FAMILY RESOURCE BOOK
EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM
HEAD START AND CHILD CARE PROGRAMS
Updated: August – 2013 Next Update Due: July - 2015
EMERGENCY INFORMATION
The number to call in an EMERGENCY is
911
for FIRE,
POLICE or AMBULANCE from anywhere in Rhode Island.
(
Voice and TTY)
DEPARTMENT FIRE DEPARTMENT POLICE
BARRINGTON
437-3940
437-3935
BRISTOL 253-6912
253-6900
EAST PROVIDENCE
435-7600
435-7600
JAMESTOWN
423-1313
423-1212
LITTLE COMPTON
635-2323
635-4212
MIDDLETOWN
847-3636
846-1104
NAVY BASE
841-3333
841-3241
NEWPORT 846-2211
847-1212
PORTSMOUTH
683-1155
683-2422
TIVERTON
625-6740
625-6722
WARREN 245-7600
245-1311
STATE POLICE (Portsmouth)
849-4444
POISON CENTER HOT LINE 1-800-222-1222
SERVICES: When there is a poisoning, it is best to call the emergency
number above instead of a hospital, clinic or doctor. The time delay in
reaching these facilities should be avoided. When calling the number,
have the poison container on hand to read ingredients. Not all substances
require medical assistance but some require IMMEDIATE TREATMENT.
ADULT EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
An Even Start In Newport 1
Aquidneck Island Adult Learning Center 1
Dorcas Place Adult and Family Learning Center 1
Educational Opportunity Center 1
Employment Resource Center 1
Family Independence Program (FIP) 2
International House of Rhode Island, Inc 2 International Institute of Rhode Island, Inc 2
Network RI 2
Portsmouth Adult Education Program 2
RI Regional Adult Learning (RIRAL) 3
Volunteers in Newport Education 3
Year Up 3
COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES
Bristol Community College 3
Community College of Rhode Island 3
Rhode Island College 3
Salve Regina University 3
University of Rhode Island 4
ADULT RECREATION
Fitness Hour 4
Low-Impact Exercise 4
Newport Public Library 4
Tiverton Public Library 4
Union Public Library 4
AIDS INFORMATION
Aids Project RI 4
East Bay Community Action Program 5
Rhode Island HIV Hotline 5
Visiting Nurse Services 5
CHILDCARE / DAYCARE CENTERS
Child & Family Services of Newport County 5
EBCAP Head Start and Child Care 5
Newport Naval Station Child & Development Center 6
Options for Working Parents 6
Tiger Cubs 6
CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
About Families 6
Eastern Regional Early Intervention Program 7
Empowered Families 7
Families First 7
Jamestown Special Education 7
Literacy Volunteers of America For Newport County 7
Newport Special Education Pupil Personnel Service 7
Regional Special Education Program 7
Solutions CEDARR 7
Special Education/Child Outreach (Formerly Child Find) 8
CHILDREN’S RECREATION
Jamestown Story Times 8
CHILDREN’S SERVICES
Big Brothers of RI 8
Big Sisters of RI 9
Clinical Services for Youth – A Program of EBCAP 9
Girls & Boys Town of New England 9
Looking Upwards 9
CLOTHING / HOUSEHOLD / THRIFT SHOPS
Corner Consignment 9
Crumb Krunchers 10
Furniture Bank of RI 10
Portsmouth Senior Center Thrift Shop 10
St. Paul’s Thrift Shop 10
Salvation Army Thrift Shop 10
TAPIN 10
COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
AL-Anon 10
Child & Family Services of Newport County 38
Clinical Services for Youth 11
CODAC III 11
CODAC Behavioral Healthcare 11
CODAC Satellite Site 11
Department For Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) 11
Friends Way 11
Little Flowers Home 11
Mother of Life Center 11
North American Family Institute 11
Newport County Community Mental Health Center, Inc 11
Newport Hospital 30
Parent Support Network of Rhode Island 12
RI Alcoholics Anonymous Central Services 12
St. Mary’s Home for Children 12
Visiting Nurse Services – Maternal Child Health Program 12
Women’s Resource Center 13
Woman To Woman Support Network, Inc 13
Youth Success – A Program of EBCAP 13
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS
Division of Developmental Disabilities 13
James L. Maher Center 13
Looking Upwards 14
PARI Independent Living Center 14
Rhode Island Relay Services (for hearing impaired) 14
Sail to Prevail 14
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
CEDARR Centers 14
Empowered Families 15
Families First 15
Solutions CEDARR 15
Child Development Center – RI Hospital 15
Developing Dreams Early Intervention Program 15
Dr. Pat Feinstein Child Development Center 15
Looking Upwards 15
Meeting Street Center 16
RI Disability Law Center 16
RI School of the Deaf 16
RIPIN (RI Parent Information Network) 16
ELDERLY SERVICES / SENIOR CENTERS
Child and Family Services of Newport County 38
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 39
East Bay Community Action Program 33/39
Edward King House Senior Citizen Center 17
Forest Farm Adult Daycare 17
Island Senior Chorus 17
Jamestown Senior Center 17
Jewish Family Services 17
Middletown Senior Citizen’s Center 17
Newport Housing Authority 18
Park Holm Senior Center 18
Portsmouth Multi Purpose Senior Center 18
Retired Activities Office 18
Rhode Island Veteran’s Home 18
Tiverton Senior Center 18
EMERGENCY HOUSING
American Red Cross 24
East Bay Community Action Program, Inc. Rental Assistance 19
Lucy’s Hearth 19
Seamen’s Church Institute 19
Women’s Resource Center 12
EMERGENCY SERVICES / CRISIS INTERVENTION
Child and Family Services of Newport County 38
Crossroads of Rhode Island 19
Department For Children, Youth & Families 11
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 39
East Bay Community Action Program 33/39
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society 43
Salvation Army 41
Seamen’s Church Institute 19
Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center of RI 20
FAMILY PLANNING
Planned Parenthood of RI 20
Rite Care Information Line 21
Visiting Nurse Services 28
FAMILY / CHILDREN RECREATION
4-H Program Hotline 21
Boys & Girls Club 21
Boy Scouts of America 21
Florence M. Gray Multi-Purpose Center 21
Girl Scouts of America 21
Naval Base Recreation Center 42
Newport Art Museum 22
Portsmouth Action for Youth, Inc 22
The Learning Connection 22
YMCA of Newport County 22
YMCA – Barrington 22
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Department of Human Services, State of RI 22
Department of Labor and Training 23
East Bay Community Action Program 33/39
Food Stamps Program 23
