgar Court is subsidized housing 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Sparrows Point I Apartments—a project based Section 8 Development designed for the Elderly (62 years of age and older) and/or person with disabilities under 62 years of age. The community consists of (151 apts.) 135 one bedroom and 16 two bedroom apartments and is smoke free.

The Point, Senior Employment Services, and many more. Their mission is to provide seniors and individuals with disabilities a daily hot meal health and wellness programs, information and referral programs, translation services and individual attention as needed

Manton Heights is a subsidized family development with 330 units. Community Center with indoor basketball court, gym, kitchen, large multipurpose room, 3 bathrooms and a Computer Room Computer Training On-Site Head Start Facility Day and Evening Adult Education Programs

The mission of the Hope Valley Elementary School is to work in partnership with our colleagues, students, and families. They are committed to creating a learning environment where children are expected to achieve to their full potential.