FAMILY RESOURCE BOOK EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS. Updated: August 2013

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1 FAMILY RESOURCE BOOK EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS Updated: August 2013 Next Update Due: July

2 EMERGENCY INFORMATION The number to call in an EMERGENCY is 911 for FIRE, POLICE or AMBULANCE from anywhere in Rhode Island. (Voice and TTY) DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE BARRINGTON BRISTOL EAST PROVIDENCE JAMESTOWN LITTLE COMPTON MIDDLETOWN NAVY BASE NEWPORT PORTSMOUTH TIVERTON WARREN STATE POLICE (Portsmouth) POISON CENTER HOT LINE SERVICES: When there is a poisoning, it is best to call the emergency number above instead of a hospital, clinic or doctor. The time delay in reaching these facilities should be avoided. When calling the number, have the poison container on hand to read ingredients. Not all substances require medical assistance but some require IMMEDIATE TREATMENT.

3 BRISTOL / WARREN AND EAST PROVIDENCE RESOURCES TABLE OF CONTENTS

4 ADULT EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT TRAINING Bristol/Warren County Adult Education Center 1 Dorcas Place Adult and Family Learning Center 1 Educational Opportunity Center 1 Genesis Center 1 International House of Rhode Island, Inc 1 International Institute of Rhode Island 2 Literacy Volunteers of America 2 Network RI 2 RI Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL) 2 Year Up 2 COLLEGE / UNIVERSITIES Bristol Community College 3 Community College of Rhode Island 3 Rhode Island College 3 Salve Regina University 3 University of Rhode Island 3 AIDS INFORMATION Aids Project RI 3 East Bay Community Action Program 3 Rhode Island HIV Hotline 3 Visiting Nurse Services 4 CHILDCARE / DAYCARE CENTERS EBCAP Head Start and Child Care 4 Option for Working Parents 5 CHILDREN S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES About Families 5 Eastern Regional Early Intervention Program 5 Empowered Families 5 Families First 5 Solutions CEDARR 5 Literacy Volunteers of America 2 CHILDREN S RECREATION Boys and Girls Club 5 East Providence Recreation Department 5 Newman YMCA 6 CHILDREN S SERVICES Big Brothers of RI 6 Big Sisters of RI 6 Clinical Services for Youth (CSY) A program of EBCAP 6 East Bay Center 6 Girls & Boys Town of New England 6 Looking Upwards 7 Psychological Centers 7 CLOTHING / HOUSEHOLD / THRIFT SHOPS Clothing Collaborative / The Career Closet 7 Crumb Krunchers 7 East Providence Community Center 7 Furniture Bank of RI 8 Salvation Army Thrift Shop 8 TAPIN 8 COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Al-Anon 8 Clinical Services for Youth (CSY) A program of EBCAP 6

5 CODAC III 8 CODAC Behavioral Healthcare 8 CODAC Satellite Site 8 Department For Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) 9 Domestic Abuse Project for Accountability and Change (DAPAC) 9 East Bay Center 6 Friends Way 9 Little Flowers Home 9 Mother of Life Center 9 North American Family Institute 9 Parent Support Network of Rhode Island 9 Pregnancy Center of Westerly 9 Psychological Centers 7 RI Alcoholics Anonymous Central Services 9 St. Mary s Home for Children 10 Visiting Nurse Services Maternal Child Health Program 10 Women s Resource Center 10 Woman to Woman Support Network, Inc. 10 Youth Success A program of EBCAP 10 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS Division of Developmental Disabilities 11 Looking Upwards 11 PARI Independent Living Center 11 Rhode Island Relay Services (for hearing impaired) 11 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CEDARR Centers 11 Child Development Center RI Hospital 12 Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Development Center 12 Eastern Regional Early Intervention Program 5 Looking Upwards 12 Meeting Street Center 13 RI Disability Law Center 13 RI School for the Deaf 13 RIPIN (RI Parent Information Network) 13 Saving Sight Rhode Island 13 ELDERLY SERVICES / SENIOR CENTERS East Bay Community Action Program 22 EMERGENCY HOUSING American Red Cross 13 East Bay Community Action Program Rental Assistance 14 Lucy s Hearth 14 Seamen s Church Institute 14 Women s Resource Center 10 EMERGENCY SERVICES / CRISIS INTERVENTION Crossroads of Rhode Island 14 Department For Children, Youth & Families 14 East Bay Community Action Program 30 Lucy s Hearth 14 Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society 33 Salvation Army 31 Seamen s Church Institute 14 Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of RI 15 FAMILY PLANNING Planned Parenthood of RI 15 Rite Care Information Line 15 Visiting Nurse Services 21

