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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected]. 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 [email protected] or Marcia Morreira, State 4-H Leader at [email protected]. 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: [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 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)

30 HEALTH CENTERS / HEALTH CARE SERVICES & PROGRAMS, Cont. VISION RHODE ISLAND OPTOMETRIC ASSOCIATION/VISION USA PROJECT P.O. Box 438 (800) Greenville, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Eye Program for working low income families. Includes free eye exam and $20 towards pair of glasses. VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES (800) East Main Road (401) Portsmouth, RI WEB: SERVICES: In home: nurses, physical, occupational, and speech therapists, nutritionist, social workers, Certified Nursing Assistants, homemakers, hospice care, private duty, maternal child health, pediatrics. Hours: 24 hours/day, 7days/week. HOURS: Mondays 1:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. / Wednesdays 10:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. Thursdays 2:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Appointments needed for clinic services; Anonymous and confidential HIV testing, Thursdays, 4:30 7:00 P.M. Pregnancy Testing during clinic hours, no appointment needed. HOME IMPROVEMENT / WEATHERIZATION SERVICES CHURCH COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION (401) EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 100 Bullocks Point Avenue East Providence, RI (401) WEB: EBCAP Representatives are available at local sites. 19 Broadway Newport, RI (401) SERVICES: Senior services, heating assistance, weatherization, RSVP, senior employment (55 or older), housing, rental, career, employment assistance, and healthcare on sliding fee scale. Hours: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. WIC, Food Pantry and Youth Center. RSVP: 610 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI WEATHERIZATION: This program is designed to help low income individuals and families lower their energy bills/ for income eligible residents. EBCAP provides services at no cost. 1. Upgrading or replacement of all heating systems 2. Insulation of walls, attics and cellars 3. Weather-stripping 4. Installing/repairing windows 5. Oil burner testing LIHEAP - HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: EBCAP makes sure no one in our community is left out in the cold. From December to April, the fuel assistance program helps low-income households meet the increasing cost of home energy. SALVATION ARMY (401)

31 HOSPICE CARE HOSPICE CARE OF RHODE ISLAND 1085 North Main Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: VISITING NURSE SERVICES (401) HOSPITALS BRADLEY HOSPITAL 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI (401) WEB: BUTLER HOSPITAL 345 Blackstone Boulevard Main: (401) Providence, RI Emergencies: (401) WEB: Alcohol & Drug Treatment: (401) Adolescent Program: (401) Memory Disorder: (401) Senior Program: (401) Out Patient Treatment: (401) Partial Hospital Treatment: (401) HASBRO CHILDREN S HOSPITAL 593 Eddy St. (401) Providence, RI WEB: MEMORIAL HOSPITAL 111 Brewster (401) Pawtucket, RI WEB: MIRIAM HOSPITAL 164 Summit Avenue (401) Providence, RI WEB: NAVAL AMBULATORY CARE CENTER (401) NEWPORT HOSPITAL 11 Friendship St. (401) Newport, RI (401) WEB: 23

32 HOSPITALS, Cont. NEWPORT HOSPITAL, Cont. SERVICES: Acute in-patient and out-patient services including: medical, surgical, pediatric, obstetrics, gynecological, psychiatric, intensive and coronary care; Ambulatory Surgery Center, 24 Hour Emergency Services, comprehensive medical rehabilitation via Vanderbilt Rehabilitation Center, Occupational Health Service, and stop smoking program; out-patient cardiac rehabilitation program, out-patient diet counseling program, fitness profile, mental health unit (in-patient), ostomy rehabilitation services, and pediatrics rooming in program; volunteer program, head injury support group, stroke support group for families, stroke club, and an Alzheimer's support group. The Birthing Center (401) SERVICES: Classes offered are Childbirth Preparation, Breastfeeding, Sibling Preparation, Cesarean Birth Preparation, Infant Care, and Infant and Child CPR. Most classes are covered by RIte Care. Answering Machine 24 hours a day. RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL 593 Eddy Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL 101 Dudley Street (401) Providence, RI WEB: HOTLINES AIDS PROJECT RHODE ISLAND (401) Wickenden Street Providence, RI WEB: CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE SERVICES: Report suspected child abuse or neglect. (800) RI-CHILD OR (800) CENTER FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION (CDC) (800) WEB: CDC-INFO TTY: (888) CLINICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH A program of EBCAP (401) Broadway Newport, RI DAY ONE (401) Medway Street (800) Providence, RI SERVICES: For victims of sexual assault, domestic violence, and other violent crimes. 24

