South County Community Action Agency HEAD START

South County Community Action Agency HEAD START

Table of Contents Page Topic 2 Table of Contents 3 Agencies 6 Child Care 8 Children s Services 9 Churches 10 Clothing/Household/Thrift Shops 12 Developmental & Physical Disabilities 13 Domestic Violence, Abuse and Neglect 15 Education 23 Employment and Training 24 Fuel 25 Furniture Banks 25 GED 26 Health 28 Health Insurance 29 Home Repairs 29 Hotlines 30 Housing 31 Interpreting Services 31 Legal Services 33 Medical 44 Mental Health 48 Parenting 48 RI State Agencies 51 Senior Care/Programs 2

53 Special Needs Services 57 Substance Abuse 61 Support Groups and Services 64 WEB Sites, Links, and Information 65 YMCAs 65 SCCAA Head Start Sites 66 Dept of Human Services South County Community Action Agency Resource Book Disclaimer The following pages contain resources for families in the South County area. The resources have been compiled through various means. The places mentioned in this book are suggestions for services. It is the responsibility of the individual using the services to determine the appropriateness and credentials of any agency listed in this book. South County Community Action Agency takes no responsibility for the actions of the agencies listed. South County Community Action Agency 789-3016 Serving: Charlestown, Exeter, Hopkinton, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, Richmond, South Kingstown, Westerly, and West Greenwich AGENCIES: American Red Cross 831-7700 3

105 Gano St. 1-800-842-1122 P.O. Box 2496 831-0502 (fax) Providence, RI 02906 Crossroads RI 521-2255 160 Broad St 421-7401 (fax) 40 Navy Drive, 294-7723 North Kingstown, RI 02852 Home & Hospice Care 789-5200 143 Main Street Literacy Volunteers of Washington County 596-9411 Westerly Public Library 44 Broad Street Westerly, RI 02891 SHO Seniors Helping Others 789-2362 25 St. Dominic Rd. 789-1138 (fax) Westerly Senior Center 596-2404 39 State Street Westerly, RI 02891 South Shore Mental Health 364-7705 4705 A Old Post Road Charlestown, RI 02813 55 Cherry Lane 789-1367 Big Brothers of RI 432-9955 4

3300 Pawtucket Ave. Riverside, RI 02915 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Ages 7-14 Big Sisters Association 921-2434 120 Lambert Lind Highway, Suite G Warwick, RI 02886 Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm Ages 7-15 Legal Services 846-2264 50 Washington Sq. 1-800-637-4529 Newport, RI 02840 848-0383 (Fax) 56 Pine Street, Fourth Floor 274-2652 URI Clearinghouse for Volunteers 874-2568 9 Lippit Rd. or Rm 125 Roosevelt Hall Kingston, RI 02881 Co-coordinator Tricia www.uri.edu/volenteer/index.php application on line RI Bar Association 421-5740 115 Cedar Street Consumer Credit Counseling 737-0048 501 Centerville Road Warwick, RI 02886 Rhode Island United Way Info Line 2-1-1 Referral to services in RI Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County 61 Main St. Confidential Hotline 5

782-3990 Westerly Chariho Arc 596-2091 Frank Olean Ctr. 93 Airport Rd. Westerly, RI 02891 RI Coalition against Domestic Violence 422 Post Road, ste 102 467-9940 Warwick, RI 02882 RI Coalition for the Homeless 1070 Main St Pawtucket, RI 02860 721-5685 160 Broad Street 421-6498 CHILD CARE: A Place to Grow 782-6100 12 High Street Buttons & Bows Early Learning Center 294-2340 4094 Quaker Lane North Kingstown, RI 02852 CANE Child Development Center 789-7210 281 Post Road Children s Workshop Inc. 294-2340 6

4094 Quaker Lane North Kingstown,RI 02852 42 Franklin Street 315-5544 Westerly, RI 02891 First Step at Kingston 782-6600 25 West Independence Way Kingston, RI 02881 Joyful Learning Child Academy II 789-2244 1935 Kingstown Road KinderCare Learning Center 783-1401 1175 South Road 1 Pier Market Place 789-2231 Narragansett, RI 02882 Childcare Assistance RI Deparment of Human Services 462-5300 Childcare subsidies North Kingstown Preschool & Day Care 294-5840 690 Boston Neck Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Options for Working Parents 946-2300 30 Exchange Terrace 800-244-8700 Childcare Resource and Referral service assisting parents in their search for childcare. Provides technical assistance to the business community with program development to meet the childcare needs of their workforce: resource library. 7

www.optionsforworkingparents.com Sunshine Early Day Care 294-3510 11 Iafrate Way North Kingstown, RI 02852 Wickford Nursery School 295-0287 640 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Wood River Pre-school 539-3150 1 Main Street Hope Valley, RI 02832 Little Brook Child Development Center 596-2920 4 Brookside Road Westerly, RI 02891 CHILDREN S SERVICES: CHILD SPAN 729-0765 500 Prospect Street Pawtucket, RI Training & Resources for Child Care Providers Children s Friend and Services 276-4300 153 Summer Street 331-2900 Child Support Enforcement 458-4400 Garrahy Court House 1-800-638-5437 77 Dorrance Street Department of Human Services Day Care Unit 8

State Paid Day Care 222-7133 Family Child Care Homes of RI Inc. 823-5612 85 Colvintown Road Coventry, RI 02816 Association of Family Day Care Providers RI Department of Children Youth & Families 528-3502 State agency responsible for children and families. Provides a full-range of services including foster Care services, placement information, step-parent Adoptions and independent Adoptions. RI Department of Education 222-4600 255 Westminster Street Prevent Child Abuse-Rhode Island 728-7920 500 Prospect St. Pawtucket, RI 02860 CHURCHES: 1-800-RI-CHILD Assembly of God Church 885-1140 451 Davisville Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Church of the Ascension 783-2911 370 Main Street Seventh Day Baptist Church 377-4637 48 Broad Street Ashaway, RI 9

First Church of God 783-7245 209 Allen Ave. Peace Dale, RI 02883 First Baptist Church of Narragansett 305 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 783-2792 Central Baptist 596-4929 16 Elm Street Westerly, RI 02891 Kingston Congregational Church 783-5330 2610 Kingstown Road Kingston, RI 02881 Peace Dale Congregational Church 789-7313 261 Columbia Street Peace Dale, RI 02883 St. Andrew Lutheran 322-0088 15 East Beach Road Charlestown, RI 02813 St. Thomas Moore 789-7682 53 Rockland Street Narragansett, RI 02882 Wakefield Baptist Church 783-2472 236 Main Street New Hope Chapel 539-4673 80 Richmond Townhouse Road 10