6 FAMILY / CHILDREN RECREATION 4-H Program Hotline 15 Armed Services YMCA 32 Boy Scouts of America 16 Girl Scouts of America 16 The Learning Connection 16 YMCA of Newport County 16 YMCA Barrington 16 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Department of Human Services, State of RI 17 Department of Labor and Training 17 East Bay Community Action Program 30 Food Stamps Program 17 Lifeline N.E. Telephone Company 17 Money Management International 17 Salvation Army 31 Seamen s Church Institute 14 Social Security Administration 18 The Cabrini Fund (Catholic Charities Child Care Scholarships) 18 FOOD DISTRIBUTION American Red Cross 18 East Bay Community Action Program, Inc (Newport, Tiverton) 18 East Providence Community Center 18 Rhode Island Meals on Wheels 19 St. Michael s Soup Kitchen 19 Salvation Army 19 FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES AAA Friends in Adoption 19 Adoption Rhode Island 19 Child & Family Services 19 Friends in Adoption 19 GOVERNMENT SERVICES Multi-Purpose Agencies 29 Rhode Island Attorney General s Office 20 Rhode Island Department of Health/Vital Statistics 20 HEALTH CENTERS / HEALTH CARE SERVICES & PROGRAMS Childhood Lead Action Project 20 East Bay Community Action Program - Health Center 20 Hearing & Speech Clinics of URI 21 Hill Burton Act 21 Newport Hospital Birthing Center 21 Planned Parenthood of RI 15 Vision Rhode Island Optometric Association/Vision USA Project 22 Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties 22 HOME IMPROVEMENT / WEATHERIZATION SERVICE Church Community Housing Corporation 26 EBCAP, Inc., Home Energy Program 22 Salvation Army 31 HOSPICE CARE Hospice Care of RI 23 Visiting Nurse Services 22 HOSPITALS Bradley Hospital 23 Butler Hospital 23 Hasbro Children s Hospital 23 Memorial Hospital 23 Miriam Hospital 23

7 Naval Ambulatory Care Center 32 Newport Hospital 23 Rhode Island Hospital 24 Women and Infants Hospital 24 HOTLINES AIDS Project Rhode Island 24 Child Abuse Hotline 24 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) 24 Clinical Services for Youth (CSY) A program of EBCAP 6 Day One 24 Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault Unit 25 Gamblers Anonymous 25 Gay and Lesbian Helpline 25 Hill Burton Act and Public Health Service Hotline 25 Housing Hotline 25 National Domestic Violence Hotline 25 Poison Center Hotline 25 Rhode Island Council on Alcoholism 25 Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence 25 Rhode Island Elder Abuse Hotline 25 Samaritans Suicide Hotline 25 Teens/Runaway Youth 25 Traveler s Aid Helpline 25 Victims of Crime Helpline 25 HOUSING Bristol Housing Authority 26 Church Community Housing Corporation 26 East Bay Community Action Program Rental Assistance 26 East Bay Community Action Program Housing & Energy 26 East Providence Housing Authority 26 Fifty Washington Square 26 Governor s Office of Housing, Energy and Intergovernmental Relations 26 Housing Hotline 26 Lucy s Hearth 26 Newport Housing Authority 27 Newport Resident Council of Newport Housing Authority 27 Section 8 Housing Assistance Program 27 Warren Housing Authority 27 LEGAL SERVICES Bureau of Family Support 27 Lawyer Referral Service, RI Bar Association 28 Restraining Order Office 28 Rhode Island Legal Services 28 Legal Aid Society of RI 28 Roger Williams University Law School 28 Victim/Witness Assistance 28 Volunteer Lawyer Program 28 Women s Center of Rhode Island 29 Women s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties 29 LIBRARIES Barrington Library 29 Bristol Library 29 Central Weaver Library 29 Fuller Library 29 Riverside Library 29 Rumford Library 29 Warren Library 29

8 MULTICULTURAL AGENCIES ChisPA [Center for Hispanic Policy & Advocacy] 29 International House of Rhode Island, Inc 1 Progresso Latino 30 MULTI-PURPOSE AGENCIES East Bay Community Action Program 30 Looking Upwards 31 Salvation Army Community Center 31 Salvation Army Newport Corps 31 Salvation Army Pawtucket Corps 31 Salvation Army Providence Corps 31 MUNICIPAL AGENCIES 32 NAVAL SERVICES Armed Services YMCA 32 Naval Ambulatory Care Center 32 Naval Base Recreation Center 33 Naval Legal Services Office (NAVSTC) 33 Naval Station/Fleet Family Support Center 33 Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society 33 NUTRITION Food Stamp Info Line 33 RI Meals On Wheels 19 WIC 33 PARENTING/FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION Children s Friend and Service Family Support Center 34 East Bay Community Action Program 30 Naval Station/ Fleet Family Support Center 33 Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) 34 Youth Success 10 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Barrington School Department 34 Bristol / Warren Regional School Department 35 East Providence School Department 35 SUPPORT / SELF HELP GROUPS Al Anon Family Groups of RI 36 Alcoholics Anonymous 36 Compassionate Friends 36 Gamblers HelpLine 36 Gambling Counseling of Rhode Island 36 Gay/Lesbian Help Line of RI 36 Narcotics Anonymous 36 Over Eaters Anonymous 37 Parents for Progress 37 TRANSPORTATION Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) 37

9 ADULT EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT TRAINING BRISTOL/WARREN COUNTY ADULT EDUCATION CENTER 689 Main Street (401) Warren, RI dwyerd@bw.k12ri.us SERVICES: A variety of adult education training programs, GED classes, GED testing, and ESL classes are available several times weekly. Evening and daytime classes. DORCAS PLACE ADULT AND FAMILY LEARNING CENTER 220 Elmwood Avenue (401) Providence, RI FAX (401) WEB: dorcasplace.org SERVICES: An adult learning center that works with students from the earliest stages of career exploration and planning to eventual job placement. Provides job development activities, individualized career counseling, support groups for students who are making the transition from TANF to work, follow-up support services for students. Learn about pre-employment issues, interview techniques, workplace rights, stress reduction, conflict resolution, and more. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY. FEE: NONE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER 1 Hilton Street Providence, RI (401) SERVICES: Financial aid information and application assistance, career assessment, educational and training information, college admissions assistance, and bi-lingual educational counseling. Appointments are available at the Newport satellite offices. Office in Warwick, Wakefield and Bristol as well. Wakefield and Bristol by appointment only. Also located in Westerly and Cranston, West Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, and in Quonset Point 1 night a month. FEE: FREE GENESIS CENTER 620 Potten Street (401) Providence, RI SERVICES: Literacy and ESL, 18 years old and older INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC. 8 Stimson Avenue (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: members.cox.net/internationalhouse ihouse@verizon.net SERVICES: Offer ESL Classes (English as a Second Language). Daytime and afternoon classes. English classes are offered at the beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate level. Different classes focus on conversation, media, grammar, and writing. Advanced classes also. Reasonable fee. FOR MORE INFORMATION please come to the office or call us. 1