33 HOTLINES, Cont. DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL ASSAULT UNIT (401) Attorney General s Office GAMBLER S ANONYMOUS (401) United Ways: 211 GAY AND LESBIAN HELPLINE (800) WEB: HILL BURTON ACT AND PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE HOTLINE (800) WEB: HOUSING HOTLINE (401) Collin Street Newport, RI NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE (800) 799-SAFE WEB: [7233] POISON CENTER HOTLINE (800) TDD (800) WEB: 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. RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL ON ALCOHOLISM & OTHER DRUG DEPENDENCE 500 Prospect Street, Suite 202 (401) Pawtucket, RI (866) ALC-DRUG WEB: RHODE ISLAND COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE (800) WEB: RHODE ISLAND ELDER ABUSE HOTLINE (800) Monday Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM (401) (401) Department of Elderly Affairs (401) SAMARITANS SUICIDE HOTLINE (877) WEB: (800) (617) (508) TEENS/RUNAWAY YOUTH (401) 521-SAFE WEB: (401) (800) TRAVELER S AID HELPLINE (800) (401) SERVICES: 24-hour information and referral service. Maintains an extensive listing of support groups and community resources. VICTIMS OF CRIME HELPLINE (800) (24-HOUR INFORMATION AND SUPPORT) 25

34 HOUSING BRISTOL HOUSING AUTHORITY 1014 Hope Street (401) Bristol, RI FAX: (401) WEB: CONTACT: Candace Pansa CHURCH COMMUNITY HOUSING CORPORATION 50 Washington Square (401) Newport, RI FAX: (401) SERVICES: Home Improvement program, Community Development Loan, and Rental Housing is available. Have programs that can lead to home ownership. ELIGIBILITY: Low to moderate-income families EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM - RENTAL ASSISTANCE 100 Bullocks Point Riverside, RI (401) x 129 WEB: 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. EAST BAY COMUNNITY ACTION PROGRAM - HOUSING AND ENERGY (401) EAST PROVIDENCE HOUSING AUTHORITY 99 Goldsmith Avenue (401) East Providence, RI FIFTY WASHINGTON SQUARE 4 Farewell Street #101 (401) Newport, RI SERVICES: Housing and support services to low income persons. The following is available upon application and approval 70 single occupancy rooms, 15 efficiency apartments, and 23 one-bedroom apartments, all conditional upon 1-year lease and subsidizing. Also, McKinney Shelter is an Emergency Center for men, women and families, and Transitional Housing Program for men, women and families. GOVERNOR'S OFFICE OF HOUSING, ENERGY AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS 80 Washington Street Providence, RI (401) HOUSING HOTLINE 10 Collins Street (401) Newport, RI SERVICES: Assist in all housing problems: Section 8, housing discrimination, landlord problems. Also assists landlord with tenant problems. Hours: 9:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. LUCY'S HEARTH 913 West Main Rd. (401) Middletown, RI SERVICES: Transitional shelter for women and their children. Social Service networks available individual assessment plan for all client workshops for women. 26

35 HOUSING, Cont. NEWPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY 120 Hillside Avenue 19 Chapel Street Newport, RI Newport, RI (401) (401) SERVICES: Low income public housing and elderly housing. Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. NEWPORT RESIDENTS COUNCIL OF NEWPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY 1 Eisenhower Road (401) Newport, RI WEB: SERVICES: A Volunteer Resident Association for all residents. Resident rights Advocates/ Education and training funds, youth, adult and senior activities/ Community and Economical Development/Computers for resident use. SECTION 8 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage Finance Corp. (RIHMFC) (401) Washington St. (401) Providence, RI (800) WEB: SERVICES: Provides subsidized housing for low- income families, handicapped, and the elderly. Secures decent, safe, sanitary housing in privately owned dwellings. Tenant pays 30% percentage of income towards rent; the rest is paid by the government directly to the landlord. Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. To apply in Middletown, Jamestown, or Little Compton, call the phone number listed above. Newport now has its own vouchers. Call Newport Housing Authority. Waiting lists are long, especially in Newport and Middletown areas. To apply in Portsmouth: To apply in Tiverton: Portsmouth Housing Authority Tiverton Housing Authority Section 8 Program 2368 East Main Road, Portsmouth, RI Hancock Street, Tiverton, RI (401) (401) WARREN HOUSING AUTHORITY 20 Libby Lane (401) Warren, RI LEGAL SERVICES BUREAU OF FAMILY SUPPORT Director: (401) Dorrance St. Office: (401) Providence, RI SERVICES: For TANF recipients, processes legal papers to allow state to pursue absent parent for support. Order of support entered in Family Court. If absent parent pays support, TANF recipient receives $50.00 disregard bonus per month. If you are an active case, please have your case number and pin number ready when calling. For non-tanf parent, pays $20.00 for processing motion for support. For $20.00 the bureau will process a Petition of Acknowledgment of paternity for any parent who wants to legally establish identity of absent parent. Monday Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. 27

