daycare for your child, get financial assistance for a utility bill, find a mental health counselor to help you in a crisis, or connect with any other

community service, you’ll find the answers you need by calling 2-1-1.

*Ask Rhody

Ask Rhody is an information service from the State of Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services.

It’s an online search engine to locate social service agencies and services. The site provides eligibility requirements for several

public assistance programs. Program applications may be printed from the website.

FAMILY INFORMATION

(Note: Print this page, write in family numbers, and keep near a phone.)

Emergency Cranston Police Department (statewide)	911
Emergency Cranston Fire Department (statewide)	911
Emergency Cranston Rescue-Medical (statewide)	911
Emergency RI Poison Control Center	1-800-222-1222
Father's place of work
Mother's place of work
Family Doctor
Emergency contact person
Hasbro Children's Hospital	444-4000
Rhode Island Hospital	444-4000

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HOTLINE NUMBERS

Chace House, Elizabeth Buffum (EBC)	(24hr) 738-1700
Crossroads Rhode Island	521-2255
DCYF-Child Abuse Hotline	1-800-742-4453 1-800- RI CHILD

KID'S LINK RI	1-866-429-3979 Confidential. Free. 24 hours
Mental Health Services of Cranston, Johnston, North Providence and Smithfield	24(hr) 723-1915 553-1031 1-888-841-5252
National Domestic Violence Hotline	1-800-799-7233 (SAFE)
National Runaway Switchboard	1-800-786-2929 (Runaway)
Parents Support Network Of RI	467-6855 1-800-483-8844
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence	467-9940 1-800-494-8100
RI Council on Alcoholism & Other Drugs	24(hr) 1-866-252-3784 725-0410
RI Department of Health Information Line	222-5960
RI Emergency Management Agency	946-9996
RI Hospital Level 1 Trauma Center Pediatric Emergency Psychiatry & Crisis Intervention	444-4000, 444-4220 444-4900 444-4652

RI & Massachusetts Poison Control Center

1-800-222-1222

RI Parent Information Network (RIPIN)

270-0101

1-800-464-3399

Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of RI

421-4100,

24hr-1-800-494-8100

Sojourner House

24(hr) 658-4334

765-3232

861-6191

The Samaritans	24hr-272-4044, 1-800-365-4044
Youth Crisis Hotline	1-877-968-8454
Women’s Center of RI	24(hr) 861-2760

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NATIONAL RESOURCES & PHONE NUMBERS

American Foundation for the Blind

1-800-232-5463

American Speech-Language-Hearing Association	1-800-638-8255
Autism Society of America	1-800-328-8476 (AUTISM)
Council for Exceptional Children	1-888-232-7733
Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund	1-510-841-8645
Epilepsy Foundation of America	1-800-332-1000
International Shriners Headquarters (orthopedic problems & burns)	1-800-237-5055
Learning Disabilities Association of America	1-412-341-1515
Muscular Dystrophy Association	1-800-572-1717
National Association for the Education of Young Children	1-800-424-2460
National Cystic Fibrosis Foundation	1-800-344-4823
National Down Syndrome Society	1-800-221-4602
Mental Health America	1-800-969-6642
The Arc (developmental disabilities)	1-800-433-5255

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CHILD CARE RESOURCES

BrightStars 398-7605

655 Main St 1-855-398-7605

Suite 201

East Greenwich, RI 02818

The Rhode Island Department of Human Services contracted with RIAEYC (Rhode Island Association for the Education of Young Children) and its partners to serve as an education and resource portal for child care professionals, providers, and consumers. Rhode Island Kids Count coordinates and supports the evaluation of BrightStars. The Resource Center will provide parents and families with information and referrals to access quality child care and school-age programs, offer high-quality professional development, training, and technical assistance to child care professionals, and work to create linkages among existing initiatives and services.

HEAD START and DAY CARE 943-5160

848 Atwood Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Child care programs for children from 3-5 yrs. of age of low income and/or working parents. Programs include education, socialization, nutrition, health, transportation, and social services. Head Start is free and Day Care fees are on a sliding scale. Services are offered to children with disabilities and extended day services are offered.

DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES, RI 222-7133

Child Care Office 462-5300

Providence Regional Family Center 1-800-359-4111

206 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

The DHS Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) is Rhode Island’s child care subsidy program that helps eligible families pay for child care. To participate in the program parents must apply to the Department of Human Services (DHS) and meet certain eligibility and criteria. Once approved, the parent chooses a provider to care for their children from an extensive list of CCAP approved providers.

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EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCES

CHILD OUTREACH 270-8006

45 Sprague Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Child Outreach is a free service sponsored by the RI Department of Education offered through your local school system that provides families with information about their child's development and offers information about other resources that are available in the community.

Child Outreach is designed for all children between the ages of 3 and 5.

EARLY HEAD START

155 Gansett Avenue 275-5808

Cranston, RI 02920

A comprehensive federally funded program that serves pregnant women and children up to age 3. The EHS program provides educational, child development skills, socialization, counseling for parents and their children, and day care for income eligible children and families. Parents are expected to participate in many program activities with their children. Services are offered to children with disabilities.

EARLY INTERVENTION 823-1731

250 Commonwealth Avenue

Warwick, RI 02886

Early Intervention promotes the development of infants and toddlers with developmental challenges and is designed to serve eligible children from birth to age 3 and their families. There is no cost to families for EI services. All families are served regardless of income or health insurance coverage. Early Intervention services are provided in a number of locations across Rhode Island including,

Meeting Street School 533-9100

1000 Eddy St.

Providence, RI 02905

Hasbro Children’s Hospital 444-3201

593 Eddy Street

Providence, RI 02903

J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center 823-1731

250 Commonwealth Avenue

Warwick, RI 02886

FIRST CONNECTIONS 222-5960

RI Department of Health

3 Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908

First Connections uses home visits to support families and their children during the early years of childhood development by giving them the information and services they need to be as healthy as possible. This home visiting program offers an effective mechanism to ensure ongoing parental education, social support, and linkages with public and private community services. The program also provides HEALTH with a variety of data on the well-being and needs of families.

First Connections work with Rhode Island's Newborn Screening Program to offer voluntary home visits to families with young children, birth to age three. Trained nurses, social workers, and community health workers visit parents and young children in their home with visits that are scheduled at times convenient for the family. Home visitors can answer all types of questions, including questions on: beastfeeding, nutrition, safe sleeping, child development, home safety, postpartum depression, programs and resources available for children, parents and families

There is no charge to families for visits. Visits are based on the specific needs of the parent and child and are different for every family. The agency that provides First Connections visits in Cranston is Children’s Friend and Service, 721-6400.