Carolina, RI 02812 New Life Assembly 783-8378 251 Post Road St. Peter by the Sea 783-4623 72 Central St. Narragansett, RI 02882 Christ the King 783-7459 180 Old North Road Kingston, RI 02881 Immaculate Conception 596-2130 111 High Street Westerly, RI 02891 CLOTHING/HOUSEHOLD/THRIFT SHOPS: Attire for Hire 596-9279 54 Spruce Street Westerly, RI 02891 Clothing for people going into the work force Bradford Johnny Cake Center of Westerly 377-8069 23 Industrial Drive Westerly, RI 02891 Care Net of RI Pregnancy Care Center 433 Elmwood Ave 941-4357 Providence, RI Maternity/Baby clothing, baby furniture, Referrals for Medical, Financial, Legal assistance and other community services. 11

Johnny Cake Center 789-1559 1231 Kingstown Road Peace Dale, RI 02883 Kloset Shop 348-0497 105 Franklin Street Westerly, RI 02891 RI Donation Exchange Program 831-5511 20 River Ave. Providence, RI 02908 Right To Life 521-1860 266 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908 Carries maternity and baby items Salvation Army 884-4283 6835 Post Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Crossroads RI 1-800-367-2700 160 Broad Street 521-2255 Providence Clothing Collaborative 421-5753 Provides clothing for interviews/employment. DEVELOPMENTAL & PHYSICAL DISABILITIES: Adeline LaPlante Memorial Center 789-3081 126 Willard Avenue 884-8825 782-8481 (fax) Bridges 423-1153 P.O. Box 263 7 Clinton Ave 423-3879 12

Jamestown, RI 02835 (fax) Provides community-based services, vocational services, educational services, transition, staff training, inclusion support skills, independent living skills, employment, community supported living assistance and residential living for students & adults with disabilities. Children s Development Center of Rhode Island Hospital 444-5685 593 Eddy Street Disability Law Center 831-3150 349 Eddy Street Governor s Commission on Disabilities 462-0100 462-0101 (TTY) Groden Center, Inc. 274-6310 86 Mt. Hope Avenue Providence, RI 02906 Deaf & Hard of Hearing Information & Programs 7-1-1 then ask operator for 222-1205 Ocean State Center for Independent Living 1944 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI 02889 738-1013 Rhode Island Relay 1-800-745-5555 13

Services for the Blind & Visually Impaired Department of Human Services 421-7005 40 Fountain Street Southern Rhode Island Collaborative 295-2888 646 Camp Avenue North Kingstown, RI 02852 Early Intervention Programs Services for children Birth to age 3 Trudeau Center Early Intervention 284-1980 25 West Independence Way Kingston, RI 02881 Coverage area Exeter, Hopkinton, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett Easter Seals Early Intervention 284-1000 213 Robinson Street Coverage area Chariho, Exeter, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett The Homestead Group Early Intervention 535 Centerville Road, Suite 303 921-1470 Warwick, RI 02886 Coverage area Chariho, Exeter, North Kingstown, South Kingstown, Narragansett, Westerly DOMESTIC VIOLENCE,ABUSE & NEGLECT: Blackstone Shelter 723-3057 PO Box 5643 Pawtucket, RI 02862 Provides emergency shelters for women and their 14

children who are in need of shelter due to domestic violence or homelessness. Center for Non-Violence 874-2875 Dr. LaFayette University of Rhode Island Multi-Cultural Center Room 202 74 Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881 RI Dept of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) Provides child welfare services www.dcyf.ri.gov 528-3548 1-800-RI-CHILD Domestic Violence Resource Center Of South County 782-3990 61 Main Street Legal Advocate: Maria Denniston Elizabeth Buffum Chace House 738-1700 821 W Shore Rd Warwick, RI 02889 Temporary shelter for women and children in crisis; Offers information, support and referrals; Legal, welfare and housing advocacy; counseling and support groups. Hours: 9am-5pm Monday-Friday 24-Hour Hotline Greater Providence Women s Center of RI 861-2760 PO Box 6692 Providence, RI 02940 Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center 421-4100 (helpline) 1-800-494-8100 100 Medway Street 15

Provides individual and group counseling for victims of sexual assault and their families. Offers 24-hour hotline, information, advocacy, support, legal assistance and crisis counseling. Sojourner House 861-6191 2 Richmond Square Suite 210 Providence, RI 02906 Provides shelter and resident advocacy to battered women and their children. Must be 18 years or older. Offers 24-hour hotline for support. Information or referrals for current or former victims of domestic violence. Rape, Abuse, Incest, National Network 1-800-656-4673 RI Coalition against Domestic Violence 467-9940 422 Post Road Warwick, RI 02914 Help line for Victims of Crime offers information, Referral, shelter and support groups for women, Children and families. 1-800-494-8100 (helpline) Restraining Order Office 458-3372 RI Victim Information Network 1-877-744-8463 Offers information to victims of crime relating to their perpetrator s prison term and release dates. Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of RI 300 Richmond Street Suite 205 421-4100 EDUCATION: Colleges and Universities: Listings for college and universities can be found in the white pages of the telephone book. Some general numbers are given below. (Note: Education 16

Departments at colleges, especially URI and RIC often will provide special programs for children 6 years and older to help them with reading and math.) Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) Knight Campus 825-1000 400 East Avenue Warwick, RI 02886 Flanagan Campus 333-7000 1762 Old Louisquisset Pike Lincoln, RI 02865 Newport County Campus 851-1600 1 John H. Chafee Blvd. Newport, RI 02840 Chariho Regional School District 364-3260 Business Office 455 A Switch Road Wood River Junction, RI Community Vocational Services 377-2452 472 Main Street Hopkinton, RI 02833 Exeter/West Greenwich Regional High School 397-6893 930 Nooseneck Hill Road West Greenwich, RI Department of Labor & Training 243-9100 Literacy Volunteer of Washington County 596-9411 44 Broad Street Westerly, RI 02894 17

Narragansett School Department 792-9450 Administrative Office 25 Fifth Avenue Narragansett, RI North Kingstown School Department 268-6450 Westerly School Department 348-2700 Rhode Island College 456-8033 600 Mount Pleasant Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Financial Aid Office Rhode Island Department of Education 222-4600 WWW.ridoe.net Education Exchange 783-0293 Stedman Center 4808 Tower Hill Road RM 214 www.edxchange.org Basic skills instructions, GED programs, testing and assessment services, transition-to-college program, certified teacher assistant training, and skills development for the entire family. Rhode Island Educational Opportunity Center 455-6028 Located at all CCRI sites Provides educational and training information, career assessment and planning, tutoring, bilingual advising & counseling, financial aid, admissions information, and application assistance for low-income adults. Rhode Island Higher Education Assistance Authority 1-800-922-9855 560 Jefferson Boulevard 18

Warwick, RI 02886 Scholarship and Grant Program Rhode Island Office of Higher Education 222-6560 301 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02907 Sawyer School 272-8400 101 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 South County Community Action, Inc. 789-3016 1935 Kingstown Road Provides educational and training information, GED, ESL South Kingstown School Department 360-1300 Administrative Office University of Rhode Island Kingston Campus 874-1000 50 Lower College Road Kingston, RI 02881 Feinstein Providence Campus 277-5000 80 Washington Street RI Student Assistance Program 732-8680 120 Centerville Road Warwick, RI 02886 Assists individuals with questions regarding education issues EMERGENCY RELIEF SERVICES: Christ the King Church 783-7459 19