36 LEGAL SERVICES, Cont. LAWYER REFERRAL SERVICE (RI BAR ASSOCIATION) (401) Cedar St. (800) Providence, RI Elderly (401) WEB: SERVICES: Provides assistance and lawyer referral with almost any legal problem. Referrals made to over 500 private attorneys. FEE: Initial consultation of up to 1/2 hour, not more than $25.00, plus subsequent attorney fee agreed upon between client and attorney. Reduced Fee Program for people under 60 years of age and income eligible under poverty guidelines. RESTRAINING ORDER OFFICE (401) Garrahy Judicial Complex Providence, RI RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES (401) Washington Square (800) Newport, RI (401) SERVICES: Divorce and Custody for low- income people. Legal representation on housing, welfare, social security, consumer issues. Provides legal consult to families in Domestic Areas (Divorce, Visitation Rights, Restraining Orders, Paternity Defense, Tenant/Landlord Relations, public benefits, SSI, Welfare, Food Stamps. FEES: No charge, but must meet Federal poverty guidelines. LEGAL AID SOCIETY OF RI 56 Pine St. Providence, RI (401) SERVICES: Provides legal consult to families in domestic areas (divorce, custody, visitation rights, adoptions, restraining orders, paternity defense, and tenant/landlord relations). ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL 10 Metacom Avenue (401) Bristol, RI SERVICES: Family law clinic staffed by senior law school students. Provide assistance to families with special needs children. FEE: Free for income eligible people. VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE Attorney General Civil Division 150 South Main Street Providence, RI (401) SERVICES: Provides assistance to victims and witnesses on criminal matters under the jurisdiction of the Attorney General. VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM (800) (401) Elderly (401) SERVICES: Provides assistance and lawyer referral with almost any legal problem. Spanish and Portuguese speaking staff. COST: Reduced fee program for people under 60 years of age and income eligible under poverty guidelines. 28

37 LEGAL SERVICES, Cont. WOMEN S CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND P.O. Box (401) Providence, RI [24-hr hotline] SERVICES: Residential and community based services aimed at assisting survivors of domestic violence and preventing the occurrence of violence. WOMEN S RESOURCE CENTER OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES 114 Touro Street (401) Newport, RI FAX: (401) Main Street (401) Warren, RI FAX: (401) WEB: Jamestown: (401) SERVICES: Help for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault with temporary restraining orders, walked through the court process, and advocated for in family or district courts. Also has a safe house. LIBRARIES Ocean State Libraries: BARRINGTON LIBRARY 281 County Road (401) Barrington, RI BRISTOL LIBRARY Hope Street (401) Bristol, RI CENTRAL WEAVER LIBRARY (401) East Providence, RI FULLER LIBRARY (401) East Providence, RI RIVERSIDE LIBRARY (401) East Providence, RI RUMFORD LIBRARY (401) East Providence, RI WARREN LIBRARY 530 Main Street (401) Warren, RI MULTI CULTURAL AGENCIES ChisPA (CENTER FOR HISPANIC POLICY & ADVOCACY) 421 Elmwood Ave. Providence, RI (401) SERVICES: Alternative school programs, jobs programs, community health programs, assistance with Rite Care applications, referrals to appropriate agencies, adult computer classes, and ESL Classes. Call for more information. 29

38 MULTI CULTURAL AGENCIES, Cont. INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC. (401) Stimson Avenue Providence, RI PROGRESSO LATINO 626 Broad Street (401) Central Falls, RI FAX: (401) WEB: A non-profit, bilingual, multicultural agency committed to making services accessible to the Hispanic and immigrant community in RI. Our goal is to help this community to achieve greater self-sufficiency and self -determination. HIV AIDS Program, Tobacco Program, Wellness Center and Weekly Screenings. SERVICES: Provide assistance in areas such as Immigration, housing, public assistance programs, legal services, translations, etc. The agency has a bilingual daycare facility, senior citizen programs, and a variety of Adult Education classes from beginner to advanced levels. Progresso Latino also has a parent support group and parent workshops. Times and days vary. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CALL (401) FAX: (401) MULTI-PURPOSE AGENCIES EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM WEB: Lower Bay Headquarters 19 Broadway (401) Newport, RI FAX: (401) Upper Bay Headquarters 100 Bullocks Point Avenue (401) Riverside, RI FAX: (401) SERVICES: Provides social, dental and health services to all Newport County and upper East Bay residents. SOCIAL SERVICES: Emergency housing assistance and food assistance, fuel and utility payment assistance, coordination with Rhode Island Furniture Bank, Rite Care application assistance, intake for the Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance Program, referrals to local, state and federal human service programs, health advocacy services for families residing in the Sullivan School neighborhood. Family service coordinators offering a wide range of activities that promote positive family, school, and community relationships to all elementary schools in Newport. Also provides childcare, WIC, and youth and prevention programs. DENTAL SERVICES: (401) Comprehensive dental care as well as emergency care. The following services are provided: fillings, extractions, root canals, crowns, teeth whitening, and cleanings. HEALTH SERVICES: Affordable health care to Newport County and upper East Bay residents. Services offered include: family practice medicine, pregnancy testing; immunization, suture removal, HIV/AIDS testing (pre and post counseling) and treatment, health screenings and general community education and referrals. 30