PAT---PARENTS AS TEACHERS 270-8542

Cranston Family Center 270-8078

Gladstone Street School

50 Gladstone Street

Cranston, RI 02920

PAT is a program of the Cranston Family Center, based on the belief that parents are their child's first and most important teacher. The program provides personal visits by trained educators. Development, child rearing issues, and ideas on developmental activities are discussed. Parent groups and playgroups are also offered.

WOMEN, INFANTS AND CHILDREN SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM---WIC 946-4650

Family Health Services of Cranston 1-800-942-7434

311 Doric Ave.

Cranston, RI 02910

WIC provides pregnant, postpartum, breastfeeding women and children under the age of 5 with food vouchers to purchase milk, eggs, cheese, juice, cereals and formula. The WIC Coordinator provides nutrition education and counseling to all program participants.

WOMEN AND INFANTS WARMLINE/ BREASTFEEDING SUPPORT SERVICES 1-800-711-7011

(English & Spanish)

101 Dudley Street

Providence, RI 02905

A program that provides support and information for new parents and breastfeeding mothers. Questions about infant care, postpartum care, breastfeeding, and loss of pregnancy will be answered by a Registered Nurse. All information and questions are kept confidential.

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HEALTH CARE and DENTAL RESOURCES

ALZHEIMER'S ASSOCIATION, RI Chapter 421-0008

245 Waterman Street 272-3900 (24hr helpline)

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: support groups, help over the phone, educational workshops, resource library and a newsletter.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY Southern New England Region 722-8480

931 Jefferson Blvd 1-800-227-2345

Suite 3004

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include: referral for cancer patients, equipment, transportation and a summer camp for children and siblings.

AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION 351-0498

146 Clifford Street 1-800-342-2383

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: patient and professional education programs, camperships, youth programs and education for children with diabetes.

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION, RI AFFILIATE 330-1700

1 State Street 1-800-242-8721

Suite 200

Providence, RI 02908

Services include: training programs in CPR and blood pressure measurement, support groups for heart and stroke patients, their families and caregivers.

AMERICAN LUNG ASSOCIATION 421-6487

260 West Exchange Street 1-800-586-4872 (LUNG USA)

Suite 102-B

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: quit smoking programs, educational programs, support groups for adults with asthma, emphysema and chronic bronchitis and their families and for children with asthma and their parents.

AMERICAN RED CROSS, RI CHAPTER HEADQUARTERS 831-7700

105 Gano Street 1-800-733-2767

P.O. Box 2496

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: emergency relief assistance, educational programs, first aid and CPR programs, water safety swimming training, swimming for handicapped and health training.

AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS ASSOCIATION, RI CHAPTER 732-1609

2915 Post Road

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include: counseling, training, support, referrals, free equipment loan program, materials and videos.

ANOREXIA AND BULIMIA ASSOCIATION OF RI 861-2335

35 South Angell Street 630-577-1330

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: self-help groups, speaker's bureau and referrals for those with eating disorders.

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER 739-3773

2348 Post Road

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include: Self-Help Course, support groups, exercise classes, information and referrals.

AUTISM SOCIETY OF RHODE ISLAND 595-3241

P.O. Box 16603 1-800-328-8476

Rumford, RI 02916

Services include: information, referrals, public awareness, education and advocacy for rights and needs of children with PPD/Autism/Asperger's disorder.

COMMISSION ON THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING TEL/VP 256-5511

One Capitol Hill, Ground Level

Providence, RI 02908-5850

National Association of the Deaf

Services include: advocating, and promoting an environment in which the deaf and hard of hearing in Rhode Island are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of their lives. Serves all ages.

CORLISS INSTITUTE, INC. 245-3609

290 Main Street TTY 245-2223

Warren, RI 02885

Services include: social and rehabilitative services to deaf persons with diverse disabilities in a manner which empowers them to live, learn and work successfully as integrated members of the community.

CROHNS AND COLITIS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA 1-800-314-3459

280 Hillside Avenue

Needham, MA 02494

Services include: education , research, newsletter; monthly support meetings; 24-hour answering service.

DOWN SYNDROME SOCIETY OF RI (DSSRI) 463-5751

99 Bald Hill Road 1-800-221-4602

Cranston, RI 02920-2631 TTD 1-800-745-5555

Services include: monthly meetings, a quarterly newsletter, parent support meetings, annual conferences, library, social events, and new parent information packets. Newborn to adults.

FAMILY HEALTH SERVICES 943-1981

1090 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920

Family Health Services provide comprehensive health care to all community residents. Services include general medicine, internal medicine, pediatrics, family planning, obstetrics, gynecology, prenatal, podiatry, geriatrics, health screening, health advocacy and medical referral. Fees are based on a sliding scale according to income and family size.

HOME & HOSPICE CARE OF RI 415-4200

1085 North Main St. 1-800-338-6555

Providence, R. I. 02904

Services include: supportive home care for terminally ill patients and families, support groups for children, teens and adults to help them cope with loss of a loved one.

IN-SIGHT 941-3322

43 Jefferson Boulevard

Warwick, RI 02888

Services include: comprehensive rehabilitation to persons of all ages who are blind or severely visually impaired, through a variety of different programs.

LEUKEMIA SOCIETY OF AMERICA, RI CHAPTER 943-8888

1210 Pontiac Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: educational materials, assists with referrals, assists patients with the payment of specific chemotherapy drugs, transportation costs , radiation, cross-matching and typing of blood and an adult support group to patients and their families.

LUPUS FOUNDATION OF AMERICA, CT CHAPTER 1-800-699-6967

West Hartford, CT

Services include: providing support to Lupus Erythematosus patients, family and friends, annual awareness week; speakers bureau and research for Lupus.

MAKE A WISH FOUNDATION OF MASSACHUSETTS AND RHODE ISLAND 781-9474

One State St. 1-888-359-9474

Suite 100

Providence, RI 02908

Services include: making wishes come true for children between ages 2 1/2 and 18 years old with terminal illnesses or life threatening medical conditions.

MEETING STREET 533-9100

1000 Eddy Street

Providence, RI 02905

Children's services include; educational, psychological, medical and therapeutic evaluation of children who are at-risk or disabled, after school programs, follow-up comprehensive rehabilitation and educational services to infants, children and their parents.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION, RI CHAPTER 732-1910

931 Jefferson Blvd Unit 1005 1-800-572-1717

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include: diagnostic workup, medical management, help with the purchase of wheelchairs and braces and summer camp for children ages 6-21.

