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Support for people with serious mental illnesses, and their family members; advocacy for individuals with mental illness and their families; education about mental illness for professionals, families and the general public. Team Base care- patients are supported by Helath care teams designed to meet each unique needs . NAMI Family Support Groups: First Thursday of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM Barrington Congregational Church UCC, 461 County Rd., Barrington, RI First Saturday of the month, 10:00AM-11:00AM Island Free Library, 9 Dodge St., New Shoreham, RI Second Tuesday of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM Middletown Public Library, 700 West Main Road, Middletown, RI Third Tuesday of the month, 6:00PM-7:30PM NAMI Rhode Island, 154 Waterman St., Suite 5B (basement), Providence, RI Second Tuesday of the month, 6:30PM-8:00PM Kent Center, 2756 Post Road, Warwick, RI, Last Wednesday of the month, 5:30PM-7:00PM Wellness and Recovery Center (side entrance), Community Care Alliance, 55 John Cummings Way, Woonsocket, RI NAMI Connection: (For anyone living with any mental illness) Wednesdays, 1:00PM-2:30PM Parent Support Network of Rhode Island, 535 Centerville Road, #202, Warwick, RI 02886 Tuesdays, 5:30PM-7:00PM Newport Hospital, in the McLaurin Living Room, 11 Friendship Street, Newport, RI 02840 Thursdays, 3:00PM-4:30PM Community Care Alliance, Wellness and Recovery Center (side entrance), 55 John Cummings Way, Woonsocket, RI 02895 Thursdays, 3:30PM–5:00PM (starting March 22, 2018) Pawtucket Public Library, in the Dome Room, 13 Summer St., Pawtucket, RI 02860 Thursdays, 5:00PM-6:30PM NAMI Rhode Island Office, 154 Waterman Street, Suite 5B (basement), Providence, RI 02906 Saturdays, 10:45am-12:15pm Courthouse Center for the Arts, 3481 Kingstown Road, West Kingston, RI 02892

Benefits Enrollment Center (BEC) provides enrollment assistance for Medicare beneficiaries in programs such as Medicaid, Supplement Nutritional Assistance Program, Low Income Heating Assistance, Medicare Saving Premium and Rhode Island Prescription Assistance for Elderly. Appointments are mainly off site, primarily in Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls.

The Senior and Disabilities Services at United Way, also known as the POINT, is a statewide resource network that provides information, referrals, and long-term care options to seniors, adults with disabilities, and their caregivers. Get valuable information and assistance about:

• Information and assistance regarding home and community care
• State Health Insurance Program (SHIP)
• Public assistance programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, SNAP, LIHEAP, and others.
• Information regarding other valuable resources in the community such as healthcare fraud and home care

This service is free and confidential.

Services: For families who have children with special health care needs. Provides information and referrals, semi-annual newsletter, support and advocacy. No regularly scheduled meetings due to the difficulty finding respite services for parents. Hasbro Children Hospital Family Advisory Council advises on family matters.

Assists with: Applying For Benefits, Burial Claim Assistance, Disability Claim Assistance, Benefits Registration Assistance, Education Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Integrated Disability Evaluation System Assistance, Pre Discharge Claim Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information, Vocational Rehabilitation And Employment Assistance

Bristol Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Pawtucket Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Providence Outbased Regional Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Burial Claim Assistance, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

VetSuccess on Campus at Rhode Island College: Applying For Benefits, Burial Claim Assistance, Disability Claim Assistance, E-Benefits Registration Assistance, Education And Career Counseling, Education Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Pre Discharge Claim Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information, Vocational Rehabilitation And Employment Assistance

VetSuccess on Campus at CCRI Knight Campus is located in Enrollment Services, Lower Level Room #0032: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, E-Benefits Registration Assistance, Education And Career Counseling, Education Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Pre Discharge Claim Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information, Vocational Rehabilitation And Employment Assistance

The Rhode Island Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides near-comprehensive healthcare services to eligible military veterans at VA medical centers and outpatient clinics located throughout RI; several non-healthcare benefits including disability compensation, vocational rehabilitation, education assistance, home loans, and life insurance; and provides burial and memorial benefits to eligible veterans and family members. Resources for Enhancing All Caregivers Health (REAC) VA, Caregiver Health & Well-Being Coaching, Caregivers first, Peer Support Mentoring, VA S.A.V.E Training, Building Better Caregivers, ANNIE Caregiver Text Program, Caregiver Support Line, CSL Caregiver Education Calls, Respite Care, Caregiver Support Groups, Referrals

Online Service Only One of the earliest “E-Government” initiatives to launch in 2002 as part of the President’s Management Agenda, and was established as the official benefits website of the U.S. government. It is an easy-to-use, single source of benefit information to help citizens understand which benefit programs they may be eligible for, and how to apply. Operated, managed, and supported by a Federal agency Partnership, Benefits.gov provides an innovative, technology-based solution to benefit information delivery. Millions of citizens have easy, online access to information from across multiple Federal agencies on Benefits.gov. The beneficiaries include U.S. citizens, businesses, and Federal and state government entities.