39 MULTI-PURPOSE AGENCIES, Cont. LOOKING UPWARDS 438 East Main Road Main Office: (401) Iron Gate II Fax: (401) Middletown, RI WEB: FOCUS/MISSION: To support people with disabilities to lead fulfilling lives and children with special needs to enjoy successful participation at home and in their communities. FUNDING: Services are funded through a variety of sources such as Division of Developmental Disabilities, Medicaid, Office of Rehabilitative Services, School Departments and fee for service. SERVICES: 1. Residential Services for Adults: Ages Progressive community based living arrangements are provided ranging from assistance for people living in apartments or at home with their families, to group home services. Emphasis is placed on supporting each person to move towards personal goals and create a meaningful, satisfying life. 2. Vocational Services for Young Adults and Adults: Ages The Vocational Program is based on the belief that every person has a right to obtain meaningful employment of choice in his or her community. Services offered include: vocational assessment, job placement, job coaching, social skills training, on site consultation, school to career transition assistance, behavior management training, and enrichment activities. 3. Family and Children Education and Therapeutic Services (FACETS): Ages 3-21 The FACETS Program provides supports to children with special needs and their families the focus Is to provide optimal growth opportunities at home, school and in the community. Services include: school inclusion services, social and life skill development, positive behavior support, respite services, summer camp and family support and training. SALVATION ARMY COMMUNITY CENTER 386 Broad Street (401) Providence, RI Family Thrift Shop 201 Pitman Street, Providence, RI (401) SALVATION ARMY - NEWPORT CORPS 51 Memorial Blvd. (401) Newport, RI SERVICES: Provides family assistance, home visits, services to the armed forces, relief to local homeless and transients, disaster victims, unmarried mothers, alcoholics, senior citizens, seasonal cheer programs, Corps Community Youth Center, mobile canteen, emergency assistance, and regular visits in the hospital and nursing homes. After School Program: Safe environment for children after and before school, homework assistance and field trips - ages Summer Camp/Summer months. Sunday Worship at 11:00 am with Sunday School. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION (24 hour service by telephone) Family Thrift Shop 76 Broadway, Newport, RI (401) SALVATION ARMY PAWTUCKET CORPS 102 High Street (401) Pawtucket, RI Family Thrift Shop 504 Central Avenue, Pawtucket, RI (401) SALVATION ARMY PROVIDENCE CORPS 756 Eddy Street (401) Providence, RI

40 MUNICIPAL AGENCIES Barrington, Town of Town Hall (401) Police Department [100 Federal Road] (401) Library [281 County Road] (401) School Department [283 County Road] (401) Recreation Department [281 County Road] (401) Bristol, Town of Town Hall (401) Police Department [395 Metacom Avenue] (401) Library (401) School Department [151 State Street] (401) Recreation Department (401) Housing Authority [1014 Hope Street] (401) East Providence, City of City Hall (401) Police Department (401) Library (401) School Department [80 Burnside Avenue] (401) Recreation Department (401) Housing Authority (401) Section 8 (401) Warren, Town of Town Hall (401) Police Department [1 Joyce Street] (401) Library [530 Main Street] (401) School Department [151 State Street] (401) Recreation Department (401) Housing Authority [20 Libby Lane] (401) Youth Center (401) NAVAL SERVICES ARMED SERVICES YMCA NETC Bldg Bushnell St. Newport, RI (401) SERVICES: Provides support and recreational services to spouses and family members of military personnel. NAVAL AMBULATORY CARE CENTER 1 Riggs Road Newport, RI DENTAL: For Active Duty Personnel Only (none for dependents) (401)