NATIONAL FEDERATION OF THE BLIND OF RI 433-2606

Grace Pires, President

P.O. Box 14404

East Providence, RI 02914

Services include: peer support, monthly meetings and advocacy for the blind.

NATIONAL KIDNEY FOUNDATION OF MA, RI, NH, VT 1-800-542-4001

85 Astor Ave

Suite 2

Norwood, MA 02062

Services include: information and referral resources for kidney patients and their families, counseling for individuals and families and support group services.

NATIONAL MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY, RI CHAPTER 738-8383

205 Hallene Road 1-800-344-4867

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include: social casework, medical equipment loan, social and recreational programs and supports people in coping with the effects of multiple sclerosis and diseases of the central nervous system.

NEIGHBORHOOD HEALTH PLAN OF RI 459-6000

299 Promenade Street 1-800-963-1001

Providence, RI 02908

Services provided include: an innovative health plan that includes primary care, hospital care, emergency visits, pharmacy benefits, vision, mental health, and addiction services. Fees are based on family size and income.

PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND 421-9620

111 Point Street 1-800-230-7526

Providence, RI 02904

Services include: complete reproductive health care, counseling.

RITE CARE 462-5300 (English & Spanish) DHS Information Line

RITE SMILES, Dental care for Kids

Providence Regional Family Center 415-8200

206 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

RIte Care is Rhode Island’s Medicaid managed care program for families on the RI Works Program and eligible uninsured pregnant women, children, and parents. Members enroll in a participating health plan: UnitedHealthcare of New England or Neighborhood Health Plan of RI. Eligibility is based on income and family size. Pregnant women (family's income less than 250 percent of the Federal Poverty Level- FPL). Children up to age 19 (family's income less than 250 percent of the FPL).Parents with children under age 18 (family's income less than 175 percent of the FPL). RIte Care/RIte Share Application and Instructions RIte Care/RIte Share Fact Sheet (English) (Spanish) (Portuguese)

Rite Smiles is Rhode Island’s dental program for young children who have Medical Assistance coverage (RIte Care, RIte Share, or Medical Assistance fee-for-service) and who were born on or after May 1, 2000. Children must be Rhode Island residents. Children cannot have other dental insurance or live in a nursing facility. Eligible children enroll in a dental plan through UnitedHealthcare Dental. Children who are eligible for Medical Assistance and who were born on or after May 1, 2000, will be automatically enrolled in RIte Smiles. For more information call UnitedHealthcare Dental/RIte Smiles Member Services at 1-866-375-3257,Provider Services 1-877-816-3596

SAMUELS DENTAL CENTER (Rhode Island Hospital) 444-5284

593 Eddy Street

Providence RI 02903

Samuels Dental Center provides the highest quality dental care for all children, both adults and children with intellectual disabilities and/or developmental disabilities, and/or members of Rhode Island Hospital’s academic community.

SAVING SIGHT RHODE ISLAND 738-1150

982 West Shore Road

Warwick, RI 02889

Services include: providing assistance in obtaining eyeglasses and eye exams through Project Eye Care Outreach Program for all family members.

ST. JOSEPH HOSPITAL FOR SPECIALITY CARE 456-3000

21 Peace Street

Providence, RI 02907

Services include: The St. Joseph Center for Health and Human Services provides comprehensive care to more than 30,000 children and families each year through a network of primary care and speciality clinics including:

Pediatric Clinic 456-4300

Imminization Clinic 456-4359

Pediatric Dental Clinic 456-4461

Adult Primary Clinic 456-4325

Walk-In Clinic 456-4321

THE IMPOSSIBLE DREAM 823-5566

575 Centerville Road

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include; making wishes possible for chronically ill children from birth to eighteen years.

THE TOMORROW FUND 444-8811

593 Eddy Street

Rhode Island Hospital Campus

Providence, R. I. 02903

Services include: family emergency fund and support programs for children with cancer and their families at The Tomorrow Fund Clinic at Hasbro Children's Hospital, parent consultants program, psychosocial and medical research, playroom activities and bone marrow transplant fund drives.

TOURETTE SYNDROME ASSOCIATION of RHODE ISLAND 301-9980

P.O. Box 2247

Pawtucket, RI 02861

Services include: education, advocacy and support to individuals and families affected by Tourette Syndrome. The Rhode Island Chapter of TSA is a non-profit volunteer organization.

UNITEDHEALTHCARE OF NEW ENGLAND, INC 737-6900

475 Kilvert Street

Warwick, RI 02886

UnitedHealthcare offers coverage to beneficiaries of Rhode Island’s RIteCare program in all areas of the state. Qualifying for Rite Care is based on income and family size and is determined by the Rhode island Department of Human Services (DHS). UnitedHealthcare of New England’s Medicaid health plan was ranked #4 among all Medicaid health plans in the country according to U.S. News & World Report/NCQA “America’s Best Health Plans” 2006.

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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES

BRADLEY HOSPITAL 432-1000

1011 Veteran's Memorial Parkway

East Providence, RI 02915

Services include: psychiatric center providing care for infants, children, adolescents, young adults, and their families, a full range of mental health and special education programs for children with emotional and/or developmental disabilities.

BUTLER HOSPITAL 455-6200

345 Blackstone Boulevard

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: short-term psychiatric and substance abuse hospital that treats children, adolescents, and adults in acute crisis situations, 24-hour inpatient hospital, outpatient specialty programs, day hospital, and alcohol and drug treatment services.

CRANSTON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES 467-9610

Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)/Doric Center

311 Doric Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Services include: The Doric Center provides for mental health and personal needs of its clients by offering a variety of clinical and case management programs and an emergency on-call service 24hr a day.

ECKERD YOUTH ALTERNATIVES, INC 1-800-544-4357 (HELP)

Camp E-Hun-Tee

1 Camp E-Hun-Tee Place

Exeter, RI 02822

Services include: residential treatment for emotionally troubled boys and girls in a camp like setting, accredited school program, family services and aftercare.

FAMILY SERVICE 331-1350

55 Hope Street

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: outpatient mental health treatment and substance abuse treatment for children, adolescents, adults and families, including psychiatric treatment.