Kingston Emergency Food 294-7608 North Kingstown Food Pantry Light House Christian Center 397-3364 Hopkinton Johnny Cake Centers Westerly 377-8069 Peace Dale 789-1559 Food Stamps (SNAP) 1-800-282-7021 Narragansett Neighborhood Center 364-1268 Charlestown New Life Assembly of God 783-8378 Wakefield South County Community Action Agency 789-3016 Pawcatuck Neighborhood Center 860-599-3285 Westerly Residents only Pilgrim Baptist Center 377-6077 Ashaway Project Serve New England 1-888-742-7363 Various host sites located throughout the State. A program designed to increase community. The program provides food packages at a reduced rate to individuals who are participating in Community service within their community.*they require 2 hours of community service each month.*volunteering at Head Start is acceptable. Advent House 273-8946 102 Linwood Ave. 20

Providence, RI 02909 Mailing Address: PO Box 73099 Providence, RI 02907 Provides emergency shelter and transitional housing access 24 hours a day. Also provides shelter to men and women at three levels, emergency shelter, single room occupancy andtransitional housing. Amos House 272-0220 PO Box 2873 415 Friendship Street Providence, RI 02907 Provides free breakfast and lunch. Temporary shelter For men and women and social support services. Free Medical clinic and eye clinic. Drug and alcohol counseling. McAuley House 941-9013 163 Niagara Street Providence, RI 02907 Provides noontime meals, assists in emergency shelter Vouchers, clothing; offers social and medical services, Including medical vouchers. Red Cross 831-7700 105 Gano Street Providence, RI 02906 24-Hour telephone service for emergencies Salvation Army 421-0956 201 Pitman Street Providence, RI 02906 Provides a vast variety of services. These services Include: counseling, clothing banks, relief to the homeless, disaster services, GED literacy training, and youth camps. Crossroads RI 521-2255 160 Broad Street 21

Provides crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and emergency utility vouchers. Urban League 351-5000 246 Prairie Street Providence, RI 02905 Provides counseling, information and referral, emergency financial assistance, employment and training and placement. They also provide special services to teen parents, GED preparation, and literacy programs. Telephone Company Lifeline 462-5300 Discounts offered to those on AFDC, GPA, SSI, Food Stamps, and Rite Care. Children s Shelter of Blackstone Valley 722-4626 110 East Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 ProCap Interim House 831-4570 Provides emergency shelter for families John Hope Settlement House 272-0767 81 Parade Street Providence, RI 02909 Residential emergency group shelter for girls. Offers counseling and planning for long-term placement. Planning for transition. Welcome House of South County 782-4770 8 North Road Peacedale, RI 02883 Homeless shelter for individuals in need of temporary Shelter, transitional apartment and supported permanent housing. EMERGENCY NUMBERS: 911 22

RHODE ISLAND STATE POLICE Hope Valley Barracks 539-2411 Wickford Barracks 294-3322 Youth Crisis Hotline 1-800-442-4673 POLICE DEPARTMENTS Block Island 466-3220 Charlestown 364-1212 Exeter 539-2323 Hopkinton 377-7750 Narragansett 789-1091 North Kingstown 294-3311 Richmond 539-8289 South Kingstown 783-3321 Westerly 596-2022 West Greenwich 397-7191 FIRE DEPARTMENTS Hope Valley 539-2229 Block Island 466-2211 Bradford 377-3034 Charlestown 364-6511 Dunn s Corner 322-0577 Exeter 294-2233 Misquamicut 348-8111 Narragansett 789-1000 North Kingstown 294-3346 Richmond 539-2211 South Kingstown 783-2422 23

Watch Hill 348-8933 Westerly 596-0402 EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING: ADECCO 885-0800 40 Frenchtown Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Rhode Island Employment and Training Office 462-8860 RI Department of Labor and Training 243-9100 1511 Pontiac Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Provides job referrals, administration of unemployment insurance programs. Operates Rhode Island Job Services with comprehensive statewide listings of job openings for all skill levels. RI Employee Assistance Program 732-9444 120 Centerville Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 Assists individuals with employment Search Personnel Inc. 213-6116 41 Shannock Hill Carolina, RI 02812 Vocational Rehabilitation 421-7005 40 Fountain Street Providence, RI Provides counseling, evaluation, medical treatment, training and education assistance toward a vocational goal for the disabled whose conditions are relatively stable. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm 24

FUEL: South County Community Action, Inc. LIHEAP 1935 Kingstown Road 789-3016 Assistance in paying heating/utility bills during the winter months provided to reduce home-heating costs (gas, electric, propane, oil, kerosene or wood), and emergency shut off assistance. Salvation Army 421-0956 756 Eddy Street Providence, RI 02907 Provides assistance to individuals affected by Natural Disasters. Urban League 351-5000 FURNITURE BANKS: Corner Cupboard 294-4720 835 Tower Hill Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Donation Exchange Program 831-5511 20 River Ave. Providence, RI 02908 Provides furniture to individuals at a discounted Cost. Application is required. Jonnycake Center of Westerly 377-8069 23 Industrial Drive Westerly, RI 02891 25

Hope Chest Inc. 783-8840 2953 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 Right to Life 521-1860 266 Smith Street Providence, RI 02908 Maternity Hope Chest- a volunteer group which tries to provide material things such as pampers, infant clothing, baby furniture, car seats, and other items for families that cannot otherwise afford them. Warm Shelter 596-9276 Westerly, RI 02891 Welcome House 782-4770 RI Donation Exchange Program Furniture Bank 831-5511 GED: CCRI-GED 333-7070 (RI Education Opportunity Center) 455-6000 South County Community Action, Inc. 789-3016 1935 Kingstown Road Education Exchange 783-0293 325 Columbia Street South Kingstown, RI 02883 HEALTH: RI Department of Health 222-2231 3 Capital Hill 26

Providence, RI 02908 www.health.ri.gov Adolescent Eating Disorders Program 273-3322 AIDS Care Ocean State 521-3603 18 Parkis Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Provides comprehensive medical, nursing, and case management services to HIV infected children and their families as well as children at risk; residential and home care; education and public awareness around pediatric/family AIDS. Child Development Center 444-5685 Hasbro Hospital 593 Eddy Street Childhood Lead Action Project 785-1310 1192 Westminister Street Providence, RI 02907 Statewide advocacy, education, and support groups for parents of lead poisoned children. Division of Communicable Diseases 222-2577 Division of Family Health 222-2312 Division of Nutrition 222-2309 Hearing and Speech Center 444-5485 Immunization Information 222-2577 Call for information regarding free immunization clinics. Information on AIDS & Sexually Transmitted Diseases 222-2577 Lead Control Program 222-2312 27