10 ADULT EDUCATION, Cont. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND 645 Elmwood Avenue (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: An independent non-profit organization, serving immigrants and refugees. Full service immigration referral center providing educational, legal, and social services to immigrants and refugees throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern New England. Also provide interpreting and translating services and community education and training programs to local businesses, health care providers, lawyers, government agencies, social service providers, academic organizations and individuals. FOR MORE INFORMATION please come to the office or call us. HOURS: Monday Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA 260 West Exchange Street, Suite 106 (401) Providence, RI Croade Street (401) Warren, RI WEB: NETWORK RI (Managed by RI Department of Labor and Training) One Reservoir Avenue (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) Main Street (401) West Warwick, RI FAX: (401) Tower Hill Road (401) Wakefield, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Provides job search resources, assistance with resumes, job fairs, and recruitments. Network RI offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. and Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Extended hours, when available, will be posted under each office. RHODE ISLAND REGIONAL ADULT LEARNING (RIRAL) 191 Social Street, 3 rd Floor (401) Woonsocket, RI WEB: SERVICES: RIRAL partner with the Bristol/Warren Regional School District to provide daytime and evening ABE and GED classes. Daytime classes meet at Roger s Free Library and evening classes meet at Mount Hope High School. Daytime class hours to be determined. Evening class hours are Monday Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Classes are free. YEAR UP 10 Dorrance Street, Suite 1108 (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Learn the technical and professional skills that are most in demand today and in the future. The Year UP program begins in February and August. Classes take place from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday at the Providence site for one year. High School diploma or GED required. Program is for individual between 18 and 24 years of age. Call Rose Amoros for more information and to find out if you meet the program requirements. 2

11 ADULT EDUCATION / COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 777 Elsbree Street Fall River, MA (508) WEB: COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND Warwick, Lincoln, Newport, and Providence Lincoln: (401) WEB: Warwick: (401) Newport: (401) Providence: (401) RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE 600 Mt. Pleasant Ave. Providence, RI (401) WEB: SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY 100 Ochre Point Avenue Newport, RI (401) WEB: UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (401) Upper College Road (401) Kingston, RI WEB: URI Feinstein College of Continuing Education 80 Washington Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: AIDS INFORMATION AIDS PROJECT RI 404 Wickenden Street (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Provides advocacy, case management, direct services, referrals,and prevention/ education information to HIV positive and AIDS patients. Will send out speakers. Testing sites. Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM NEWPORT: (401) RIVERSIDE: (401) SERVICES: Confidential testing, treatment and case management. Call for more information. RHODE ISLAND HIV HOTLINE (800)

12 AIDS INFORMATION, Cont. VISITING NURSE SERVICES WEB: SERVICES: Anonymous and confidential HIV Testing. Thursdays, 3:00 5:00 P.M. (Appointment needed). NO CHARGE. Donations are accepted. FOR AN APPOINTMENT CALL: (401) Visiting Nurse Services 6 Blackstone Valley Pl (401) Lincoln, RI (800) CHILD CARE / DAY CARE CENTERS EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HEAD START AND CHILD CARE WEB: Newport Center 8 John H. Chafee Blvd. Newport, RI Phone: (401) Fax: (401) Tiverton Center 1048 Stafford Road Tiverton, RI Phone: (401) Fax: (401) Willett Center 386 Willett Avenue Riverside, RI Phone: (401) Fax: (401) Mary V. Quirk Center 790 Main Street Warren, RI Phone: (401) Fax: (401) Turner Center 70 Turner Avenue Riverside, RI Phone: (401) Fax: (401) SERVICES: Head Start and Child Care is a comprehensive child development program that serves children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. They are child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children. All program options provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, special needs, and parent involvement. Eligibility: Based on age and income eligibility. Families of Special Needs children are encouraged to apply. A limited number of over-income families are accepted. Program Options: For Newport, Tiverton, Warren, and East Providence Centers Pre-School: 3.5 to 4 hours a day, school year program for 3 to 5 year olds Home Based: Services pregnant mothers and children up to 3 years old. Weekly home visits and socialization program available. Only at the Newport, Riverside and Warren Sites. For Newport and Riverside Centers Full Time Child Care for children between 6 weeks and 5 years old Hours: 7:00 A.M. 5:15 P.M., Monday Friday, Year Round Fee: DHS Child Care Subsidies accepted Contact center at Licensed 4