GATEWAY HEALTHCARE, INC 729-8701

249 Roosevelt Ave Crisis phone number 723-1915 or 553-1031

Suite 205

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Gateway Healthcare, Inc is a non-profit behavioral health care organization that provides a wide array of services to adults, children and families in Rhode Island. Services are provided to people of all cultural and economic backgrounds, who may not otherwise have access to the services they need. Gateway offers a comprehensive continuum of services that include around-the-clock psychiatric emergency services, psychiatric medication therapy services, outpatient counseling for individuals and families, specialized residential care for children and adolescents, permanent affordable housing for adults, supervised adult residential services, adult supported housing services, mental health services for adults with persistent mental health issues, a licensed school for children with emotional and behavioral difficulties, nationally recognized vocational and occupational rehabilitation services, a therapeutic outdoor recreation program for children and adolescents, a homeless shelter for families, residential substance abuse services, individual and group substance abuse counseling and support services, and intensive outreach/case management services for adults and children. Gateway is fully accredited by the Joint Commission and licensed by the Rhode Island Department of Mental Health, Retardation and Hospitals (MHRH), the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF), and The Rhode Island Department of Education.

KID'S LINK RI

Rhode Island's First Children's Emergency Services Hotline (GATEWAY HEALTHCARE, INC.)

Call us: 1-866-429-3979 Confidential. Free. 24 hours

Is your child:

Hurting himself or others?

Feeling excessive anger or sadness?

Lashing out at siblings and adults?

Having behavior problems at school?

It's confusing and scary, for you and your child. How do you get help? Each child is different, each problem is different, and each needs a different kind of help.

Now there's one number to call: Kid's Link RI. It's a central emergency hotline for kids in emotional crisis, connected to all the children's services in the state. Call anytime. It's confidential. It's free. We're here to help, no matter where you live in Rhode Island, even if you don't have insurance. Call day or night. 1-866-429-3979

MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCATE'S RI OFFICE 462-2004

John O. Pastore Center

57 Howard Avenue 4^th Floor

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include; providing legal services for patients in psychiatric facilities, investigates complaints about conditions in psychiatric facilities and group homes, protects the rights of patients in psychiatric facilities, residents of group homes, and clients of community mental health centers.

MENTAL HEALTH ASSOCIATION OF RI 726-2285

Independence Square

500 Prospect Street

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Services include: promoting mental health, improves mental health services through advocacy, education and research. Information is available by phone or at their walk-in resource center.

THE CENTER FOR INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING AND EDUCATION 351-0610

15 Bough Street

Providence, RI 02909

Services include: complete diagnostic and rehabilitative services for the developmentally disabled; mentally challenged and behaviorally disordered individuals, including psychological therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy; social, pediatric and educational services.

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

CHACE HOUSE, ELIZABETH BUFFUM (EBC) 738-9700

P.O. Box 9476 738-1700 24 HR Hotline

Warwick, RI 02889

Services include: temporary, safe shelter for women and children that are victims of domestic violence, complete support services, assistance with housing, financial, employment and legal needs, court advocacy, outreach programs, support meetings, child care for shelter residents, children's programs and referrals.

SOJOURNER HOUSE 861-6191

386 Smith Street 658-4334 24 HR Hotline

Providence, RI 02908 765-3232 24 HR Hotline

Services include: shelter for women and their children that are victims of domestic violence, referrals, support groups, family violence prevention and education programs.

WOMEN'S CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND 861-2761

P.O. Box 603300 861-2760 24 HR Hotline

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: providing safety and support to women and their children who are experiencing interpersonal abuse or homelessness due to personal crisis. The center provides residential, transitional and community based programs that provide opportunities for personal transformation.

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SUBSTANCE ABUSE RESOURCES

CARITAS, INC. 722-4644

166 Pawtucket Avenue

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Caritas offers a variety of substance abuse treatment programs and prevention services. We conduct residential treatment for Rhode Island adolescents from two facilities; one for teenage girls and one for teenage boys. We have an additional facility for adult women over 18. Outpatient services are also available for teenagers and women.

CODAC CRANSTON 461-5056

1052 Park Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Services include: outpatient alcohol and drug-free counseling, and a domestic violence program. Fees include sliding scale, insurance, self-pay, Medicaid, and SSI.

CODAC PROVIDENCE 942-1450

349 Huntington Avenue

Providence, RI 02909

Services include: outpatient alcohol and drug-free counseling, outpatient opiate detoxification and a domestic violence program. Foreign languages spoken are Portuguese and Spanish.

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM 467-9610

311 Doric Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Services include: individual, group and family counseling, follow-up and aftercare, crisis intervention, consultation and community education and an outpatient substance abuse treatment facility which provides counseling and educational services for substance abusers and their family members or significant others.

EASTMAN HOUSE 722-4644

166 Pawtucket Avenue

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Eastman House was an independent non-profit treatment agency for adult women before joining the Caritas organization in 1998.

Since the merge, Eastman House implemented two continuing care components. Aftercare and The 4th Stage, provide case management, support, education, job training and life skills that enable Eastman House clients to re-enter society in a successful and structured format.

STARBIRTH 463-6001 24 hour service

100 East Street

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: for women who are pregnant, postpartum through six months, and their children include: substance abuse assessment, crisis intervention services, individual, group and family counseling,

and case management services. Duration of program is 12 to 18 months.

SSTAR OF RHODE ISLAND, INC. 294-6160

1950 Tower Hill Road 1-800-747-6237 (800-RI-SOBER)

North Kingstown, RI 02852

Services include: inpatient and outpatient drug and alcohol detoxification services. SSTAR is the designated public detoxification provider for the State of Rhode Island.

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AIDS/HIV RESOURCES

AIDS CARE OCEAN STATE 521-3603

18 Parkis Avenue

Providence RI 02907

Services include: comprehensive medical, nursing, and case management services to HIV infected children and their families as; residential and in-home care, education and public awareness around pediatric/family AIDS. Services all ages in family.

AIDS PROJECT RHODE ISLAND 831-5522

404 Wickenden St

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: support services to HIV infected individuals and their families, AIDS education, prevention and advocacy, mental health counseling for individuals, couples and families, Stop AIDS Youth Hotline, Wellness program, nutrition, cooking classes for people with HIV/AIDS, case management and referral assistance. (No fee for service). Cobra health benefits extension program. Dental services. Financial assistance for emergency situations for people with AIDS/HIV.

YOUTH PRIDE, INC. 421-5626

171 Chestnut Street

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: training and education on HIV prevention for youth service organizations, schools, and community groups.

