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RESOURCES FOR COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKERS

 

ALWAYS UNDER CONSTRUCTION, ADDING NEW RESOURCES!

 

Helping You Help the Community

These resources have been compiled by the Community Health Worker Association of RI and CHW certification students

 

 

Resources offering multiple services:

 

  • United Way & 211, 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI, (401) 519-0362 (or "211" for resources)

  • CAP Agencies (Community Action Programs)

    • Blackstone Valley Community Action Program, 32 Goff Avenue, Pawtucket, (401) 723-4520​

    • Comprehensicve Community Action, 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, (401) 467-9610

    • East Bay Community Action Program, Lower Bay Region, 19 Broadway, Newport, (401) 847-7821

    • East Bay Community Action Program, Upper Bay Region, 100 Bullocks Point Avenue, Riverside, (401) 437-1000

    • Family Resources Community Action, 245 Main Street, Woonsocket, (401) 766-0900

    • Community Action Partnership of Providence, 518 Hartford Avenue, Providence, (401) 273-2000

    • Tri-Town Community Action Agency, 1126 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, (401) 351-2750

    • South County Community Action Agency, 1935 Kingstown Road, Wakefield, (401) 789-3016

    • Westbay Community Action Partnership, 224 Buttonwoods Avenue, Warwick, (401) 732-4660

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For Youth & Children

 

  • Bradley Hospital, 1011 Veterans Memorial Parkway, East Providence, (401) 432-1000.  This hospital is a round-the-clock hospital for children and adolescents, offering a full range of mental health/behavioral health services, such as inpatient and residential treatment to outpatient services

  • Students Against Destructive Decisions, www.sadd.org  This organization aims to help students by providing the tools needed in order to deal with issues of underage drinking, drug use, risky/impaired driving, and other destructive decisions.

  • Youth in Action, 672 Broad Street, Providence, (401) 751-4264.  Youth in Action is a partnership between youth, adults, and community where young people are at the forefront of creating positive change.  See http://youthinactionri.org for more information.

  • Youth Pride Inc, 743 Westminster Street, Providence, (401) 421-5626.  Providing resources for youth impacted by sexual orientation and gender.  Services include support groups, one-on-one counseling, provider referrals and a food pantry.

  • Institute for the Study & Practice of Nonviolence, 265 Oxford Street, Providence, (401) 785-2320.  This organization targets the reduction of gang or group related violence in Rhode Island, using nonviolence training in prison, schools, street outreach efforts, hospital response to violent crime, employment services and enrichment activities.

  • Youth Services, Department of Labor and Training, Center General Complex, 1511 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, (401) 462-8728.  Workforce development services are available for youth ages 14-24 through YouthWorks centers around the state.  Services are based on individual needs and range from educational offerings to occupational skills training, job placement services and connection to social services.

  • Youth Success Program, RI Community Action Association, 311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, (401) 941-0774.  Pregnant or parenting teens are individually assessed on their strengths, needs and skill levels.  The organization assists teens in developing daily living skills, social skills, and completing secondary education and/or GED, thereby increasing stability, self-awareness, job readiness and employability.

  • Rhode Island Youth Suicide Prevention Project, (401) 732-8680.  This collaboration between the Department of Health and RI Student Assistant Services aims to reduce the number of youth suicides age 10-24 through education programs for youth and families.

 

For the Elderly

 

 

For Families

 

 

  • RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, 422 Post Road, Suite 102, Warwick, (800) 494-8100.  The telephone number is a round-the-clock helpline.  This organization is committed to ending domestic violence, and supports six domestic violence prevention agencies around the state.

  • Rhode Island Parent Information Network, 1210 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, (401) 270-0101 or (800) 464-3399.  This organization provides resources for parents and children with special health care needs, regarding health care and education.

  • Family Service of Rhode Island, 55 Hope Street, PO Box 6688, Providence, (401) 331-1350.  This organization provides behavioral health services and substance abuse treatment , as well as developmental and mental health services for children and adults. 

 

For Specific Cultural Groups, Immigrants & Non English Speakers

 

  • Center for Southeast Asians, 270 Elmwood Avenue, Cranston, (401) 762-0343.  (Also, new Woonsocket site as 727 Front Street, Woonsocket).  This organization promotes the prosperity, heritage and leadership of Southeast Asians in Rhode Island.  Their services include income tax assistance, citizenship class, English as a Second Language class, External Diploma Program, International Language Bank, Voter Registration.

  • Progreso Latino, 626 Broad Street, Central Falls, (401) 728-5920.  Provides adult education, small business services, early education, health & wellness, immigration, family leadership, senior services, youth services, victims of crime, and food pantry.

  • Dorcas International Institute, 645 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, (401) 461-5940.  Provides services "beyond the classroom", clothing collaborative, refugee resettlement, immigration services, translation services.

  • Cambodian Society of RI, 393 Broad Street, Providence, (401) 272-0033.  This organization's goal is to assist the Cambodian community with regards to cultural preservation, education, charitable and social concens.  Provides Khmer literacy class, summer camping trips, and dance troupe.

  • Laotian Community Center of RI, 88 Limerock Road, Smithfield.  This organization's mission is to promote and preserve Lao arts, culture, education, leadership and community services.  Provides traditional dance program for children and teens, music program, summer camp, and educational scholarship program.

  • Southside Cultural Center, 393 Broad Street, Providence, (401) 228-3630.  This organization's vision is to offer a wide range of music, dance, theater, and visual arts classes and performances to people of all ages, abilities and background.  Also offers the only Spanish-speaking theater in New England.

  • English for Action, 122 Manton Avenue, Providence, (401) 421-3181.  This organization assists Latino immigrants with learning and understanding English, empowering them to learn and put into practice what they teach in the classroom and outside it.