13 CHILD CARE / DAY CARE CENTERS, Cont. OPTIONS FOR WORKING PARENTS (401) Park Avenue, Suite B or Cranston, RI (800) SERVICES: Childcare resource and referral child care information in the state. Access to all licensed childcare centers and family childcare homes. Offers consultation to businesses surrounding childcare and family issues, as well as tax credit information. Acts as an advocate for family and child issues for working families and vulnerable populations. HOURS: 8:30 A.M. 5:00 P.M. CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ABOUT FAMILIES (877) Pawtucket (401) WEB: EASTERN REGIONAL EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM 120 Hillside Avenue (401) Newport, RI EMPOWERED FAMILIES (888) Cranston (401) WEB: FAMILIES FIRST 765 Allens Avenue, 1 st Floor (401) Providence, RI LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA (401) See page 2 for more information SOLUTIONS CEDARR (800) Providence (401) WEB: CHILDREN'S RECREATION Boys and Girls Club 115 Williams Avenue (401) East Providence, RI East Providence Recreation Department 100 Bullocks Point Avenue (401) Riverside, RI

14 CHILDREN S RECREATION, Cont. Newman YMCA 472 Taunton Avenue (508) Seekonk, MA CHILDREN'S SERVICES BIG BROTHERS OF RI 3300 Pawtucket Avenue (401) East Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: mentoring@bigbrothersri.org SERVICES: Provides a male role model for boys, ages Boys are provided with service if there is not a male living in the home. The adult male commits to 1 year of service to the child and spends 3-4 hours per week in recreational activities with the boy he is matched with. Services all of Rhode Island. FEE: FREE BIG SISTERS OF RI 1540 Pontiac Avenue (401) Cranston, RI FAX: (401) WEB: mentoring@bbbsos.org SERVICES: Provides a female role model for girls ages Commit to 1 yr. of service to the child. FEE: FREE CLINICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH (CSY) 19 Broadway Newport, RI (401) WEB: Extensions: 305 & 344 SERVICES: CSY offers a variety of prevention-oriented services to adolescents and their families in Newport County. Services include: individual and family counseling, dropout prevention, and after school art programs. The host home program provides temporary housing (up to 21 days) for runaways or youth at risk of running with volunteer families in the community. EAST BAY CENTER 24 Hour Emergency Phone Line: (401) John P. Digits Jr. Facility Adams Farley Counseling Center 2 Old County Road 610 Wampanoag Trail Barrington, RI East Providence, RI (401) (401) SERVICES: Individual, family and group counseling, 24 hour emergency intervention, medication treatment, substance abuse counseling, community awareness and prevention program and residential rehabilitation facilities. Sliding fee scale. GIRLS & BOYS TOWN OF NEW ENGLAND 58 Flanagan Road (401) Portsmouth, RI FAX: (401) SERVICES: Treatment Foster Care HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Staff on call 24 hours a day/7 days a week. 6

15 CHILDREN S SERVICES, Cont. LOOKING UPWARDS 438 East Main Road [Iron Gate II] (401) Middletown, RI FAX: (401) Web: AGES: 3-21 years old SERVICES: Services to support children and their families at home, school and in the community. Therapeutic Home Based Program provides hours per week of intensive home and community supports to assist children to move towards specific goals such as greater independence in daily routines, increased social skill, and improved behavior. (Child must have Medicaid and meet requirements for this Intensive level of Intervention). To support school success, the School Inclusion Program provides in-school assistance to children with special needs and vocational support for a meaningful school to career transition. During summer months, summer camp for children blends fun and learning for general campers and extended school year students. A Parent Support Group and a Respite Program offer support to families of children with special needs. Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PSYCHOLOGICAL CENTERS (401) Railroad Avenue Warren, RI SERVICES: Offers Enhanced Outpatient Services (EOS), Child and Adolescent Intensive Treatment Services (CAITS), Multisystemic Therapy and Outpatient Services. CLOTHING / HOUSEHOLD / THRIFT SHOPS CLOTHING COLLABORATIVE / THE CAREER CLOSET 14 Child Street (401) Warren, RI SERVICES: Must have a referral from your family advocate to access Career Closet. BY APPOINTMENT ONLY. CRUMB KRUNCHERS 496 East Main Road Middletown, RI SERVICES: Used Children's clothing, toys, baby furniture, strollers, etc. HOURS: Tuesday Saturday, 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. EAST PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY CENTER 1320 Pawtucket Avenue (401) East Providence, RI SERVICES: Families can access clothing bank 1 time per month, 4 items per family. Families must show proof of income and residency in East Providence. HOURS: Everyday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm 7

16 CLOTHING / HOUSEHOLD / THRIFT SHOPS, Cont. FURNITURE BANK OF RHODE ISLAND 12 River Ave. [Pick up site] Providence, RI (401) Mailing: 20 River Ave., Providence, RI SERVICES: Provides used and new furniture. Beds are often available, as well as office furniture, building materials. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by appointment for income eligibility. Tuesday and Thursday open to all from 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Contact the Social Services Component of EBCAP at (401) to determine eligibility and to complete furniture request form for Monday, Wednesday or Friday appointment. FEES: Reasonable service fee plus delivery fee ($0 - $200) SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP 76 Broadway 601 Metacom Avenue Newport, RI Warren, RI (401) (401) SERVICES: Furniture, clothing and appliances. HOURS: Monday Saturday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. TAPIN 281 County Road (401) Barrington, RI SERVICES: Free clothing, food and furniture. Must show ID when accessing the clothing bank. HOURS: Monday Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES AL-Anon 106 Rolfe Square, Room 200 Cranston, RI WEB: 8 (401) CLINICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH (401) CODAC III 93 Thames St. (401) Newport, RI newport@codacinc.org SERVICES: Counseling services for substance abuse, gambling, mental health, domestic violence. Men s/women s Early Recovery Group, Adolescent Prevention Programs, Methadone Maintenance Treatment, DWI Program. CODAC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE 1052 Park Avenue (401) Cranston, RI CODAC SATELLITE SITE 93 Thames Street Newport, RI (401)

