ALPHABETICAL LISTINGS OF ALL SERVICES Adolescent Self Sufficiency Collaborative (ASSC) Intensive case management services focusing on school completion and/or GED; Adult Basic Education and Literacy, ESL, Life Skills Training and Parent Education. Pregnant and parenting teens who are 20 years of age or younger.
Contact (401) 789-3016 ext. 309
Adult & Youth Education, Employment & Training Program Include academic assessments; GED Prep; ESL, Adult Basic Education, group sessions; tutoring; home-based studies; computer assisted learning, post secondary educate assistance, work readiness skills training, and employment placement assistance. 16 to 24 year old RI residents who do not have a HS Diploma or GED.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 302
Appliance Management Program Energy conservation audits to identify heat loss from appliances, light bulbs, water heaters, waterbeds, refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers, air conditioners, portable space heaters, ovens, ranges and lights. Free refrigerators may be awarded to participants in greatest need.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Article 23 Youth Diversion Program Provides comprehensive assessments parent education, and case management services for families with children between the ages of 9-17 to address issues, which are affecting the youth and family’s emotional, physical, psychological and social well-being. Referrals are accepted from Family Court, Juvenile Hearing Boards, Police Depts., DCYF, schools, and through self-referral for wayward, disobedient, and/or truant youth.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 323
Head Start Early childhood education, social services, special needs services, child mental health, nutrition and assessment, parent involvement, parent education, and transition coordination. Children between the ages of 3-5, and their families.
Contact (401)789-3016
ext. 307
Basic Human Needs Emergency funds to help pay for basic human needs including, heat, electric, health care, prescriptions, etc., when no other financial resources exist.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Behavioral Health Care Substance Abuse and Mental Health Treatment and Counseling, Substance Abuse Outpatient Counseling and Treatment, Mental Health Counseling and Treatment Program, Functional Family Therapy.
Contact (401)596-7272 ext. 315
Child Care - Joyful Learning Child Academy
Early childhood care and education for infants and children from 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Licensed by the RI Dept. of Children, Youth and Families and the RI Dept. of Education, our child care program operates year round from 6:30am to 6:30pm. RI Dept. of Human Services Child Care Assistance payments are accepted. Contact (401) 789-2244
Commodities Distribution (Food Bank) Monthly distribution of canned goods, pasta, grain, juice, peanut butter, rice and flour and other foodstuffs as contributed through the State of Rhode Island.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Earned Income Tax Credit Provides free tax preparation assistance and free electronic filing of State and Federal returns to eligible residents of Washington County and West Greenwich.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 316
Elder Case Management Case management services for abused/neglected and self-neglected elderly, early intervention, community and home care, general assessments, support groups, caretakers, and victims of abuse, pharmaceutical assistance, and Meals on Wheels. Seniors ages 55 years and over and adults with disabilities and their families or caregivers.
Contact (401)519-1910
Emergency Boiler Repair Provides emergency boiler repair services and replacement for heating systems that are beyond repair. Income eligible residents of Washington County and West Greenwich.
Contact (401)789-3016. ext. 300
Emergency Housing Assistance Program (EHAP) Rental, mortgage and security deposit assistance for eviction, foreclosure, natural disaster and domestic violence situations. Assistance with tenant/landlord disputes. Low income residents of Washington County and West Greenwich.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Even Start Family Literacy Program To provide a comprehensive and coordinated program of Early Childhood Education, Adult Basic Education, ESL, GED Prep, Literacy Skills Training, Job Coaching, Case Management, Interactive Child-Family Literacy Skills Training, and Parent Education. Low income families with children between the ages of 0-8 years.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 331
Heating Assistance 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.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 337
Furniture Bank Pre-screening and intake for the Rhode Island Furniture Bank.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Holiday Toy Distribution Seasonal distribution of toys for low income residents of Washington County and West Greenwich.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Parenting Wisely & Family Functional Therapy Parenting Wisely is designed to help teens and their families to increase communication; decrease family conflict; increase parental supervision; improve discipline and parenting techniques; and reduce or prevent juvenile delinquency, substance abuse; school failure; violent behaviors, and teen pregnancy. Youth and families referred through Juvenile Hearing Boards, Truancy Courts, and through Self-Referral.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 305
Personal Choice Waiver Provides assessment and enrollment to participants; development, implementation, and monitoring of Individual Service and Spending Plan (ISSP); training and guidance to program participants to support self-direction, ensure health and safety through routine program monitoring activities, promote participants independence by providing annual assessments of accessibility, equipment needs, and health education needs; and assistance to client toward oversight of care and arrangement of necessary services. Referrals are accepted on a statewide basis. Must be eligible for RI Medical Assistance, in need of Personal Care. Only seniors and disabled adults are eligible for services.
Contact (401)519-1910
Pre-School/Day Care Program - JOYFUL LEARNING CHILD ACADEMY Certified teachers in Early Childhood Education staff the the Joyful Learning Child Care Center, which is licensed by the RI Dept. of Children, Youth and Families and the RI Dept. of Education. The Program is eligible for tuition reimbursement through the RI Dept. of Human Services.
Contact (401)789-2244
Senior Health Insurance Program / RIPAE Provides assistance with obtaining supplemental Health Insurance, Medicare Part D; and assists with prescription payments through enrolling clients in the RI Pharmaceutical Assistance Program (RIPAE). Statewide referrals accepted. Must be a senior citizen or disabled adult.
Contact (401)519-1910
Victims of Crime Advocacy Program Case management, filing of restraining orders, assistance with filing for restitution and/or compensation, assistance with attending pre-trial hearings and follow-up and information, referral and counseling. Statewide for victims of crime over the age of 60 years.
Contact (401)519-1916
Weatherization and Appliance Management Program Assists low-income individuals and families to permanently reduce their energy consumptions and increase energy efficiencies. Energy Audits conducted to determine need for insulation, weatherstripping, pipe sealer, replacement of storm windows and doors. AMP examines electrical use in the home (computerized audit) and replaces light bulbs, small appliances and refrigerators, if they are determined to be inefficient. Must meet income eligibility guidelines.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 300
Youth Responsibility Science-based curriculum to assist youth in assuming responsibility for their actions and the possible consequences of those actions, includes life skills training, prevention-based curriculum. Non-pregnant or parenting youth who are at risk for teen pregnancy (or second unwanted pregnancy), dropping out of school, substance abuse, and juvenile delinquency.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 309
YouthLinks Provides academic and vocational assessment and exploration, GED prep, basic skills remediation, occupational skills training, employment assistance and placement, intensive case management, job coaching, leadership skills, adult mentoring, life skills training, tracking and follow up. Statewide for youth ages 14 -24 years old, for both in-school and out-of school youth.
Contact (401)789-3016 ext. 330