Lifeline Phone Service 23
Money Management International 23
Salvation Army 41
Seamen’s Church Institute 19
FOOD DISTRIBUTION
American Red Cross 24
Community Baptist Church 24
East Bay Community Action Program, Inc (Newport, Tiverton) 24 Feed-A-Friend (Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center) 24
Florence M. Gray Multi-Purpose Center 25
Rhode Island Meals on Wheels 25
St. Joseph’s Soup Kitchen 25
Salvation Army 25
FOSTER CARE AND ADOPTION SERVICES
AAA Friends in Adoption 25
Adoption Rhode Island 25
Child & Family Services 25
Friends in Adoption 25
GOVERNMENT SERVICES
Multi-Purpose Agencies 38
Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office 26
Rhode Island Department of Health/Vital Statistics 26
HEALTH CENTERS / HEALTH CARE SERVICES & PROGRAMS
Child & Family Services of Newport County 38
Childhood Lead Action Project 26
East Bay Community Action Program - Jean E. Hicks Community Health Center 26
EBCAP Youth Success 27
Forest Farm Health Care Center 27
Hearing & Speech Clinics of URI 27
Hill Burton Act 27
Newport Hospital Birthing Center 28
Planned Parenthood of RI 20
Vision Rhode Island Optometric Assoc./Vision USA Project 28 Visiting Nurse Services of Newport & Bristol Counties 28 Visiting Nurse of S. Eastern Massachusetts/Little Compton Site 28
HOME IMPROVEMENT / WEATHERIZATION SERVICES
Church Community Housing Corporation 32
EBCAP, Inc., Home Energy Program 29
Salvation Army 41
HOSPICE CARE
Hospice Care of RI 29
Visiting Nurse Services 28
HOSPITALS
Bradley Hospital 29
Butler Hospital 30
Hasbro Children’s Hospital 30
Memorial Hospital 30
Miriam Hospital 30
Naval Ambulatory Care Center 42
Newport Hospital 30
Rhode Island Hospital 30
Women and Infants Hospital 30
HOTLINES
AIDS Project Rhode Island 31
Child Abuse Hotline 31
Center for Disease Control Hotline 31
Clinical Services for Youth – A Program of EBCAP 11
Day One 31
Gay and Lesbian Helpline 31
Hill Burton Act and Public Health Service Hotline 31
Housing Hotline 31
National Domestic Violence Hotline 31
Poison Center Hotline 31
Rhode Island Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence 31
Rhode Island Coalition Against Domestic Violence 32
Rhode Island Elder Abuse Hotline 32
Samaritans Suicide Hotline 32
Teens/Runaway Youth 32
Traveler’s Aid Helpline 32
Victims of Crime Helpline 32
HOUSING
Bristol Housing Authority 32
Church Community Housing Corporation 32
Community Oriented Police Officer for Tonomy Hill/Park Holm 32
EBCAP, Inc. Rental Assistance 33
East Providence Housing Authority 33
EBCAP Housing and Energy 33
Fifty Washington Square 33
Governor’s Office of Housing, Energy and Intergovernmental Relations 33
Housing Hotline 33
Lucy’s Hearth 33
Newport Housing Authority 33
Newport Resident Council of Newport Housing Authority 33
Section 8 Housing Assistance Program 33
Warren Housing Authority 34
LEGAL SERVICES
Bureau of Family Support 34
Lawyer Referral Service 34
Newport Juvenile Hearing Board 34
Restraining Order Office 34
Rhode Island Legal Services 35
RI Legal Aid Society 35
Roger Williams University Law School 35
Victim/Witness Assistance 35
Volunteer Lawyer Program 35
Women’s Center of Rhode Island 35
Women’s Resource Center of Newport and Bristol Counties 35
LIBRARIES
Brownell Library 36
Jamestown Philomenian Library 36
Middletown Public Library 36
Newport Public Library 36
Portsmouth Public Library 36
Tiverton Library Services
Essex Public Library 37
Union Library 37
MULTICULTURAL AGENCIES
ChisPA [Center for Hispanic Policy & Advocacy] 37
International House of Rhode Island, Inc 2
Progresso Latino 37
MULTI-PURPOSE AGENCIES
Child & Family Services of Newport County 38
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 39
East Bay Community Action Program 39
Florence M. Gray Multi-Purpose Center 40
Salvation Army-Newport Corps 41
Salvation Army-Pawtucket Corps 41
MUNICIPAL AGENCIES 41
NAVAL SERVICES
Armed Services YMCA 42
Naval Ambulatory Care Center 42
Naval Base Recreation Center 42
Newport Naval Station / Child & Youth Program 6
Naval Legal Services Service (NAVSTC) 42
Naval Station/Fleet Family Support Center 42
Navy/Marine Corps Relief Society 43
NUTRITION
Food Stamp Info Line 43
Florence M. Gray Center 43
RI Meals On Wheels 25
WIC 43
PARENTING/FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION
Children’s Friend and Service – Family Support Center 43
Child & Family Services of Newport County 38
East Bay Community Action Program 39
Middletown Initiative For Children & Families 43
Naval Station/ Fleet Family Support Center 44
Newport Partnership for Families 44
Rhode Island Parent Information Network 44
Sullivan School/Florence M. Gray Family Center 44
Youth Success – A Program of EBCAP 13
PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Jamestown School Department 44
Little Compton School Department 44
Middletown School Department/Public Schools 45
Aquidneck School
Chapter One Program Director Forest Avenue School
Joseph H. Gaudet Middle School Middletown High School
Middletown School Volunteer Program
Oliphant School
Special Education/Child Outreach
Newport Public Schools 45
Adult Learning Center
Claiborne Pell Elementary
Rogers High School
Special Education Services Thompson Middle School
Triplett School
Portsmouth School Department/Public Schools 45
Administration Business Office
Hathaway School
High School
Melville School
Middle School
Special Education
Tiverton School Department/Public Schools 45
Fort Barton School
Guidance Department
Junior Senior High School
Middle School
Pocasset School
SUPPORT / SELF HELP GROUPS
Al – Anon Family Groups of RI 46
Alcoholics Anonymous 46
Compassionate Friends 46
Gamblers HelpLine 46
Gambling Counseling of Rhode Island 46
Gay/Lesbian Help Line of RI 46
Narcotics Anonymous 46
Over Eaters Anonymous 47
Parents for Progress 47
TRANSPORTATION
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ADULT EDUCATION / EMPLOYMENT TRAINING
AN EVEN START IN NEWPORT Florence M. Gray Center
1 York Street (401) 845-8579
Newport, RI 02840 Fax: (401) 324-6658 SERVICES: An Even Start in Newport is an intense family literacy program that provides: Adult
Education, GED and ESL classes; Parenting workshops with information on family/life topics, and support services.