17 COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Cont. DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES (DCYF) HOTLINE: (800) Friendship Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: SERVICES: Administers Child Protective Services and Foster Care programs. Provides counseling, foster homes, group homes, and emergency shelter for children. IF CHILD ABUSE IS SUSPECTED, RI STATE LAW MANDATES THAT YOU CONTACT THIS AGENCY BY CALLING (800) DOMESTIC ABUSE PROJECT FOR ACCOUNTABILITY AND CHANGE (DAPAC) 21 Peace Street, East Wing Providence, RI SERVICES: Psycho-educational Group Counseling for batterers. Both men & women s groups 20 week sessions. Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Groups (DVSA) - 30 weeks. For anyone who feels they need counseling, or court ordered. EAST BAY CENTER 24 Hour Emergency Phone Line: (401) FRIENDS WAY 765 West Shore Road (401) Warwick, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Provides support groups and program for grieving children, teens, and families. LITTLE FLOWERS HOME P.O. Box (401) Providence, RI (24 hours) HOURS: Business hours are 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Pregnant women are welcome at anytime (for a day or a month). Residential Home Program (24 hours a day). MOTHER OF LIFE CENTER 400 Atwells Avenue Providence, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and counseling. HOURS: Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. NORTH AMERICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE 49 Pavilion Avenue (401) Providence, RI PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND (800) Atwood Avenue, Suite 114 (401) Johnston, RI FAX: (401) WEB: c.cianocpsnri.org SERVICES: Parent Support Network of RI was created to offer practical support and resources for parents and their children who face serious emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. PREGNANCY CENTER OF WESTERLY 111 High Street (401) Westerly, RI HOURS: Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. RI ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CENTRAL SERVICES (401) WEB: 9

18 COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Cont. ST. MARY S HOME FOR CHILDREN 420 Fruit Hill Avenue (401) North Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICE: Residential facility that provides psychiatric and educational programs for children who have suffered from trauma including physical and sexual abuse. VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM (800) East Main Road (401) Portsmouth, RI WEB: SERVICES: Home visits to pregnant women and families with young children by a maternal child health nurse. Visits may include health education, help in accessing community resources, lead education, developmental screening, and parenting resources. All families are eligible. WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER 114 Touro St. (401) Newport, RI HOUR HOTLINE (800) WEB: WARREN OFFICE: 624 Main Street, Warren, RI (401) SERVICES: Supportive services for victims of Domestic Violence. Counseling; walk-in service; legal advocacy; assistance in obtaining restraining orders; safe home; support groups for women and children; information and referral. Interpreter for Spanish speaking families also available. Children who Witness Program. HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. WOMAN TO WOMAN SUPPORT NETWORK, INC. 164 Broadway Newport, RI (401) WEB: womantowomansupport@gmail.com SERVICES: Health & Safety Checklist, Pregnancy Options Information. Free pregnancy test, Trained Advisors on Abortion Education, Referrals. Private & Confidential; Prompt Assistance HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. by appointment. YOUTH SUCCESS A PROGRAM OF EBCAP Angela Downing - Director of Social Services (401) x 107 Sue Garvey 19 Broadway Newport, RI (401) x 343 Victoria Ford 100 Bullocks Point Avenue Riverside, RI (401) x 123 SERVICES: Program for pregnant and parenting teenagers ages Case management model used to assist with parenting, childcare and education. Life skill goals are also addressed. Eligibility Guidelines: No income guidelines, client has to be a resident of catchment area. Catchment Area: East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport. 10

19 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES 6 Harrington Road (401) Cranston, RI FAX: (401) LOOKING UPWARDS (401) East Main Road Fax: (401) P.O. Box 4289 Middletown, RI Web: AGES: 21 years old and older SERVICES: Provides a wide range of vocational and residential services with emphasis on assisting people to live to their fullest potential and create satisfying lives. The Residential Program offers progressive supports ranging from assistance for people living in apartments or at home with their families, to group home living arrangements. Vocational Services Include: evaluation, training, placement and on site support as well as enrichment activities. HOURS: Monday Friday from 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. PARI INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER 500 Prospect Street (401) Pawtucket, RI FAX: (401) WEB: info@pari-ilc.org Spanish/Portuguese Line: (401) SERVICES: Works with people with any kind of disability to identify goals and provide training, equipment, advocacy, and counseling to help them to achieve their goals. Whether the consumer is seeking medical resources, new ways of performing activities of daily life, transportation, housing, or ways of becoming involved in the community, the PARI Independent Living Center is the individual s professional resource for reaching independence. PARI is a private, not for profit, community based agency whose programs and policies are determined by people with disabilities. HOURS: Monday Friday from 9:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. Closed Holidays. RHODE ISLAND RELAY SERVICES (FOR HEARING IMPAIRED) Call: Hartford Avenue (401) Johnston, RI FAX: (401) Outreach Coordinator: Courtenay Petracca (401) SERVICES: Provides capability for hearing impaired persons to communicate via the telephone. DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN CEDARR CENTERS ABOUT FAMILIES (877) Concord Street, Suite 335 (401) Pawtucket, RI FAX: (401) WEB: 11