Lead Information (RI Department of Health) 1-800-942-7434 Lead Information & Family Health Line Information on how to protect your children, understanding your child s lead results, What is Lead Poisoning, Why should My Children be tested for Lead Poisoning, & Various other Health Information. Lead Safe Center 456-4310 21 Peace Street Providence, RI 02907 Comprehensive lead clinic providing case management and parent-to-parent education to families affected by lead paint poisoning. Poison Control Center 444-5727 Family Health Information Line 1-800-942-7434 English and Spanish speaking operators answer questions Monday-Friday 8:30am- 5pm. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Health. RI Hearing Assessment Program 222-4601 101 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02905 Oversees the screening of all babies for hearing loss in the state. Saving Sight of RI 738-1150 982 West Shore Rd. ` Warwick, RI 02889 Women & Infants Breast-Feeding Support 1-800-711-7011 Warm Line: M-F 9AM-9PM, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm Child Development Center 1-800-458-5231 Local AIDS Testing 783-0523 (Thundermist Health Center) 28

RI Indian Council(Tobacco Cessation Program) 941-3398 807 Broad Street Providence, RI Rhode Island Department of Health & AIDS Testing 222-2320 HEALTH INSURANCE: Blue Chip 1-800-914-4220 Blue Cross/Blue Shield 459-1000 Met Life 1-800-611-6759 Neighborhood Health Plan of RI 1-800-963-1001 299 Promenade Street Providence, RI 02908 Low or No Cost Health Insurance for kids, if you qualify call NHPRI to learn more about affordable health insurance for your family. Rite Care English 462-5300 Spanish 462-5300 Care program contracts with the Neighborhood Health Plan of RI & Guarantees a wide variety of health Benefits including: Primary Care, Hospital Care, Emergency Visits, Pharmacy Benefits, Vision, Behavioral Health, and Addiction Services. Tufts Health Plan 1-800-462-0224 HOME REPAIRS: 29

South County Community Action Agency 789-3016 Provides weatherization assistance to individuals who meet certain income criteria. HOTLINES: American Red Cross 1-800-842-1122 Anorexia & Bulimia Association of RI 861-2335 Child Abuse Hotline-DCYF If you know of or suspect that a child is being abused or neglected, report it Immediately to DCYF. As a fact, the law requires that you do so within 24 Hours. This hotline is staffed 24 Hours a day. Information Line 1-800-742-4453 Gay and Lesbian Helpline of RI 751-3322 MADD (Mother s Against Drunk Driving) 1-800-242-6233 Prevent Child Abuse of Rhode Island 728-7920 Office of the Child Advocate 462-4300 Runaway Services 1-800-621-4000 Rhode Island Poison Control Center National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-222-1222 1-800-273-8255 RI AIDS Hotline 1-800-726-3010 30

Rape Crisis Center 421-4100 RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence 467-9940 RI Coalition for the Homeless 421-6458 Sojourner House 861-6191 Crossroads RI 351-6500 Women & Infants Warm Line 1-800-711-7011 (Breastfeeding support services) Women s Resource Center 247-2070 HOUSING: Narragansett Housing Authority 789-9489 P.O. Box 388 Narragansett, RI 02882 Red Cross 831-7700 Provide emergency housing and emergency assistance to disaster victims. Section 8 751-6400 Provides low-income housing vouchers. Application is necessary. There is currently an extensive waiting list for all communities. South Kingstown Housing Authority 783-0126 364 Curtis Corner Road Peacedale, RI 02879 Crossroads Permanent Housing 294-7723 40 Navy Drive North Kingstown, RI 02852 31

Warm Shelter 596-9276 56 Spruce Street Westerly, RI 02891 Westerly Housing Authority 596-4918 5 Chestnut Street Westerly, RI 02891 INTERPRETING SERVICES: International House 421-7181 8 Stimson Avenue Providence, RI 02906 Provides English classes for adults. English conversation group, foreign language, classes and orientation program for international students. International Institute 461-5940 645 Elmwood Avenue Providence, RI 02907 Provides immigrant and refugee service and advocacy. Also provides guidance and counseling for problems concerning immigration, naturalization, social and family adjustment to the USA. Group interpreting and translating services. Literacy Volunteers of America 861-0815 260 West Exchange Street Provides one to one volunteer tutoring in basic reading and English as a second language. LEGAL SERVICES: Office of Child Support Enforcement 222-2847 32

77 Dorrance Street Provides assistance in establishing paternity, locating parent, and securing support. Collects and distributes child support payments. Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:00pm Fees: None for AFDC recipients, $20 plus any excess costs for non- AFDC recipients. Family Court of RI 822-6725 222 Quaker Lane Warwick, RI 02886 No charges to file a restraining order. Must be married or have child in common or blood relative. RI Bar Association 421-5740 115 Cedar Street RI Legal Services 274-2652 77 Dorrance Street 50 Washington Square 846-2264 Newport, RI 02840 Legal services provided in certain elderly, family, housing, health and public benefit case. RI Protection and Advocacy System 831-3150 349 Eddy Street Provides individual, systems, legal and other advocacy services for developmentally disabled persons, persons labeled mentally ill and other persons with severe disabilities. Legal rights information provided as necessary. Bernice Stone (Law Offices) 437-4450 1481 Wampanoag Trail East Providence, RI 02915 Immigration issues. 33

Crossroads RI 521-2255 160 Broad Street Provides information and referrals. Helpline responds to calls in English and Spanish. Victims Witness Assistance Program 274-4400 RI Department of Attorney General 150 South Main Street Contact Person: Elaine Rendine Helps victims understand their rights and the court process. Also gives information on the status of Victim s cases, legal and counseling agencies. Volunteer Lawyer Program 421-7758 115 Cedar Street Provides free legal services to individuals. MEDICAL ABORTION INFORMATION Women s Health Services 1-800-257-2354 Women s Medical Center of RI 1-800-877-6339 1725 Broad Street 467-9111 Cranston, RI 02905 ALLERGIST Allergy & Asthma Specialist 789-3590 of South County 44 Main Street 34

CARDIOLOGY South County Cardiologists 294-5831 320 Phillips Street North Kingstown, RI 02852 70 Kenyon Avenue 789-5770 DERMATOLOGY (SKIN) Colavecchio, Louis MD 789-9911 360 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 02882 DENTISTS/DENTAL CARE CCRI Hygiene Dental Clinic 333-7250 1762 Old Louisquisett Pike Lincoln, RI 02865 Children over 4 years cleaning and x-rays only. Dr. L. Berkman, DMD 539-6007 111 Main Street Hope Valley, RI 02832 Dr. G. Charbonneau, DDS 783-4223 24 Salt Pond Road, Suite A-2 Wakefield, RI 02852 Dr. C. Cousins, DDS 295-1992 24 Updike Street North Kingstown, RI 02852 Dr. F. Delmonico, DDS 783-1975 35