41 NAVAL SERVICES, Cont. NAVAL BASE RECREATION CENTER Gym 109 Newport, RI (401) NAVAL LEGAL SERVICES OFFICE 360 Elliot Street (401) Newport, RI WEB: SERVICES: Legal service for military personnel and dependents. Provides counsel for individuals and families without means sufficient to maintain their legal rights. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Notaries and Power of Attorney services on a walk in basis also available. HOURS: 8:00A.M. 12:00 P.M. and 1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M., Monday Friday NAVAL STATION / FLEET & FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (401) Peary Street Newport, RI SERVICES: Provides information, resources, and services that support and enrich family life. Counseling individual couples, family, parenting skills, financial counseling, spouse employment, transition. Will take appointments or walk-ins. FEE: Free counseling for active duty personnel and dependents. NAVY/MARINE CORPS RELIEF SOCIETY Rhode Island Auxiliary Family Service Center, NAVSTA 1260 Peary Street Newport, RI Fax: (401) SERVICES: Services for active, retired and military dependents. Financial, advisory and intermediary information about dependency allowances, pension, government insurance, locating and communication with Navy Personnel and advising about community resources is available. No interest loans available. Direct financial assistance, either by loan, gratuity or a combination is based on two considerations; there must be an established Navy or Marine Corp status, and in the case of dependents, actual dependency rather than mere relationship, and there must be a real need established. Budget counseling for families. NUTRITION FOOD STAMP INFO LINE (800) RI MEALS ON WHEELS (401) WIC (WOMEN, INFANTS & CHILDREN) (401) , EXT. 304 (800) WIC EBCAP Newport M & T: 8:00 A.M. 7:00 P.M. W & Th: 8:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. Friday: 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M. EBCAP Tiverton Thursday: 11:30 A.M. 7:00 P.M. 33 EBCAP, 100 Bullocks Point M, T, Th, F: 8:00 A.M. 12:00 P.M. 1:00 P.M. 4:30 P.M. Wednesday: 11:00 A.M. 4:00 P.M. 5:00 P.M. 7:30 P.M. Bristol Office T and Th: 8:00 A.M. 4:30 P.M.

42 PARENTING / FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION CHILDREN S FRIEND AND SERVICE FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER WEB: Summer Street 621 Dexter Street Providence, RI Central Falls, RI (401) (401) SERVICES: Home and center based counseling, parent education, crisis intervention, and service linkage for families of children ages birth through age five. Provides family literacy program, English as a Second Language classes, parent support groups, fathering program, clothing closet and other emergency assistance. Services available to Spanish and Portuguese speaking families. Serving Central Falls and Pawtucket areas. Offer child care and Head Start in Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. HOURS: Monday Friday 8:30 A.M. 4:30 P.M. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM (401) NAVAL STATION / FLEET FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER (401) RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK [RIPIN] (United Way) (401) WEB: or (800) SERVICES: A resource agency for all children and families, providing information, education, resources and home-school partnerships, and one-on-one support. YOUTH SUCCESS A PROGRAM OF EBCAP (401) X 123 PUBLIC SCHOOLS Barrington School Department 283 County Road Barrington, RI Administration Office (401) Hampton Meadows School (401) Nayatt Elementary School (401) Primrose Hill Elementary School (401) Sowams Elementary School (401) High School (401) Middle School (401) Special Education (401)

43 PUBLIC SCHOOLS, Cont. Bristol / Warren Regional School Department 151 State Street Bristol, RI Administration Office (401) Andrews School, Bristol (401) Byfield School, Bristol (401) Colt School, Bristol (401) Guiteras Elementary School, Bristol (401) Hugh Cole School, Warren (401) Kickemuit Middle School, Warren (401) Guidance Department (401) Mt. Hope High School, Bristol (401) Guidance Department (401) Reynolds School, Bristol (401) Rockwell School, Bristol (401) East Providence School Department 80 Burnside Avenue East Providence, RI Administration Office (401) East Providence High School (401) Francis Elementary School (401) Hennessey Elementary School (401) Kent Heights Elementary School (401) Martin Middle School (401) Meadowcrest Elementary Center (401) Oldham Elementary School (401) Orlo Avenue Elementary School (401) Riverside Middle School (401) Silver Spring Elementary School (401) Thompson Early Childhood Center (401) Waddington Elementary School (401) Watters Middle School (401) Whiteknact Elementary School (401)

44 SUPPORT / SELF HELP GROUPS AL - ANON FAMILY GROUPS OF RHODE ISLAND (Al - Anon & Al - A - Teen) 106 Rolfe Square, Room 200 Cranston, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: For family and friends of alcoholics; learn about alcoholism as in illness. Provides a meeting list statewide and Al - A - Teen for age s years. Preteen for ages 9 12 years; literature and speakers available. 24 hour answering service. Hours: Wednesday 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. / Friday 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS District V Answering Service (401) P.O. Box 342 Portsmouth, RI SERVICES: Helps anyone who has a desire to halt the disease of alcoholism; provides a listing of meetings throughout Rhode Island; support groups and a 24 hour answering service. RI ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CENTRAL SERVICES PROVIDENCE (401) COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS 10 Dail Drive North Providence, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Support group for people grieving the loss of a child. GAMBLERS HELPLINE RI LOTTERY 177 Union Street Providence, RI SERVICES: Support meetings held at several locations statewide. For men and women who desire to stop compulsive gambling. CALL FOR INFORMATION ON MEETING AND SITES (877) GAMBLING COUNSELING OF RHODE ISLAND 33 College Hill Road, Building 30, 2 nd floor Warwick, RI (401) Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1482, Coventry, RI GAY/LESBIAN HELPLINE OF RI P.O. Box Providence, RI WEB: SERVICES: The Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, and Transgender Helpline of Rhode Island is an all volunteer resource and referral phone service providing assistance to members, loved ones, and supporters of the LGBT community. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings, 7:00-10:00 P.M. NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS CALL FOR INFORMATION, MEETING LOCATION AND TIMES (401) HOURS 36