20 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN, Cont. CEDARR CENTERS, continued EMPOWERED FAMILIES (888) Cranston (401) WEB: FAMILIES FIRST 765 Allens Avenue, 1 st Floor (401) Providence, RI SOLUTIONS CEDARR (800) Providence (401) WEB: SERVICES: Provides services to children with special health care needs and their families. Help parents locate services in the community; connect with other families for information and support; learn about programs and services that may be available for their child; and coordinates services with the school as well as any other program their child may be in. CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (RI HOSPITAL) Children s Neurodevelopment Center 593 Eddy St. (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Physical and developmental evaluation for children between ages birth to 18 whose development, learning or behavior is a concern. Referral assistance provided. Rite Care and most insurance accepted. Ages: Birth to 18 DR. PAT FEINSTEIN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER University of Rhode Island College of Continuing Education 80 Washington Street Providence, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Scholarships are available for parents who attend URI College of Continuing Education. Full day Kindergarten is also available. Contact Deb Morelle at morelle@uri.edu. Ages: 3, 4, and 5. LOOKING UPWARDS 438 East Main Road Mailing Address: Main Office: (401) Middletown, RI P.O. Box 4289, Middletown Fax: (401) Web: SERVICES: Provides services to assist children to succeed at home, school and in the community. The Home Based Program provides home and community supports to enable children to make progress towards individualized goals. In school, the School Inclusion Program supports children s school success and the Vocational Program assists young people in making a satisfying school to career transition. During the summer, an integrated Summer Camp provides fun and learning for general campers and extended school year students. Respite Services and Parent Support Groups are available to support families. Ages: 3 to 21 years old. HOURS: Monday Friday from 8:30 A.M. 5:00 P.M East Main Road (401) Portsmouth, RI

21 DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN, Cont. MEETING STREET CENTER 1000 Eddy Street (401) Providence, RI Fax: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Pediatric rehabilitation services available. Ages Early Intervention program 0 3 years. School program 3 21 years. Day care program starts from 0 5 years. RI DISABILITY LAW CENTER 275 Westminster Street, Suite 401 TTY: (401) Providence, RI VOICE: (401) WEB: FAX: (401) SERVICES: Legal services and advocacy for persons with disabilities, mental health, and special need clients. FEE: Free information and assistance for parents to get maximum services for their child from the school systems. RI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF [Free hearing evaluations] 1 Corliss Park (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: ww.rideaf.net RIPIN (RI PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK) (800) Pontiac Avenue (401) Cranston, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Provides services to improve life outcomes for children with disabilities from birth to age 21. Some of the services are: One-to-One telephone, advocacy support, transition from school to adult life, parent leadership, and workshops. Call for more information. SAVING SIGHT RI 982 West Shore Road (401) Warwick, RI FAX: (401) WEB: ELDERLY SERVICES / SENIOR CENTERS EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (401) (401) EMERGENCY HOUSING AMERICAN RED CROSS, Emergency Disaster Services (800) (401)

22 EMERGENCY HOUSING, Cont. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM RENTAL ASSISTANCE 19 Broadway Newport, RI (401) x 129 SERVICES: Emergency Housing Assistance Program. In a temporary housing crisis, EBCAP provides financial assistance for rental or mortgage payments. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements. Person cannot have caused their crisis. LUCY'S HEARTH 913 West Main Road (401) Middletown, RI WEB: SERVICES: Transitional shelter for women and their children. Social service network available; individual assessment plan for all clients; workshops for women, counseling, GED, budgeting, and parenting classes/summer program for children ages 4 and up. **We do not take male children over 12 years of age. HOURS: 9:00 am to 5:00 P.M.. Shelter referrals 24 hours a day. SEAMEN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE 18 Market Square (401) Newport, RI SERVICES: Coast Guard, yacht sailors, fishermen, personnel of lighthouses and lightship service. Furnishes a chapel, opportunities Episcopal Church mission for seamen and women. Members of the armed forces, including Merchant Marines, for reading, writing, music, study, banking facilities, sleeping quarters, services of social workers and general information. HOURS: 9:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER (401) HOUR HOTLINE (800) EMERGENCY SERVICES / CRISIS INTERVENTION Crossroads of Rhode Island 160 Broad Street (401) Providence, RI (800) WEB: HELPLINE: (401) Ann M. Nolan, President Fax: (401) SERVICES: A comprehensive non-profit social service agency providing crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and advocacy service for individuals and families who are in transit, transient, or homeless. DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH & FAMILIES (DCYF), (800) Contact with suspicion or concerns of child abuse EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (401) (401) LUCY'S HEARTH (401) Transitional Shelter for Women and Children (Shelter does not allow males over 12 years old) 14