4959 Tower Hill Road Dr. S. Fallon, DDS 886-0600 1050 Main Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 Dr. J. Hosmer, DDS 294-9353 130 Tower Hill Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Dr. B. Mackinnon, DDS 596-0075 88 Beach Street Westerly, RI 02891 Children s Dentistry of Westerly 596-8720 Dr. B. Shannon, DDS Dr. Anna Capalbo, DMD 130 Granite Street Westerly, RI 02891 Dr. Woodward, DDS 596-0888 11 Wells Street Westerly, RI 02891 Dental Plus Dental Center 454-3000 66 Kennedy Plaza State dental assistance not accepted. Accepts children ages 9 and older. Dr. Frederick Lury 828-5538 1090 TollGate Road Warwick, RI 02886 Pediatric Dentistry, Ltd 943-7535 Dr. S. Lasser, DMD Dr. C. Elice 36

Dr. F. Dionisopoulos 1090 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02910 Pier Dental Group 789-3010 Dr. Peter Lodge 28 Caswell Street Narragansett, RI 02882 Professional Dental Association 785-2111 708 Warwick Avenue Warwick, RI 02888 Providence Community Health Centers Dental Clinic 444-0400 557 Broad Street St. Joseph s Dental Clinic 456-4461 21 Peace Street Providence, RI 02907 Westerly Dental Group 596-2848 130 Granite Street Westerly, RI 02891 Woodriver Health Services Dental 539-2461 823 Main Street Hope Valley, RI 02832 Thundermist Health Center Dental 783-5646 1 River Street Wickford Dental Associates, Inc. 295-8806 181 W. Main Street North Kingstown, RI 02852 37

ENDOCRINOLOGY Bansal, Sudhir MD 732-6828 Diabetes, Endocrinology, Sexual Dysfunction 215 Toll Gate Road Warwick, RI 02886 ENT/OTOLARYNGOLOGY Bellino, Joseph MD 885-8484 1269 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818 100 Dudley Street 274-2300 Providence, RI 02905 EYE Eye Physician & Surgeon of South County 789-3444 24 Salt Pond Road 65 Boston Neck Road 294-4506 North Kingstown, RI 02852 FAMILY MEDICINE Bayside Family Healthcare, Inc. 295-9706 308 Callahan Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Primary Care, OB/GYN, Pediatrics, Family Practice, Endocrinology, On-Site Counseling, Accredited Coastal Medical 783-0084 70 Kenyon Avenue 38

Suite 215 Main Street Family Practice 789-1600 66 Main Street HEALTH CENTERS/CLINICS Breast Health Center Program 1-888-839-9883 At Roger Williams Cancer Center 50 Maude Street Providence, RI 02908 Harbour Medical Primary Care & Walk-In Center 885-6636 1000 Division Street East Greenwich, RI 02818 Narragansett Indian Health Center 364-1265 1533 South County Trail Charlestown, RI 02813 Planned Parenthood of Rhode Island 421-9620 111 Point Street Rhode Island Hospital Hasbro Child Safe Clinic 444-3996 593 Eddy Street South County Hospital s Medical & Wellness Center 471-6740 3461 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02818 39

South County Walk-In & Primary Care 789-1086 360 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 02882 Thundermist Health Center 783-0523 1 River Street Westerly Medical Center 596-0174 46 Wells Street Westerly, RI 02891 Wood River Health Center 539-2461 823 Main Street Hope Valley, RI 02832 HOSPITALS Hasbro Children s Hospital 444-4000 593 Eddy Street Miriam Hospital 793-2500 164 Summit Avenue Providence, RI 02906 Rhode Island Hospital 444-5411 593 Eddy Street Roger Williams Hospital 456-2121 825 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908 South County Hospital 788-1430 40

70 Kenyon Avenue Veteran s Memorial Hospital 273-7100 830 Chalkstone Avenue Providence, RI 02908 Westerly Hospital 596-6000 25 Wells Street Westerly, RI 02891 Women and Infants Hospital 274-1100 101 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02905 INTERNAL MEDICINE Barrett, John DO & Hathaway, Kenneth MD 783-3334 Board Certified Internal/ Preventative Medicine 360 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 02882 Capalbo, Robert MD 295-3120 Wickford Internists 320 Phillips Street North Kingstown, RI 02852 NEUROLOGY Bellafiore, Peter MD 789-4885 70 Kenyon Avenue Coastal Neurology 782-4711 24 Salt Pond Road 41

101 Airport Road 596-6207 Westerly, RI 02891 OBSTRETRICIANS/GYNECOLOGY Brendal, Debra MD 782-6866 49 South County Commons Way South Kingstown, RI 02879 Broadway OBGYN 272-1550 695 Eddy Street Obstetric/Gynecologic Associates 596-0111 80 Beach Street Westerly, RI 02891 Partners in OBGYN 724-0600 655 Broad Street #301 Providence, RI 02907 South County OBGYN 789-0661 70 Kenyon Avenue Women & Infants Hospital 274-1100 101 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02905 PEDIATRICIANS Bald Hill Pediatrics 732-5437 400 Bald Hill Road, Suite 501 Warwick, RI 02886 42

Chavarria, Johnny MD 737-4282 929 Main Avenue Warwick, RI 02866 Children s Medical Group 444-3400 3 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02905 Coastal Medical 295-4503 320 Phillips Avenue Wickford, RI 02852 70 Kenyon Avenue, Suite G-1 789-5924 East Greenwich Pediatrics 884-8900 1377 South County Trail East Greenwich, RI 02819 Ghoreishi, Siavash MD 885-3390 5835 Post Road East Greenwich, RI 02818 Kent County Pediatrics 737-4343 430 Toll Gate Road Warwick, RI 02886 Kingstown Pediatrics 295-7400 420A Scrabbletown Road North Kingstown, Ri 02852 Patel, Sunit MD 596-3229 45 Wells Street, #201 Westerly, RI 02891 Providence Community Health Center at Capitol Hill 444-0550 40 Candace Street 43

Providence, RI 02908 Providence Community Health Centers 444-0570 Allen Berry Health Center 202 Prairie Avenue Quiles, Rick MD 274-6575 801 Park Avenue Cranston, RI 02823 RI Hospital Pediatric Clinic 444-4471 593 Eddy Street Stokes, Russell MD 596-3416 85 Beach Street Westerly, RI 02891 South County Pediatric Group, Inc. 789-6492 4979 Tower Hill Road Waterman Pediatrics 421-6481 124 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906 Wakefield Pediatrics 783-8008 46 Holley Street PREGNANCY Bradley Method of Childbirth 1-800-4-A-BIRTH National Headquarters 44

Sherman Oaks, California www.bradleybirth.com International Childbirth Education Association, Inc. 1-952-854-8660 PO Box 20048 Minneapolis, MN 55420 www.icea.org Contact to find ICEA-certified childbirth educators, postnatal educators and doulas in Rhode Island Lamaze International 1-800-368-4404 Washington, D.C. www.lamaze-childbirth.com RAFFA Neuromuscular Treatment Center 943-2500 1145 Reservoir Avenue, Suite 302 Cranston, RI 02920 Offers massage and yoga therapy services for pregnant women. Women & Infants Hospital 276-7800 Health Education Department 100 Dudley Street Providence, RI 02905 MENTAL HEALTH: Debra Ellis, LICSW 295-5575 1130 Ten Rod Road Suite D-104 295-5552 North Kingstown, RI 02852 Children, adolescent, adults, individual and family counseling Patricia Graves, LICSW 782-6149 Lily Pads Professional Center 23 North Road 45

