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Discounted Telephone Service | Access Wireless
Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a free phone, 250 FREE minutes and 250 FREE text messages each month under the program through carriers approved by the PUC.
Lifeline is a government benefit program supported by the federal Universal Service Fund. Enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a free phone, 250 FREE minutes and 250 FREE text messages each month under the program through carriers approved by the PUC.
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Discounted Telephone Service
Public Utility Regulation/Deregulation | Rhode Island Division of Public Utilities and Carriers
Services: Investigates consumer complaints relating to motor carriers including tow trucks, taxis, household goods movers, liquid commodities in bulk, general delivery and day freight.
Services: Investigates consumer complaints relating to motor carriers including tow trucks, taxis, household goods movers, liquid commodities in bulk, general delivery and day freight.
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Public Utility Regulation/Deregulation
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Rhode Island Energy
Discounts for people who receive SNAP, SSI, qualify for LIHEAP, Medicaid, Rhode Island Public Works program, or General Public Assistance. Arrears Management Program for those behind on their heat and electric bills, forgiveness up to $1,500 per year
Discounts for people who receive SNAP, SSI, qualify for LIHEAP, Medicaid, Rhode Island Public Works program, or General Public Assistance. Arrears Management Program for those behind on their heat and electric bills, forgiveness up to $1,500 per year
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund
Keep The Heat On
www.heatri.com
PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY
Cities: Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Providence, Scituate, Warren, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton:
401/421-7833
Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30PM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Cities: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly
401/783-3149
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9AM – 3PM
Thursday, 11AM – 5PM
KENT COUNTY
Cities: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick
401/823-6211
Monday, Thursday & Saturday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
WOONSOCKET
Cities: Woonsocket, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield
401/762-2849
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM
PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET
Cities: Central Falls, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Cumberland
401/728-0515
Monday – Friday, 8:30AM -4:30PM
Keep The Heat On
www.heatri.com
PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY
Cities: Barrington, Bristol, Cranston, East Providence, Foster, Johnston, North Providence, Providence, Scituate, Warren, Jamestown, Little Compton, Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Tiverton:
401/421-7833
Monday – Friday, 8:30 – 4:30PM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
Cities: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly
401/783-3149
Tuesday & Wednesday, 9AM – 3PM
Thursday, 11AM – 5PM
KENT COUNTY
Cities: Coventry, East Greenwich, Warwick, West Greenwich, West Warwick
401/823-6211
Monday, Thursday & Saturday, 9:30AM – 3:30PM
WOONSOCKET
Cities: Woonsocket, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Smithfield
401/762-2849
Tuesday Wednesday & Thursday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM
PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET
Cities: Central Falls, Pawtucket, Lincoln, Cumberland
401/728-0515
Monday – Friday, 8:30AM -4:30PM
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center
Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
Programs that pay all or a portion of the home heating fuel expenses of people who are unable to purchase the resources to heat their homes without assistance. Also included are non-emergency programs like those funded through the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), also referred to as LIEAP or HEAP in some states, that provide home energy assistance for low-income households that apply, usually once per calendar year; and programs that pay for firewood, propane, butane, kerosene, coal or other bulk fuels that are used for heating or cooking purposes in situations where people have no other means of acquiring them. Heating fuel payment assistance programs may have age, income, disability, need or other eligibility requirements.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Utility Service Payment Assistance | Comprehensive Community Action Program
The new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps eligible low-income households afford and maintain access to drinking water and wastewater services through federal grants. The Rhode Island Department of Human Services is the administrator of the federal LIHWAP funds and households can apply online or in-person at CCAP.
LIHWAP is a customer-based program where qualified, low-income households can apply to receive a one-time payment of up to $500 for past due water and wastewater bills. Payments are made directly to the household’s utility company. Households can receive the LIHWAP grants for both drinking water and for wastewater services.
The new Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) helps eligible low-income households afford and maintain access to drinking water and wastewater services through federal grants. The Rhode Island Department of Human Services is the administrator of the federal LIHWAP funds and households can apply online or in-person at CCAP.
LIHWAP is a customer-based program where qualified, low-income households can apply to receive a one-time payment of up to $500 for past due water and wastewater bills. Payments are made directly to the household’s utility company. Households can receive the LIHWAP grants for both drinking water and for wastewater services.
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance | West Warwick Senior Center
ALL UTILITY FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED.
Emergency food closet.
Senior Nutrition Meal Site
Meals On Wheels
Monthly Evening Meals
Information and Referral
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Heating Assistance
Early Intervention Assistance
Health Activities-Visiting Nurse
Continu-Care Health Clinic
Commodities (One day a month, usually 3rd Tuesday afternoon)
Foster Grandparent Program for 55+ (Doesn't serve Providence, East Bay or Newport County)
Recreational Programs
Trips and Travel
Evening and Holiday Activities
Transportation (for Senior Center activities)
ALL UTILITY FUNDS ARE EXHAUSTED.
Emergency food closet.
Senior Nutrition Meal Site
Meals On Wheels
Monthly Evening Meals
Information and Referral
Pharmaceutical Assistance
Heating Assistance
Early Intervention Assistance
Health Activities-Visiting Nurse
Continu-Care Health Clinic
Commodities (One day a month, usually 3rd Tuesday afternoon)
Foster Grandparent Program for 55+ (Doesn't serve Providence, East Bay or Newport County)
Recreational Programs
Trips and Travel
Evening and Holiday Activities
Transportation (for Senior Center activities)
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | CRANSTON, CITY OF
The Department of Community Development is offering a one time infusion of 100 gallons of home heating oil for emergency situations only.
The Department of Community Development is offering a one time infusion of 100 gallons of home heating oil for emergency situations only.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Public Utility Regulation/Deregulation | Rhode Island Public Utilities Commission
The Public Utilities Commission comprises two distinct regulatory bodies: a three-member Commission (Commission) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division).
