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Since 1989, East Bay Coalition for the Homeless (EBCH) has been helping Rhode Island families get back on their feet by providing access to safe, affordable housing combined with case management, financial counseling and connection to mainstream resources. A seamless array of services may be accessed through our in-house or referral network. Services are individualized and designed to help families achieve and maintain financial stability. Families go to them during times of crisis and debt. Whether they need safe, affordable housing or assistance addressing the hazards of lead poisoning, our staff is here to help. EBCH serves households that meet the federal definition of homelessness. Lead education and services are also available to renters and property owners.

Housing First provides rapid access to permanent housing and voluntary access to a variety of services. Unlike traditional programs, sobriety or participation in treatment is not a condition of receiving housing. Residents must only comply with the tenets of a standard lease.

McAuley Village is a two year family-building transitional housing program for single mothers and their children. Designed to assist single mothers in their efforts to become economically independent; McAuley Village provides on site childcare and other support services are offered in a semi-structured setting for a period not to exceed two years. There is a wait list for residential program with a maximum stay of 2 years. Easily accessible by public transportation. 23 Apartments with access to an onsite gym and child care center. Child care center - Fully licensed for 40 children, 18 months old to 6 years old. Open to Village residents and to any other families needing child care services when slots are available. All families are eligible to participate in Village programs when appropriate. Fees/Tuition, state funded child care assistance accepted. Established by the State of Rhode Island Department of Human Services.

Emergency Shelter. This new program exclusively serves unhoused individuals over 55, and is located in the same facility as Amos House's Emergency Family Shelter for individuals ages 55 and up This program provides emergency and stabilizing wrap-around services to 40 individuals. These services include: daily meals, case management, housing location, medical coordination, behavioral health support and more. Street Outreach Program: Outreach Team works with unsheltered individuals who are at risk for violence, providing them with vital supplies, harm reduction materials, case management, and access to housing and recovery services. Housing Assistance: including help covering utility bills, rental assistance, and other costs associated with securing housing. Funds are limited for this program. Hygiene Packets: Each year, Amos House distributes more than 15,000 individual hygiene packets to men, women, and families. IDs and Birth Certificates: Case Managers help those in need cover the fees and navigate the process to obtain an ID or Birth Certificate. A Hand Up: A day labor program for individuals who are panhandling or at risk of panhandling, AHU offers cash payment for daily work and connects them to supportive services intended to help them access other options and greater opportunities.

Housing First provides rapid access to permanent housing and voluntary access to a variety of services. Unlike traditional programs, sobriety or participation in treatment is not a condition of receiving housing. Residents must only comply with the tenets of a standard lease. Once housed, the housing itself becomes an ongoing incentive to change.

A coalition of agencies and individuals who provide services to or are concerned about homeless individuals and families. The Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System (CES) is a partnership of all of the homeless providers in the state and is initiative of the Rhode Island Continuum of Care. The day to day operations of this program are led by the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless and Crossroads Rhode Island. Connects landlords with landlord incentive program through Crossroads

They help Veterans who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless due to financial hardship, unemployment, addiction, depression or transition from jail. Contact one of their care coordinators to get help with: Immediate food and shelter needs, including both transitional and permanent housing. Job training, life skills development, and education. Justice system navigation and community reentry from jail, financial support to prevent homelessness, addiction and depression treatment & health and dental care. Located on Campus, T-37

Fifty nine units of permanent and transitional housing located on five campuses throughout the state. A coalition of concerned citizens, dedicated to all veterans who are homeless or at risk of being homeless. Housing (emergency and permanent). Permanent housing in Johnston and West Warwick. OSDRI follows the “housing first model” providing permanent and transitional housing combined with a full range of supportive services designed to address the individual veteran’s needs which led to his or her state of homelessness. Supportive services include but are not limited to: intensive case management; coordination of mental health and substance abuse treatment; assistance with VA benefits and employment, training and job placement services. Our focus is to give veterans a “hand up…not a hand out.” Vocational/educational training program at 790 Providence Street, West Warwick. Annual three day program in September for veterans desiring assistance with legal, housing or counseling needs. Service for housing- Help facilitate a combination of permanent supportive, transitional, and recovery housing to low income and disabled veterans to meet their needs. They own and operates permanent and transitional housing facilities. Each housing program offers various levels of supportive services. Housing is available for females, males, and their families. Housing assistance- eligible veterans who are literally homeless receive assistance with security deposits, rent, moving expenses and emergency shelter. Those at risk of homelessness, may receive help with rent in arears and utilities.

SOAR assist individuals who are homeless or at risk of homelessness apply for SSI and SSDI benefits and achieves a much higher rate of success upon initial application in much shorter time. (73% approval rate in an average of 91 days.) In Rhode Island this program is housed at the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island and at other sites across the state.