AQUIDNECK ISLAND ADULT LEARNING CENTER
Kennedy School (401) 847-7171
740 West Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842 Fax: (401) 847-0646
WEB: http://aialc.com/
SERVICES: Offers Diploma Plus, External Diploma and GED classes, GED Testing, ESL classes, remedial reading, vocational educational classes (i.e., nursing assistant, computer classes, etc.). Free computer laboratory is available to any Aquidneck Island
resident. Electrical, plumbing, and pipefitting for apprentices only, teacher assistant training, parapro testing for teacher assistant, food service sanitation certification and recertification. Follows school year calendar.
DORCAS PLACE ADULT AND FAMILY LEARNING CENTER
220 Elmwood Avenue (401) 784-8602
Providence, RI 02907 FAX (401) 273-8993 WEB: dorcasplace.org
SERVICES: An adult learning center that works with students from the earliest stages of career exploration and planning to eventual job placement. Provides job development activities, individualized career counseling, support groups for students who are making the transition from TANF to work, follow-up support services for students. Learn about pre-employment issues, interview techniques, workplace rights, stress reduction, conflict resolution, and more. CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION AND
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY.
FEE: NONE
EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER 1 Hilton Street
Providence, RI 02905 (401) 455-6028
SERVICES: Financial aid information and application assistance, career assessment, educational and training information, college admissions assistance, and bi-lingual educational counseling. Appointments are available at the Newport satellite offices. Office in Warwick, Wakefield and Bristol as well. Wakefield and Bristol by appointment only.
Also located in Westerly and Cranston, West Warwick, Woonsocket, Pawtucket, and in Quonset Point 1 night a month.
FEE: FREE
EMPLOYMENT RESOURCE CENTER (401) 821-2885
DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING (401) 423-9100
1130 Main Street
West Warwick, RI 02893
SERVICES: Information and assistance on employment and training opportunities available in Newport County and throughout Rhode Island. Monday – Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M and Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. These services are available to everyone.
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ADULT EDUCATION, Cont.
FAMILY INDEPENDENCE PROGRAM (FIP) 272 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 851-2100
WEB: dhs.ri.gov FAX: (401) 851-2105 SERVICES: Assist TANF recipients in obtaining child care and educational opportunities.
Provide support services, in-depth assessment, medical assistance (RITE Care), career counseling, pre-employment and job development skills. Some educational training available. Access to training programs.
INTERNATIONAL HOUSE OF RHODE ISLAND, INC.
8 Stimson Avenue (401) 421-7181
Providence, RI 02906 FAX: (401) 751-9733 WEB: members.cox.net/internationalhouse Email: [email protected] SERVICES: Offer ESL Classes (English as a Second Language). Daytime and afternoon
classes. English classes are offered at the beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate level. Different classes focus on conversation, media, grammar, and writing. Advanced classes also. Reasonable fee.
FOR MORE INFORMATION please come to the office or call us. INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF RHODE ISLAND
645 Elmwood Avenue (401) 461-5940
Providence, RI 02907 FAX: (401) 467-6530 WEB: www.iiri.org
SERVICES: An independent non-profit organization, serving immigrants and refugees. Full service immigration referral center providing educational, legal, and social services to immigrants and refugees throughout Rhode Island and Southeastern New
England. Also provide interpreting and translating services and community
education and training programs to local businesses, health care providers, lawyers, government agencies, social service providers, academic organizations and
individuals. FOR MORE INFORMATION please come to the office or call us. HOURS: Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
NETWORK RI (Managed by RI Department of Labor and Training)
One Reservoir Avenue (401) 462-8900
Providence, RI 02907 FAX: (401) 462-8965
1330 Main Street (401) 828-8382
West Warwick, RI 02893 FAX: (401) 826-8991
4808 Tower Hill Road (401) 782-4362
Wakefield, RI 02879 FAX: (401) 782-4351 WEB: www.networkri.org
SERVICES: Provides job search resources, assistance with resumes, job fairs, and recruitments. Network RI offices are open Monday through Thursday from 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
and Friday from 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Extended hours, when available, will be posted under each office.
PORTSMOUTH ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAM Portsmouth High School
Education Lane Portsmouth, RI 02871
SERVICES: Adult education courses for enjoyment and enrichment, adult basic education. Spring/Fall. Call John Arruda for more information.
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ADULT EDUCATION, Cont.
RHODE ISLAND REGIONAL ADULT LEARNING (RIRAL)
191 Social Street, 3rd Floor (401) 762-3841 Woonsocket, RI 02895
WEB: www.RIRAL.org
SERVICES: RIRAL partner with the Bristol/Warren Regional School District to provide daytime and evening ABE and GED classes. Daytime classes meet at Roger’s Free Library and evening classes meet at Mount Hope High School. Daytime class hours to be determined. Evening class hours are Monday – Wednesday from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Classes are free.
VOLUNTEERS IN NEWPORT EDUCATION 15 Wickham Rd.
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 849-7845 SERVICES: Volunteers available to adults and school age children to provide tutoring and assistance in education, E.S.L., citizenship.
YEAR UP
10 Dorrance Street, Suite 1108 (401) 421-7819
Providence, RI 02903 FAX: (401) 421-7839 WEB: www.yearup.org
SERVICES: Learn the technical and professional skills that are most in demand today and in the future. The Year UP program begins in February and August. Classes take place from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M., Monday through Friday at the Providence site for one year. High School diploma or GED required. Program is for individual between 18 and 24 years of age. Call Rose Amoros for more information and to find out if you meet the program requirements.
COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES
BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE 777 Elsbree Street
Fall River, MA 02720 (508) 678-2811
WEB: www.bristol.mass.edu
COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND
Warwick, Lincoln, Newport, and Providence Lincoln: (401) 333-7000 WEB: www.ccri.edu Warwick: (401) 825-1000 Newport: (401) 851-1600 Providence: (401) 455-6000 RHODE ISLAND COLLEGE
600 Mt. Pleasant Ave.
Providence, RI 02908 (401) 456-8000
WEB: www.ric.edu
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY 100 Ochre Point Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-6650
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COLLEGES / UNIVERSITIES, Cont.
