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Educational programs for the prevention and control of lung diseases such as tuberculosis, emphysema, asthma, flu and pneumonia and the reduction of cigarette smoking, air pollution and occupational health hazards. Offers quit smoking programs and support; educational and support groups for adults with asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and their families and for children with asthma.

Support for people who have had a heart attack and/or any type of open heart surgery (bypass, valve replacement, etc.). Family members welcome to attend.

Live Yes! Connect Group is a support group in in Providence that organizes Self Help classes and events for its members Regularly. Live Yes! also has an online community where adults and parents of children suffering from various types of arthritis may go for support and information.

Services: A supportive educational on-line program for cancer patients, their families and friends to help deal with the day-to-day issues of living with a chronic disease. Offered throughout the state at various times of the year. Provides factual information on cancer and helps patients understand feelings of loneliness, fear and frustration. .

Support Group for Adults with AS At Bradley Hospital -Online Support Groups

Mutual support groups whose members are people who have a disability, illness or other health condition, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem.

Advocates for measures to give children the best start in life: - Promotes girls' education - ensuring that they complete primary education as a minimum. - Works to provide immunizations against common childhood diseases - Works to prevent HIV/AIDS among young people - Helps children and families affected by HIV/AIDS to live their lives with dignity. - Focuses on psycho-social support for traumatized children, relief for child soldiers, and special attention for women and girls in crisis situations

Provides support group and educational material for Narcolepsy. For support groups, email: [email protected]

Services: Provides outpatient rehabilitation programs to people of all ages with a wide range of functional disabilities caused by accident, illness, or developmental delay. Programs offered are day school program for children ages 3 - 21, with language/learning disorders and brain injury; brain injury day treatment program for adult clients; comprehensive outpatient program and vocational rehabilitation services. Offers evaluation and treatment in audiology, speech/language therapy, special education, occupational/physical therapy, psychological/social services and vocational training. Special features include non-commercial advice on hearing aids, augmentative communication systems, group treatment services, parent workshops, support groups and consult services. Income Source: Fees; Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS); private health insurance; School Systems

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

Spina Bifida, failure of the spine to close properly during the first month of pregnancy, is the most frequently occuring birth defect in the United States, affecting one in every 1,000 newborns.

Assists patients and families in coping with the effects of Multiple Sclerosis and related diseases of the central nervous system. Provides professional and non-professional education; advocacy; social and recreational programs, financial assistance; information and referral; library of books and tapes; forums; newsletter; M.S. Key Club in Warwick. Self-help groups throughout Rhode Island. Positive Perspectives Support Group; Greggs Restaurant (back room) 1359 Post Road, Warwick,RI 02888. Contact Sharon (401)-738-3423 First Thursday of the month starting March 2019, 7:00PM-9:00PM Aquidneck Island Support Group; Anthony House Community Room 51 Middle Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Contact Tom (774)-487-7666 Last Monday of each month, 2:00PM-3:30 PM

Maxim Healthcare Services has two decades of experience providing long-term, continuous care to chronically ill patients. In keeping with the exemplary standards of the homecare industry, all of our offices are licensed, as required, and are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC). Maxim�s nurses are screened, licensed, and bonded for quality and have experience providing care for adult and pediatric patients with a variety of illnesses. Our patients receive different levels of assistance, ranging from certified Home Health Aides for patients requiring help with medication reminding and light meal preparation, to Registered Nurses for patients with medically complex health issues. Our staff is trained to work with the patient�s Physician and family to implement a plan of treatment and ensure continuity of care.

Provides full range of services for women and infants. Serves as the tertiary care center in obstetrics, gynecology and neonatology. Neonatal intensive care unit; high risk infant follow-up. Nutrition counseling, WIC program, social service and parent education. New Directions, school based adolescent pregnancy project. Breastfeeding Support: Gail K. Prachniak, RN, IBCLC, Lactation Consultant Phone: 276-7800 X305 ** Health Education Department 100 Dudley Street, Providence 02905, 276-7800 Director: Maureen Pearlman, RN, BSN, 8:30am - 5pm, Mon - Fri Childbirth and parenting programs; health information, support groups for women of all ages. ** Warmline: 800-711-7011 **Physician Referral/Health Line: 1-800-921-9299 ** Women & Infants' Center for Health Education Locations Coordinator: Janet Searles 1050 Main Street, East Greenwich 02818, 886-4222; 886-4274 Fax Hours: 9am - 5pm, Mon - Th; 9am - 12pm, Fri 2168 Diamond Hill Road, Woonsocket, 02895; 767-2344; 766-6883 Fax Hours: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri 2220 G.A.R. Highway, Swansea, MA, (508) 730-1010, (800) 574-0221 (508) 678-5704 Fax Hours: 8am - 5pm, Mon - Fri ** Women's Primary Care Center 2 Dudley Street, 5th floor, Providence 02905, 274-1122 Ext. 2735 Routine obstetrical/gynecological services, family planning, specialty ob/gyn services, breast health, medical consultation, nutrition, and primary care for women. Patient education programs in a variety of topics. Serves women, 18 and over. In some cases, women under 18 years of age are welcome. Income Source: Federal; State; fees for some programs

Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's Lymphoma and myeloma and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Services: Free Family Support Groups led by trained facilitators on an as needed basis for patients, caregivers and loved ones. Guest speakers on special topics relating to cancer and wellness. Patient Aid: Provides financial assistance for medication relating to cancer treatment and transportation costs to and from treatment. First Connection: Matches recently diagnosed patients with trained volunteers who have experienced a similar situation. Volunteer survivors, or their family members, offer support and information to individuals learning to cope with any blood related cancers. Educational Materials: Provides free materials and assists with referrals. Income Source: Contributions

Dedicated to addressing the challenges of both the human services and educational systems and the persons and families these systems were created to serve. Clinicians at Integrated Clinical Services provide outpatient services using standard dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT). This includes individual and group therapy using DBT and the Skills System to treat individuals with learning challenges and/or intellectual disabilities.