45 SUPPORT / SELF HELP GROUPS, Cont. OVER EATERS ANONYMOUS P.O. Box (401) Providence, RI Answering Service(401) WEB: or SERVICES: A confidential fellowship of men and women who desire to stop eating compulsively through mutual support. FEE: NONE PARENTS FOR PROGRESS 807 Broad Street #209 Providence, RI (401) SERVICES: Self help groups made up of TANF recipients working towards changes in the welfare system and other conditions affecting the poor. Meetings currently held at the Florence M. Gray Multi-Purpose Center. TRANSPORTATION RHODE ISLAND PUBLIC TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RIPTA) (800) Coddington Highway Providence: (401) Middletown, RI (401) WEB: SERVICES: Bus schedules and information. Contact to obtain information about updated bus schedules, fares, Flex and RIde Services, bus passes and information on special services, including travel to tourist attractions around the state. Customer Service and Schedule Information (401) TDD RI Relay 1 (800) or 711 Flex Service Reservation Line 1 (877) RIde Program (401) Bus Program for Seniors and People with Disabilities (401) x 604 Commuter Resource 1 (888) 88RIPTA 37

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48 FALL RIVER RESOURCES EMERGENCY INFORMATION AMBULANCE: 911 DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN & FAMILIES: CHILD AT RISK HOTLINE (800) DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES: HOTLINE (800) FIRE DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY ONLY 911 COMPLAINTS (508) PARENTAL STRESS LINE: 24 HOURS A DAY (800) POISON INFORMATION: 24 HOURS A DAY (800) POLICE DEPARTMENT: EMERGENCY ONLY 911 COMPLAINTS/NO EMERGENCY (508) RAPE CRISIS HOT LINE: (866) 814-SAFE Baby Safe Haven 7233

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51 ADOPTION SERVICES Catholic Social Services 1 ALCOHOLISM / DRUG ABUSE Alcoholism Council 1 Lifeline 1 BILINGUAL SERVICES Portuguese Youth Cultural Organization (PYCO) 1 CHILDRENS CLUBS AND SERVICES Boys and Girls Club 2 Fernandes Center for Children & Families 2 Young Men s Christian Association (YMCA) 2 CLOTHING/FURNITURE Marie s Place 2 St. Vincent DePaul 2 Salvation Army Thrift Store 2 COUNSELING SERVICES Arbour Counseling Services 3 Catholic Social Services 3 Family Service Association 3 DENTAL SERVICES Bristol Community College Dental Clinic 3 Kool Smiles 3 EDUCATION Adult Basic Education/Adult Learning Center 3 Bristol Community College 4 Fisher Junior College 4 EMERGENCY SERVICES Soup Kitchens 4 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES Bristol County Consortium Training 5 Fall River Career Center 5 SER Job For Progress 5 FAMILY RECREATION YMCA of Greater Fall River 5 HEALTH SERVICES Citizens for Citizens 5 Family Planning 5 National Health Information Clearinghouse (NEIC) 6 South Coast Visiting nurses Association Inc. 6 HOSPITALS Charlton Memorial Hospital 6 St. Anne s Hospital 6 INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE Catholic Social Services 6 United Way of Fall River 6 WOMEN S SERVICES Our Sister s Place 7 Pregnancy Counseling Program/Catholic Social Services 7

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53 ADOPTION SERVICES CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 1600 Bay Street Tiverton Office Fall River, MA Hooper Street (508) Tiverton, RI WEB: Phone/Fax: (401) SERVICES: FEE: Catholic Social Services is licensed by the State to place children in adoptive homes. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm. Tuesday from 8:30 am to 6:30 pm. Closed on Friday. Based on a sliding scale ALCOHOLISM / DRUG ABUSE ALCOHOLISM COUNCIL 206 Winter Street (508) Fall River, MA FAX: (508) SERVICES: To provide chemically dependent people and their families with educational information counseling and referral services. Provide direct educational services to students and in-service training for Social Service Agencies. Counseling and Crisis information 24 hour hot line. All ages are eligible. LIFELINE St. Anne's Hospital 795 Middle Street (508) Fall River, MA WEB: shospital.org SERVICES: Lifeline is an outpatient program offering the following services to the Massachusetts residents whose lives have been disrupted by the misuse of drugs. Methadone treatment services, out-patient counseling, detoxification, and maintenance services are provided to people on a sliding-fee scale. Massachusetts Medicaid accepted. EVALUATION AND COUNSELING: These two services are offered to people with 3rd party payments. ADOLESCENT PROGRAM/OUTPATIENT PROGRAM: Available to Tiverton/Little Compton residents. BILINGUAL SERVICES PORTUGUESE YOUTH CULTURAL ORGANIZATION (PYCO) 1392 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: HOURS: Serves the needs of the Portuguese immigrant community. A bilingual multiple service center acting as liaison between schools, agencies and poor Portuguese immigrants. A substance abuse, domestic violence and AIDS program is also provided. Patient counseling for children and adults. Anger management programs, urine and AIDS screenings. DSS related programs. Monday Thursday - 9:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. / Friday 9:00 A.M. 3:00 P.M. Saturday - 10:00 A.M. - 4:00 P.M. Visitation Only. 1