23 EMERGENCY SERVICES / CRISIS INTERVENTION, Cont. NAVY/MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY (401) SALVATION ARMY - NEWPORT CORPS (401) SEAMEN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE (401) SEXUAL ASSAULT & TRAUMA RESOURCE CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND 100 Medway Street HELPLINE: (800) Providence, RI (401) SERVICES: Provides immediate & long-term support for adult and child victims of rape to help reduce the trauma of sexual assault. Referral assistance to anyone who is a victim of any crime. FAMILY PLANNING PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF RI 111 Point Street [P.O. Box 41059] Providence, RI (401) WEB: FAX: (401) SERVICES: GYN services, abortion services, PAP smears & follow up, STD screenings, urinary track check-ups, emergency contraception appointments. Full range of contraceptive care. Monday to Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. One Saturday each month. RITE CARE INFORMATION LINE (401) RI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 600 New London Ave. Cranston, RI SERVICES: Provides information to people on pre-screening for eligibility for Rite Care, and explains what Rite Care will provide for them. Information Help Line. VISITING NURSE SERVICES (401) FAMILY / CHILDREN RECREATION 4-H PROGRAM State Office 75 Peckham Farm/URI (401) Kingston, RI FAX: (401) SERVICES: The URI 4-H program is an educational program that combines hands on education and life skills. Youth can join community clubs, do 4-H in after school setting and join as individual members. To join 4-H contact Kristy Horan at kstone@uri.edu or Marcia Morreira, State 4-H Leader at marciam@mail.uri.edu. CALL ABOUT LOCAL CHAPTERS. 15

24 FAMILY / CHILDREN RECREATION, Cont. ARMED SERVICES YMCA (401) BOYS & GIRLS CLUB OF RIVERSIDE (401) Hoppin Road Riverside, RI BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA 10 Risho Avenue (401) x 30 East Providence, RI WEB: info@narragansettbsa.org SERVICES: National Council Registrar - Active groups in Newport, Middletown, and Portsmouth for boys in the 1 st through 12 th grades. Also boys ages 14 to 20. Call about local units. GIRL SCOUTS OF AMERICA 500 Greenwich Avenue (401) Warwick, RI info@gsri.org WEB: (800) Services: Girls Scouts of the USA is the world s preeminent organization for girls with a membership of more than 3.5 million girls and adults. Today, as when founded in 1912, Girl Scouting helps cultivate values, social conscience and self-esteem, while teaching critical life skills to enable them to succeed as adults. In Girl Scouting and its special girl-only environment, girls discover the fun, friendship, and power of girls together. Girls Scouts Where Girls Grow Strong. For all girls ages 5 to 17. FEE: $10.00 annual dues, nominal troop dues. CALL ABOUT LOCAL CHAPTERS. THE LEARNING CONNECTION (401) Wayland Ave. or Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Adult Community Learning Program - classes held statewide. A non-credit program featuring classes, trips, workshops, and recreational activities. Classes held evenings and weekends. HOURS: Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Closed for lunch from 1:00 to 2:00 pm daily. YMCA OF NEWPORT COUNTY 792 Valley Road Middletown, RI (401) WEB: info@newportymca.org SERVICES: Recreation programs for children and adults. Pool and adaptive swimming programs at Middletown site. Summer camp scholarships available for those in need. Will service Pre-Kindergarten starting in September. DHS subsidies accepted. YMCA Bayside Family YMCA - BARRINGTON 70 West Street (401) Barrington, RI WEB: 16

25 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES STATE OF RHODE ISLAND Newport Regional Family Center 272 Valley Road (401) Middletown, RI (800) WEB: FAX: (401) SERVICES: Servicing all of Newport County, including Tiverton and Little Compton. Administers eligibility determination, payment process and social services. Process applications for low- income Child Care subsidy programs, Rite Care, Food Stamps and Family Independence programs. HOURS: Monday to Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING 1511 Pontiac Avenue (401) Cranston, RI FAX: (401) WEB: Unemployment Compensation (401) Temporary Disability Insurance (401) SERVICES: Unemployment Compensation, temporary disability insurance benefits to eligible unemployed workers, and placement service. Re-employment, resume services, access to computers. Forms available by phone. Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (401) FOOD STAMPS PROGRAM (866) Valley Road (401) Middletown, RI FAX: (401) Pawtucket: (401) SERVICES: Eligibility is based on income, utility bills, and the number of people in the household. Technicians are available by appointment at the local Department of Human Service Office LIFELINE PHONE SERVICE (888) WEB: FAX: (866) SERVICES: Lifeline is a government benefit program that provides monthly discounts on ONE telephone service for eligible low-income consumers (wireline or wireless). Must have income at or below 135% of poverty guidelines or participate in an eligible assistance program. MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL (FORMERLY CONSUMER CREDIT COUNSELING SERVICES) 501 Centerville Road, Suite 200 Warwick, RI (800) WEB: SERVICES: Confidential counseling on budgeting, debt repayment & mortgage counseling. Financial education and seminars are given to fit needs of group, bankruptcy counseling also available. HOURS: Monday to Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. / Friday from 10:30 A.M. to 6:00 P.M. 17

26 FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, Cont. SALVATION ARMY (401) SEAMEN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE (401) SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION 130 Bellevue Avenue, Room 210 (800) Newport, RI WEB: SERVICES: Process Social Security applications for age/disabled persons who worked and paid Social Security Taxes. Payments are based on worker's earnings. Process Supplement Security Income (SSI) applications for age/disabled persons who have limited income. Payments are based upon need. No work requirement/ Process Medicare applications/issue Social Security numbers. Call for an appointment. HOURS: Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. THE CABRINI FUND (Catholic Charities Child Care Scholarships) Office of Community Services and Advocacy One Cathedral Square Providence, RI WEB: (401) X213 SERVICES: The Cabrini Fund provides scholarships for working families to help pay part of the cost of licensed childcare for children under the age of 12. FOOD DISTRIBUTION AMERICAN RED CROSS 105 Gano Street Main office: (800) Providence, RI (401) Web: SERVICES: Referral agency, disaster services and services to military families. Provides education in first aid, CPR, water safety. HOURS: Monday Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 19 Broadway Newport, RI (401) x 212 WEB: SERVICES: At the Newport Office - Emergency food assistance. Call for specific hours. No appointment needed. Located on 2 nd floor. EBCAP Tiverton Center EBCAP Riverside 1048 Stafford Road 100 Bullocks Point Avenue Tiverton, RI Riverside, RI (401) (401) EAST PROVIDENCE COMMUNITY CENTER 1320 Pawtucket Avenue (401) East Providence, RI SERVICES: Open everyday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Families must show proof of income and residency in East Providence. Families can access the food pantry 1 time per month. 18