Peacedale, RI 02879 Specializes in children, adolescents and adults Susan Ellis Sweet, LICSW 789-1553 1058 Kingstown Road 789-1313 Peacedale, RI 02879 Children 10+, adolescents, adults, couples, and families Kristyn Hill, LICSW 596-8800 97 Cross Street Westerly, RI 02891-2448 Therapy for children as young as 2 years old. Bradley Hospital 434-3400 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI 02915 Provides a full range of both inpatient and outpatient services. Specialty areas include individual, family and group therapy, attention deficit disorder, school and learning problems, trauma adjustment, behavioral problems, depression and communications disorder. Butler Hospital 455-6436 345 Blackstone Boulevard Providence, RI 02906 Provides short-term psychiatric and substance abuse treatment. Treats individuals in acute crisis situations through its 24-hour inpatient hospital, outpatient specialty programs and alcohol and drug treatment services. Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) 1-866-840-6532 Assist families who are at risk of DCYF involvement Delta Consultants of South County 789-3694 South Kingstown Office Park 24 Salt Pond Road, Bldg. D4 Laura L. Lehrman MSW, LICSW 539-1300 46

5 Mechanic Street Suite 1 Hope Valley, RI 02832 Independent Practitioner of Mental Health Licensed Clinical Social Worker North American Family Institute 453-4742 (Psychological Centers) 200 Duncan Drive Providence, RI Intensive home-based services to children ages 0-18 who have disruptive behaviors. Ocean Tides 789-1016 A residential / educational program founded to meet the needs of young men who have been deemed by a state agency to be in need of residential placement and supervision. Psychological Consultation Center 874-4263 University of Rhode Island Provides affordable assessment/psycho-educational evaluations, educational support, and child and family therapy. avgpcc@uri.edu URI Family Therapy Clinic 874-5956 Transition Center 847-5551 Lower College Road South Kingstown, RI 02879 South County Child and Family Consultants 789-1553 1058 Kingstown Road Peacedale, RI 02883 South Shore Mental Health 4705A Old Post Road 364-7705 Charlestown, RI 02813 55 Cherry Lane 789-1367 47

St. Joseph Center for Psychiatric Services 456-4437 Martha Dempster, LICSW 935-9784 The Meadows 1130 Ten Rod Road, Suite D-104 North Kingstown, RI 02852 Provides counseling and psychotherapy to children, adolescents, adults, individuals and families. NRI Community Services 235-7121 21 Peace Street (Emergency) 235-7120 Providence, RI 02907 Provides outpatient substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention for families and individuals; educational programs for schools and community groups, domestic violence and mental health counseling. Life and Family Ministry 421-7833 184 Broad Street Provides marriage preparation services, refers out for marriage counseling. Community Counseling Center 722-5573 160 Beechwood Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 Provides counseling and brief psychotherapy for children, adults and elderly; 24- hour emergency services and crisis intervention. Children s Intensive Services 729-8701 Provides comprehensive mental health assessment, Treatment, and rehabilitation. Support services for Children, adults and older adults. Family Service of Rhode Island 294-6138 48

650 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Family Service Center 331-1350 55 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906 Outpatient mental health treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families. Jewish Family Services 331-1244 229 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906 Provides professional counseling services, marital, parent/child relationships, personal adjustment, adoptions, new America program, and homemaker service, Lifeline RI-Emergency Response. Mental Health Association of RI 726-2285 500 Prospect Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Provides informational materials, including a guide to mental health services in RI, are available at no charge. The Providence Center for Counseling and Psychiatric Services 276-4000 520 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906 Individual, family and group outpatient counseling, children & adolescent mental health, 24-hour psychiatric emergency services, rehabilitative care. Ocean State Psychotherapy 268-3886 1130 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 PARENTING: Kent County Visiting Nurse Association 728-9090 255 Main Street 49

Pawtucket, RI 02860 Maternal and Child Health Program: Provides home visiting and case Management services for pregnant women, new mothers, and any other families in need of crisis intervention. Parent Support Network RI 467-6855 The Parent Support Network is an organization of families supporting families with children, youth, and young adults who experience or are at risk for serious behavioral, emotional, and/or mental health challenges. www.psnri.org R.I. Parenting Information Network (RIPIN) 727-4144 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 A private, non-profit agency working to assist parents and professionals to improve educational and life outcomes for all children. Parents as Teachers (PAT) www.parentsasteachers.org The Parents as Teachers program helps parents be their children s best first teachers. Provides regularly scheduled home visits by certified parent educators for children up to age 5. FATHERING: Project Hope/Projecto Esperanza 728-0515 Offers a Men-to-be Program R.I. Men s Center 738-1866 3657 Post Road Warwick, RI 02886 R.I. Parents as Teachers Programs North Kingstown 268-6592 Westerly 348-2733 Wakefield 792-9681 Charlestown 364-3802 Offers various fathering workshops around the state, plus Dad and Me play groups. 50

Young Fathers Program Urban League Providence, RI 351-5000 x138 RHODE ISLAND STATE AGENCIES: INFORMATION FOR ALL STATE DEPT & AGENCIES Bureau of Child Support 222-2847 77 Dorance Street Enforcement 458-4400 Childcare Assistance 222-7000 206 Elmwood Ave Providence, RI 02907 Department of Health 222-2827 Division Vital Statistics 101 Cannon Bldg Providence, RI Government Commission on Disability 462-0100 41 Cherry Dale Court Cranston, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families 1-800-742-4453 101 Friendship Street Providence, RI 02908 Department of Human Services 782-4300 South County Regional Family Center 1-800-862-0222 4808 Tower Hill Road Wakefield, RI 02880 Provides financial, medical and social services to families and individuals whose income is inadequate to meet basic living needs. The services provided by The 51

Department of Human Services include: Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Medical Assistance (MA), Food Stamps, and Day Care Assistance. DHS Infoline 462-5300 Includes Rite Care, RI Works, Early Intervention & Special Needs URI SNAP Outreach 1-866-306-0270 Will assist with food stamp application Commission for Human Rights 222-2661 180 Westminster Providence, RI Public Utilities Commission 780-9700 89 Jefferson Blvd. Warwick, RI 02888 Department of Elderly Affairs 462-3000 Benjamin Rush Bldg #55 35 Howard Ave. Cranston, RI 02920 Rhode Island Housing & Mortgage 751-5566 44 Washington Street RIPTA 781-9400 Office of Victim Services 462-5203 Rhode Island Department of Correction Dix Bldg. Wilma Schesler Lane Cranston, RI 02920 Attorney General s Office 782-4150 Washington County 52