Education and support for breast cancer patients and their families. Circle of Friends meetings are one hour long once a month held at the Therapy Department.

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

Offers individuals with autism and other disabilities and their family's information, support, therapeutic toys, medical equipment, and understanding. Hosts informational events, enrichment programs and playgroups designed to provide social and learning opportunities in a comfortable alternative to home or school. Provide free diapers, medical and nutrition program. Provide free delivery service within the state of Rhode Island.

Provides comprehensive rehabilitation services to persons, 18 - 100, who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a center-based program, regional satellites, or community services. Included are daily living skills training, orientation and mobility, counseling, diabetic program, summer camp, low vision services, workshop training and employment, a closed circuit radio information service, volunteer services, speakers bureau, tapes, Braille material, aids and appliances. Sponsors support groups throughout the state. Income Source: Donations; corporations; foundations; grants; endowment; United Way (associate member)

Services: Provides information and support meetings for Scoliosis and all other spinal deviations.

Trained cancer information specialists are available 24/7 to answer questions about cancer and to link callers with resources in their communities. American Cancer Society Programs and Services: Support groups and support services, referrals to assist with medication, financial, emergency housing, burial, legal and emergency issues, patient transportation. Cancer Support Groups: Man-To-Man-Prostate Group, first Wednesday of every month at 6:30PM, Comprehensive Cancer Center, APC Building, 1st floor, 593 Eddy Street, Providence. Reach To Recovery-Breast cancer one-on-one support program for newly diagnosed breast cancer patients. Road To Recovery-Volunteer program that provides rides or assists cancer patients with resources for rides to their cancer treatment. Services include: referral for cancer patients, equipment, transportation and a summer camp for children and siblings.

The monthly diabetes support group sponsored by the Visiting Nurse Services Home and Hospice is held at the Edward King Senior Center, 35 King St., Newport RI. The meeting is open to the public, and no appointment or referral is needed. Diabetes Support Groups are open to all those living with diabetes. The group is provided free of charge by Visiting Nurse Home & Hospice. Each meeting is facilitated by a certified diabetes educator. No registration or doctor’s referral is required. If you are interested in more information about our diabetes support groups, please call (401) 682-2100 x 1642.

Administers programs to assist diabetics in controlling their disease and to make breast cancer prevention programs, particularly mammography, more accessible to Rhode Island women.

Social Support Group for Adults with Asperger's Syndrome. Sponsored by the Asperger/Autism Network, Rhode Island Chapter, Hosted at Bradley Hospital in the Pine Room. This support group is facilitated by Arthur Mercurio of the Center for Autism and Developmental Disabilities (CADD) at Bradley Hospital. It is free and meets the second Monday of each month. The group may cancel on holidays or in bad weather. Please call for more information and to verify the meeting date and time. A Brown University affiliated psychiatric center providing care for infants, children, adolescents, young adults and their families. Services include a full range of mental health and special educational programs for children with emotional and/or developmental disabilities. Treatment is provided through a multidisciplinary team consisting of psychiatrists, psychologists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, special education teachers, speech and language pathologists, pediatricians and milieu therapists. **Center for Autism Director: Rowland Barrett, Ph.D. Services: Highly specialized inpatient, partial hospitalization outpatient program for children and young adults with emotional and behavioral disorders combined with a developmental disability such as retardation and autism. **Inpatient Services Director: Child and Adolescent: Henry Sachs, MD Services: Comprehensive multi-disciplinary treatment program for children/ adolescents in crisis. Services include stabilization, short-term treatment in a secure environment, 24 hour care in a less restrictive environment, partial hospitalization for children who can return home at night and in-home care. **Outpatient Services Director: Karyn Horowitz, MD Services: A full range of outpatient evaluation and treatment programs. Specialty areas include individual, family and group therapy, Attention Deficit Disorder, child neuropsychological assessment, school and learning problems, anxiety disorders, trauma adjustment, behavioral problems, depression and communication disorders. Professional consultants and second opinions are available. **Early Childhood Clinical Research Center Associate Professor: Susan Dickstein PhD Email: [email protected] Services: Provide evaluation and treatment services fro young children and their families. Emphasis is placed on supporting families in learning strategies to manage challenging behaviors and support their young child's development. **The Bradley School Director: Dale Radka, MD Services: A fully accredited special education program for children/adolescents who are having difficulty learning. Bradley School integrates individual and family therapy and other mental health services with its educational services to treat the behavioral and emotional issues affecting the child's learning. Services include comprehensive and short-term diagnostic evaluations, accredited special education school, summer camp and on-site school counseling. Income Source: Patient fees; third party reimbursements; grants; gifts.