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The Mission of the Boys and Girls Clubs of America is to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Providence run multiple clubhouses Chad Brown 263 Chad Brown Street, Providence, RI 02909 Fox Point 90 Ives Street, Providence, RI 02908 Hartford Park 50 Laurel Ave, Providence, RI 02909 Manton Heights 31 Salmon Street, Providence, RI 02909 Roger Williams Middle School 287 Thurbers Avenue, Providence, RI 02907 South Side 1 Louisa Street, Providence, RI 02905 Wanskuck 550 Branch Avenue, Providence, RI 02905

The Wakefield Oasis is an affiliate of the Mental Health Consumer Advocates of Rhode Island, Inc. This non-profit statewide advocacy, education, and socialization center empowers adults who have experienced psychiatric symptoms or who receive mental health services. MHCA of RI, Inc., has been in operation since 1985. The vision of MHCA of RI, Inc., is to provide peer support, to inform and educate people about the stigma of mental illness and to positively affect the lives of our fellow consumes through legislative action and other advocacy campaigns.

Services: English as a Second Language (ESL) classes for adults; International Friendship program; foreign language classes; World discovery classroom project; orientation program for international students, doctors and business trainees who are temporarily in Rhode Island; nationality events, dinners and teas. Also informal counseling and linkage to community services and organizations. Low cost guest rooms. Drop-in center. Aid and services for all temporary international residents in the southern New England area.

The Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County works toward a future free from violence. They work collaboratively to offer safety, support, advocacy, education and a network of services to residents of Washington County. DVRCSC has a confidential safe home for women who face homelessness as a result of domestic violence. Additional services include a Drop-In Advocacy Center, Support Groups and One-on-One Counseling by appointment. They offer education and outreach on the subject of healthy relationships, dating violence, cyber stalking and techno-abuse. DVRCSC can provide Court Advocates at McGrath Judicial Complex in Wakefield.

Provides guidance, physical fitness, recreation, vocational exploration, community service and social activities for boys and girls. Preschool gym, swim and instructional play activities. Physical fitness, swim activities for adults/seniors. Pool and locker room are handicapped accessible. Boys & Girls Club of Cumberland-Lincoln, and the Boys & Girls Club of Woonsocket have merged to form the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI. With more resources, the Boys & Girls Clubs of Northern RI enable all of today's youth to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens. Woonsocket Location 72 Kendrick Avenue, Woonsocket, RI 02895

Serves West End, Elmwood and South Providence. Also serves Greater Providence and State of Rhode Island depending on program and service needs. **Holiday programs for West end residents ONLY.** A multi-service organization providing infant/toddler and pre-school day care for children. After school programs, tutoring and formal educational, recreational, sports and character building programs; minority health education, tobacco use prevention, mentoring, family and individual counseling, social case work, girls emergency shelter, boys group home, boys supervised living program. Addresses problems related to housing, unemployment, civic responsibility, voter registration and food distribution. Administers the Providence Comprehensive Emergency Services (CES) Program for prevention of child abuse. The Family Renewal Center (FRC) provides special services to families of color. Project New Hope and Youth New Futures (YNF) serve youth returning from the Rhode Island Training School. Child Adolescent Service (CASSP) serves adolescents experiencing mental health problems. ** John Hope Shelter, 272-0767 81 Parade Street, Providence 02909 Services: Residential emergency group shelter for girls ages 13 - 17. Offers counseling and planning for long-term placement. ** Comprehensive Emergency Services, 455-2330 7 Thomas P. Whitten Way, Providence 02903, Fax: 223-3465 Director: Max Arias Services: 24 hour crisis intervention, case management, counseling, homemaker service, parent education, day care and emergency foster care. Participation is voluntary and parents are required to sign an agreement before services are provided. Eligibility requirements: families with children under 18. Income Source: United Way; grants; fees; government; donations. VOAD Contact: Max Arias E-mail [email protected] Richmond Flowers [email protected]

Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of Rhode Island’s most vulnerable young children. Our Strategic Priority: Too many of the youngest and most vulnerable children in Rhode Island are experiencing devastating outcomes, including death, as a result of abuse and neglect. As stewards of the resources entrusted to us, Children’s Friend is realigning itself to proactively respond to this crisis. Programs: Adoption Adoption Support & Preservation Birth Parent Counseling Child & Adult Care Food Program Child Care Clinical Services Early Head Start Early Intervention Family Care Community Partnership Fatherhood Initiatives First Connections Foster Care Fostering Families Head Start Head Start/Early Head Start Child Care Partnership Healthy Families America Nurse Family Partnership Pre-K Professional Development Project Connect Project Family Summer Learning & Enrichment Program WIC

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County is dedicated to “Shaping Great Futures” and that journey begins here. Providing a fun, safe environment, positive relationships with adults, and hope and opportunity for all who come through our doors, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Newport County work with children of all ages and serve their families to enable their success. the Boys and Girls Club of Newport Country have three Locations The Central Clubhouse/ Administration located at: 95 Church Street, Newport RI 02840 The Northend Clubhouse located at: The Florence Gray Center, 1 York Street, Newport RI 02840 Camp Grosvenor located at: 11 Miner Road, Saunderstown RI 02874

Provides outpatient and home based mental health and substance abuse treatment services for children, 4+; adults, elderly. Also information, consultation and education, referral, diagnosis, treatment, evaluation and community support services.

Drop in Center offering recovery services and referral to basic needs resources.

Walk-in resource center, accepts drop-in visits from any formerly incarcerated person. We maintain an up-to-date and comprehensive file of resources in major life areas such as housing, employment, education, medical, mental health, substance abuse, and transportation. Clients can use our telephone or computer lab to communicate with employers, family members, and probation or parole officers. Our resource center has a full schedule of programming, ranging from job readiness to financial literacy to support groups. We can also serve as a temporary address. Check the monthly calendar for more info.

Peer support in a non-structured environment where mental health consumers can stop by to relax, socialize and help develop whatever services and programs they want. Activities run as members feel appropriate. Mental health referral services available. The Oasis Advocacy & Social Center is consumer-run.

An organization working to help youth of all backgrounds, with special concern for those from disadvantage circumstances, develop the qualities needed to become independent, responsible citizens and leaders. It provides a place to learn and grow, ongoing relationships with adult professionals, life enhancing programs and character development experiences. Services: Activities such as educational games, tutoring, drug prevention, sports and physical education, recreation, arts & crafts, environmental awareness. Offers fee based programs, before and after kindergarten and after school child care, summer camp and youth basketball league. Norwood Branch 42 Frederick Street, Warwick 02888, Oakland Beach Branch 340 Oakland Beach Avenue, Warwick 02886, 739-4515 The CLUB at Cooper Branch 885 Sandy Lane, Warwick RI 02889

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