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EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

BROWN UNIVERSITY OFFICE of SUMMER & CONTINUING STUDIES 863-7900

42 Charlesfield Street/Box T

Providence, RI 02912

Services include: adult and professional education, pre-college programs, SPARK for middle school students, mini courses and undergraduate courses.

BROWN UNIVERSITY-SARAH DOYLE'S WOMEN'S CENTER 863-2189

26 Benevolent Street

P.O. Box 1829

Providence, RI 02912

Services include: referrals for women to resources for health and therapy services, legal advice, shelters, and women's groups.

COLLEGE PLANNING CENTER OF RHODE ISLAND 736-3170

Warwick Mall-400 Bald Hill Road

Warwick, RI 02886

Services include: college admission and financial aid information. Help completing financial aid applications, suggestions on college loans, and help pick out colleges based on major, size and locations.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND 825-1000

Knight Campus 400 East Avenue

Warwick , RI 02886

CCRI offers educational opportunities for all Rhode Island residents. Academic programs (associate degree level). Vocational technical career programs equip students with the skills needed to obtain employment in Rhode Island. Non-credit programs include G.E.D. preparation and testing. English as a Second language, and a variety of support services.

CRANSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY 943-9080

140 Sockanosset Cross Road

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: offering books, periodicals, pamphlets, records, audio cassettes, books-on-tape, compact discs, video cassettes, large type books and computer software for loan. Programming for adults and children.

CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Cranston Public Schools........................................................................................................ …270-8000

Superintendent's Office........................................................................................................... 270-8170

Adult Learning (GED, ESL & Vocational training).................................................................... 270-8166

Central Registration…………………………………………………………………………………….270-8150

Early Childhood Center........................................................................................................... 270-8057

Horton Building………………………………………………………………………………………….270-8056

Arlington School..................................................................................................................... 270-817

Gladstone Street School......................................................................................................... 270-8080

VICS (Volunteers in Cranston Schools)................................................................................... 270-8028

Cranston Family Center/COZ (Child Opportunity Zone) 270-8078

50 Gladstone Street

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: information and referral, parent education, parent-child activities and linkages to social services.

DORCAS PLACE ADULT & FAMILY LEARNING CENTER, INC. 273-8866

220 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

Services include: adult basic literacy instruction, tutoring and class room instruction for adults with learning disabilities, pre-GED, GED program, pre-vocational and career exploration, job placement services, mentoring, health, nutrition, parenting, and life skills education. Must be 16 years or older

EDUCATION ALLIANCE 274-9548

Brown University

4 Richmond Square 4^th Floor

Providence, RI 02906-9548

Services include: partnerships with educators, policy-makers, researchers and business and community agencies to promote the Mission Advocacy at the national and local level, responding to the needs of diverse student populations in the public schools..

INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND 461-5940

645 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

Services include: immigrant and refugee service, providing guidance and counseling concerning immigration, naturalization, social and family adjustment to the U.S.A. English as a second language instruction for immigrant youth and adults.

RHODE ISLAND BLACK HERITAGE SOCIETY 751-3490

65 Weybosset Street at the Arcade, Suite 29

Providence, RI 02903

The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society is constituted for the purpose of: procuring, collecting, and preserving books, pamphlets, letters, manuscripts, prints, photographs, paintings, and any other historical material relating to the history of the Blacks in Rhode Island; encouraging and promoting the study of such history by lectures and otherwise; and publishing and diffusing information as such to history.

RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE 456-8000

600 Mount Pleasant Avenue

Providence, RI 02908

Undergraduate and graduate comprehensive college offering more than 40 liberal arts and pre-professional programs on a full or part-time basis.

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY EDUCATION 222-4600

225 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02903

Provides information on schools and districts, standards, instruction and student assessment, special education, school improvement and accountability, field service, charter schools, teacher certification and teacher quality, integrated social services, career and technical education, federal and state funding, legislative and legal information, driver education, adult education, GED and literacy, education data, technology in RI schools, information from the Board of Regents, the Office of the Commissioner, the RI education policy and information for teachers for their classrooms and information for students on homework help and future planning.

THE GENESIS CENTER 781-6110

620 Potters Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

Services include: community-based training for refugees and immigrants, basic ESL classes, general orientation, surviving/coping skills, referrals, consumer math, typing and computer skills program, literacy and day care services. Ages, in day care, 2 months-5 years; Language classes, 18 years and older.

THE RHODE ISLAND HIGHER EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE AUTHORITY (RIHEAA) 736-1100

560 Jefferson Boulevard Suite 100

Warwick, RI 02886

Helps parents and students find grants and scholarships for college and financial assistance for college and postsecondary education.

Way To Go RI.org is a service of RIHEAA that helps with career, college, and high school planning. The information and lessons are for students and parents of all grade levels.

THE RHODE ISLAND STATE ADVISORY COMMITTEE ON GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION 222-4600

Rhode Department of Educationhttp://www.ride.ri.gov/special_populations/programs_services/students%20learning%20beyond%20grade%20level.aspx

Office of Special Populations

255 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02903

The Rhode Island Advisory Committee on Gifted Education was established by the legislature for the primary purpose of providing advice to the Commissioner of Education. It has about thirty members representing a wide variety of constituencies, who meet at least four times a year.

THE RHODE ISLAND STUDENT LOAN AUTHORITY 468-1700

560 Jefferson Boulevard Suite 200

Warwick, RI 02886

Provides low-interest loans to students and parents for higher education.

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SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES

ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES 780-8900 xt 25

Cathedral of Life

1860 Westminster Street

Providence, RI 02909

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. T

There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications. Everyone is encouraged to participate. Orders and distribution are handled by church host sites. Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60.

BIG BROTHERS OF RHODE ISLAND 432-9955

3300 Pawtucket Avenue

East Providence, RI 02915

Gives a boy the chance to develop a one to one relationship with a man under the supervision of a social worker.

BIG SISTERS OF RHODE ISLAND 921-2434

1540 Pontiac Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

Gives a girl the chance to develop a one to one relationship with a women through screening, training and on-going match supervision.

CATASTROPHE FUND 467-9610

311 Doric Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

A donation based fund to alleviate crisis situations for individuals and families in the CCAP ( Comprehensive Community Action Program) service area. This fund is used to assist families when no other resources are available. Funds may be used for a variety of purposes.