Wakefield Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

VetSuccess on Campus CCRI Liston Campus is located on the 2nd floor, room #2215: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, E-Benefits Registration Assistance, Education And Career Counseling, Education Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Pre Discharge Claim Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information, Vocational Rehabilitation And Employment Assistance

Applying For Benefits Disability Claim Assistance Updating Direct Deposit Information We offer confidential help for Veterans, service members, and their families at no cost in a non-medical setting. Our services include counseling for needs such as depression, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and the psychological effects of military sexual trauma (MST). We offer a range of services, from talk therapy to recreational activities. Our team will work with you to identify your goals and make a plan to meet them. We'll help you and your family build meaningful connections to improve your quality of life. Our counseling is confidential. We won't share any information about you or the services you receive without your permission- except in a life-threatening situation. Counseling services- Couples and family counseling- We offer couples and family counseling to support you as you work toward meeting your goals. The Providence Vet Center has a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) onsite to offer family and couples counseling. Grief and bereavement counseling- If someone close to you has died or you're adjusting to a difficult life change, we're here to support you. The Providence Vet Center offers bereavement counseling in an individual or group setting by a trained bereavement counselor. Mental Health Care- If you're struggling with issues like PTSD, depression, grief, anger, or trauma, we offer counseling and other support. The Providence Vet Center offers individual and group counseling using evidence based therapies such as: Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma Recovery and Empowerment, Sobriety Support, Solution Focused Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Psychoeducation, Psychosocial Therapy, Prolonged Exposure Therapy, Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy, Moral Therapy, Seeking Safety Therapy. Military sexual trauma care- If you experienced sexual assault or harassment during military service, we can help you get the counseling you need. Any Veteran or service member, including members of the National Guard and Reserve forces, who experienced military sexual trauma is eligible to receive counseling. This applies to people of all genders from any service era. The Providence Vet Center offers individual and group counseling by counselors, both male and female, with specific Millitary Sexual Trauma (MST) training. Minority Veteran Care-If you're a Veteran from a minority community, we can help you find counseling, support, and referral services to meet your specific needs. PTSD Care- If you have symptoms of PTSD after a traumatic event, we can help. We offer assessment and support through private counseling and group therapy. We can also refer you to VA or community counseling for treatment and therapy resources. At the Providence Vet Center we offer individual and group counseling for our Veterans and service members. Our groups run several times a week and at different times of the day. Many of our counselors are even Veterans themselves. Returning Service member care- If you're returning from military service, we'll help you transition to civilian life. We can connect you with educational and career counseling, mental health services, and other programs and benefits that will support your transition. Whole health- Whole health puts you- instead of your illnesses or conditions- at the center of care. We'll work with you to develop a personalized health plan based on your values, needs and goals. The Providence Vet Center offers therapeutic activities such as Yoga, Mindfulness, Fishing Charters, Surfing, Art Expression. Women Veteran Care- If you're a woman Veteran transitioning to civilian life, we can help you find counseling, support, and referral services to meet your specific needs. The Providence Vet Center offers individual and group counseling. Referral Services- Addiction and substances use care- We can help you overcome substance use problems, from unhealthy alcohol use to life-threatening addiction. We'll connect you to services for your specific needs. The Providence Vet Center has specially trained counselors on staff to support your needs and can facilitate inpatient treatment if necessary. We also provide referral to VA and local community counseling resources. Suicide prevention-Call our Veterans Crisis Line at 988 and press 1 to get support anytime day or night. This service is private, free, and available 24/7. Our Vet Center can also connect you with ongoing counseling and services. Veteran Connections-We can help connect you to VA and community resources that will support you in achieving your goals. The Providence Vet Center may help you know where to go and how to register for VA medical benefits and register for care, filing a military-related disability claim and other forms, understanding your VA education benefits, Housing and home loans, education and referral for VA burial benefits. Community Engagement- We provide private organizations and community agencies education on our Veteran Community and military culture. Together, we build referral networks to expand support for Veterans, service members, and their families. Other services- Community engagement, Telehealth- Video visits, remote care, care by telephone.

Services include individual representation to protect rights or secure benefits and services, self-help information, education on priority legal issues, and systems change advocacy. RIDLC administers eight federally funded advocacy programs: Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities (PADD) Program Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness (PAIMI) Program Protection and Advocacy for Individuals Rights (PAIR) Program Client Assistance Program (CAP) Protection and Advocacy for Assistive Technology (PAAT) Program Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) Program Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Traumic Brain Injury (PATBI) Program Protection and Advocacy for Voting Accessory (PAVA) Program

Bristol Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Warwick Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

They can help you get care at one of their VA Providence health care facilities. If not yet enrolled in VA health care they can help you apply in person, by mail or get started online.

Johnston Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Burial Claim Assistance,Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance, Homeless Assistance, Integrated Disability Evaluation System Assistance, Pre Discharge Claim Assistance, Transition Assistance, Updating Direct Deposit Information

Middletown Outbased Benefit Office: Applying For Benefits, Disability Claim Assistance, Family Member Claim Assistance