UNIVERSITY OF RHODE ISLAND (401) 874-7100
45 Upper College Road (401) 874-1000
Kingston, RI 02881 WEB: www.uri.edu
URI Feinstein College of Continuing Education
80 Washington Street (401) 277-5000
Providence, RI 02903 WEB: www.uri.edu/prov
ADULT RECREATION
FITNESS HOUR
Newport Armed Services YMCA (401) 846-9622
1297 Bushnell St.
Middletown, RI 02842 Email: [email protected]
LOW-IMPACT EXERCISE
Portsmouth Senior Center (401) 683-4106
110 Bristol Ferry Rd. Portsmouth, RI 02871 NEWPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY
300 Spring Street (401) 847-8720
Newport, RI 02840 FAX: (401) 842-0841
WEB: www.newportlibraryri.org Email: [email protected] TIVERTON PUBLIC LIBRARY
238 Highland Rd.
Tiverton, RI 02878 (401) 625-6796
WEB: www.tivertonlibrary.org UNION PUBLIC LIBRARY
Tiverton Four Corners (401) 625-6799
3832 Main Road Tiverton, RI 02878
SCHEDULE: Tuesday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. / Saturday from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
AIDS INFORMATION
AIDS PROJECT RI
404 Wickenden Street (401) 831-5522
Providence, RI 02906 FAX: (401) 454-0299 WEB: www.aidsprojectri.org
SERVICES: Provides advocacy, case management, direct services, referrals ,and prevention/ education information to HIV positive and AIDS patients. Will send out speakers.
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AIDS INFORMATION, Cont.
EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM NEWPORT: (401) 848-2160
RIVERSIDE: (401) 437-1008
SERVICES: Confidential testing, treatment and case management. Call for more information.
RHODE ISLAND HIV HOTLINE (800) 726-1310
VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES (800) 456-1195
1184 East Main Road (401) 682-2100
Portsmouth, RI 02871 (401) 682-2111 21 Chapel Street (401) 849-2101 Newport, RI 02840 (401) 849-7720 624 Main Street Warren, RI 02885 WEB: www.vnsri.com
SERVICES: Anonymous and confidential HIV Testing. Thursdays – 3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M. (Appointment needed). NO CHARGE. Donations are accepted.
CHILD CARE / DAY CARE CENTERS
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF NEWPORT COUNTY 31 John Clarke Road
Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 849-2300
WEB: www.CFSNewport.org FAX: (401) 841-8841 AGES: 6 weeks - 5 years old
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 6:45 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.
FEE: Sliding scale. Department of Human Service Subsidies accepted. Licensed. EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HEAD START AND CHILD CARE
WEB: www.ebcap.org Newport Center 8 John H. Chafee Blvd. Newport, RI 02840 Phone: (401) 367-2001 Fax: (401) 367-2009 Mary V. Quirk Center 790 Main Street Warren, RI 02885 Phone: (401) 245-2833 Fax: (401) 245-5430 Tiverton Center 1048 Stafford Road Tiverton, RI 02878 Phone: (401) 624-4736 Fax: (401) 624-3665 Turner Center 70 Turner Avenue Riverside, RI 02915 Phone: (401) 649-4233 Fax: (401) 649-4247 Willett Center 386 Willett Avenue Riverside, RI 02915 Phone: (401) 437-0018 Fax: (401) 433-5259
SERVICES: Head Start and Child Care is a comprehensive child development
program that serves children from birth to age 5, pregnant women, and their families. They are child-focused programs and have the overall goal of increasing the school readiness of young children. All program options provide a range of individualized services in the areas of education and early childhood development; medical, dental, mental health, nutrition, special needs, and parent involvement.
Eligibility: Based on age and income eligibility. Families of Special Needs children are encouraged to apply. A limited number of over-income families are accepted.
CHILD CARE / DAY CARE CENTERS, Cont.
EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM HEAD START AND CHILD CARE, Continued Program Options:
For Newport, Tiverton, Warren, and East Providence Centers
Pre-School: 4 hours a day, school year program for 3 to 5 year olds
Home Based: Services pregnant mothers and children up to 3 years old. Weekly home visits and socialization program available.
Only at the Newport, Riverside and Warren Sites.
For Newport and Riverside Centers
Full Time Child Care for children between 6 weeks and 5 years old
Hours: 7:00 A.M. – 5:15 P.M., Monday – Friday, Year Round
Fee: DHS Child Care Subsidies accepted Contact center at 1-877-367-2008
Licensed
NEWPORT NAVAL STATION NEWPORT CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER 1376 Bushnell Street
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 841-4562
AGES: Childcare 6 weeks to 3 years.
HOURS: Monday – Friday from 6:45 A.M. - 5:15 P.M. FEES: VARY
CLOSED: Closed on Federal holidays. For military children only.
Coddington Cove (401) 841-2080
AGES: 3 years to 5 years.
OPTIONS FOR WORKING PARENTS (401) 946-2300
1441 Park Avenue, Suite B or
Cranston, RI 02920 (800) 244-8700
SERVICES: Childcare resource and referral child care information in the state. Access to all licensed childcare centers and family childcare homes. Offers consultation to businesses surrounding childcare and family issues, as well as tax credit information.
Acts as an advocate for family and child issues for working families and vulnerable
populations.
HOURS: 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. TIGER CUBS
10 Quintal Drive (401) 624-1391
Tiverton, RI 02878
SERVICES: After school program for Tiverton kindergarten – 6th grade. Fun activities and homework assistance offered.
CHILDREN'S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
ABOUT FAMILIES (877) 451-1046
Pawtucket (401) 365-6855 WEB: www.aboutfamilies.org
CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Cont.
EASTERN REGIONAL EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
120 Hillside Avenue (401) 848-2660 Newport, RI 02840 EMPOWERED FAMILIES (888) 881-6380 Cranston (401) 383-3669 WEB: www.gatewayhelath.org/CEDARR.asp FAMILIES FIRST
765 Allens Avenue, 1st Floor (401) 444-7703 Providence, RI 02905
JAMESTOWN SPECIAL EDUCATION
76 Melrose Avenue (401) 423-7020
Jamestown, RI 02835 (401) 423-7021
WEB: JamestownRI.net
SERVICES: Only for Jamestown residents. For more information contact Gwenn Spence at
LITERACY VOLUNTEERS OF AMERICA FOR NEWPORT COUNTY 15 Wickham Rd
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 849-7845
SERVICES: Provides tutoring for basic reading students, and English as a Second Language students. Family Literacy.