Although two distinct regulatory bodies, the Commission and Division generally operate in concert. This is evidenced by the Division’s status as an indispensable party in all Commission proceedings, and the Division’s statutory charge to enforce all directives of the Commission. Both entities may conduct inquiries, investigations and hearings to effectuate their respective duties. Both may issue orders that have the force and effect of law.
The Division is also legislatively required to maintain a website in accordance with RIGL section 39-1-18. The Division makes every effort to insure that this legislative mandate is carried out.
Electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, waste water, cable, television, motor carriers, ferry services, regulated utilities.
The Public Utilities Commission comprises two distinct regulatory bodies: a three-member Commission (Commission) and the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (Division).
Although two distinct regulatory bodies, the Commission and Division generally operate in concert. This is evidenced by the Division’s status as an indispensable party in all Commission proceedings, and the Division’s statutory charge to enforce all directives of the Commission. Both entities may conduct inquiries, investigations and hearings to effectuate their respective duties. Both may issue orders that have the force and effect of law.
The Division is also legislatively required to maintain a website in accordance with RIGL section 39-1-18. The Division makes every effort to insure that this legislative mandate is carried out.
Electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water, waste water, cable, television, motor carriers, ferry services, regulated utilities.
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Public Utility Regulation/Deregulation
Electric Service Payment Assistance | Washington Park Community Center
The Washington Park Community Center, a multipurpose human service agency, offers a variety of programs and social services to the local community. They provide year-round licensed childcare programs include Infant/Toddler Daycare (newborn - 3 yrs of age), Pre-School (3-5 yrs), Before & After School programs (for Elementary students).
Hours of operation are 7:30 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday. The Emergency Food Pantry is open for Washington Park Residents, Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 1 PM.
Programs: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs Ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Indoor and Outdoor Recreation, open year round, Monday through Friday (including School Vacations), Staff are CPR/First Aid Certified, DHS Childcare Subsidies welcome, licensed by the Department of Human Services. Before and After School for Elementary Students- Breakfast, Transportation, Afternoon Snack, Homework Help Offered Daily, Indoor and Outdoor Recreation, Open year round.
The Washington Park Community Center, a multipurpose human service agency, offers a variety of programs and social services to the local community. They provide year-round licensed childcare programs include Infant/Toddler Daycare (newborn - 3 yrs of age), Pre-School (3-5 yrs), Before & After School programs (for Elementary students).
Hours of operation are 7:30 AM - 5 PM Monday - Friday. The Emergency Food Pantry is open for Washington Park Residents, Monday - Friday, 10 AM - 1 PM.
Programs: Infant, Toddler, and Preschool Programs Ages 6 weeks to 5 years, Indoor and Outdoor Recreation, open year round, Monday through Friday (including School Vacations), Staff are CPR/First Aid Certified, DHS Childcare Subsidies welcome, licensed by the Department of Human Services. Before and After School for Elementary Students- Breakfast, Transportation, Afternoon Snack, Homework Help Offered Daily, Indoor and Outdoor Recreation, Open year round.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance | CHRB (Community Housing Resource Board) - Newport
Assists with housing problems or complaints Payment assistance for utilities, rent, deposits, prescriptions, and co-pays
Helps provide hotel stays for homeless or evicted
Priority given to families with children
Assists with housing problems or complaints Payment assistance for utilities, rent, deposits, prescriptions, and co-pays
Helps provide hotel stays for homeless or evicted
Priority given to families with children
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance | Tri-County Community Action Agency - Wakefield
Services:
Head Start and Early Head Start
Joyful Learning Child Academy
Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP)
Senior and Disabled Adult Services
Heating Assistance (by appointment)
Emergency Serices
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year. Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program for 76 children from ages three to Five years old.
The Tri-County Early Head Start program offers a home-based option for children aged birth to three years old, in which an educator visits the home once per week to engage the child in educational and developmental activities, and socialization strategies. Classroom-based options are available for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, and focus on fun and engaging curriculum to prepare the child for pre-school.
Early Head Start is a federal program for eligible families, that are expecting a child, or with a child ages birth to three years old. The program provides services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child. Children enrolled in the program will receive medical and dental screenings at no cost, and families are provided with assistance locating health care, and emergency services whenever needed.
The Early Head Start program provides center-based early education services to 8 children in one classroom. Early Head Start also offers home-based services to 22 children and families including 5 prenatal clients. Families residing in the towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, and New Shoreham are eligible for the program.
Eligibility Guidelines: The programs service families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children in living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability.
The Joyful Learning Child Academy: is a pre-school and early education program that services families with young children. The program provides comprehensive early education and development services to infants and children six weeks through five years of age.
Joyful Learning is licensed by the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families and is accredited by the RI Department of Education. Furthermore, the program was awarded 4 stars under the BrightStars ratings system as defined by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children [RIAEYC].
The Center, located at 1935 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, is open year round, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Joyful Learning provides children with a best-practice curriculum in early childhood education and maintains the most stringent of regulations in regard to staffing, per RI State licensing. All staff has education requirements as per directives of DCYF and RIDE and must complete extensive background checks prior to employment.
For more information on the Joyful Learning Program, please contact Tara Ward at 789-2244 or via email at mailto:[email protected].
Senior & Disabled Adults Programs:
Tri-County’s Senior and Disabled Adult Case Managers are available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals. Our goal is to identify the needs of the individual and their family, and to prepare strategies to assist them in meeting those needs.For information on all Senior and Disabled Adult services, contact us at 401 349-5760.
Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.