4800 Tower Hill Rd. Department of Labor & Training 243-9100 1511 Pontiac Ave. Cranston, RI Child Advocate Office 462-4300 272 West Exchange Suite 301 Providence Public Defender 782-4180 McGrath Judicial Ctr. 4800 Tower Hill Rd. RI Veterans Affairs 253-8000 480 Metacom Avenue Bristol, RI 02809 SENIOR CARE/PROGRAMS: Cathleen Naughton Associates 783-6116 24 Salt Pond Road Charlestown Senior Center 364-9955 PO Box 1061 Charlestown, RI 02813 Community Care Nurses 295-8862 7 Belver Avenue North Kingstown, RI 02852 Department of Elderly Affairs 222-2880 53

Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 Emergency Response System 348-3423 Hospice Care of Rhode Island 789-5200 143 Main Street Meals on Wheels 351-6700 South Kingstown Park & Recreation 789-9301 325 Columbia Street RI Bar Association 521-5040 (Legal Information/Reference for Elderly) Roberts Health Center 294-3587 990 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Scallop Shell 789-3006 981 Kingstown Road Senior Centers North Kingstown 268-1590 Narragansett 782-0675 South Kingstown 789-0268 Westerly 596-2404 Senior Discount Cards/RIPTA 781-9400 Seniors Helping Others 789-2362 25 St Dominic Road 54

South Kingstown, RI 02879 Senior Housing Rhode Island Housing457-1234 44 Washington Street www.rihousing.com Shady Acres 295-8520 415 Gardiner Road West Kingstown, RI 02892 Social Security 1-800-772-1213 South Bay Manor 789-4880 1959 Kingstown Road South County Hospital Home Care 782-8008 344 Main Street South County Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center 294-4545 74 Oak Hill Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 South County Community Action Agency Elder Care Services 789-3019, X378 South Kingstown Services Adult Day Care 283 Post Road 783-8736 South Kingstown Senior Center 789-0268 25 St. Dominic Road 55

Visiting Nurses 1-800-834-3334 14 Woodruff Avenue Narragansett, RI 02882 Westerly Adult Day Care 596-1336 65 Wells Street Westerly, RI 02891 SPECIAL NEEDS SERVICES: Autism Project of Rhode Island 785-2666 51 Sockanosset Crossroad, Suite A Cranston, RI 02920 Bradley Hospital 434-3400 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI 02915 Camp Ok-Wa-Nessett 828-0130 x224 Kent County YMCA 900 Centerville Rd. Warwick, RI 02886 A specialized day camp program for children in preschool through grade six who are identified through their IEP as having social, emotional, and educational needs. CHADD of Providence County 943-9399 Offers support and education regarding children and adults with ADD. CEDARR Family Centers Information and support for families of children with physical, developmental, behavioral or severe emotional problems. CEDARR Centers help families access Home Based Therapy Services, the Personal Assistance Services and Supports program, and Respite services. Solutions CEDARR 461-4351 650 Ten Rod Road Unit #13 800-640-7283 North Kingstown, RI 02852 56

www.solutionscedarr.org Child Development Center 444-5685 593 Eddy Street Evaluates and treats children from newborns on up with developmental disabilities, mental retardation, and multiple handicaps. Community Support Services 421-0201 Provides teacher and group training in the community with school systems, child care programs, etc. Contact Paula Dumas Down Syndrome Society of R.I. 463-5751 Children s Friend and Service 729-0008 621 Dexter Street Central Falls, RI 02863 153 Summer Street Providence, RI 02908 Family Resources 766-0900 245 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 Family Service 294-6138 Lafayette Mills- Unit 13 650 Ten Road Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Federation for Children with Special Needs 617-482-2915 Furnishes information, referrals and support groups Hasbro Children s Hospital 444-3201 593 Eddy Street 57

J. Arthur Trudeau Center 284-1980 25 West Independence Way Kingston, RI 02882 Easter Seals of Rhode Island 284-1000 213 Robinson Street Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Rhode Island 331-3060 82 Pitman Street Providence, RI 02906 Mental Health Association of Rhode Island 726-2285 500 Prospect Street Pawtucket, RI 02860 Meeting Street Center 438-9500 667 Waterman Avenue East Providence, RI 02914 The Groden Center 274-6310 Services children and young adults ages 3-21; includes center based program teaching functional skill development. Home based and socialization experiences Contact Cindy Akers March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation 454-1911 260 Exchange Street Suite 002 RI Developmental Disabilities Council 737-1238 Aime J. Forand Building 14 Harrington Road Cranston, RI 02920 58

RI School for the Deaf 222-3888 One Corliss Park Providence, RI 02908 Turning Pointe Therapeutic Riding, Inc 364-0598 40 Collins Road Ashaway, RI 02804 www.turningpointeri.org A non-profit organization which offers hippotherapy horseback riding programs. Sensational Child 667-2788 Lafayette Mill Complex 650 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 The Sensational child is run by volunteers who are parents of children with special needs. The Sensational Child offers services such as parent to parent group meetings, social skills groups for children, enrichment programs, and is a source for therapy tools and equipment. Siblink Program at Hasbro Children s Hospital 444-8945 siblink@lifespan.org www.lifespan.org Provides support to siblings of children with special health care needs. SUBSTANCE ABUSE: NRI Community Services 235-7120 21 Peace Street Providence, RI 02907 Provides outpatient substance abuse counseling and crisis intervention for individuals and families; educational programs for schools and community groups. Community Counseling Center 722-5573 Gateway Health 59

160 Beechwood Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 Provides substance abuse treatment services and Outpatient substance abuse detoxification programs. Counseling and Intervention Warwick 781-0033 422 Post Road Warwick, RI 02888 Treatment and prevention programs for drug and alcohol abuse, educational seminars, parent-effectiveness training and related issues. Drug & Alcohol Abuse Treatment Programs 521-5759 260 West Exchange Street Suite 301 Serves as an advocacy group towards quality drug and alcohol abuse treatment, prevention and educational programs. Family Services, Inc. 331-1350 55 Hope Street Providence, RI 02906 Provides services for substance abuse treatment for individuals and families; Provides counseling for persons with HIV/AIDS and people with sexual abuse issues; Parent education; mental health and home based mental health treatment. Galilee Mission to Fisherman, Inc. 789-9390 268 Kingstown Road Narragansett, RI 02882 Residential program and transitional housing for fishermen and men in early recovery from substance abuse, emergency shelter for men and hot evening meal. Economic support and social services for fishermen and their families. Phoenix House of New England 331-4250 Administration Office 60

131 Wayland Avenue Providence, RI 02905 Out Patient Office 421-5255 205 Waterman Street Providence, RI 02906 In-patient and out-patient for substance abuse counseling. Fees are based on a sliding fee scale. Someone is available by telephone 24 hours a day. Adolescent unit-males only 568-1770 PO Box 398 Lodge at Wallum Lake Pascoag, RI 02859 Roger Williams Substance Abuse 456-2363 Treatment Center 825 Chalkstone Ave. Providence, RI 02908 The Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center 421-5270 201 Pitman Street Providence, RI 02906 Provides a residential facility to support men and women with their social difficulties in regards to substance abuse, homelessness, marital/domestic problems, prison release. Tri-Town Substance Abuse Program 351-2750 1126 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 Provides counseling to individuals who have problems directly related to drug and/or alcohol abuse. Vulnerable Infants Program of RI 276-7887 50 Holden Street First Floor 61