FEES: FREE
NEWPORT SPECIAL EDUCATION - PUPIL PERSONNEL SERVICE Newport Public School
437 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-2100
WEB: newportrischools.org
SERVICES: Educational support services for Newport students. Support from Social Service Agencies. Special education services. ESL, Enrichment, Speech & Language
services.
REGIONAL SPECIAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
For Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton and Little Compton
26 Oliphant Lane (401) 847-3916
Middletown, RI 02842 FAX: (401) 848-5927 AGES: 3 – 21 years
SERVICES: Regional child outreach agency. Some diagnostic and services with regional psychologist, pediatric neurologist and child psychiatrist. A Satellite of RI Hospital Child Development Clinic. Responsible for the Newport County Regional
Handicapped Bus Service. Meeting Street School in Providence. Children may be referred by parents. Monday to Friday from 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.
SOLUTIONS CEDARR (800) 640-7283
Providence (401) 461-4351
CHILDREN’S EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, Cont.
SPECIAL EDUCATION/CHILD OUTREACH (FORMERLY CHILD FIND) Newport: Newport Public Schools
437 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-2100
WEB: www.newportrischools.org Jamestown: Jamestown Public Schools
55 Lawn Avenue
Jamestown, RI 02835 Beth Pinto (401) 423-7010 SERVICES: Child Outreach is a free service sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of
Education. The program provides families with information about their preschool child's development and offers information about other resources that are available in the community.
FEE: FREE
CHILDREN'S RECREATION
JAMESTOWN STORY TIMES Jamestown Philomenian Library
North Road (401) 423-7280
Jamestown, RI 02835 WEB: Jamestown.ri.com/library
SERVICES: Monday – Children ages 2 and younger meet at 10:15 A.M. and 2:00 P.M.; 4 and 5 years old meet at 11:15 A.M.
Tuesday – 4 and 5 years old meet at 1:30 P.M.
Wednesday – Children 2 and 3 years of age meet at 10:15 A.M. and 11:15 A.M. Children’s Librarian: Kris Williams – Call for more information, meeting times, and
registration.
NEWPORT ART MUSEUM ART SCHOOL
76 Bellevue Ave. (401) 848-2787
Newport, RI 02840 FAX: (401) 848-8205
Art classes for children.
FOR MORE INFORMATION please contact Judy Hambleton.
CHILDREN'S SERVICES
BIG BROTHERS OF RI
3300 Pawtucket Avenue (401) 432-9955
East Providence, RI 02915 FAX: (401) 808-6586
WEB: www.bigbrothersri.org EMAIL: [email protected] SERVICES: Provides a male role model for boys, ages 7 - 14. Boys are provided with service if
there is not a male living in the home. The adult male commits to 1 year of service to the child and spends 3 - 4 hours per week in recreational activities with the boy he is matched with. Services all of Rhode Island.
CHILDREN’S SERVICES, Cont.
BIG SISTERS OF RI
1540 Pontiac Avenue (401) 921-2434
Cranston, RI 02920 FAX: (401) 921-0767
WEB: www.bigsistersri.org EMAIL: [email protected]
SERVICES: Provides a female role model for girls ages 7 - 14. Commit to 1 yr. of service to the child.
FEE: FREE
CLINICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH (CSY) 19 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-7821
WEB: www.ebcap.org Extensions: 305 & 344
SERVICES: CSY offers a variety of prevention-oriented services to adolescents and their families in Newport County. Services include: individual and family counseling, dropout prevention, and after school art programs. The host home program provides temporary housing (up to 21 days) for runaways or youth at risk of running with volunteer families in the community.
GIRLS & BOYS TOWN OF NEW ENGLAND
58 Flanagan Road (401) 845-2250
Portsmouth, RI 02871 FAX: (401) 845-2258 SERVICES: Treatment Foster Care
HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:30 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. Staff on call 24 hours a day/7 days a week. LOOKING UPWARDS
438 East Main Road [Iron Gate II] (401) 847-0960
Middletown, RI 02842 FAX: (401) 849-0290 Web: www.lookingupwards.org
AGES: 3-21 years old
SERVICES: Services to support children and their families at home, school and in the community. Therapeutic Home Based Program provides 10-40 hours per week of intensive home
and community supports to assist children to move towards specific goals such as greater independence in daily routines, increased social skill, and improved behavior. (Child must have Medicaid and meet requirements for this Intensive level of
Intervention). To support school success, the School Inclusion Program provides in-school assistance to children with special needs and vocational support for a meaningful school to career transition. During summer months, summer camp for children blends fun and learning for general campers and extended school year students. A Parent Support Group and a Respite Program offer support to families of children with special needs. Monday to Friday from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
CLOTHING / HOUSEHOLD / THRIFT SHOPS
CORNER CONSIGNMENT 980 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871 (401) 683-1771
SERVICES: Women's and children's second hand clothing. HOURS: Monday – Saturday, 10:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M.
CLOTHING / HOUSEHOLD / THRIFT SHOPS, Cont.
CRUMB KRUNCHERS 496 East Main Road Middletown, RI 02842
SERVICES: Used Children's clothing, toys, baby furniture, strollers, etc. HOURS: Tuesday – Saturday, 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
FURNITURE BANK OF RHODE ISLAND 12 River Ave. [Pick up site]
Providence, RI 02908 (401) 831-5511
Mailing: 20 River Ave., Providence, RI 02908
SERVICES: Provides used and new furniture. Beds are often available, as well as office furniture, building materials. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday by appointment for income eligibility. Tuesday and Thursday open to all from 10:00 A.M. to 2:30 P.M. Contact the Social Services Component of EBCAP at (401) 848-6697 to determine eligibility and to complete furniture request form for Monday, Wednesday or Friday appointment. FEES: Reasonable service fee plus delivery fee ($0 - $200)
PORTSMOUTH SENIOR CENTER THRIFT SHOP
110 Bristol Ferry Road (401) 683-4106
Portsmouth, RI 02871
SERVICES: Men’s, women’s, and children’s clothing, household articles.
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 10:00 A.M. - 3:30 P.M. Closed at lunchtime and then reopens. ST. PAUL'S THRIFT SHOP
326 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-8441
SERVICES: Furniture, bedding, and large appliances. HOURS: Monday - Saturday 10: 00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M.
SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP SALVATION ARMY THRIFT SHOP
76 Broadway 601 Metacom Avenue
Newport, RI 02840 Warren, RI 02885
(401) 848-5341 (401) 245-9385
SERVICES: Furniture, clothing and appliances. HOURS: Monday – Saturday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M. TAPIN
281 County Road (401) 247-1444
Barrington, RI 02806
SERVICES: Free clothing, food and furniture. Must show ID when accessing the clothing bank. HOURS: Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon
COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
AL-Anon (401) 781-0044
106 Rolfe Square, Room 200 Cranston, RI 02910
COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Cont.