Services:
Head Start and Early Head Start
Joyful Learning Child Academy
Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP)
Senior and Disabled Adult Services
Heating Assistance (by appointment)
Emergency Serices
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA)
Head Start educators work with families and children to implement developmental and socialization strategies that work best for you and your child. Our classrooms are bright and inviting and are designed to maximize creativity and learning. Healthy lunches and snacks are provided to children daily. In addition to providing educational and nutritional resources, children will have access to health and dental screenings at no cost, and families will be provided with health referrals and referrals for emergency services whenever needed. We recruit families 12 months per year. Head Start Program provides a center-based, comprehensive early childhood education program for 76 children from ages three to Five years old.
The Tri-County Early Head Start program offers a home-based option for children aged birth to three years old, in which an educator visits the home once per week to engage the child in educational and developmental activities, and socialization strategies. Classroom-based options are available for children ages 18 months to 3 years old, and focus on fun and engaging curriculum to prepare the child for pre-school.
Early Head Start is a federal program for eligible families, that are expecting a child, or with a child ages birth to three years old. The program provides services that promote cognitive, language and social-emotional development of the child. Children enrolled in the program will receive medical and dental screenings at no cost, and families are provided with assistance locating health care, and emergency services whenever needed.
The Early Head Start program provides center-based early education services to 8 children in one classroom. Early Head Start also offers home-based services to 22 children and families including 5 prenatal clients. Families residing in the towns of North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Hopkinton, Richmond, Exeter, Charlestown, Westerly, and New Shoreham are eligible for the program.
Eligibility Guidelines: The programs service families with income at or below the federal poverty guidelines, children in living in foster care, and families experiencing homelessness. Ten percent of enrollment slots must be filled with children with a diagnosed disability.
The Joyful Learning Child Academy: is a pre-school and early education program that services families with young children. The program provides comprehensive early education and development services to infants and children six weeks through five years of age.
Joyful Learning is licensed by the RI Department of Children, Youth and Families and is accredited by the RI Department of Education. Furthermore, the program was awarded 4 stars under the BrightStars ratings system as defined by the Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children [RIAEYC].
The Center, located at 1935 Kingstown Road in Wakefield, is open year round, Monday through Friday from 6:30 am until 6:00 pm. Joyful Learning provides children with a best-practice curriculum in early childhood education and maintains the most stringent of regulations in regard to staffing, per RI State licensing. All staff has education requirements as per directives of DCYF and RIDE and must complete extensive background checks prior to employment.
For more information on the Joyful Learning Program, please contact Tara Ward at 789-2244 or via email at mailto:[email protected].
Senior & Disabled Adults Programs:
Tri-County’s Senior and Disabled Adult Case Managers are available to assist with a multitude of services including nutrition services, healthcare and medical assistance, home health aides, home modifications, elder abuse prevention, and when necessary, nursing home referrals. Our goal is to identify the needs of the individual and their family, and to prepare strategies to assist them in meeting those needs.For information on all Senior and Disabled Adult services, contact us at 401 349-5760.
Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Westbay Community Action, Inc. - LIHEAP Office
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with fuel bills during the winter. Eligible households receive a grant to help pay their heating bills. Grants are paid directly to the utility or fuel company.
The program generally runs from mid-October thru April.
The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps low-income households with fuel bills during the winter. Eligible households receive a grant to help pay their heating bills. Grants are paid directly to the utility or fuel company.
The program generally runs from mid-October thru April.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance | Jonnycake Center of Westerly, The
Emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expense, etc. is granted to household case by case basis.
Emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expense, etc. is granted to household case by case basis.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance | Tri-County Community Action Agency - Main Office
Provides a broad range of social services designed to eliminate problems of poverty.
*Dental Services restored for residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.
ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS OF ALL SERVICES
**Adolescent Self Sufficiency Collaborative (ASSC)
(401) 519-1935
GED; Adult Basic Education and Literacy, ESL, Life Skills Training and Parent Education. Pregnant and parenting teens who are 20 years of age or younger.
**Adult Education, Employment & Training Program
(401)519-1921
Includes academic assessments; GED Prep; ESL, Adult Basic Education, group sessions; tutoring; home-based studies; computer assisted learning, post secondary educate assistance, work readiness skills training, and employment placement assistance. 16 to 24 year old RI residents who do not have a HS Diploma or GED.
**All Stars
(401)519-1937
Substance abuse and juvenile delinquency prevention program. At-risk adolescents, 11 to 16 years old, and their families.
**Anger Management Groups
(401)519-1970
12-week clinical treatment program that helps TEENS find better ways of coping with their anger. Group run from 3-4:00pm. in Johnston. A pre-group screening is required. Fees may apply.
**Appliance Management Program
(401)519-1916
Energy conservation audits to identify heat and energy loss from appliances. Free refrigerators may be awarded to participants in greatest need. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
**Article 23, Youth Diversion Program
(401)519-1935
Comprehensive assessments, parent education, and case management services for families with children between the ages of 10-17 to address issues which are affecting the youth and family�s well-being. North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Scituate and Foster.
**Basic and Early Head Start
(401)519-1927
SEE SEPARATE LISTING: Tri-Town Community Action - Head Start Sites
Basic Human Needs
Emergency funds to help pay for basic human needs including, heat, electric, health care, prescriptions, etc., when no other financial resources exist. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1917
Before & After Kindergarten
This program includes lunch and an afternoon snack. Full-time Child Care opportunities � offered during the February and April vacations and during the summer. Children attending Johnston�s Early Childhood Center program or North Providence Kindergarten.
Contact (401)519-1999
Behavioral Health Care
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment and Counseling) Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling and Treatment, Mental Health Counseling and Treatment Program, Functional Family Therapy; Tobacco Treatment and Counseling (including Nicotine Replacement Therapy). Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis but priority is given to Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, and Glocester residents. All third party insurance including NHPRI and Rite Care accepted. Self-Pay and Sliding Scale Fee is available to all patients. No one is denied.
