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Department prefers that all calls go through main number. Housing Security Program, Joyce Torrice, 462-0539 Heating Assistance Program **R.I. Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE) Provides discounts on drugs for limited income persons 65+ and disabled persons. **Customer Information Assistance and Referral Unit **Home and Community Care Provides homemaker/home health aide services for limited income persons 65+, either on a free or co-pay basis. **Protective Abuse Unit Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, exploitation and self-neglect among persons 60+. **Senior Companion Program, Maria Agonia (401) 462-0569 Provides opportunities for federally subsidized job training and employment for limited income persons 55+. **Silver Haired Legislature Provides a forum for seniors to meet, debate issues, and recommend legislation to the governor, general assembly and the U.S. Congress.

If you have Medicare, the Medicare Savings Program may be able to pay for some of the costs (for example, premiums, co-payments, or deductibles.)

DEA Protective Services Unit is responsible for investigating complaints of elderly abuse of Rhode Islanders 60 and older by a family member, caregiver or person with duty of care.. Abuse may include physical, emotional, sexual, financial exploitation, or abandonment. The DEA Protective Services Unit develops a care plan to prevent additional abuse and address the elder’s social service needs. Self-Neglect occurs when a person is no longer able to care for himself/herself. Reports of self-neglect are also made to the DEA Protective Services Unit. The senior’s needs are assessed and necessary services are 0ffered.

volunteers are people age 55 and older who provide companionship for frail older adults in the home, at day centers, or other community sites. Companions assist with daily tasks, helping those served to remain living in the community for longer. Companions may provide transportation to medical appointments, shopping assistance, meal preparation, and advocacy. They also provide respite to caregivers of frail elders. By remaining active and contributing to their communities, Companions benefit from the program along with the clients they serve.

They offer a wide range of programs and opportunities that promote health and nurture connection. They work at the systems level to make Rhode Island more age- and life-friendly through investments in infrastructure, workforce, and community networks. At-home companionship for people age 55 or older with limited mobility • Chronic-disease management education • Family supports, including respite care • Community and home-delivered meals • Free healthcare insurance counseling • In-home and day-care cost assistance • Free and reduced legal services • Prescription drug cost assistance • Transportation assistance • Mental health/substance use support • Senior and community center programs

Guardianship is a legal arrangement through which the Guardian is authorized to make certain decisions for another person. Works with the probates courts to match people age 60 years or older living in care facilities with certain cognitive conditions to caring volunteer guardians, when they are needed

RIPAE pays a portion of the cost for approved medications purchased during the deductible phase of a Medicare Part D plan and may offer partial reimbursement to those who enter the "donut hole".

RI Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Educates and assists Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, family members, and caregivers throughout Rhode Island to protect personal healthcare information, detect healthcare errors, waste, fraud, and abuse, and to resolve suspected instances of healthcare fraud, errors or abuse. To report Medicare fraud, waste or abuse, call Rhode Island SMP at 462-0560.

@Home Cost Share: For older adults with care needs, the @Home Cost-Share program is available to help with some care expenses. Eligible participants can access in-home services – such as help with housekeeping, meal preparation or personal care – and/or community-based programming at adult day health centers at a reduced rate. You may be eligible for the program if you are age 65 or older, meet income guidelines, and need some assistance in the home with your personal or health care.

The Robert J Allen Medical Center provides new and gently used medical equipment to those in need on a first come, first served basis. Walkers - Canes - Wheelchairs - Commodes - Shower Chairs - Electric Hospital Beds - Lift Chairs - Transport Chairs - Ramps. Recipients are responsible for transport of items

Food Pantry; Wellness Hub includes Diabetes Prevention Program. (Kelsea Dixon) offering services; drop in yoga, access to Registered Dietician Food-To-Friends Delivery Program. Delivery once a month to homebound.

Manpower is dedicated to enriching people's lives with meaningful employment and development opportunities.

OLIS provides sservices and programs for all types of libraries, including public, academic, school and special libraries. Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials.

Plaza Esperanza is subsidized housing, 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Offers support and education to Alzheimer families through the Helpline; support groups, resource center and conferences. Educates health professionals who care for persons with the disease. Advocates for changes in the health care delivery system to better serve consumers. Publishes a quarterly newsletter and other materials on the disease. Speakers available.Services include: support groups, help over the phone, educational workshops, resource library and a newsletter.Services include: support groups, help over the phone, educational workshops, resource library and a newsletter. 24/7 helpline Care planning assistance

Verizon provides cell and home phone plans, as well as cable television and high-speed internet.

Gateway Healthcare is Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit behavioral health organization providing treatment, intervention and prevention services to individuals in our community. Our mission is: Delivering health with care. It is reflected throughout the organization and drives every element of our day-to-day work. Gateway Healthcare's crisis/emergency services department delivers 24-hour emergency services, assessment and crisis intervention. We are now linked to the Kristen Brooks Hope Center's National Hopeline Network and the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. For help, please contact any of the following: Pawtucket Emergency Department, 401-723-1915 Johnston Emergency Department,401-553-1031 Charlestown Emergency Department,401-364-7705

Free guided tours

New Shoreham Emergency Management Agency implements policies related to hazard mitigation and emergency management programs and activities. The EMA also has general supervision of all civil preparedness duties.

Washington Hill Apartments is subsidized housing for seniors 62+, handicapped or disabled.

Providence Community Health Center operates out of Crossroads' 160 Broad Street headquarters in Providence, ensuring that individuals and families experiencing homelessness have access to quality health and dental care. Through PCHC, visitors can access health services like: Regular check-ups Respite area Dental care OB/GYN services Medication prescriptions Mental health counseling

They Are Your Comprehensive Community and Post-Acute Care Resource Their collaborative of partners works together to deliver high-quality care. They Provide the Full Network of Care CareLink covers the complete spectrum of post-acute and community care.

VSA arts Rhode Island maintains an ongoing student exhibition at the RI Department of Education's headquarters in downtown Providence to showcase the variety of artwork produced in the Access the Arts residencies and increase exposure for the talents of these student artists. This program expands awareness of the importance of arts in education. VSA arts Rhode Island provides poetry workshops for adults developmental disabilities, conducted by professional poets, at a variety of community sites throughout Rhode Island. A statewide poetry competition is sponsored annually with Blackstone Valley RI ARC. The first place recipient is given the Allen Ginsberg Poetry Prize. Additionally, VSA arts works with Rhode Island poets to participate in the International “One Heart, One World” Exhibition and other national poetry events. VSA arts Rhode Island, in collaboration with community organizations and galleries, presents exhibitions of artwork created by both emerging and established adult RI artists with disabilities, and sponsors artist receptions that engage the general public. These exhibitions provide programmatic services vital to artists’ professional development

Federal program that provides a box of nutritious shelf stable foods to seniors’ age 60+ who have an income at or lower than 130FPL.

Provides a comprehensive program for frail elderly and/or impaired persons including an extensive range of social, medical, nutritional and rehabilitative services. Day care facility with a protected environment specifically for persons with Alzheimer's Disease and other forms of dementia. Income Source: Department of Elderly Affairs; city; fees; grants; donations and fundraisers.