CENTER FOR HISPANIC POLICY & ADVOCACY (CHISPA) 467-0111

421 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

The Center for Hispanic Policy and Advocacy (CHisPA) is a bilingual Latino community-based non-profit organization located in Providence, Rhode Island, dedicated to improving the quality of life for Latinos by providing a variety of programs and services. CHisPA's goal is to empower Latino families and individuals to achieve their full potential as productive members of the Rhode Island community.

CHILDREN'S FRIEND AND SERVICE 276-4300

153 Summer Street

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: child and family counseling, intensive home-based services, family support and preservation services, parent education, adoption, foster care, family day care, training, and consultation to child care providers throughout the state.

CITY OF CRANSTON COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 461-1000

869 Park Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

The City of Cranston has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $1,012,010 for fiscal year 2011-2012. These funds will be used to support a wide range of activities specifically targeted to benefit persons of very low and low income. Program examples supported by these CDBG funds include housing rehabilitation, emergency fuel assistance, minority outreach health programs, Adult Day Care, a Mayor’s Scholarship Program, First Time Home Buyers Programs, Closing Cost Assistance Program and a Down Payment Assistance Program FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR TO APPLY FOR THESE PROGRAMS, PLEASE CALL FRAN FALCONE AT 401-461-1000 EXT 7205 or E-Mail at ffalcone@cranstonri.org

CITY OF CRANSTON HOUSING AUTHORITY 944-7210

Arlington Manor

50 Brick Street

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: a Homeownership program for public housing and subsidized housing for low-income, elderly, handicapped or disabled persons and their families.

Community Development

The City of Cranston has been awarded a Community Development Block Grant from the U. S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $1,012,010 for fiscal year 2011-2012. These funds will be used to support a wide range of activities specifically targeted to benefit persons of very low and low income. HUD income limits according to household size are listed below. Program examples supported by these CDBG funds include housing rehabilitation, emergency fuel assistance, minority outreach health programs, Adult Day Care and a Mayor’s Scholarship Program.

COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY ACTION, INC. 467-9610

311 Doric Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Services provided to eligible families and individuals include; emergency food and USDA commodities, transitional housing, emergency housing assistance, case management, Hope III Homeownership, clothing bank, furniture bank applications, affordable housing, Catastrophe Fund, RI pharmaceutical assistance to elderly and information and referral and weatherization program.

The affordable Housing Program offers many different programs geared to providing low-income housing to individuals and families. All tenants are charged below market rates. Also offered is the HOPE III program, which helps people acquire home ownership, providing assistance in the form of down payments, closing costs and housing rehabilitation.

CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND 521-2255

160 Broad Street

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: crisis intervention, counseling, case management, and advocacy services for individuals and families who are in transit, transition, or homeless.

EMERGENCY SOCIAL SERVICES 467-9610

311 Doric Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

This program provides a range of emergency services including food, shelter, clothing and furniture. Emergency food and shelter is available for families/individuals in crisis situations.

FOOD STAMPS: RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 415-8521

Providence Regional Family Center

206 Elmwood Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) formerly known as the Food Stamp Program.
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help individuals and families buy food. If you are working but are still struggling financially to buy food and provide nutritious meals, maybe the SNAP Program can help. You do not need to be participating in other DHS programs to receive SNAP benefits (food stamps). You can be unemployed or working, preparing for work, receiving a pension or homeless. Individuals and families qualify for SNAP benefits (food stamps) based on their income, resources, and the number of individuals in their household. The SNAP/Food Stamp eligibility has recently changed. Now, most individuals, couples and families may qualify if their income is less than 185 percent of the Federal Poverty Level (FPL). eatbettertoday.com is the home of Rhode Island’s SNAP information center. Call our toll-free hotline with questions 1-866-306-0270. SNAP. We are a one-stop hub for fast, easy and secure EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) benefit information. This site will assist you in making eating and shopping easier in these times of economic stress and to keep our state healthy as well .

MINORITY BUSINESS ENTERPRISE COMPLIANCE OFFICE 574-8670

One Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908

Services include: MBECO promotes the development of certified Minority Business Enterprises (MBE), Women Business Enterprises (WBE), and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBE). It does this by facilitating their participation in Rhode Island's business and economic development opportunities. Specifically, MBECO services in certification, enforcement, business assistance and advocacy.

OFFICE OF COMMUNITY SERVICES & ADVOCACY 421-7833 xt 129/130/131

184 Broad Street

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: educational, social, and advocacy services to minorities, elderly, and low income in the areas of health and welfare, social justice awareness, and housing. Offers legal advice to immigration clients.

OFFICE OF THE CHILD ADVOCATE 462-4300

John O. Pastore Center

57 Howard Avenue 4^th flr

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: litigation, education; family court representation of children voluntarily placed in DCYF custody; investigation of institutional child abuse/neglect and child fatality reviews. Wheelchair accessible.

PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND 467-6855

1395 Atwood Avenue Suite 114

Johnston, RI 02919

PSN offers practical support and resources for parents and their children who face emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. PSN provides knowledge of the educational, child welfare, and mental health systems and support for your child's individual education plan and other strategic planning. PSN also has a walk-in center.

PARI INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER 725-1966

500 Prospect Street

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Services include: support groups for people with disabilities, advocacy, educational programs, information and referral for people with disabilities, and an equipment recycling program.

PROGRESO LATINO 728-5920

626 Broad Street

Central Falls, RI 02888

Services include: meeting the needs of the Latino and immigrant communities.

RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITY FOOD BANK 942-6325(MEAL)

200 Niantic Avenue

Providence, RI 02907

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank provides food through a network of certified agencies, half of which are emergency food providers. The Food Bank also offers several different programs including the Community Ktichen, a job training and meal production program for people with low-income. Kid’s Café provides needy children with a hot evening meal.

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES (DCYF) 528-3502

101 Friendship Street Fax 528-3590

Providence, RI 02903

CHILD ABUSE HOTLINE 1-800-RICHILD-1-800-742-4453-24hrs

DCYF services include: evaluation and assessment for the protection of children and their families, investigates reports of child abuse and/or neglect, screening / assessment, licenses and regulates day care centers, family day care homes, group care and residential treatment centers and administers children's mental health services.

RHODE ISLAND DONATION EXCHANGE PROGRAM 831-5511

20 River Avenue

Providence, RI 02908

Services include: The Furniture bank operates as a redistribution center by soliciting donations of good quality furniture and household items from individuals and businesses statewide. These items are passed on to qualified individuals and families who have been referred to the program by a member network of more than 65 social service agencies which include homeless and domestic violence shelters, CAP agencies, drug/alcohol rehab programs and community centers.

