Community Resources
RIPIN providing parents advice and support while navigating the medical, academic, and social challenges of children with special needs. www.ripin.org
Family Voices for children with special health care needs. www.familyvoices.org
Rhode Island Title V supporting children’s and families’ access to quality medical care. www.health.ri.gov/grants/titlevmaternalandchildhealth/
Rhode Island Early Intervention providing free comprehensive developmental evaluations for children under 3 years old. www.eohhs.ri.gov/Consumer/FamilieswithChildren/
KidsLinkRI is a free hotline for children in emotional crisis and is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call 1-855-543-5465 for their help
The Lifespan Community Institute is an amazing resource that provides health screenings, youth programs, preventive health classes for both physical and mental health, nutrition classes and community navigation support. Call 401.444.8009 or email Lifespancommunityinstitute.org
Health Source Rhode Island is available for help with health insurance and links to community services for you and your family. Call 1.855.840.4774 or email www.healthsourceri
Unite Us-RI is a care coordination network for SDoH and other referrals. Click here for more information
URI College of Nursing Respite Care for parents of children with special needs. This program takes care of children with special needs on Saturdays from noon until 4pm, allowing parents some time to take a break from the sometimes daunting responsibilities of care. Call 401-874-5347 or email cmcgrane@uri.edu
RI Community Food Bank to find food assistance near you
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
State Energy Assistance Programs
RI Energy Energy Assistance Program
East Bay Community Action Program
Blackstone Valley Community Action Program
Comprehensive Community Action Program
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Sojourner House for victims of abuse
Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County
Rhode Island Non-Emergency Medical Transportation
RIPTA Reduced-Fare Bus Pass Program
Rhode Island Housing assistance
Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System (CES) which aims to provide equitable access to housing and support services for those facing a housing crisis
End Homelessness RI Youth Services
QuitWorks for smoking cessation