Contact (401)519-1936
**Breast Feeding Peer Counseling
(401)519-1908
All WIC eligible clients with pre-weaned children.
Certified Diabetes Outpatient Education (CDOE)
Diabetes Education Program provided in 6 week sessions to patients with diabetes and their caregivers/ significant other. Facilitated by a CDOE Certified Registered Nurse, Dietician, and Pharmacist. Tri-Town is a CDOE Certified site, by the RI Department of Health. Statewide program for individuals diagnosed with diabetes.
Contact (401)519-1990
Commodities Distribution (Food Bank)
Monthly distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foodstuffs as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and as purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1916
Community Health Center
A Community Based Health Center (CHC) providing a full range of primary and preventive healthcare services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn, laboratory services. Main location in Johnston. No eligibility requirements. Referrals accepted on a statewide basis. All third party insurance accepted. Sliding scale fee available.
Contact (401)519-1940
Earned Income Tax Credit
Provides free tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing of State and Federal returns. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Other Towns accepted if appointments available.
Contact (401)519-1917
Elder Case Management
Case management services for abused/neglected and self-neglected elderly, early intervention, community and home care, general assessments, support groups, caretakers, and victims of abuse, pharmaceutical assistance, and Meals on Wheels. Seniors ages 55 years and over and adults with disabilities and their families or caregivers residing in the towns of Johnston, N. Providence, Smithfield, N. Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, Scituate, Foster, Cranston, Lincoln, Cumberland, and Woonsocket.
Contact (401)519-1910
Emergency Boiler Repair
Provides emergency boiler repair services and replacement for heating systems that are beyond repair. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1918
Emergency Food Vouchers
Vouchers are provided to eligible individuals and families to support any emergency nutritional needs. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1917
Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
Rental, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1927
Even Start Family Literacy Program
To provide a comprehensive and coordinated program of Early Childhood Education, Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED Prep, Literacy Skills Training, Job Coaching, Case Management, Interactive Child-Family Literacy Skills Training, and Parent Education. Low income families with children between the ages of 0-8 years in the Towns of Johnston, Smithfield, North Providence, Burrillville, North Smithfield, Glocester, Scituate and Foster.
Contact (401)519-1927
Family Planning Program
Provides CONFIDENTIAL health visits for physicals, PAP smears, STD screening, and other reproductive-related issues. Provides free contraceptives including oral, Depo-Provera, and patches. Men and woman of reproductive age who are uninsured or underinsure.
Contact (401)519-1940
Family Resource Counselor
Provides advocacy and assistance with applications for Rite Care and Rite Share. Provides pre-screening and assistance with Food Stamps, RI Medical Assistance, WIC, Head Start, Fuel Assistance, and Social Services. Statewide referrals accepted for eligible families with children 18 years of age and under and for pre-natal clients.
Contact (401)519-1911
Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
Assistance in paying fuel/utility bills during the winter months provided to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood), and emergency shut off assistance. Low-income residents in the Towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1913
Furniture Bank
Pre-screening and intake for the Rhode Island Furniture Bank. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1918
HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling
Rapid and Standard testing available. Counseling and education services provided. Referrals accepted statewide.
Contact (401)519-1940
Holiday Food Baskets/Toy Distribution
Seasonal distribution of food baskets and toys for low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1916
Juvenile Hearing Boards
Offers alternative to Family Court. Sanctions are imposed, with a case management focus, to divert juvenile offenders from a second offense while identifying problems affecting their behavior, i.e., truancy, disobedience, delinquency. Juvenile offenders and their families in the Towns of Johnston, Smithfield, Scituate, Glocester, and Foster. Referred directly from local police departments.
Contact (401)519-1937
Parenting Wisely & Family Functional Therapy
Parenting Wisely is designed to help teens and their families to increase communication; decrease family conflict; increase parental supervision; improve discipline and parenting techniques; and reduce or prevent juvenile delinquency, substance abuse; school failure; violent behaviors, and teen pregnancy. Youth and families referred through Juvenile Hearing Boards in Johnston, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster, Glocester and Burrillville, Truancy Courts, and through Self-Referral.
Contact (401)519-1937
Personal Choice Waiver
Provides assessment and enrollment to participants; development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Service and Spending Plan (ISSP); training and guidance to program participants to support self-direction, ensure health and safety through routine program monitoring activities, promote participants independence by providing annual assessments of accessibility, equipment needs, and health education needs; and assistance to client toward oversight of care and arrangement of necessary services. Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis. Must be eligible for RI Medical Assistance, in need of Personal Care. Only seniors and disabled adults are eligible for services.
Contact (401)519-1910
Pre-School/Day Care Program
Certified teachers in Early Childhood Education staff the Child Care Center, which is licensed by DCYF. The Program is eligible for tuition reimbursement from DHS. Children between the ages of 3�5 in the towns of Johnston and North Providence.
Contact (401)519-1999
Prevention Task Force Coalitions
Coordinates the Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force Coalition in each of the three communities (Separate Task Force Coalitions), including all major stakeholders in the community including representatives from schools, housing authority, substance abuse and mental health, faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, municipalities, senior centers, juvenile justice, youth services, recreation, health care, etc., to establish an annual community-wide plan to deliver substance abuse prevention services in the community. Must be a resident of the Towns of North Providence, Johnston, or Smithfield.
Contact (401)519-1900
Residential Energy Assistance Challenge Program (REACh)
Energy Education and Conservation Program for the elderly including intensive case management services. Statewide. Seniors over the age of 60 and disabled adults who are also eligible for LIHEAP and Weatherization.
Contact (401)519-1916
School-Aged Child Care Program
Certified teachers staff the classrooms that are licensed by DCYF. The program is eligible for tuition reimbursement through DHS. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 that attend Johnston Elementary Schools.