Project UnderCover RIDEP solicits, collects and distributes new, packaged underwear, diapers and socks for RI children under the age of 9 who live at or near the poverty level.

Project Cover Up RIDEP collects and distributes over 1000 new and gently used winter coats, hats and mittens to RI families.

RHODE ISLAND HOUSING AND MORTGAGE FINANCE CORPORATION (RIHMFC) 457-1234

44 Washington Street 457-1122 Spanish Spoken

Providence, RI 02903

RIMFC funds and administers over twenty programs to help low and moderate Rhode Islanders buy, rent or find shelter in safe, decent and affordable housing. Rhode Island Housing also oversees the management of approximately 13,000 units of subsidized rental housing for low and very low-income persons.

RHODE ISLAND PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK 270-0101

1210 Pontiac Avenue 1-800-464-3399

Cranston, RI 02920

RIPIN offers free service to all families in Rhode Island. RIPIN provides information, education, resources, home-school partnerships and one-one support, including children with special needs.

STATE OF RHODE ISLAND OFFICE OF ENERGY RESOURCES 574-9100

1 Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908

The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (RIOER) works to promote energy efficiency and renewable energy in the State of Rhode Island. The Office offers programs to assist residents, businesses, cities and towns, and institutions with their energy needs. The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources oversees low-income heating assistance and energy efficiency programs to help Rhode Island families cope with the high cost of home energy bills. These programs are available to low-income elderly, disabled and working families through local Community Action Programs If you meet income guidelines local Community Action Programs provide the following services

Make a direct payment on your behalf to your electric, gas or oil company to help pay your oil bill or to restore gas or electric service.
Arrange home energy audits and efficiency improvements
Repair and/or replace inefficient heating systems
Analyze your energy use, replace inefficient light bulbs, refridgerators or freezers, and install devices to save on hot water.

Comprehensive Community Action Programs (CCAP)

311 Doric Avenue Cranston, RI 02910
Phone: (401) 467-9610
(LIHEAP) (401) 467-7013
(WAP) (401) 467-9610
Fax: (401) 467-9030
Web site: www.comcap.org

Good Neighbor Energy Fund 831-1119

THE COMPASSIONATE FRIENDS 1-877-969-0010

10 Dail Drive 231-9229

North Providence, RI 02911

Services include: a self-help support group for anyone who has lost a child. Please call the national phone number to locate the most current meeting schedule.

THE SALVATION ARMY 421-5270

201 Pitman Street

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: a residential facility for men and women with social adjustment difficulties; thrift store.

TRI-TOWN COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY 351-2750

1126 Hartford Avenue

Johnston, RI 02919

Services include: Cranston Residents; elder case management.

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CONSUMER RESOURCES

BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU OF EASTERN MA, ME, RI & VT. 508-652-4800

290 Donald Lynch Boulevard Suite 102

Marlborough, MA 01752

Better Business Bureau will help with complaints, provide services to help consumers before investing in products and services. The Bureau alerts the community of any misleading advertising and selling practices.

GREATER CRANSTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 785-3780

875 Oaklawn Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

The Cranston Chamber of Commerce is a private, nonprofit organization servicing the business community of Cranston and surrounding areas. Our mission is to provide access to needed resources and equal opportunity for all businesses to succeed, grow and thrive. The Chamber seeks to attract and promote businesses to prosper in the City of Cranston by providing economic development initiatives, business-specialized benefit packages, access to current data, advertising & promotional opportunities, referrals, a forum to discuss the economy with others, networks and advocacy on issues affecting the business community.

MONEY MANAGEMENT INTERNATIONAL 468-7000

501 Centerville Road 1-866-889-9347 (English & Spanish)

Warwick, RI 02886

Financial counseling service which provides help with bill consolidation and personal budgeting. Consultation is free but, there will be a one time set-up charge and a monthly fee to contribute toward the cost of administering a Debt Management Plan. MMI is approved by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help you get back on track if you have fallen behind with your mortgage payments

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 274-4400

150 South Main Street

Providence, RI 02903

Consumer Protection Unit

Mediates and investigates consumer complaints pertinent to consumer laws.

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LEGAL SERVICE RESOURCES

AMERICAN CIVIL LIBERTIES UNION, RHODE ISLAND AFFILIATE (ACLU) 831-7171

128 Dorrance Street Suite 220

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: legal assistance, education and promotion of civil liberties protected by the United States and Rhode Island Constitutions.

CHILD SUPPORT SERVICE 458-4400

77 Dorrance Street

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: enforcing orders for child support payments, establishment of paternity and location of absent parents.

FAMILY COURT 458-3200

One Dorrance Plaza

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: authority for court cases in which the unity or welfare of the family or its members is threatened.

Restraining Order Office 458-3372

OFFICE OF COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) 458-3330

One Dorrance Plaza

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: monitoring care of children placed through court as a result of neglect or child abuse.

PREVENT CHILD ABUSE-RHODE ISLAND (PCA-RI) 728-7920

500 Prospect Street 1-800-742-4453 RI-CHILD)

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Services include: information on child abuse laws, incidents, causes and effects. Resource library including films, tapes, etc.

RHODE ISLAND BAR ASSOCIATION 421-5740

115 Cedar Street

Providence, RI 02903

Lawyer Referral Service/ Reduced Fee Program 421-7799

Services include: Income eligible persons can receive reduced fee legal assistance. There's a $25 referral fee.

Volunteer Lawyer Program 421-7758

1-800-339-7758

Services include: No cost for legal assistance for clients whose income qualifies under federal guidelines. Priorities include family, consumer education, bankruptcy and housing.

RHODE ISLAND DEPARTMENT OF ATTORNEY GENERAL 274-4400

150 South Main Street

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: information, personal support, court accompaniment, and referrals to crime victims, informs victims of their rights, of the Crime Victim Compensation Program, and of other services available.

Victim Services Unit 274-4400

RHODE ISLAND LEGAL SERVICES 274-2652 (English & Spanish)

56 Pine Street Housing Hotline xt 124

Fourth Floor

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: legal assistance in some elderly, family, housing and health cases. Income must qualify under federal guidelines. Spanish is spoken.

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GOVERNMENTAL RESOURCES

*COZ is a Voter Registration site.