27 FOOD DISTRIBUTION, Cont. RHODE ISLAND MEALS ON WHEELS 70 Bath Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: SERVICES: Meals for homebound/elderly. ST. MICHAEL S SOUP KITCHEN Hope Street (401) Bristol, RI SALVATION ARMY NEWPORT 51 Memorial Blvd. Newport, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Emergency food assistance. Call for more information. Pantry Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 9:00 A.M. 2:00 P.M., Saturday from 9:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Clothing and/or furniture voucher (emergency need). Good neighbor energy fund. FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES AAA FRIENDS IN ADOPTION (800) ADOPTION RHODE ISLAND 2 Bradford Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: CONTACT: Adoption Coordinator Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Evening appointments also available. Flexible hours available. Child & Family Services 1268 Eddy Street (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: SERVICES: Foster care services. Monday to Thursday from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. and Friday 8:30 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. FRIENDS IN ADOPTION 44 South Street P.O. Box 1228 (800) Middletown Springs, VT FAX: (802) WEB: SERVICES: Non-profit adoption agency. Call for specific guidelines. Catchment area includes Rhode Island, Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine, New York, and New Jersey. Free services to pregnant moms. 19

28 GOVERNMENT SERVICES MULTI-PURPOSE AGENCIES, See page 29 for more information RHODE ISLAND ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE 150 South Main Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: SERVICES: Mediates consumer complaints. Sexual Assault/Domestic Violence Unit. Services available to Newport County Residents. RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH/VITAL STATISTICS Room 101, Cannon Building (401) Capitol Hill Rm. 101 HEALTH LINE: (401) Providence, RI WEB: SERVICES: To receive a birth certificate (not at city hall). Send check or money order for $15.00 to the address above. Include the child's name, date of birth, place of birth, parent's name, mother s maiden name, and state why you need a copy. Takes 3-6 weeks. Send $5.00 extra ($20.00 total) for expedited services. Make checks payable to General Treasurer. PLEASE NOTE: You may be able to get your child's birth certificate in the town the child was born. HEALTH CENTERS / HEALTH CARE SERVICES & PROGRAMS CHILDHOOD LEAD ACTION PROJECT 1192 Westminster Street (401) Providence, RI FAX: (401) WEB: info@leadsafekids.org SERVICES: Provide educational information about the hazards of lead poisoning, advocacy for children suffering from exposure to lead, and referrals to programs, which assist in the elimination of lead poisoning in children. Parent Group OPAL [Organized Parents Against Lead] - Support/Advocacy Group. HOURS: Monday Friday, 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. EAST BAY FAMILY HEALTH CARE EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM - HEALTH CENTER 100 Bullocks Point (401) East Providence, RI WEB: SERVICES: Family practice medicine including adult medicine, pediatrics, women s health, and family planning. Immunizations, blood pressure, diabetes screening, pregnancy testing, confidential and anonymous HIV testing and counseling. Treatment and case management for AIDS patients. Member Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. 20

29 HEALTH CENTERS / HEALTH CARE SERVICES & PROGRAMS, Cont. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM - HEALTH CENTERS, Cont. HOURS: FEES: Monday and Wednesday from 8:30 A.M. 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:30 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Saturday from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon Sliding fee scale based on family size and income for those with no medical insurance. WIC Program: (401) Tiverton WIC: (401) Dental Program at 19 Broadway: (401) Monday through Friday with some evening hours. Preventive and Emergency treatment by appointment. Fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, teeth whitening, dentures, and cleanings. Sliding fee scale for those without insurance. HEARING & SPEECH CLINICS OF URI 25 West Independence Way, Suite 1 Kingston, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Speech, language, pathology, and audiological evaluations. FEES: Treatment provided for reasonable fees. HOURS: Monday to Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M. Call for appointments. HILL BURTON ACT SERVICES: Under the terms of the Hill Burton Act passed in 1946, all hospitals and other health facilities which receive Federal funding for construction, renovation or expansion of facilities, must provide free or low cost medical care to people who qualify under Federal income guidelines, and receive no form of Health Assistance, such as Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross, etc. This act also provides that no hospital may refuse to treat emergency cases and prohibits discrimination in access to medical care. FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Health Service Hotline: (800) NEWPORT HOSPITAL BIRTHING CENTER Birthing Center Dept (401) Friendship Street Childbirth Ed Director (401) Newport, RI Newport Hospital (401) WEB: SERVICES: FEE: HOURS: Birthing Center Breast Feeding Support Group Breast feeding from birth and on Anyone can come from the community. The group decides upon topics of discussion. There are 7 Lactation Consultants. FREE Breastfeeding class every Thursdays 7:00 P.M. 9:00 P.M. / Breast Feeding Support Group 2 nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 P.M. / Infant/Child Loss Support Group PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF RI (401)