Contact (401)519-1999
Senior Health Insurance Program / RIPAE
Provides assistance with obtaining supplemental Health Insurance, Medicare Part D; and assists with prescription payments through enrolling clients in the RI Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE). Statewide referrals accepted. Must be a senior citizen or disabled adult.
Contact (401)519-1910
Senior Medical Patrol
To coordinate health care fraud, waste and abuse training sessions and presentations in local senior centers, assisted living units, elderly housing units and the community in general; and to assist Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries to help them navigate the state system. Referrals accepted statewide.
Contact (401)519-1910
Stanford Model Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSM)
A six week health education program to provide education regarding self-management techniques needed to assist client with chronic disease including diabetes, asthma, depression, cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, cancer. Statewide referrals accepted. Any adult with chronic disease (or their spouse/caregiver), including diabetes, cancer, depression, hypertension, and cardio-vascular disease.
Contact (401)519-1990
Strategic Prevention Grants
Community Prevention Program for residents of the towns of North Providence and Johnston to conduct a town-wide needs assessment, capacity building plan, strategic planning, and the implementation of best-practice Substance Abuse Prevention Programs within the schools, community-based organizations and with families. Must be a resident of North Providence or Smithfield.
Contact (401)519-1937
Victims of Crime Advocacy Program
Case management, filing of restraining orders, assistance with filing for restitution and/or compensation, assistance with attending pre-trial hearings and follow-up and information, referral and counseling. Statewide for victims of crime over the age of 60 years.
Contact (401)519-1916
**Weatherization and Appliance Management Program
(401)519-1918
Assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiencies. Energy Audits conducted to determine need for insulation, weayjerstripping, pipe sealer, replacement of storm windows and doors. Serves residents from the Towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester.
**Women, Infants and Children Nutritional Program
Contact (401)519-1931
Provides monthly food vouchers to purchase nutritious foodstuffs including milk, eggs, cheese, iron fortified cereals, juice. Statewide for pregnant and parenting women with infants and children under the age of 5 years. Sites in Johnston and Burrillville.
**Women�s Cancer Screening Program
(401) 519-1940
State-Wide program for woman between the ages of 40 to 64.
**Youth Responsibility
(401)519-1935
Science-based curriculum to assist youth in assuming responsibility for their actions and the possible consequences of those actions, includes life skills training, prevention-based curriculum. Non-pregnant or parenting youth who are at risk for teen pregnancy (or second unwanted pregnancy), dropping out of school, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency.
Youthlinks
Provides academic and vocational assessment and exploration, GED prep, basic skills remediation, occupational skills training, employment assistance and placement, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, adult mentoring, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Statewide for youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of school youth.
Contact (401)519-1935
Food Pantry First 3 Wednesdays of the month 10-2, behind Village Plaza
Income Source: State, federal, local, private contributions, private tuition, third party reimbursements.
Provides a broad range of social services designed to eliminate problems of poverty.
*Dental Services restored for residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.
ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS OF ALL SERVICES
**Adolescent Self Sufficiency Collaborative (ASSC)
(401) 519-1935
GED; Adult Basic Education and Literacy, ESL, Life Skills Training and Parent Education. Pregnant and parenting teens who are 20 years of age or younger.
**Adult Education, Employment & Training Program
(401)519-1921
Includes academic assessments; GED Prep; ESL, Adult Basic Education, group sessions; tutoring; home-based studies; computer assisted learning, post secondary educate assistance, work readiness skills training, and employment placement assistance. 16 to 24 year old RI residents who do not have a HS Diploma or GED.
**All Stars
(401)519-1937
Substance abuse and juvenile delinquency prevention program. At-risk adolescents, 11 to 16 years old, and their families.
**Anger Management Groups
(401)519-1970
12-week clinical treatment program that helps TEENS find better ways of coping with their anger. Group run from 3-4:00pm. in Johnston. A pre-group screening is required. Fees may apply.
**Appliance Management Program
(401)519-1916
Energy conservation audits to identify heat and energy loss from appliances. Free refrigerators may be awarded to participants in greatest need. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
**Article 23, Youth Diversion Program
(401)519-1935
Comprehensive assessments, parent education, and case management services for families with children between the ages of 10-17 to address issues which are affecting the youth and family�s well-being. North Providence, Johnston, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, North Smithfield, Scituate and Foster.
**Basic and Early Head Start
(401)519-1927
SEE SEPARATE LISTING: Tri-Town Community Action - Head Start Sites
Basic Human Needs
Emergency funds to help pay for basic human needs including, heat, electric, health care, prescriptions, etc., when no other financial resources exist. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1917
Before & After Kindergarten
This program includes lunch and an afternoon snack. Full-time Child Care opportunities � offered during the February and April vacations and during the summer. Children attending Johnston�s Early Childhood Center program or North Providence Kindergarten.
Contact (401)519-1999
Behavioral Health Care
(Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment and Counseling) Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling and Treatment, Mental Health Counseling and Treatment Program, Functional Family Therapy; Tobacco Treatment and Counseling (including Nicotine Replacement Therapy). Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis but priority is given to Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, North Smithfield, Burrillville, and Glocester residents. All third party insurance including NHPRI and Rite Care accepted. Self-Pay and Sliding Scale Fee is available to all patients. No one is denied.
Contact (401)519-1936
**Breast Feeding Peer Counseling
(401)519-1908
All WIC eligible clients with pre-weaned children.
Certified Diabetes Outpatient Education (CDOE)
Diabetes Education Program provided in 6 week sessions to patients with diabetes and their caregivers/ significant other. Facilitated by a CDOE Certified Registered Nurse, Dietician, and Pharmacist. Tri-Town is a CDOE Certified site, by the RI Department of Health. Statewide program for individuals diagnosed with diabetes.
