Services: Investigates known or suspected homicides and suicides, deaths associated with accidental causes, unattended deaths and deaths that signal the threat of danger to public health and safety.

The Department's primary function is the implementation of state laws mandating the regulation and licensing of designated businesses, professions, occupations and other specified activities. The areas regulated include Banking, Securities, Commercial Licensing, Gaming and Athletics, Insurance, Accountants and Design Professionals. Specifics on regulation in each of these areas can be found on the Division page on the Department website.

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Parent Educators listen and respond to family needs and link families with: medical homes to ensure children are receiving well-child visits and health screenings, community resources and social supports, and other families with young children. Barrington: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Bristol: Bristol Warren Regional School Department 401) 253-4000 Central Falls: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Charlestown: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Coventry: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Cranston: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Cumberland: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 East Greenwich: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center East Providence: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Exeter: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Hopkinton: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Jamestown: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Johnston: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Lincoln: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Little Compton: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Middletown: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Newport: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 North Kingstown: North Kingstown School District, Office of Family Learning North Providence: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 North Smithfield: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 Pawtucket: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Providence: Blackstone Valley Community Action Program 401-723-4520 Providence: Federal Hill House 401-421-4722 Richmond: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Smithfield: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384 South Kingstown: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Tiverton: East Bay Community Action Program 401-848-2160 Warren: Bristol Warren Regional School Department 401) 253-4000 Warwick: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 West Greenwich: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center West Warwick: Comprehensive Community Action Program 401-467-9610 Westerly: Westerly Public Schools, Tower Street School Community Center Woonsocket: Connecting for Children and Families 401-766-3384

Services: Investigates consumer complaints relating to motor carriers including tow trucks, taxis, household goods movers, liquid commodities in bulk, general delivery and day freight.

Public Works Department

Services: 107 bed, Assisted Living Facility

The Gaming and Athletics section is responsible for supervising the enforcement of laws related to licensing and regulation of gaming and athletics activities, including boxing, mixed martial arts, and simulcast wagering. It is also responsible for the collection of racing taxes and fees, as specified by state law. The division promulgates rules and regulations governing pari-mutuel wagering, boxing, and mixed martial arts; handles licensing, finger printing and photo badging of all personnel and licensees; ensures that security is furnished by licensees of pari-mutuel facilities, boxing, and mixed martial arts events; and provides aid and assistance to the public, as requested, including forms and copies of rules and regulations. The section also oversees simulcast-wagering operations at Twin River Casino Hotel and Tiverton Casino Hotel and/or participates in collection of tax revenue, hearings and issues occupational licenses. The section enforces, adjusts, amends, and interprets all rules and regulations governing pari-mutuel wagering sports and all professional boxing and mixed martial arts events in the state.

Provides a comprehensive range of laboratory tests on matters relating to public health, environmental protection and law enforcement.

Mission To monitor and ensure that all healthcare facilities provide the highest quality of care and services in a clean and safe environment. What we do Manage and coordinate the licensing of healthcare facilities. Operate a public-centered, responsive and uniform enforcement program in accordance with state licensing standards. Certify facilities that provide services for the federal Medicare and Medicaid programs.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency coordinates the federal government's role in preparing for, preventing, mitigating the effects of, responding to, and recovering from all domestic disasters, whether natural or man-made, including acts of terror. FEMA's Region I serves Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. In 2003, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) became part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

The Office of the Attorney General Consumer Protection Unit investigates and mediates consumer complaints concerning unfair and unlawful business practices and misleading advertising arising out of alleged violations of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act. If groups of people are victimized by a deceptive trade practice, this office may file in the Superior Court a civil investigative demand, which is a formal investigation. In appropriate cases, a lawsuit to stop the illegal business practice may be initiated. Apart from carrying out its statutory responsibilities, the Unit also provides information and referral services to the general public. Consumers are directed to the appropriate governmental or private agencies for help in answering specialized questions or resolving disputes that are not within the Unit's jurisdiction.

The Insurance Division is responsible for conducting financial examinations of domestic insurance companies to ensure financial solvency and market conduct examinations of domestic or foreign insurance companies to ensure compliance with the insurance statutes and regulations. The program performs several licensing functions including, but not limited to, the licensing of companies, producers, adjusters and appraisers. The program also reviews rate and form filings for the Life, Accident and Health, and Property and Casualty lines of business for compliance with state statutes and regulations, and addresses consumer complaints for these lines of business. The program monitors and introduces legislation in order to maintain accreditation by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners, which it initially received in June of 1993. The division was re-accredited in December 1998, December 2003, June 2009, and in June 2014, each time receiving the maximum accreditation period of five years. The Rhode Island Insurance Division is part of the U.S. insurance regulatory framework which is a highly coordinated state-based national system designed to protect policyholders and to serve the greater public interest through the effective regulation of the U.S. insurance marketplace. Through the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC), insurance regulators establish national standards and best practices, conduct peer reviews and coordinate their regulatory oversight to better protect the interests of consumers while ensuring a strong, viable insurance marketplace. U.S. insurance regulators also participate in the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) along with the NAIC by participating in major standard setting initiatives, including working with fellow regulators from around the world to better supervise cross-border insurers, identifying systemic risk in the insurance sector, and creating international best practices.

Support and advocacy for the blind. Monthly meetings focus mainly on advocacy activities such as legislative and public policy development and public education. However, peer support for individuals is available and provided as needed. Purpose of the group is to foster positive attitudes towards blindness for both the blind and sighted communities. Chapters The Greater Providence Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the second Saturday of each month, except for the months of July and October from 10:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and they are preceded by a social half hour at 10 Office Parkway, in East Providence. For more information, please contact the Greater Providence Chapter. The Mount Hope Chapter of the NFB of RI meets on the third Thursday of each month, except for October and December from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM, preceded by a social half hour. Meetings are held at the Rogers Free Library, located at 525 Hope Street, in Bristol. Those using the Ride program should ask to be dropped off and picked up at the Thames Street entrance, located in the back of the building. For more information, please contact the Mount Hope Chapter.

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The FTC is a bipartisan federal agency with a dual mission to protect consumers and promote competition.

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A statewide organization of families supporting families with children and youth who are at risk or have behavioral or emotional challenges, having consideration for their background and values. They provide support groups, telephone support, educational events, one-to-one assistance with advocacy and/or literature concerning education, mental health, parenting a child with special emotional or behavioral needs. PSN also provides support and education regarding systems navigation, specifically child welfare, juvenile justice, mental health special education. Support groups meet on 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month from 6pm to 8pm at PSN office. Income source: State contract, federal grants

Office of Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea

Provides legal services for patients in psychiatric facilities. Investigates complaints about conditions in psychiatric facilities and group homes. Takes all necessary actions to protect the rights of patients in psychiatric facilities, residents of group homes and clients of community mental health centers.

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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 six months, one year or permanently. Please click the links to download one of our self-exclusion forms.

Services: 14 bed, Assisted Living Facility

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Enforces drug laws; responsible for preventing the sale and use of illegal drugs. Licenses pharmacists, pharmacies, manufacturers and dealers in medication. Registers medical practitioners to administer, possess and prescribe controlled substances.