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF NEWPORT COUNTY Newport: (401) 849-2300 Middletown: (401) 841-8896 CLINICAL SERVICES FOR YOUTH (401) 847-7821 CODAC III
93 Thames St. (401) 846-4150
Newport, RI 02840 EMAIL: [email protected]
SERVICES: Counseling services for substance abuse, gambling, mental health, domestic violence. Men’s/Women’s Early Recovery Group, Adolescent Prevention Programs, Methadone Maintenance Treatment, DWI Program.
CODAC BEHAVIORAL HEALTHCARE
1052 Park Avenue (401) 461-5056
Cranston, RI 02910 CODAC SATELLITE SITE 93 Thames Street
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 846-4150
DEPARTMENT FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES (DCYF) HOTLINE: (800) 742-4453
101 Friendship Street (401) 528-3502
Providence, RI 02903 WEB: www.dcyf.state.ri.us
SERVICES: Administers Child Protective Services and Foster Care programs. Provides counseling, foster homes, group homes, and emergency shelter for children.
IF CHILD ABUSE IS SUSPECTED, RI STATE LAW MANDATES THAT YOU CONTACT THIS AGENCY BY CALLING (800) 742-4453.
FRIENDS WAY
765 West Shore Road (401) 921-0980
Warwick, RI 02889 FAX: (401) 921-0587
WEB: www.friendsway.org
SERVICES: Provides support groups and program for grieving children, teens, and families. LITTLE FLOWERS HOME
P.O. Box 40216 (401) 625-5929
Providence, RI 02940 (24 hours)
HOURS: Business hours are 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. Pregnant women are welcome at anytime (for a day or a month). Residential Home Program (24 hours a day).
MOTHER OF LIFE CENTER
400 Atwells Avenue
Providence, RI 02903 (401) 421-0820
WEB: www.motheroflife.org
SERVICES: Free pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and counseling. HOURS: Monday – Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
NEWPORT COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. Community Support Services
127 Johnny Cake Hill Road
Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 846-1213
WEB: nccmhc.org
CHILDREN’S INTENSIVE SERVICES: Comprehensive Mental Health Program; outpatient services, individual adults, marital, group & family therapy. Training programs for groups. Support group for abusive men, vocational rehabilitation for clients. Individual therapy, school consults, case management, in-home respite services, and family and group therapy. Intensive community base program for children and their families. Serves children 3 to 17 years of age unless they are in
COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Cont.
NEWPORT COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER, INC., CONTINUED
DCYF care, then the ages served are 3 to 21 years of age. HOURS: Monday - Thursday from 9:00 A.M. – 6:00 P.M. / Friday – 9:00 A.M. - 4:30 P.M. A variety of mental health and counseling services
available in addition to Medication Clinic. Sites include:
♦ Phoenix One Club, Day Treatment, Vocation Rehabilitation (401) 846-3135
♦ 65 Valley Road, Outpatient Services (401) 846-1213
♦ CIS/ILAP Programs, (401) 848-6363
NEWPORT HOSPITAL (401) 846-6400 WEB: www.lifespan.org (401) 845-1000
NORTH AMERICAN FAMILY INSTITUTE
49 Pavilion Avenue (401) 490-8900
Providence, RI 02905
PARENT SUPPORT NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND (800) 483-8844
1395 Atwood Avenue, Suite 114 (401) 467-6855
Johnston, RI 02919 FAX: (401) 467-6903
WEB: www.psnri.org E-mail: c.cianocpsnri.org SERVICES: Parent Support Network of RI was created to offer practical support and resources
for parents and their children who face serious emotional, behavioral and mental health challenges. Monday to Friday from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
PREGNANCY CENTER OF WESTERLY
111 High Street (401) 596-2880
Westerly, RI 02891
RI ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS CENTRAL SERVICES (401) 438-8860
WEB: www.rhodeisland-aa. org Outside Providence calling area: (800) 439-8860 www.alcoholic-anonymous.org E-mail: [email protected]
ST. MARY’S HOME FOR CHILDREN
420 Fruit Hill Avenue (401) 353-3900
North Providence, RI 02911-2647 FAX: (401) 354-7986
WEB: www.smhfc.org
SERVICE: Residential facility that provides psychiatric and educational programs for children who have suffered from trauma including physical and sexual abuse.
VISITING NURSE SERVICES OF NEWPORT AND BRISTOL COUNTIES
MATERNAL CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM (800) 456-1195
1184 East Main Road (401) 682-2100
Portsmouth, RI 02871
WEB: www.vnsri.com
SERVICES: Home visits to pregnant women and families with young children by a maternal child health nurse. Visits may include health education, help in accessing community resources, lead education, developmental screening, and parenting resources. All families are eligible.
COUNSELING / MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, Cont.
WOMEN'S RESOURCE CENTER
114 Touro St. (401) 846-5263
Newport, RI 02840 24 HOUR HOTLINE (800) 494-8100
WEB: www.wrcnbc.org
WARREN OFFICE: 624 Main Street, Warren, RI (401) 247-2070 SERVICES: Supportive services for victims of Domestic Violence. Counseling; walk-in service;
legal advocacy; assistance in obtaining restraining orders; safe home; support groups for women and children; information and referral. Interpreter for Spanish speaking families also available. Children who Witness Program.
HOURS: Monday - Friday 9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. WOMAN TO WOMAN SUPPORT NETWORK, INC. 164 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 841-9211
WEB: www.womantowomansupport.net E-mail: [email protected]
SERVICES: Health & Safety Checklist, Pregnancy Options Information. Free pregnancy test, Trained Advisors on Abortion Education, Referrals. Private & Confidential; Prompt Assistance
HOURS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. Open Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 10:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. by appointment.
YOUTH SUCCESS – A PROGRAM OF EBCAP
Angela Downing - Director of Social Services (401) 437-1000 x 107
Sue Garvey
19 Broadway Newport, RI 02840 (401) 847-7821 x 343
Victoria Ford
100 Bullocks Point Avenue Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 437-1000 x 123
SERVICES: Program for pregnant and parenting teenagers ages 11-20. Case management model used to assist with parenting, childcare and education. Life skill goals are also
addressed. Eligibility Guidelines: No income guidelines, client has to be a resident of catchment area. Catchment Area: East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Tiverton, Little Compton, Portsmouth, Middletown, and Newport.