Contact (401)519-1990
Commodities Distribution (Food Bank)
Monthly distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foodstuffs as contributed through the State of Rhode Island and as purchased through the Rhode Island Food Bank. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1916
Community Health Center
A Community Based Health Center (CHC) providing a full range of primary and preventive healthcare services, including family medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, ob/gyn, laboratory services. Main location in Johnston. No eligibility requirements. Referrals accepted on a statewide basis. All third party insurance accepted. Sliding scale fee available.
Contact (401)519-1940
Earned Income Tax Credit
Provides free tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing of State and Federal returns. Low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester. Other Towns accepted if appointments available.
Contact (401)519-1917
Elder Case Management
Case management services for abused/neglected and self-neglected elderly, early intervention, community and home care, general assessments, support groups, caretakers, and victims of abuse, pharmaceutical assistance, and Meals on Wheels. Seniors ages 55 years and over and adults with disabilities and their families or caregivers residing in the towns of Johnston, N. Providence, Smithfield, N. Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester, Scituate, Foster, Cranston, Lincoln, Cumberland, and Woonsocket.
Contact (401)519-1910
Emergency Boiler Repair
Provides emergency boiler repair services and replacement for heating systems that are beyond repair. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1918
Emergency Food Vouchers
Vouchers are provided to eligible individuals and families to support any emergency nutritional needs. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1917
Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP)
Rental, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1927
Even Start Family Literacy Program
To provide a comprehensive and coordinated program of Early Childhood Education, Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED Prep, Literacy Skills Training, Job Coaching, Case Management, Interactive Child-Family Literacy Skills Training, and Parent Education. Low income families with children between the ages of 0-8 years in the Towns of Johnston, Smithfield, North Providence, Burrillville, North Smithfield, Glocester, Scituate and Foster.
Contact (401)519-1927
Family Planning Program
Provides CONFIDENTIAL health visits for physicals, PAP smears, STD screening, and other reproductive-related issues. Provides free contraceptives including oral, Depo-Provera, and patches. Men and woman of reproductive age who are uninsured or underinsure.
Contact (401)519-1940
Family Resource Counselor
Provides advocacy and assistance with applications for Rite Care and Rite Share. Provides pre-screening and assistance with Food Stamps, RI Medical Assistance, WIC, Head Start, Fuel Assistance, and Social Services. Statewide referrals accepted for eligible families with children 18 years of age and under and for pre-natal clients.
Contact (401)519-1911
Fuel Assistance (LIHEAP)
Assistance in paying fuel/utility bills during the winter months provided to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood), and emergency shut off assistance. Low-income residents in the Towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1913
Furniture Bank
Pre-screening and intake for the Rhode Island Furniture Bank. Low income residents of Johnston, North providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1918
HIV/AIDS Testing and Counseling
Rapid and Standard testing available. Counseling and education services provided. Referrals accepted statewide.
Contact (401)519-1940
Holiday Food Baskets/Toy Distribution
Seasonal distribution of food baskets and toys for low income residents of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, North Smithfield and Glocester.
Contact (401)519-1916
Juvenile Hearing Boards
Offers alternative to Family Court. Sanctions are imposed, with a case management focus, to divert juvenile offenders from a second offense while identifying problems affecting their behavior, i.e., truancy, disobedience, delinquency. Juvenile offenders and their families in the Towns of Johnston, Smithfield, Scituate, Glocester, and Foster. Referred directly from local police departments.
Contact (401)519-1937
Parenting Wisely & Family Functional Therapy
Parenting Wisely is designed to help teens and their families to increase communication; decrease family conflict; increase parental supervision; improve discipline and parenting techniques; and reduce or prevent juvenile delinquency, substance abuse; school failure; violent behaviors, and teen pregnancy. Youth and families referred through Juvenile Hearing Boards in Johnston, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster, Glocester and Burrillville, Truancy Courts, and through Self-Referral.
Contact (401)519-1937
Personal Choice Waiver
Provides assessment and enrollment to participants; development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Service and Spending Plan (ISSP); training and guidance to program participants to support self-direction, ensure health and safety through routine program monitoring activities, promote participants independence by providing annual assessments of accessibility, equipment needs, and health education needs; and assistance to client toward oversight of care and arrangement of necessary services. Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis. Must be eligible for RI Medical Assistance, in need of Personal Care. Only seniors and disabled adults are eligible for services.
Contact (401)519-1910
Pre-School/Day Care Program
Certified teachers in Early Childhood Education staff the Child Care Center, which is licensed by DCYF. The Program is eligible for tuition reimbursement from DHS. Children between the ages of 3�5 in the towns of Johnston and North Providence.
Contact (401)519-1999
Prevention Task Force Coalitions
Coordinates the Substance Abuse Prevention Task Force Coalition in each of the three communities (Separate Task Force Coalitions), including all major stakeholders in the community including representatives from schools, housing authority, substance abuse and mental health, faith-based organizations, chambers of commerce, municipalities, senior centers, juvenile justice, youth services, recreation, health care, etc., to establish an annual community-wide plan to deliver substance abuse prevention services in the community. Must be a resident of the Towns of North Providence, Johnston, or Smithfield.
Contact (401)519-1900
Residential Energy Assistance Challenge Program (REACh)
Energy Education and Conservation Program for the elderly including intensive case management services. Statewide. Seniors over the age of 60 and disabled adults who are also eligible for LIHEAP and Weatherization.
Contact (401)519-1916
School-Aged Child Care Program
Certified teachers staff the classrooms that are licensed by DCYF. The program is eligible for tuition reimbursement through DHS. Children between the ages of 6 and 12 that attend Johnston Elementary Schools.