CRANSTON CITY HALL 461-1000

869 Park Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

CRANSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS 270-8000

Superintendent of Schools: Peter Nero

845 Park Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR 222-2080

State Capitol

222 State House

Providence, RI 02903

Open Door Thursday Appointment Line 222-2080

REGISTRY OF MOTOR VEHICLES 462-4368 (4DMV)

600 New London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

RHODE ISLAND, DEPARTMENT OF CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES 528-3502

101 Friendship Street 1-800-742-4453 (Child abuse/neglect hotline)

Providence, RI 02903

RHODE ISLAND, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH 222-5960

Three Capitol Hill

Providence, RI 02908

RHODE ISLAND, DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES 462-5300

Louis Pasteur Building

600 New London Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

RHODE ISLAND, DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH RETARDATION AND HOSPITALS (MHRH) 462-2339

Barry Hall

14 Harrington Road

Cranston, RI 02920

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RECREATIONAL RESOURCES

BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA, NARRAGANSETT COUNCIL 351-8700

10 Risho Avenue

P. O. Box 14777

East Providence, RI 02914

Services include: scouting program for boys, co-educational young adult programs, assists institutions sponsoring scout units, trains volunteer leaders, conducts year-round and summer camping programs,

mental health and special education programs for children with emotional and/or developmental disabilities

CLCF 785-2322

970 Pontiac Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

CLCF is a youth sports organization available to all Cranston youth. CLCF offers a variety of sports throughout the year. Registration times and fees are listed in the Cranston Herald and can be obtained by calling CLCF.

CRANSTON DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION 780-6169

1090 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920

The Department of Parks and Recreation maintains several facilities for school sports, youth athletics, and citizen usage. Permits are required to ensure the use of ball fields and tennis courts. Special rules and regulations are posted. Information pertaining to youth organizations or programs can be obtained by calling the Department of Parks and Recreation. The Department of Parks and Recreation offers a six-week playground program during the months of July and August.

The Budlong Pool has a new phone number. It is 383-3105. Please call with any questions regarding pool passes, swim lessons, or any other related issues.

CRANSTON YMCA 943-0444

1225 Park Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

Services include: family, youth, and adult programs. Social, aquatic, fitness, and physical education activities for all ages; licensed kindergarten and nursery school; toddler, pre-school and school age child care; camping, and special programs for teens, senior adults, and individuals with physical challenges. Financial assistance is available.

GIRL SCOUTS OF RHODE ISLAND 331-4500

125 Charles Street 1-800-331-0149

Providence, RI 02904

Services include: a girl centered program taught through troops made up of five different age levels and a summer camp program

PETER PASTORE YOUTH CENTER 275-5805

155 Gansett Avenue

Cranston, RI 02910

The Peter Pastore Youth Center, built in 1998 and recently rededicated in honor of Peter Pastore, is open to teens to pursue interests and activities after school, evenings, and weekends. The focus of the center will be to provide the youth in the City of Cranston with a wide variety of recreational, educational, and social activities, as well as homework assistance, access to computers, counseling, meditation and of entertainment. The center is staffed by YMCA personnel and is open Monday through Friday from 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM. There is an annual registration fee. For more information on after school activities at the center, please call 275-5805.

The PPYC has a gymnasium available for rental by teams and a classroom/meeting room also available for rental. Please contact the Cranston YMCA at 943-0444 for reservations.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS RHODE ISLAND 349-4900

370 George Washington Highway

Smithfield, RI 02917

Services include: year-round sports training and athletic competition in many different Olympic-type sports for all children and adults mentally challenged.

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SENIOR SERVICE RESOURCES

AARP 1-866-248-2671

AARP Rhode Island State Office

10 Orms Street Suite 200

Providence, RI 02904

Services: AARP is a non-profit membership organization of persons 50 and older dedicated to addressing their needs and interests. Meetings at the Kelley Gazzero Post Hall are every third Thursday of the month, no meetings in July and August.

CRANSTON DEPARTMENT OF SENIOR SERVICES 780-6000

1070 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920-7344

Services include: adult day care, nutrition, programs, social services, Transvan, Retired Senior Volunteer Program. Programs are for persons 55 years of age and older.

CRANSTON TRANSVAN 943-3341

1070 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: medical and personal transportation to Cranston residents who are 55 years of age and older or permanently disabled.

HAMILTON HOUSE 831-1800

276 Angel Street

Providence, RI 02906

Services include: a Community Center for active seniors. Hamilton House offers a wide variety of instructive, stimulating and entertaining programs and trips for people 55 and older.

RETIRED SENIOR VOLUNTEER PROGRAM (RSVP)-CRANSTON RSVP 780-6180

1070 Cranston Street

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: matching volunteers 55 years of age and older with over 80 non-profit organizations in Cranston in need of help from their community.

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EMPLOYMENT SERVICE RESOURCES

INSTITUTE FOR LABOR STUDIES AND RESEARCH 463-9900

99 Bald Hill Road Suite 3

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: literacy programs, computer training, adult education, the Immigrant Worker’s Rights Project, the Worker’s Rights Project and the Worker’s Rights Hotline to answer questions and concerns of workers on a wide range of workplace topics and issues.

NETWORK RHODE ISLAND 462-8900

One Reservoir Avenue

Providence RI 02907

NetWORKri is a One-Stop Career Center, matching job seekers and employers through quality employment programs and services. People find the jobs and training they need through professional referral and placement resources. Businesses locate and hire skilled employees from NetWORKri's selection of qualified applicants. No appointments necessary and there are no fees.

PEOPLE IN PARTNERSHIPS, INC. 727-8002

200 Main Street

Pawtucket, RI 02860

Services include: job training and placement for people with disabilities.

RI DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING 462-8000

Center General Complex

1511 Pontiac Avenue

Cranston, RI 02920

Services include: connecting people with meaningful employment, distribution of Unemployment and temporary Disability Insurance (TDI) benefits, worker’s compensation benefits, Workforce Development services, employer services and labor market information.

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PUBLIC SERVICE RESOURCES

LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PROVIDENCE 816-0331

172 Taunton Avenue

Unit 8

East Providence, RI 02914

Services include: promoting citizen involvement in government, information on election procedures and voter registration.

MOTHERS AGAINST DRUNK DRIVING (MADD) 421-0800

2 Regency Plaza #3 1-800-275-6233 (1-800 ASK- MADD)

Providence, RI 02903

Services include: promoting public awareness and legislation directly related to drunk driving issues, support groups and youth education programs.

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CRANSTON FAMILY CENTER

The Cranston Family Center brings families, schools and the community together to support success for all children. The Family Center does this by promoting parent involvement, by supporting academics and by providing links to community services.

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