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WomensLaw provides state-specific legal information and resources for survivors of domestic violence. More than 1.2 million unique users visit the website annually, and WomensLaw.org provides referrals and information to more than 3,000 individuals through the Email Hotline. The WomensLaw Email Hotline will provide legal information to anyone who reaches out with legal questions or concerns regarding domestic violence, sexual violence, or any other topic covered on WomensLaw.org. Despite its name, WomensLaw.org provides information that is relevant to people of all genders, not just women.

One of 27 locations throughout Rhode Island run by Phoenix Property Management offering Subsidized Housing under HUD: BVARC Apartments: Developmentally Disabled.

A private, not for profit, 719 bed teaching hospital, a Major affiliate of Brown University School of Medicine, focusing on specialty and acute care, inpatient and outpatient. Serves as the Level 1 Trauma Center in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts. Includes 87 bed Hasbro Children Hospital that is a fully accessible pediatric division. ** Community Liaison for Hospital: John F. Gillespie, Jr. (Free care form is available for people who cannot afford to pay) ** Ambulatory Patient Center, 444-5491 Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri; pediatrics/medical clinics evening hours Mon - Fri Adult outpatient clinics for medical, orthopedics, medical specialties, surgical, plastic surgery, oncology. ** Child Development Center, 444-5685; 444-6115 Fax Director: Michael E. Msall, M.D. Hours: 8am - 4:30pm, Mon - Fri Services: Multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment of children and adolescents with motor, cognitive, communicative, developmental, learning, attention, behavior and genetic disorders. Specialty programs include feeding disorders, PKU-inborn errors of metabolism, Down Syndrome and related chromosone disorders, Cystic Fibrosis, meningomyelocele, Cerebral Palsy/neuromuscular disorders, Muscular Dystrophy. Center works closely with primary care physicians and community agencies and has partnerships with Women & Infants Intensive Care Nursery Follow-up, Infant Development Unit and Hasbro Children's Hospital Pediatric Rehabilitation. Center has applied to be a Rhode Island state CEDARRS site. ** Genetic Counseling Center, 444-8361 Director: Dianne N. Abuelo, M.D. Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Fri Services: Offers genetic counseling for individuals at risk or potentially at risk for having a child with a birth defect or inherited disease/disorder. Genetic evaluation for all ages. Referral for prenatal diagnosis when appropriate. **Rehabilitation Services Department, Adult, 444-5419; Pediatric, 444-5020 Director: Janice Moretti Hours: Inpatient: 7:30am-5pm, 7 days/week Outpatient: 7am-6pm, Mon-Fri Services: Provides occupational, physical, speech therapy and audiology services. The services encompass all groups from birth to geriatrics. Hasbro Children's Hospital services the birth to 18 population. Hasbro Children's Rehab provides evaluations and assessments of children with developmental disability disorders, spasticity management, and sensory integration. Pediatric rehab services include speech and audiology evaluations; diagnostics, care plans, treatment and education aimed at maximizing function, emphasizing prevention and maintaining and/or improving quality of life. For adults rehab services include but are not limited to orthopedic, neurologic, cardiac, pulmonary and women's health. Specialities in hand therapy, urinary incontinence and pelvis dysfunction, driving evaluations, spine, aquatic therapy, fall prevention and balance disorders. **Department of Audiology and Speech Language Pathology, 444-5485 Director: Janice Moretti Hours: 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri Services: Provides screening, identifying, assessing and interpreting, diagnosing, rehabilitating and preventing disorders in communication, hearing, balance and swallowing. The Speech and Audiology section services from birth to geriatrics. Specialties include cochlear implant rehabilitation, voice disorders, cleft palate rehab, modified cine barium swallow studies for neonates and adults, ABR testing. Department is a Hanen Program Center for children with communication disorders. Also fits and dispenses hearing aids, including programmable aids. **Pediatric Outpatient Clinics at Hasbro Children's Hospital Adolescent/ Primary Care, 444-5980 Hours: 9am-7pm, Mon-Wed; 9am - 4:30pm, Th, Fri Age Details: Ages 12 -18 Services: Provides medical, gynecological, health education and pediatric services. General or specialty pediatricians as well as parents, schools or institutions may obtain consultation for a particular adolescent problem. Prenatal consultations are available and newborn care at Women & Infants' Hospital may be arranged. Also offers Teen/Tot Clinic for teenage parents and their children on Tuesday from noon to 7pm and Friday from 10am to 1pm. Emergencies, call Dr. Suzanne Riggs, 444-4712, **Pediatric Behavior, 444-5685 Hours: 8am-Noon, Monday Services: Provides evaluation and management of children with attention and behavior problems such as ADHD. **Pediatric Cardiology Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Mon; 8:30am-4:30pm, Tu-Th Services: Provides diagnostic and follow-up care for children with congenital or acquired cardiac disease. Patients are also screened for familial hyperlipidemia and hypertension. Physician referral required. **Child Safe, 444-5980 Hours: 8:30am-5pm, Tuesday Services: Acute incidents are generally seen in the Emergency Department, non-emergency cases evaluated in Child Safe. Multidisciplinary evaluation of suspected child abuse/neglect victims. **Pediatric Dermatology, 444-8176 Hours, 8am-Noon, Wednesday Services: Clinic is available by appointment for evaluation of children with skin problems. **Pediatric Diabetes and Metabolism, 444-4609 Hours: Noon-5pm, Monday Services: Provides care to the diabetic child. Evaluates and follows children, birth to 18 years of age, with diagnosed metabolic disease. Physician referral required. A copy of the patient's history, physical exam and lab tests should accompany the patient to the initial visit. Include growth data where available. **Pediatric Endocrine, 444-4609 Hours: 9am-5pm Services: Comprehensive evaluation and follow-up care of patients, birth to 18 years of age with endocrine disorders of childhood and adolescence. Physician referral required. Past medical records, x-rays and growth data are essential to initial evaluation. **Pediatric Gastroenterology, 444-8306, for new referrals Hours: 9am-4:30pm, Tu and Th; 10am-3pm, Fri Services: Provides diagnostic evaluation, follow-up and/or consultation for children with chronic diarrhea, abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease and various other complaints of the gastrointestinal tract. Physician referral required. **Pediatric Hemostasis, 444-8250 Hours: 8am-4:30pm, Mon-Fri Services: Provides diagnostic evaluation and episodic treatment to hemophiliacs and other patients with abnormalities in blood clotting factors. A multi-disciplinary clinic intended to provide continuing supervision for all medical/social aspects of the patient with Hemophilia. Team includes a Nurse Coordinator, Social Worker, Dentist, Orthopedic Surgeon, Physical Therapist and Hematologist.

