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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].

Hancock Estates is a 50-unit development financed under the HUD Section 202 program with one bedroom only apartments.

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.

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

Hopkinton 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.

The Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL) works in collaboration with the Gift of Hearing Program at the University of Rhode Island (URI) Speech & Hearing Center to provide low cost hearing aids to those in need.

Services: Non-profit organization providing support, information and advocacy on the issues of hydrocephalus.

Burrillville Animal Control Shelter returns stray animals to their owners, places unclaimed animals in homes, enforces local animal control ordinances and state animal care regulations, educates and provides referrals to the public, and assists residents in advertising pets needing new homes via the internet.

A new way to save at the dentist Chewsi™ is NOT insurance or a subscription plan • Mobile app is free to download and free to use with no hidden fees • There are no exclusions, benefit limits, or maximums • Users can expect between 20%-30% savings on most dental services • Works for people with and without dental insurance • If you have dental insurance, you can use Chewsi for services not covered under your plan or that exceed your yearly maximum. Examples include an extra cleaning, night guards, and teeth whitening • If you do not have dental insurance, you can use Chewsi for all dental services • You must pay for services using Chewsi and a credit card to get the savings

Setup: 40 beds (20 families) Shelter and Apartments Handicap accessible (8 rooms) Services Available: Social Workers Spanish interpretation is available Crisis intervention Mental health/Substance abuse (referral) Housing placement (referral) Vocation/Education (referral) Meals: Guests are responsible for preparing their own meals Emergency food provided Important Policies: Curfew: 10:00PM Duration of stay: 90 day program; client may apply for extension if needed Rent is 30% of income or community service if client has no income Medications are locked in the staff's office Smoking allowed in designated outdoor areas Drug/Alcohol free environment Children must be supervised at all times Must find employment or other source of income Must look for new housing Must attend classes and workshops

The RI Department of Labor and Training provides workforce development, workforce security and workforce protection to the state's workers, employers and citizens, offering employment services, educational services and economic opportunity to both individuals and employers. DLT protects the workforce by enforcing labor laws, prevailing wage rates and workplace health and safety standards. The department also provides temporary income support to unemployed and temporarily disabled workers.

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.

Welcome to USDA Rural Development. We are committed to helping improve the economy and quality of life in rural America. Through our programs, we help rural Americans in many ways. We offer loans, grants and loan guarantees to help create jobs and support economic development and essential services such as housing; health care; first responder services and equipment; and water, electric and communications infrastructure. We promote economic development by supporting loans to businesses through banks, credit unions and community-managed lending pools. We offer technical assistance and information to help agricultural producers and cooperatives get started and improve the effectiveness of their operations. We provide technical assistance to help communities undertake community empowerment programs. We help rural residents buy or rent safe, affordable housing and make health and safety repairs to their homes. Programs- BioPreferred Program, Business Programs, Community Facilities Programs, Electric Programs, Energy Programs, Inflation Reduction Act Programs, Multifamily Housing Programs, Single Family Housing Programs, Telecommunications Programs, Water & Environmental Programs. Services- For Engineers, For Water and Environmental Engineers, Rural Development Disaster Assistance, Rus Program Borrowers, Cooperative Services.

OSCIL works together with state and local government and public entities to eliminate architectural, communication, and attitudinal barriers. OSCIL has provided technical assistance to T.F. Greene Airport, area hospitals, Roger Williams Park, the Board of Canvassers, and many other private businesses and organizations to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and Rhode Island Law 42-87-2. Individuals who experience barriers in the community, i.e. inaccessible restaurants, public events, schools, etc. are encouraged to call OSCIL for information and assistance. Part of OSCIL’s mission is to bring information to the community to help address barriers to independent living. This includes presentations on: -Assistive technology demonstrations -Barriers to effective communication -How Center services can help your independent living goals -Understanding nursing home transition -Utilizing telecommunication devices for the Deaf -How home modifications can increase access in a home -Young adult independent living skills training -Effective public testimony

Dedford Farm is 12 units of subsidized housing available for low income families.