54 CHILDREN S CLUBS AND SERVICES BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB 803 Bedford Street Fall River, MA (508) WEB: FAX: (508) SERVICES: HOURS: Provides physical, social and educational facilities to boys and girls, men and women. Summer camp available. Monday through Friday, after school from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. Members only 4:00 to 5:00 P.M. in the summer. October May from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. FERNANDES CENTER FOR CHILDREN & FAMILIES 222 Milliken Boulevard (508) Fall River, MA YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION (YMCA) 199 North Main Street (508) Fall River, MA FAX: (508) WEB: [email protected] SERVICES: The YMCA of Greater Fall River- A United Way Agency that is a family oriented health fitness and recreational facility. The Y's mission is to help all people improve their lifestyle through value centered programs. The "Y" program offers a wide variety for individuals 6 months and older. Financial Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals. CLOTHING / FURNITURE MARIE S PLACE 1791 South Main Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: Free clothing for men, women, and children. Call for times of business. ST. VINCENT DePAUL Notre Dame Council 1799 Pleasant Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: Furniture and clothing are available. SALVATION ARMY THRIFT STORE 534 GAR Highway Somerset, MA (508) SERVICES: HOURS: Clothing, furniture, and house wares. Monday Saturday 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. ] 2

55 COUNSELING SERVICES ARBOUR COUNSELING SERVICES 10 North Main Street #20 Fall River, MA (508) Most Massachusetts major insurances accepted. CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 1600 Bay Street Fall River, MA (508) WEB: SERVICES: FEES: HOURS: Provides professional counseling services to couples, families and individuals of any age or religion. Sliding scale. No one is refused services because of an inability to pay. Monday Friday, 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. FAMILY SERVICE ASSOCIATION 101 Rock Street (508) Fall River, MA FAX: (508) WEB: SERVICES: Provides the following kinds of counseling services: Marriage, family, parent, child, and individual. DENTAL SERVICES BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE DENTAL CLINIC 777 Elsbree Street (508) Fall River, MA EXT SERVICES: Provides cleaning, fluoride, and x-rays. HOURS: January May; Monday Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. September December; Tuesday and Thursday only from 8:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. CLOSED SUMMERS. ELIGIBILITY: Children and adults. FEE: $5.00 KOOL SMILES 933 Pleasant Street (508) Fall River, MA EDUCATION ADULT BASIC EDUCATION / ADULT LEARNING CENTER Bristol Community College (508) Davol Street EXT or 2272 Fall River, MA SERVICES: Provides free G.E.D. preparation and education counseling. Offers part-time programs. GED Test Center: (508) x ELIGIBILITY: 16 years of age and older and not enrolled in school. 3

56 EDUCATION, Cont. BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 777 Elsbree St. (508) Fall River, MA SERVICES: A fully accredited 2 year Degree Granting Public Institution of Higher Learning. Community service courses for self-enrichment. Continuing Education Units (CEU'S), preparation of G.E.D. testing and course work are also offered. Financial Aid is available. FISHER JUNIOR COLLEGE 777 Church Street (508) New Bedford, MA WEB: SERVICES: This is a fully accredited 2-4 Year Degree Granting Private Institute of Higher Learning. Offer certificate programs (8 week terms). B.S. in management. Financial Aid is available. CONTACT PERSON: Phyllis Soares (Admissions) EMERGENCY SERVICES SOUP KITCHENS Church of the Holy Spirit MONDAYS 11:30 A.M. 12:20 P.M. (Wintertime only) 160 Rock Street ( ) Sacred Heart Church MONDAYS 5:00 P.M. 6:30 P.M. 160 Seabury Street ( ) F.R. Community Soup Kitchen at Catholic Social Services TUESDAYS 11:00 A.M.-12:30 P.M Bay Street ( ) First Baptist Church TUESDAYS 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 228 No. Main Street (Use Pine St. entrance ) Salvation Army WEDNESDAYS 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 290 Bedford Street ( ) F.R. Community Soup Kitchen at Catholic Social Services THURSDAYS 11:00 A.M 12:30 P.M Bay Street ( ) Holy Trinity Church THURSDAYS 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. 951 Stafford Road (corner of Tucker Street) Church of the Holy Spirit FRIDAYS 11:30 A.M. - 12:30 P.M. 160 Rock Street ( ) Church of Our Savior 2nd FRIDAY/Month 5:30 P.M. 6:00 P.M County Street (Route 138), Somerset Crossroads Community Fellowship SATURDAYS 11:00 A.M. 12:30 P.M. 125 Mason Street St. Michael Parish Hall SATURDAYS (3rd Sat of the month) 5:00 P.M. 6:00 P.M. (Hall opens at 4) 189 Essex Street ( ) Church of the Holy Spirit Every other SATURDAY 160 Rock Street 11:00 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Third Baptist Church 2nd & 4th Saturdays of the month 260 Stafford Road 4:00 P.M. Sharing a Blessing 1st and 3rd SUNDAYS, 7:30A.M. 10:00 A.M. Corner of Pearl and Spring Streets (Continental Breakfast) Crossroads Community Fellowship SUNDAYS 6:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. 125 Mason Street ( ) Salvation Army SUNDAYS 1:00 P.M. 2:00 P.M. 290 Bedford Street ( ) 4