Nationally recognized for its outstanding design, Waterplace Park is the focal point of Providence's revitalized downtown. This four-acre urban park surrounding a tidal basin features an amphitheater, landscaped terraces, and boat landings. A series of Venetian bridges connects downtown Providence to the city's historic East Side. From here you can board a river boat or glide in a gondola down Providence's redesigned rivers. Waterplace Park is also the site of special events such as concerts and the acclaimed WaterFire.

Coventry residents only. Must meet with a social worker for assessment of eligibility before being able to visit pantry. Call 401-922-9199 to schedule intake appointment. Once approved, guests can visit monthly. Located on the lower level, handicap accessible.

Shelter Policies: All calls for service must be filed through the Warren Police Department. Non-emergency calls and inquiries may be made to the Warren Animal Shelter during normal business hours. The Warren Animal Shelter impounds stray dogs and sick or injured cats ONLY. Persons wishing to surrender an animal must contact a private humane agency (ie: RISPCA, Providence Animal Rescue League, Potter League, etc.)

Parenti Villa is a subsidized high rise 62+, handicapped or disabled, with 194 units, that provides an on-site food pantry for monthly resident pick-up.

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. .

The UCAP School was established for middle school children who are at risk of dropping out of school because they have fallen behind a grade or more. UCAP offers an accelerated program that provides the academic and social skills these children need to succeed in school.

Lifetime Medical Support Services provides physical therapy services to patients in the home.

Tourist information center in Providence, Rhode Island. They maintain a comprehensive online database of things to do in Rhode Island including events, restaurants, museums, and more.

Oakland Grove Health Care Center offers short-term rehabilitation, long-term, respite, hospice and dementia care. The dedicated staff provides individualized care with compassion, dignity and respect. Services: 183-bed facility offering 24-hour nursing care; physical, speech and occupational therapies as prescribed; full time social services and therapeutic recreational programs. Medical director specializes in Gerontology. Medical Advisory Committee with representatives from various physician specialties. Strong local hospital affiliations. Respite Wound Vac Trach Psych Services Dialysis Beds: 172

Screenings and examinations Restorations and fillings Cleanings and sealants Digital X-rays Extractions Root Canals Crowns

Child Outreach is a free service offered to all children 3 to 5 years old. Child Outreach provides information about your child’s development and resources that are available within your community. It can also help identify children who may need further assessment, intervention and/ or services at an early age to promote positive outcomes in kindergarten and beyond.