 

Concerning Homelessness

 

  • Operation Stand Down, 1010 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI, (401) 383-4730.  Operation Stand Down homeless and those at risk by offering case management services, veterans' resources, referrals, education and employment services

  • Crossroads Rhode Island, 160 Broad Street, Providence, (401) 521-2255.  Crossroads helps homeless and at-risk individuals and families secure stable homes.  Their services include securing stable homes, housing, education & employment assistance, shelter, health & dental care, basic needs, case management and referrals.

  • Woonsocket Shelter, 184 Sayles Street, Woonsocket, (401) 671-6974.  This shelter offers a 90 day stay, transitional housing, permanent supportive housing for families, women's recovery house and Burnside men's house.  This shelter is open 24 hours a day, and holds nearly 80 persons per night, plus six emergency apartments.

 

Concerning Healthy Housing

 

 

  • Providence Department of Inspection and Standards, (401) 680-5201.  Call with complaints regarding unsafe housing conditions

  • Providence Human Relations Commission, Fair Housing Act Violations, (401) 351-0475.  Investigates complaints of alleged discrimination, promotes understanding and respect among the city's diverse population

  • Providence Plan Lead Inspection, (401) 455-8880 ext 203.  Inspections to check whether an apartment for rent is lead-safe.

  • Rhode Island Residential Lead Abatement Tax Credit, (401)574-8829 option 3.

  • Rhode Island Housing, 44 Washington Street, Providence, (401) 457-1234.  This organization offers affordable products and services for renters and buyers in Rhode Island, including first time homebuyer services, emergency housing funds, heat assistance, tax lien assistance, and more.

  • Housing Works RI, 150 Washington Street, Suite 304, Providence, (401) 276-4806.  Provides long-term affordable housing options and elder service housing.

 

Concerning Child Care

 

Concerning Health

 

  • Community Health Centers, various locations around Rhode Island.  Community health centers provide health care and other services to those who are uninsured, underinsured (or with insurance).  For a listing of locations and more information, visit www.rihca.org

  • Clinica Esperanza/Hope Clinic, 60 Valley Street, Providence.  This is a free clinic that assists with gaining free insurance access, referrals to specialists and basic healthcare and needs.  

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Concerning Mental Health

 

  • Project Link, 134 Thurbers Avenue, Providence (Women & Infants Hospital), (401) 453-7618.  Provides outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment programs for pregnant and parenting women

  • Transitional Housing Program (Gateway Healthcare Inc), Administrative Services, 249 Roosevelt Avenue Suite 205, Pawtucket, (401) 724-8400.  Provides behavioral healthcare services to adults, children and families - namely, transitional housing shelter to men and women with dual diagnosis, substance abuse and mental health.  During their stay, men and women are also provided with case management services.

 

Concerning Employment 

 

  • Employment Placement Services, Network RI, (888) 616-JOBS for the center nearest you.  

 

Misc  (note the keywords in red for help finding what you need)

 

  • Volunteer Lawyer Program, (401) 421-7758, Mon-Fri 9am-5pm.  This program is a public service program of the RI Bar Association, designed to help people with low income in accessing legal services in non criminal matters (such as housing, benefits, bankruptcy, guardianship, etc.)

  • RI Center for Law & Public Policy, (401) 921-5988.  Providing legal services to low- and modest-income Rhode Islanders

  • RI Donation Exchange Program, 20 River Avenue, Providence, (401) 831-5511.  Various programs providing materials for familes, such as a furniture bank (also office furniture), Project Undercover (underwear, diapers, socks for children under 9 in poverty), Project Cover Up (hats, coats, mittens)

  • RI Community Food Bank, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, (401) 942-6325.  Provides food to people in need and promotes long-term solutions to the problem of hunger.

  • East Bay Food Pantry, 150 Franklin Street, Bristol, (401) 396-9490.  Provides food to anyone in need in the community.

  • Providence Rescue Mission, 627 Cranston Street, Providence, (401) 274-8861.  Provides human services to the poor and needy, including an evening meal nightly, overnight shelter to men and women, food pantry, clothing room, education and career center, one-year discipleship program for homeless men.

  • RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund (Salvation Army), 385 Broad Street, Providence, (401) 831-1119.  Provides energy assistance in temporary crisis to those who have not been eligible for LIHEAP at their local CAP agency

  • IN SIGHT, 43 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, (401) 941-3322.  Provides services for those who are blind or visually impaired, and their families.

  • The Gabriel Project, 323 Rathbun Street, Woonsocket, (401) 421-7833.  Provides outreach for women and families experiencing a crisis situation during and beyond pregnancy.

  • Agave, (401) 235-6003 ext 103.  This organization is a community-based HIV/AIDS support and resource center providing support groups, case management, nutritious meals, food pantry, socialization in a cozy environment and a drop-in center with a fitness room.

  • Amos House, 415 Friendship Street, Providence, (401) 272-0220.  This agency provides food resources through its food pantry, soup kitchen, and food bank.  Also provides homeless shelter, training & education, literacy education, financial opportunity, more.

  • Rhode Island Rescue Mission, 627 Cranston Street, Providence, (401) 274-8861.  This organization is dedicate to feeding the hungry, supplying assistnace for education as well as prison outreach and assistance with dental care.

  • Community Kitchen Program, 200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, (401) 942-6325.  This organization is a job training program for low-income or unemployed adults.  Chefs teach the participants in a full-time, 14 week program.  Also, local restaurants and professional kitchens offer internships to students enrolled in the program.  Students gain cooking skills and learn about food service, as well as work readiness skills to succeed on the job.  They also create healthy meals for Kids Cafe (feeding hungry children).

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