57 EMPLOYMENT SERVICES BRISTOL COUNTY CONSORTIUM TRAINING 1 Government Center, 5 th Floor (508) Fall River, MA SERVICES: Job training program for economically disadvantaged people. Summer program 14 to 21 years of age. Adults 16 and up. FALL RIVER CAREER CENTER 446 North Main Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: FEE: Provides unemployment assistance to the unemployed. FREE SER JOB FOR PROGRESS 164 Bedford Street Fall River, MA (508) WEB: [email protected] SERVICES: SER is a community-based organization. The business school offers two certificate programs and Adult Basic Education program offered. Supportive work programs for Welfare recipients and ESL. FAMILY RECREATION YMCA OF GREATER FALL RIVER 199 North Main Fall River, MA (508) WEB: SERVICES: Recreation programs for children and adults. Pool swimming lessons starting at 6 months old. Financial aid available for summer camp program. DHS subsidies RI/MA accepted for Child Care program. HEALTH SERVICES CITIZENS FOR CITIZENS 427 Robenson Street Fall River, MA (508) FAMILY PLANNING 337 Hanover Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: C.F.C. Family Planning provides GYN exams, free pregnancy testing and birth control, community education, patch to quit smoking, sexually transmitted disease screening, and referral. There is a sliding fee scale for services. Medicaid is accepted for Massachusetts residents only. CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT. Sliding fees. WALK-IN HOURS FOR PREGNANCY TESTING: Tuesday Friday - 1:00-4:00 P.M. *HIV testing is done every other Monday available to their patients. ALL SERVICES ARE CONFIDENTIAL. 5

58 HEALTH SERVICES, Cont. NATIONAL HEALTH INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE (NHIC) (800) WEB: or SERVICES: HOURS: Central source of information and referral for health questions. Consumers and health professionals are available to answer questions. Spanish /English available. Monday Friday - 9:00 A.M. 5:30 P.M. SOUTHCOAST VISITING NURSES ASSOCIATION, INC North Main Street Fall River, MA (800) SERVICES: HOURS: Provides home health care, maternal/child health. Hospice Services available. Reduced fees available. Third party billing is available. Monday Friday - 8:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. HOSPITALS CHARLTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (508) Highland Ave. PATIENT INFO: (508) Fall River, MA Interpreter Services: (508) x 2409 SAINT ANNE S HOSPITAL 795 Middle Street (Corner of South Main St.) Fall River, MA (508) [email protected] SERVICES: Complete medical, surgical and pediatric services. INFORMATION AND REFERRAL SERVICE CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 1600 Bay Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: HOURS: Provides information and referral services, counseling and pregnancy services, foster care and adoption referral. Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. UNITED WAY OF FALL RIVER 80 North Main Street (508) Fall River, MA FAX: (508) WEB: SERVICES: This is an information and referral service of the United Way. Individuals are given information and referred to needed services without the frustration of searching for the right agency. Bilingual staff (English/Portuguese) 6

59 WOMEN S SERVICES OUR SISTER S PLACE P.O. Box 4236 Fall River, MA (508) WEB: SERVICES: A shelter for battered women and their children. The location is confidential. We also provide a Hotline 24 hours a day for anyone who would like to talk. We help with housing and legal assistance. There is a child advocate available. Referrals to other shelters also provided. Will accept RI residents. COLLECT CALLS ARE ACCEPTED FROM ANYWHERE. PREGNANCY COUNSELING PROGRAM CATHOLIC SOCIAL SERVICES 1600 Bay Street Fall River, MA (508) SERVICES: HOURS: FEE: Helps pregnant young women and their significant others to deal with the crisis of an unplanned pregnancy. Monday Friday 9:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M. NO CHARGE FOR THIS SERVICE 7