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Everyone experiences tough times. Having help when you need it is the key to facing these challenges. Community Care Alliance strives to empower people experiencing economic insecurity, mental illness and addiction, housing issues, and trauma-related concerns. They provide clinical and support services for individuals and families with long-term needs associated with mental illness and substance abuse. Their goal is to help people live as independently and as fully integrated within the community as possible These might include basic needs assistance to address emergencies— counseling, treatment, support services and residential programs for individuals and families impacted by serious mental illness and addiction— emergency and supportive housing to prevent homelessness and promote stabilization— alternative education and services for families with young children and adolescents— and employment, financial literacy and vocational training to improve self-sufficiency.

The substance abuse task force identifies and addressed the issue of substance abuse in the city and its mission is to develop, implement, and advocate for effective community-based prevention initiatives.

Burlingame State Park state area offers 50 fireplaces, toilets, drinking water, a swimming beach and a nearby DEM boat launch for boating and fishing.

Glocester 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 and performs any other duties as assigned by the Town Manager. If a full shelter is required, residents will be given notice of location and hours via CodeRED alerts and on the Glocester Emergency Management website Shelter Locations: Glocester Manton Free Library - 1137 Putnam Pike, Chepachet Harmony Library - 195 Putnam Pike, Harmony Glocester Senior Center - 1210 Putnam Pike, Chepachet

The weR1 Rhode Island Fund provides direct cash assistance to Rhode Islanders who are unable to benefit from most public programs due to their immigration status. Rhode Islanders with urgent need due to sickness, job loss or reduction in work hours due to COVID-19 and who are excluded from federal programs. The program and fund distribution will be managed by Dorcas International Institute of RI (DIIRI). $400 no-fee auto-loaded no-fee debit cards will be provided to those in need. To donate to the fund, visit www.give-weR1.diiri.org or text weR1 to 27126. Rhode Island Foundation is accepting large contributions to the fund at www.rifoundation.org or by calling 401-274-4564.

Offers books, periodicals, pamphlets, books on tape, books on CD, video cassettes, DVD's, large type books and framed art works for loan. Programming for adults and children.

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

Congregation Beth Sholom is an inclusive Orthodox Jewish congregation located in the beautiful East Side of Providence, Rhode Island.

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 school offers two and three-year programs of study in Automotive Technology, Child Studies/ Human Services, Construction Technology, Culinary Arts, Academy of Information Technology, Graphics/Printing, Health Occupations, Networking and Computer Systems, Cox Telecommunications Academy and the Travel/Tourism Academy. The Woonsocket Area Career and Technical Center allows students to earn two diplomas simultaneously, one from WACTC and one from the student's home high school.

The mission of the Portsmouth Police Department is to prevent crime, protect life and property and improve the quality of life in Portsmouth by working in partnership with the community.

Eleven free support sessions for victims of violent crimes. Also provides faith-sensitive professional (not a psychiatrist) counseling for individuals ages10+, and families in the areas of abuse issues; adult children of alcoholics, anxiety, behavioral changes, bereavement, depression, identity crises, marital or family problems, rape, religious or meaning-of-life crises, sexual identity concerns, stress, vocational crises. Purpose is to assist persons to live a deep, meaningful and fulfilling life. Also, clergy coaching, church consulting, and educational programs for groups (parenting, stress reduction, dream work).

Public elementary school in the Lincoln School District

Baptist Church

Domestic violence agency providing services to victims of abuse. 6 bedrooms, handicap accessible. Services: case Management, crisis Intervention, domestic violence support and education, mental health/substance abuse support, transitional housing, vocation/education/employment referrals, budgeting, referrals made according to need of shelter guest, 3 meals per day and snacks, basic needs such as clothing, linens, personal items, furniture and household items. Drug/Alcohol free environment. Children must be supervised at all times. Non-smoking facility

Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater, Trinity Rep has created unparalleled professional theater for and with its community since its founding. Trinity Rep is the largest artistic organization in Rhode Island. Presents a broad, eclectic selection of classical, contemporary and original theater.

Rhode Island Family Literacy Initiative (RIFLI), based out of Providence Public Library, is a free, nationally recognized ESL, citizenship preparation, workforce development and family literacy program for adults at public libraries throughout Rhode Island.

Provides transitional housing to males who have been released from a correctional facility and are hard to place in a living situation due to those charges.

Youth who have dropped out of high school or have a high school diploma and are looking for further education or employment services. -High School Equivalency Classes (GED Classes) -Occupational Skills Training/ Job Training Programs -Certified National Retail Federation Customer Service Training Program -Work Readiness Workshops -Paid Work Experience Opportunities -College Assistance Programs -Leadership Development -Financial Literacy Program -Northstar Digital Literacy

Chestnut Court is a subsidized 62+, handicapped or disabled housing community that contains fifty units. 10% of these units are 2 bedroom handicap apartments, the remaining forty-five units are 1 bedroom apartments. Preference given to Westerly residents.

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.

SNAP, Notary Public Services, referrals and counseling.

Problem Gambling Services of Rhode Island (PGSRI) offers programs and supports to individuals with gambling disorders. Funded by the Rhode Island Lottery and coordinated by CODAC, PGSRI provide individual assessment and referral to multiple providers throughout the state, including CODAC’s sites. For clients who are un- or underinsured, funding for 100% of treatment is provided through the RI Lottery. It is CODAC’s standard practice to screen all patients for disordered gambling. When we identify a patient as being a current or potential disordered gambler we offer them an assessment and referral to one of CODAC’s on-site specialists for individual counseling treatment. All CODAC clinicians have attended at least two trainings on the disorder. They also receive ongoing supervision and consultation from a Certified Gambling Addiction Specialist prior to delivering services.

Walk-in resource center, accepts drop-in visits from any formerly incarcerated person. We maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive file of resources in major life areas such as housing, employment, education, medical, mental health, substance abuse, and transportation. Clients can use our telephone or computer lab to communicate with employers, family members, and probation or parole officers. Our resource center has a full schedule of programming, ranging from job readiness to financial literacy to support groups. We can also serve as a temporary address. Check the monthly calendar for more info.

Archie R. Cole Middle School is an establishment that services children in sixth, seventh, and eight grade.