The only humane society in Newport County with cats, dogs, rabbits and small animals for adoption. Provides quality care to homeless animals. Will provide emergency shelter for the pets of domestic violence victims of Newport County in a crisis situation. Cost of Medical Care, Cost of Food and Supplies PLFA may be able to assist with pet food and other supplies. Support is based solely on current availability. Too many pets- We offer low cost spay and neuter services at the Potter League Spay and Neuter Clinic. Pet Friendly Housing- Are you having trouble finding pet friendly housing? Here are some helpful guidelines to help you in your search for an apartment that allows pets here. Behavior Issues- Is it a behavior issue? Introducing new pets or family members? Check our behavior resource library for solutions, our dog training classes, or our free behavior helpline. Rehoming your Own Pet, Surrendering Pets to the Potter League for Animals. We ask that you fill out a relinquishment personality profile form of the animal you are wishing to surrender: Dog personality profile, Cat Personality Profile, Small Mammal Personality Profile. You will receive an email once the surrender profile is reviewed. A Potter League counselor will be in contact to schedule an appointment or discuss other options for your pet. We may recommend a referral to another agency that is better equipped to assist you. Appointments are necessary and required to ensure the best possible solution for you and your pet. Gather necessary paperwork. Collect your pets medical history, if available. Please bring these records to your appointment. Your appointment will take approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. For everyone's safety, all pets should be either in a carrier or on a collar and leash when entering the building. Surrender Fees Dog or Puppy- $50, Cat or Kitten $35, Litters of 3+ Kittens $50, Rabbits $25, All other Small Animals $10.

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

Healthsource Navigats are stationed throughout the state to help Rhode Islanders gain access to affordable health coverage.

Services: A full-service healthcare network, including a 214-bed, acute-care hospital, 19-bed Transitional Care Unit, and an 18-bed inpatient psychiatric program at the Woonsocket Unit. Hospital services include emergency, diagnostic, medical, surgical, psychiatric, cancer, cardiac and obstetric. The Fogarty Unit in North Smithfield is the location of the Occupational Health Department and MRI unit. Landmark's network of primary care facilities includes adult and geriatric care at the Landmark Adult Primary Care Medicine and Pulmonary Medicine located in Woonsocket;obstetric/gynecological care practices in North Smithfield and Greenville; Comprehensive Psychiatric Care Services in Lincoln; and Physician Centers offering services including family practice, family medicine, and obstetric/gynecological in Cumberland, North Smithfield, and Burrilliville, RI as well as Blackstone, Ma. Landmark also offers specialized cardiac rehabilitation services through the Heart Center in Woonsocket. Landmark Medical Center also owns the 82-bed Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island in North Smithfield. Additional Locations: ** Emergency Department, 769-4100 Ext. 2180 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket 02895 A complete range of emergency treatment, 24/7 ** Psychiatric Program 769-4100 Ext. 2565 115 Cass Avenue, Woonsocket 02895 Services: 18 bed inpatient, psychiatric program consisting of a general psychiatric unit, intensive treatment unit, and geriatric psychiatric unit. Income Source: Patient fees; third party reimbursement; charitable gifts.

Twin River offers: • 162,000 sq. ft. gaming space • 5,400 Parking Spaces • 4,200+ Slot Machines • 119 Tables • 4 Restaurants • 3 Food Courts with 16 Dining Outlets • 9 Bars • 29,000+ square foot Event Center • 3 Live Entertainment Venues, including one of New England’s largest Entertainment Bars • 136 Rooms and Suites • 2 VIP Lounges • Retail Store • Racebook Twin River Casino Self-Exclusion: Self-Exclusion is a program that was developed in the 1990s that allows a person to request to be excluded from the property. An individual may opt to self-exclude themselves for one year, five years or permanently.

Upper Pine is a 45 unit affordable housing community with 1-4 bedroom units.

St. Clare-Newport’s team of experienced healthcare professionals offer traditional and therapeutic medical services for our elders and support for their caregivers. Each person entering our home receives an individualized care plan to ensure that they receive the very best treatment and care from our staff. St. Clare-Newport is staffed to treat the resident as a whole person and to address medical, psychological and spiritual needs. 47 bed skilled nursing facility nestled in the heart of downtown Newport providing quality nursing care, social services, dietary, activities and pastoral care. Respite Dialysis Psych Services Trach Wound Vac Bus Line Smoke-Outside

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To promote the independence of individuals with developmental disabilities so that they can lead a rich and fulfilling life.

The Center is a private, non-profit community focal point for residents of Newport County and surrounding communities where older persons can come together for services and/or activities which enhance their dignity, reflect their experience and skills, support their independence, encourage their involvement in and with the Center and the community, and respond to their diverse needs and interests.