Member of the Assistive Technology Access Partnership: Device demonstration, device loan, device re-use; training, public awareness, collaboration, information and referral. Provides demonstrations, training, and long-term loan and device reutilization services of specialized telephone equipment to qualified individuals who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, have a speech disability, or have neuromuscular damage or disease, which hinders them from using a standard telephone. Assistive Technology Many people with disabilities face barriers that prevent them from living independently in their homes, and in many cases, they are also unaware of the many devices that can improve their daily lives. OSCIL works with individuals to acquire appropriate devices and provide training on the use of those devices to enhance the individual’s independence within their home and community. Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) OSCIL is one of 4 partners participating in the Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) program. ATAP is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations, each with a targeted assistive technology focus, working together to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities. Some programs may have income limits. An OSCIL Independent Living Coordinator will be happy to guide you and recommend the best program for your unique needs. OSCIL CAN PROVIDE YOU WITH THE SMART HOME TECHNOLOGY TO MODIFY YOUR HOME TO HELP YOU REACH YOUR GOALS AND INDEPENDENTLY CONTROL YOUR ENVIRONMENT. Individuals with disabilities may apply for technology through this program. This includes devices such as: -Smart locks -Video doorbells -Alerting systems -Smart hubs and 2 months of connectivity needed to control the devices. TO BE ELIGIBLE, YOU MUST: -Be a Rhode Island resident with a disability -Be self-directed -Not be on Medicaid -Be within the program’s financial guidelines

Offers books, periodicals, pamphlets, records, audio cassettes, books-on-tape, compact discs, video cassettes, large type books and computer software for loan. Programming for adults and children. Internet access for the public. Family literacy instruction.

OSCIL assist people with disabilities in locating available services and products such as affordable, accessible housing, transportation options, adaptive equipment, support services, and more. OSCIL’s Information and Referral program provides consumers and their families, service providers, and the general public with information on a wide array of community resources and disability services. Information can be obtained via phone, e-mail, fax or in person. OSCIL’s Signs of Independence quarterly newsletter provides information on disability issues to consumers and service providers. As a designated agency for “The Point”, OSCIL Information and Referral Coordinators provide up-to-date information on a vast array of agency and community services. The purpose of this is to bring solutions to the problems faced by individuals with disabilities.

Westbay Community Action is a charitable organization serving the people of Kent County. They help with food, utilities, health, safety, and education. Their mission is to empower and mobilize people through programs, partnerships, and advocacy to gain greater self-sufficiency. Individuals and families gain stability through basic needs assistance. They improve their circumstances with education, life-skills training, and case management.

For youth who have been adjudicated as delinquent and those awaiting trial for serious offenses, residential programming is conducted at the RI Training School which provides a secure, structured program or comprehensive services including clinical and educational services. All youth detained receive educational services in accordance with their academic level and/or specific individual education plan.

Programs that publish and/or distribute information regarding the position of rival candidates in an election, voter guides that may summarize the pros and cons of specific ballot measures, sample ballots, precinct boundaries, the location and hours of polling places, and other details regarding the content or the mechanics of the election.

Provides information and informational materials for healthcare professionals and the general public regarding Heart Disease and Strokes.

These items are restricted and should not be placed in box:

• Aerosol
• Hydrogen Peroxide
• Illegal Drugs
• Inhalers & Thermometers
• Lotions
• Needles

Hospital charity care requirements cover those essential services necessary to diagnose, correct, or cure a medical condition that endangers life, causes pain and suffering, results in illness or infirmity, or causes a physical deformity or malfunction. Both inpatient and outpatient services are included. To receive full charity care, patients annual family income must be up to and including 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. For partial charity care, patients annual family income must be between 200% and 300% of the Federal Poverty Level may receive assistance based on a sliding scale. In addition to income, hospitals have the option to consider other assets. Also must be denied from Medicaid first depending on income. Patients who get accepted will receive financial aid for a year. **For patients who feel that an application or appeal was wrongfully denied should call the RI Dept of Health info line 222-5960. Website: www.health.ri.gov/hospitals/about/charitycare

Respite Care

Early Intervention works in partnership with families to promote the growth and development of infants and toddlers. Our services help children from birth to three years of age who have or may have a disability, are experiencing developmental delay, or are at risk for significant developmental problems. Early Intervention consists of a multidisciplinary team, which works in partnership with families. The team works diligently to provide services that are respectful of a family’s values, incorporating strategies into a child’s natural environments – meaning everyday life routines and places. All services are family-centered and individualized to ensure the most successful outcomes for a child and their family.