Contact (401)519-1999
Senior Health Insurance Program / RIPAE
Provides assistance with obtaining supplemental Health Insurance, Medicare Part D; and assists with prescription payments through enrolling clients in the RI Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE). Statewide referrals accepted. Must be a senior citizen or disabled adult.
Contact (401)519-1910
Senior Medical Patrol
To coordinate health care fraud, waste and abuse training sessions and presentations in local senior centers, assisted living units, elderly housing units and the community in general; and to assist Medicaid and Medicare beneficiaries to help them navigate the state system. Referrals accepted statewide.
Contact (401)519-1910
Stanford Model Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSM)
A six week health education program to provide education regarding self-management techniques needed to assist client with chronic disease including diabetes, asthma, depression, cardio-vascular disease, hypertension, cancer. Statewide referrals accepted. Any adult with chronic disease (or their spouse/caregiver), including diabetes, cancer, depression, hypertension, and cardio-vascular disease.
Contact (401)519-1990
Strategic Prevention Grants
Community Prevention Program for residents of the towns of North Providence and Johnston to conduct a town-wide needs assessment, capacity building plan, strategic planning, and the implementation of best-practice Substance Abuse Prevention Programs within the schools, community-based organizations and with families. Must be a resident of North Providence or Smithfield.
Contact (401)519-1937
Victims of Crime Advocacy Program
Case management, filing of restraining orders, assistance with filing for restitution and/or compensation, assistance with attending pre-trial hearings and follow-up and information, referral and counseling. Statewide for victims of crime over the age of 60 years.
Contact (401)519-1916
**Weatherization and Appliance Management Program
(401)519-1918
Assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumption and increase energy efficiencies. Energy Audits conducted to determine need for insulation, weayjerstripping, pipe sealer, replacement of storm windows and doors. Serves residents from the Towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Burrillville, Glocester.
**Women, Infants and Children Nutritional Program
Contact (401)519-1931
Provides monthly food vouchers to purchase nutritious foodstuffs including milk, eggs, cheese, iron fortified cereals, juice. Statewide for pregnant and parenting women with infants and children under the age of 5 years. Sites in Johnston and Burrillville.
**Women�s Cancer Screening Program
(401) 519-1940
State-Wide program for woman between the ages of 40 to 64.
**Youth Responsibility
(401)519-1935
Science-based curriculum to assist youth in assuming responsibility for their actions and the possible consequences of those actions, includes life skills training, prevention-based curriculum. Non-pregnant or parenting youth who are at risk for teen pregnancy (or second unwanted pregnancy), dropping out of school, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency.
Youthlinks
Provides academic and vocational assessment and exploration, GED prep, basic skills remediation, occupational skills training, employment assistance and placement, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, adult mentoring, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Statewide for youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of school youth.
Contact (401)519-1935
Food Pantry First 3 Wednesdays of the month 10-2, behind Village Plaza
Income Source: State, federal, local, private contributions, private tuition, third party reimbursements.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Jonnycake Center of Westerly, The
Emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expense, etc. is granted to household case by case basis.
Emergency financial assistance for rent/mortgage, utilities, medical expense, etc. is granted to household case by case basis.
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance
Natural Gas Service Providers | Rhode Island Energy
National Grid is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world - covering Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and the UK.
**March 2019:**
Claims for Newport and Middletown customers impacted by the gas outage incident in January 2019 call 844-319-2523
National Grid is one of the largest investor-owned energy companies in the world - covering Massachusetts, New York, Rhode Island and the UK.
**March 2019:**
Claims for Newport and Middletown customers impacted by the gas outage incident in January 2019 call 844-319-2523
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Telephone Service Providers | Verizon
Verizon provides cell and home phone plans, as well as cable television and high-speed internet.
Verizon provides cell and home phone plans, as well as cable television and high-speed internet.
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Telephone Service Providers
Utility Service Payment Assistance | Westbay Community Action, Inc. Client Services Center
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) helps individuals and families who, because of financial difficulty, needs assistance paying a current energy expense and meets eligibility guidelines. Some examples of a financial hardship include illness or recent job loss.
The program generally runs from mid-October thru August.
The Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) helps individuals and families who, because of financial difficulty, needs assistance paying a current energy expense and meets eligibility guidelines. Some examples of a financial hardship include illness or recent job loss.
The program generally runs from mid-October thru August.
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Utility Service Payment Assistance
Electric Service Payment Assistance | East Bay Community Action Program - Broadway
*Does not provide holiday baskets or toys*
Operates from many sites across the East Bay.
**HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES
Margo Pires, Social Services Coordinator & Health Advocate
(401) 848-6697, x202
Available for families residing in the Sullivan School neighborhood in Newport in collaboration with the Sullivan School Family Center.
Family Services Coordinators are in all elementary schools in the City of Newport offering social services case management, literacy activities and other activities to promote positive family/school interactions.
Community and Supportive Services Program/Hope VI Initiative
East Bay Community Action Program provides case management services to residents of the Newport Housing Authority that reside in the new Newport Heights housing development. This program focuses on economic self-sufficiency.
LEAD EDUCATION AND OUTREACH services are provided to tenants and landlords in need of information regarding lead safety and lead abatement, RIHMFC loans for lead abatement.
Contact: Luana Cherenzia (401) 847-7821, x204
Eligibility: All Newport County residents for Basic Human Needs
Family health & dental services
Family development case management services
-Social service information and referral and basic human needs
Youth programs
Housing and Energy Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program
Senior services
-Case management
Senior employment
-Retired Senior volunteer Program (RSVP)
-Foster Grandparents
-Ocean State Senior Dining Program (meals in a social setting).
*Does not provide holiday baskets or toys*
Operates from many sites across the East Bay.