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS
DIVISION OF DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES
6 Harrington Road (401) 462-3421
Cranston, RI 02920 FAX: (401) 462-2558
JAMES L. MAHER CENTER
906 Aquidneck Avenue (401) 846-4600
Middletown, RI 02842 FAX: (401) 849-4267 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 4390, Middletown, RI 02842
SERVICES: Comprehensive services for people with developmental disabilities, living in Newport and Bristol Counties. Vocational evaluations and training; Job placement, adult activities, horticulture program, recreation and physical education program. Social workers available to discuss residential placement with individuals and families. HOURS: Monday – Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED ADULTS, Cont.
LOOKING UPWARDS (401) 847-0960
438 East Main Road Fax: (401) 849-0290
P.O. Box 4289
Middletown, RI 02842
Web: www.lookingupwards.org AGES: 21 years old and older
SERVICES: Provides a wide range of vocational and residential services with emphasis on assisting people to live to their fullest potential and create satisfying lives. The Residential Program offers progressive supports – ranging from assistance for people living in apartments or at home with their families, to group home living arrangements. Vocational Services Include: evaluation, training, placement and on site support as well as enrichment activities.
HOURS: Monday – Friday from 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. PARI INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER
500 Prospect Street (401) 725-1966
Pawtucket, RI 02860 FAX: (401) 725-2104
WEB: www.pari-ilc.org EMAIL: [email protected]
Spanish/Portuguese Line: (401) 365-1839 SERVICES: Works with people with any kind of disability to identify goals and provide training,
equipment, advocacy, and counseling to help them to achieve their goals. Whether the consumer is seeking medical resources, new ways of performing activities of daily life, transportation, housing, or ways of becoming involved in the community, the PARI Independent Living Center is the individual’s professional resource for reaching independence. PARI is a private, not for profit, community based agency whose programs and policies are determined by people with disabilities.
HOURS: Monday – Friday from 9:00 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. Closed Holidays.
RHODE ISLAND RELAY SERVICES (FOR HEARING IMPAIRED) Call: 711
2820 Hartford Avenue (401) 934-1026
Johnston, RI 02919 FAX: (401) 934-1027
Outreach Coordinator: Courtenay Petracca (401) 368-5593
SERVICES: Provides capability for hearing impaired persons to communicate via the telephone. SAIL TO PREVAIL
152 Mill Street PHONE/FAX: (401) 849-8898
P.O. Box 1266
Newport, RI 02840
WEB: www.sailtoprevail.org
SERVICES: Formerly known as Shake-A-Leg, Inc. is a non-profit organization providing second phase rehabilitative support for persons who have incurred spinal cord injuries or other muscle diseases. For adults and teens as well. Provide week long
recreational camps for children ages 7 – 12 with physical disabilities. Dock Offices at Admiral’s Pier, Fort Adams State Park, Newport, RI 02840.
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN
CEDARR CENTERS
ABOUT FAMILIES (877) 451-1046
203 Concord Street, Suite 335 (401) 365-6855
Pawtucket, RI 02860 FAX: (401) 365-6860 WEB: www.aboutfamilies.org
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN, Cont.
CEDARR CENTERS, continued
EMPOWERED FAMILIES (888) 881-6380
Cranston (401) 383-3669
WEB: www.gatewayhelath.org/CEDARR.asp FAMILIES FIRST
765 Allens Avenue, 1st Floor (401) 444-7703 Providence, RI 02905
SOLUTIONS CEDARR (800) 640-7283
Providence (401) 461-4351
WEB: www.solutionscedarr.org
SERVICES: Provides services to children with special health care needs and their families. Help parents locate services in the community; connect with other families for information and support; learn about programs and services that may be available for their child; and coordinates services with the school as well as any other program their child may be in.
CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (RI HOSPITAL) Children’s Neurodevelopment Center
593 Eddy St. (401) 444-5685
Providence, RI 02903 FAX: (401) 444-6115 WEB: www.lifespan.org
SERVICES: Physical and developmental evaluation for children between ages birth to 18 whose development, learning or behavior is a concern. Referral assistance provided. Rite Care and most insurance accepted. Ages: Birth to 18
DEVELOPING DREAMS EARLY INTERVENTION PROGRAM
James L. Maher Center Mailing Address: Main Office: (401) 846-0340 120 Hillside Ave. P.O. Box 4390 (401) 848-2660 Newport, RI 02840 Middletown, RI 02842 Fax: (401) 847-9459
WEB: www.mahercenter.org
SERVICES: Screen and evaluate any child where there is a question of delay in areas of speech & language development, physical mobility, or health problems. Programs include home teaching and group work. Ages: Birth to 3.
DR. PAT FEINSTEIN CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER University of Rhode Island
College of Continuing Education 80 Washington Street
Providence, RI 02903 (401) 277-5264
WEB: www.uri.edu
SERVICES: Scholarships are available for parents who attend URI College of Continuing Education. Full day Kindergarten is also available. Contact Deb Morelle at [email protected]. Ages: 3, 4, and 5.
LOOKING UPWARDS
438 East Main Road Mailing Address: Main Office: (401) 847-0960 Middletown, RI 02842 P.O. Box 4289, Middletown Fax: (401) 849-0290 Web: www.lookingupwards.org
SERVICES: Provides services to assist children to succeed at home, school and in the
community. The Home Based Program provides home and community supports to enable children to make progress towards individualized goals. In school, the School Inclusion Program supports children’s school success and the Vocational Program assists young people in making a satisfying school to career transition. During the summer, an integrated Summer Camp provides fun and learning for general campers and extended school year students. Respite Services and Parent Support Groups are available to support families. Ages: 3 to 21 years old.
DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED CHILDREN, Cont.
LOOKING UPWARDS, continued
HOURS: Monday – Friday from 8:30 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.
2974 East Main Road (401) 293-5790
Portsmouth, RI 02871 MEETING STREET CENTER
1000 Eddy Street (401) 533-9100
Providence, RI 02905 Fax: (401) 533-9101
WEB: www.meetingstreet.org EMAIL: [email protected]
SERVICES: Pediatric rehabilitation services available. Ages – Early Intervention program 0 – 3 years. School program 3 – 21 years. Day care program starts from 0 – 5 years. RI DISABILITY LAW CENTER
275 Westminster Street, Suite 401 TTY: (401) 831-5335
Providence, RI 02903 VOICE: (401) 831-3150
WEB: www.ridlc.org FAX: (401) 274-5568
SERVICES: Legal services and advocacy for persons with disabilities, mental health, and special need clients.