Bradley Hospital 432-1000 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway East Providence, RI 02915 Provides counseling to families and individuals with alcohol issues. Butler Hospital 455-6200 345 Blackstone Boulevard Providence, RI 02906 Provides short-term care for individuals in acute crisis situations. It is a 24-hour in-patient hospital, outpatient specialty programs, and alcohol and drug treatment services. CODAC I 461-5056 (Cranston) 1052 Park Avenue 846-4150 (Newport) Cranston, RI 02910 942-1450 (Providence) Programs include individualized, group, and Family counseling services. Methadone Detoxification: CODAC 2, CODAC East Bay, and CODAC 3Newport. Codac II 942-1450 349 Huntington Avenue Providence, RI 02909 Provides a comprehensive methadone maintenance services Corkery House 539-3002 15 Baker Pines Road Carolina, RI 02812 In-Patient, Long Term 13-17 weeks MADD 1-800-242-6233 2 Regency Plaza #3 421-0800 Meadows Edge Recovery Center 294-6170 580 Ten Rod Road North Kingstown, RI 02852 Outpatient Substance Abuse 62

Project Link 453-7618 134 Thurbers Avenue Women & Infants Hospital Providence, RI 02905 Provides outpatient substance abuse treatment for pregnant and postpartum women. Rhode Island Council of Alcoholism and other Drug Dependencies 1-866-ALC-DRUG 500 Prospect Street Suite 306 Pawtucket, RI 02860 Southern New England Treatment Center 463-5778 Quality Behavioral Health 1090 New London Avenue Cranston, RI 02920 Provides counseling to individuals with problems directly related to drug and/or alcohol. SSTAR 294-6160 1950 Tower Hill Rd. 1-800-RI-SOBER North Kingstown, RI 02852 Designated public detoxification provider for the state of Rhode Island. SStarbirth 463-6001 80 East Street Cranston, RI 02920 Provides specialized services for women and their children including: substance abuse, assessment, crisis intervention services, individualized group and family counseling, and case management services. Prenatal, maternal and child health services coordinated with Women & Infants Hospital. One year residential program and post-partum women. 63

Talbot Treatment Center/Providence Center 1-800-456-0300 Operates several alcohol abuse treatment centers. Tri-Town Substance Abuse Program 351-2750 1126 Hartford Avenue Johnston, RI 02919 Provides counseling to individuals who have problems directly related to drugs and/or alcohol. Veterans Hospital Treatment Center 731-7100 830 Chalkstone Ave. 3 RD Floor 3B Providence, RI 02908 SUPPORT GROUPS AND SERVICES: Asperger Syndrome/PDD Parents Group 432-1205 Bradley Hospital/Family Liaison Program East Providence, R.I. Breast Cancer Support Group 453-7540 Breast Health Center Providence CHADD 943-9399 Children and adults with Attention Deficit Disorder. Gamblers Anonymous 886-6850 Ronald McDonald House 274-4447 45 Gay Street Providence, RI Miscarriage, Infant Death, Still birth, Support Group Brain Injury Association of RI 461-6599 64

Community Support Services 421-0201 Group therapy programs for adults and children with developmental disabilities. Family Voices 727-4144 x 62 Information, education, advocacy and peer support for families of children with special health care needs. Mother s Toddler Group 276-7800 (Health Education) Narcotics Anonoymous 461-1110 Call for locations and times for meetings. New Mothers Group 276-7800 Women & Infants Center for Health Education 101 Dudley Street Providence, RI Overeaters Anonymous 732-9190 Gamblers Anonymous 886-6850 Helps compulsive gamblers and their families adjust to The gambling problems through group therapy. Hours: Monday 6:30PM (Butler Hospital, Ray Conference Center, Providence)Tuesday 7:00PM (St.Anthony s Parish,Mineral Spring Ave North, Providence) Thursday 7:30PM (St. Paul s Lutheran Church, 389 Greenwich Ave, Warwick) Friday 7:30PM (Kent House, 2020 Elmwood Avenue, Warwick) Sunday 6:00PM (St. Luke s Church, East Greenwich, women only) Eating Disorder Support Group 455-6436 Monthly support group at Butler Hospital for family and friends of people with eating disorders. Parent Support Network of R.I. 467-6855 Parents of children and adolescents with behavioral challenges, ADHD, emotional disorders, or mental illness. 65

PFLAG 219-0265 Support group for parents, families and friends of gays and lesbians. Postpartum Support Group 274-1122 Women & Infants Hospital Center for Health Education 101 Dudley Street Providence, RI Rhode Island Parent Information Network 800-464-3399 175 Main Street Pawtucket, RI Resources and support for parents Tobacco Control Program 222-2231 RI Department of Health, Disease Prevention & Control 3 Capitol Hill-Room 409 Providence, RI 02908-5097 Tourette Syndrome Association of RI 301-9980 Support group for children who have TS and the associated disorders, and parent support group. Alcohol and Drug Helpline 1-800-527-5344 Referral Service Alcoholics Anonymous 1-800-439-8860 Call for immediate support, and for locations and times of meetings. Al-Anon 781-0044 Call for locations and times of meetings for friends and families of alcoholics. Anorexia and Bulimia Association of R.I. 861-2335 Nar-Anon Family Group 353-6119 23 Balston Avenue 66

Centerdale, RI 02911 Narcotics Anonymous 461-1110 PO Box 72792 Providence, RI 02907 24 Hour Answering Services 781-0044 Alanon-Alateen of Rhode Island 106 Rolfe Street Cranston, RI 02910 Serves: Alanon 20 and over Alateen 12-19 years Provides help to families of alcoholics by offering friendship and shared experiences. Referrals made to support group members. RI Anti-Drug Coalition 725-0410 144 Whelan Avenue Providence, RI 02906 WEB SITES, LINKS & INFORMATION: RI Department of Health Lead Information www.healthri.org/family/lead/home.htm Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Low or No Cost health insurance for children, if you qualify. We are dedicated to giving you the quality care your family deserves. www.nhpri.org Lifespan Online For information about Lifespan, services, programs and events; a forum of doctors, nurses and other health care professional sharing good health information www.lifespan.org 67

Washington County Coalition for Children Connect with local behavioral health services and information www.washcokids.org The Rhode Island Department of Health Web Site For all the latest local health information from disease control to early intervention to nutritional guides. www.health.state.ri.us 2-1-1 One call gives you access to resources across Rhode Island. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. www.211ri.org YMCA S: YMCA-Westerly 596-2894 YMCA-North Kingstown 295-6501 YMCA-Wakefield 783-3900 SCCAA HEAD START SITES Charlestown Head Start Site 364-8810 Westerly Head Start Site 596-3794 South Kingstown Head Start Site 789-3016 North Kingstown Head Start Site 667-7151 Head Start Main Office 789-3016 DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 68

Rhode Island DHS 782-0820 4808 Tower Hill Road 69