**HEALTH ADVOCACY SERVICES
Margo Pires, Social Services Coordinator & Health Advocate
(401) 848-6697, x202
Available for families residing in the Sullivan School neighborhood in Newport in collaboration with the Sullivan School Family Center.
Family Services Coordinators are in all elementary schools in the City of Newport offering social services case management, literacy activities and other activities to promote positive family/school interactions.
Community and Supportive Services Program/Hope VI Initiative
East Bay Community Action Program provides case management services to residents of the Newport Housing Authority that reside in the new Newport Heights housing development. This program focuses on economic self-sufficiency.
LEAD EDUCATION AND OUTREACH services are provided to tenants and landlords in need of information regarding lead safety and lead abatement, RIHMFC loans for lead abatement.
Contact: Luana Cherenzia (401) 847-7821, x204
Eligibility: All Newport County residents for Basic Human Needs
Family health & dental services
Family development case management services
-Social service information and referral and basic human needs
Youth programs
Housing and Energy Services
Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Feeding and Nutrition Program
Senior services
-Case management
Senior employment
-Retired Senior volunteer Program (RSVP)
-Foster Grandparents
-Ocean State Senior Dining Program (meals in a social setting).
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Discounted Telephone Service | Cintex Wireless
Lifeline enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a free phone, 1000 FREE minutes, unlimited FREE text messages and 1 GB of data each month under the program through carriers approved by the PUC.
Lifeline enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a free phone, 1000 FREE minutes, unlimited FREE text messages and 1 GB of data each month under the program through carriers approved by the PUC.
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Discounted Telephone Service | Universal Service Administrative Company
Lifeline Program offers a reduced rate on residential telephone service. If are income-eligible you can receive this reduced rate.
Companies that participate in Lifeline program:
Home Phones:
Verizon 800-924-0585 https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/lifeline/
Cox Communications 866-961-0027 https://www.cox.com/residential/phone/lifeline.html
Mobile Phones:
Safelink Wireless 800-723-3546 www.safelinkwireless.com
American Broadband & Telecommunications 866-966-2628 www.americanassistance.com/lifeline-program/how-to-qualify/
Q Link Wireless 855-754-6543 https://qlinkwireless.com/
Life Wireless 888-543-3620 https://www.lifewireless.com/
StandUP Wireless 800-544-4441 https://standupwireless.com/lifeline/
Access Wireless 866-594-3644 https://www.accesswireless.com/
Boomerang Wireless 866-488-8719 https://www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline/eligibility-services
Terracom Wireless 888-716-8880 https://www.terracomwireless.com/
Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888 https://www.assurancewireless.com/
True Wireless 877-412-1919 https://gotruewireless.com/
Tempo Telecom 877-822-8501 https://mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/
Lifeline Program offers a reduced rate on residential telephone service. If are income-eligible you can receive this reduced rate.
Companies that participate in Lifeline program:
Home Phones:
Verizon 800-924-0585 https://www.verizonwireless.com/solutions-and-services/lifeline/
Cox Communications 866-961-0027 https://www.cox.com/residential/phone/lifeline.html
Mobile Phones:
Safelink Wireless 800-723-3546 www.safelinkwireless.com
American Broadband & Telecommunications 866-966-2628 www.americanassistance.com/lifeline-program/how-to-qualify/
Q Link Wireless 855-754-6543 https://qlinkwireless.com/
Life Wireless 888-543-3620 https://www.lifewireless.com/
StandUP Wireless 800-544-4441 https://standupwireless.com/lifeline/
Access Wireless 866-594-3644 https://www.accesswireless.com/
Boomerang Wireless 866-488-8719 https://www.entouchwireless.com/lifeline/eligibility-services
Terracom Wireless 888-716-8880 https://www.terracomwireless.com/
Assurance Wireless 888-898-4888 https://www.assurancewireless.com/
True Wireless 877-412-1919 https://gotruewireless.com/
Tempo Telecom 877-822-8501 https://mytempo.com/lifeline-wireless/
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Heating Fuel Payment Assistance | Tri-County Community Action Agency - North Kingstown
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, offers assistance with managing costs associated with home energy bills. Tri-County is able to help with paying fuel and utility bills during the winter months for eligible clients, and we can arrange for the installation of home insulation to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood) through our weatherization program.
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Electric Service Payment Assistance | Interfaith Community Dire Emergency Fund
WHEN FUNDS AVAILABLE!
Individual Offices:
PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY
421-7833 x107
Mon - Fri
8:30AM - 4:30PM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
783-3149
Tue & Wed
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Thu
11:00AM - 5:00PM
KENT COUNTY
823-6211
Mon, Wed & Sat
9:30AM - 3:30PM
WOONSOCKET
762-2849
Tue & Thu
8:30AM - 4:30PM
PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET
728-0515
Mon - Fri
8:30AM - 4:30PM
WHEN FUNDS AVAILABLE!
Individual Offices:
PROVIDENCE & NEWPORT COUNTY
421-7833 x107
Mon - Fri
8:30AM - 4:30PM
WASHINGTON COUNTY
783-3149
Tue & Wed
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Thu
11:00AM - 5:00PM
KENT COUNTY
823-6211
Mon, Wed & Sat
9:30AM - 3:30PM
WOONSOCKET
762-2849
Tue & Thu
8:30AM - 4:30PM
PROJECT HOPE, PAWTUCKET
728-0515
Mon - Fri
8:30AM - 4:30PM
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Discounted Telephone Service | American Assistance
Lifeline enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a Free Smart Phone with $25 activation fee, 500 free monthly minutes, unlimited Text Messages and 3GB free data.
Lifeline enrollment is available to individuals who qualify based on federal or state-specific eligibility criteria. It is available for only one wireless or wireline per household. Eligible applicants can receive a Free Smart Phone with $25 activation fee, 500 free monthly minutes, unlimited Text Messages and 3GB free data.
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