FEE: Free information and assistance for parents to get maximum services for their child from the school systems.
RI SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF [Free hearing evaluations]
1 Corliss Park (401) 222-3525
Providence, RI 02908 FAX: (401) 243-1024 WEB: ww.RIDEAF.net
RIPIN (RI PARENT INFORMATION NETWORK) (800) 464-3399
1210 Pontiac Avenue (401) 270-0101
Cranston, RI 02920 FAX: (401) 270-7049
WEB: www.ripin.org
SERVICES: Provides services to improve life outcomes for children with disabilities from birth to age 21. Some of the services are: One-to-One telephone, advocacy support,
transition from school to adult life, parent leadership, and workshops. Call for more information.
SAVING SIGHT RI
982 West Shore Road (401) 738-1150
Warwick, RI 02889 FAX: (401) 732-0034
WEB: www.savingsightri.org
ELDERLY SERVICES / SENIOR CENTERS
CHILD & FAMILY SERVICES OF NEWPORT COUNTY Middletown: (401) 849-2300 Providence: (401) 781-3669 DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. COMMUNITY CENTER (401) 846-4828 EAST BAY COMMUNITY ACTION PROGRAM Riverside: (401) 437-1000 Newport: (401) 848-6697
ELDERLY SERVICES / SENIOR CENTERS, Cont.
EDWARD KING HOUSE, SENIOR CITIZEN CENTER
35 King Street (401) 846-7426
Aquidneck Park Fax: (401) 846-8310
Newport, RI 02840
WEB: www.edwardkinghouse.org
SERVICES: Daily luncheon, social club atmosphere, classes in arts, crafts, games, etc. Theater trips and sightseeing tours, bazaars, special events and entertainment, volunteer
work available. Monthly newsletter.
HOURS: Open Monday – Friday from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Closed on weekends. FOREST FARM ADULT DAY SERVICES
193 Forest Avenue (401) 847-2777
Middletown, RI 02842 Fax: (401) 848-7403 WEB: www.forestfarmhealthcare.com
SERVICES: Support Services for functionally challenged adults, nutritious hot noon
meal/therapeutic diets, daily group exercise, weekly wellness screenings, health education, friendship and socialization, special events and recreational outings,
craft programs, group activities, medication distribution, morning coffee, podiatrist, hairdresser, counseling, rehabilitation services upon doctor's orders in conjunction with Newport Hospital.
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 9:00 A.M. - 5:00 P.M. ISLAND SENIOR CHORUS
Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center 110 Bristol Ferry Rd.
Portsmouth, RI 02871 (401) 683-4106
SERVICES: Seeks male and female singers and dancers. The chorus rehearses every Thursday at 9:00 A.M. at the Portsmouth Multi-Purpose Senior Center. The group performs at nursing homes, senior centers and various locations on the island.
Call Eileen Freidman, Director of the chorus at (401) 683-4106 or just show up on Thursdays at 9:00 A.M.
JAMESTOWN SENIOR CENTER AND MEAL SITE 6 West Street
Jamestown, RI 02835 (401) 423-2658
SERVICES: Recreational activities, programs, meals. JEWISH FAMILY SERVICE
Temple Shalon 223 Valley Road
Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 846-9002
SERVICES: Outreach social worker for elderly services available at the Temple Shalom in Middletown on Wednesdays from 10:00 am to noon. Clinical social worker, Sandra Haas, is on site to meet with people or speak on the phone. Also, conduct
workshops of interest to elderly, their caregivers, and families. CALL FOR MORE
INFORMATION.
MIDDLETOWN SENIOR CITIZEN'S CENTER 650 Green End Avenue
Middletown, RI 02842 (401) 849-8823
SERVICES: Meal site, recreational classes, tours, bazaars, referral service, health services, social activities, volunteerism.
ELDERLY SERVICES / SENIOR CENTERS, Cont.
NEWPORT HOUSING AUTHORITY
1 Park Holm (401) 619-1949
Newport, RI 02840
SERVICES: Low income public housing and elderly housing. PARK HOLM SENIOR CENTER
1 Eisenhower Road
Newport, RI 02840 (401) 846-3887
SERVICES: Houses various local and state educational health services, provides recreational facilities and a meeting place for community and state organizations. Park Holm Senior Center provides a meal site and senior center service. Meals are $2.50 and $3.00 for non-seniors, 24 hour notice for meals is required. Bingo – Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:30 to 2:00 P.M. Visiting nurse on site once a month to take blood pressures and give flu shots.
HOURS: Monday – Friday, 11:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M. CONTACT PERSON: Katheryn Bruen
PORTSMOUTH MULTI PURPOSE SENIOR CENTER 110 Bristol Ferry Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871 (401) 683-4106
SERVICES: Daily lunch, activities, line dancing, exercise, bingo, pool, cards, dinner dances, crafts, Green Thumb Club, bridge, whist, Alzheimer's support group, blood pressure screenings, glaucoma screening, hearing screenings, friendly visitors, flu shots, Town Howlers (Friday evenings). Cynthia Roniecki, Director. Open from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm.
FEE: $12.00 yearly. Membership (July 1st - June 30th) RETIRED ACTIVITIES OFFICE
1260 Peary Street (401) 841-4089
Fleet and Family Support Center, BLDG. 1260 FAX: (401) 841-1586
Naval Station (312) 841-4089
Newport, RI 02841 FAX: (312) 841-1586
SERVICES: Invites retired personnel from all armed services to use their facilities. Staff is available to help retirees with retirement pay, change of beneficiaries, veteran's benefits, entitlements to widows of deceased members, space A travel and income tax preparation. All volunteer based.
HOURS: Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 9:00 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. RHODE ISLAND VETERAN’S HOME
480 Metacom Avenue (401) 253-8000 x 695
Bristol, RI 02809 (401) 254-8495
WEB: www.dhs.ri.gov FAX: (401) 254-8365
SERVICES: Offers nursing and medical care, rehabilitation, social services, transitional services, activities and religious services.
TIVERTON SENIOR CENTER 207 Canonicus Street
Tiverton, RI 02878 (401) 625-6790
SERVICES: Referral services, transportation to center, shopping, social services, Meals on Wheels, friendly visitors, tax assistance, craft and social activities, health clinics, nutrition, exercise program, and food stamp office. (Appointment only). E.I.S. – Elder Information Service / SHIP Counseling - Senior Health Insurance program.
