• Child & Family Support link
• Prevent Child Abuse Chapter link
• Family Support for Substance Use link
• Fatherhood Initiative link
• Peer Recovery & Outreach link
• Workforce Development link
• Youth Leadership and Support group Youth Speaking Out

Workshops and Training's
Peer to Peer systems navigation support
Support Groups 

We are  a group of parents, family members, transition age youth,  and adults with behavioral health lived experience who are committed to supporting and assisting peers and working with statewide and national partners to empower children, youth, families and individuals through dynamic supports, education, and advocacy to prevent abuse and neglect, reduce disparities, and progress towards universal health, wellness, and recovery.

Community Health Centers provide services to those who are eligible for RIte Care , RIte Smiles and/or medical assistance. There is also a sliding fee option.

• Primary Care
• Family Practice
• Pediatrics
• Women's Health
• Internal Medicine
• Behavioral Health
• Dental
• Integrated care management supports to manage complex conditions and social service needs.

Referrals to Medicaid or RIteCare

Behavioral Health and Crisis Intervention
Woman's Health
Dental
Care Coordination

Assistance before and after hospital care

Wood River Health Services provides a full range of medical, dental and social services to the community. These services include primary and urgent care, including routine physical exams, short- and long-term illnesses, immunizations and chronic disease management. Disciplines represented are Internal Medicine, Family Practice and Pediatrics.

Staff is also available to help navigate the complicated areas of health insurance and other benefits support.

Information on WIC services is available at a separate listing.

Multiple office locations:

WESTERLY
17 Wells St
Westerly, RI 02891
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Call 2-1-1
2-1-1 Rhode Island is a repository of information about services available in Rhode Island including child care, basic needs, care for elderly and help for a gambling addiction.

Outreach van 2-1-1 will connect you and your community with the help and human services you need.

Individuals can ask for help by phone, searching the website or chatting.

Get help with 2-1-1, your free and confidential resource for assistance with housing, food, childcare—and needs well beyond. Call or chat now to get connected right away. Our specialists are available for you 24-hours a day, 365 days a year.

Because 90,000 households in Rhode Island are struggling to meet basic needs, we help families with the essentials.

We believe not only in helping people through an immediate crisis, but also in funding programs that help people develop the tools they need to provide for themselves and their families. And we provide one place for everyone to call when they need help.

Most insurance plans cover birth control and annual well-woman exams for free, with no copay. If you don't have insurance, affordable coverage options may be available for you.

• Walk in Clinic
• Education
• Birth control
• HIV and STI testing
• Pregnancy Testing

Planned Parenthood is one of the nation’s leading providers of high-quality, affordable health care, and the nation’s largest provider of sex education. With or without insurance, you can always come to us for your health care.

Public Policy

Information and Referral

Interpreter and CART Referral Service

Emergency and Public Communication Access Program

The Rhode Island Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (RICDHH) is an advocating, coordinating, and service providing entity committed to promoting an environment in which deaf and hard of hearing individuals in Rhode Island are afforded equal opportunity in all aspects of their lives.

On line COVID-19 resources for parents and caregivers

• links to online support groups
• coloring books
• grief resources
• informational video's

COVID-19 developments are happening quickly and our physicians and clinicians are working hand-in-hand to provide parents, caregivers and educators resources to help families and kids navigate these uncertain times.

Information on Covid-19 

• Testing
• Treatment
• Vaccination sites and Vaccine Records
• Prevention 
• Healthcare Professionals

NERGN helps to find a genetic clinic near you and provides resources regarding educational and health care transitions as they move from pediatric to adult services. 

NERGN aims to improve health equity and health outcomes in individuals with genetic conditions, reduce morbidity and mortality caused by genetic conditions, and to improve the quality of coordinated and comprehensive genetic services to children and their families. 

You are eligible for Brokerage Support Services if you:

•  18 years or older

• Identify as having a documented Intellectual, Developmental, with/without other disability 

• Reside in the State of Rhode Island 

If you have considered Self-Directed Services, but are concerned about managing the responsibility associated with service provision, give us a call to have a conversation about what brokerage can do for you!

We provide Brokerage Services for persons with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.

 A support Broker helps to arrange services for an adult with an Intellectual or Developmental Disability as outlined in their Individual Service Plan (ISP). 

A Broker is the liaison between the individual and the programs or people providing services. 

They assist with whatever is necessary to identify the individual’s needs, special requirements, or resources required to meet those needs. 

A Broker acts as an agent for the individual, taking all direction from the individual receiving services.

A commercial web-based resource to find private childcare, special needs care, tutors, and other types of care providers. Create an account in order to browse their director of resources.

• Comprehensive Information and Referral
• 211 Systems

People with asthma and allergies

Dedicated to improving the quality of life through education, advocacy and research. with a network of regional chapters, support groups and other local partners around the U.S. AAFA develops health education, organizes state and national advocacy efforts and funds.

Information and Referral
Library Services

Membership is free and open to all individuals who are living with a spinal cord injury or disease, their family members, friends, and healthcare providers.

United Spinal Association is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life of all people living with spinal cord injuries and disorders (SCI/D), including veterans, and providing support and information to loved ones, care providers and professionals. Offers options to request assistance, connect with a mentor, connect with a chapter, advocacy, and product and service information.

Spinal Cord Resource Center: Submit questions on any aspect of Spinal Cord Injury/Disease or get information and resources that may help you resolve a situation including local support.

Disability Products & Services Guide: Search the United Spinal Association Disability Products & Services Directory to discover providers and organizations that specialize in optimizing the health, independence and quality of life of people with a spinal cord injury or disease.

• Health/Disability Related Support Groups
• Information and Referral
• Legislative Advocacy
• Self Advocacy Support