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Statewide

City Year Providence, City Year, Inc.
275 Westminster Street
Suite 500
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-454-3746
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Organization Name: City Year, Inc.
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Address:
275 Westminster Street
Suite 500
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-454-3746
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Youth Development
URL: https://www.cityyear.org/rhodeisland
Eligibility: 17-24 primarily urban areas
Services Provided: 11 month program
Leadership Training and paid community service
Provider Profiles: City Year,Inc. is a national service organization for young adults, ages 17-24, to participate in full time community service typically within area schools, for the improvement of urban neighborhoods. An Americorp program.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/2/2020
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Youth Advisory Council, Rhode Island Department of Health(RIDOH)
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
 Phone: 401-222-5887
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Organization Name: Rhode Island Department of Health(RIDOH)
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Address:
3 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Phone: 401-222-5887
Service Categories:
Youth Development
Email: Pauline.Thompson@health.ri.gov
URL: http://www.health.ri.gov/specialneeds/about/youthadvisorycouncil/
Wheelchair Access: yes
Eligibility: Youth and young adults ( age 14-24) of all abilities that are interested in health and transition topics that impact their lives.
Services Provided: Active Youth Council at Rhode Island Department of Health since 2012
Statewide
Positive Youth Development
Additional Leadership Opportunities
Dare to Dream 2.0 Ambassadors
Please contact chairperson Pauline Thompson for additional information and meeting location. Pauline.Thompson@health.ri.gov
Provider Profiles: The Rhode Island Department of Health( RIDOH) Youth Advisory Council is a dynamic group of young people and mentors that meets monthly from September-May. Nationally recognized as an Emerging Practice by the Association of Maternal and Child Health Programs (AMCHP), members learn about public health topics and have the opportunity to provide feedback concerning RIDOH programs that impact youth. The Council also serves as part of the planning committee for the statewide annual student leadership conference titled, Dare to Dream 2.0 . New Members and support staff are welcome and should contact Pauline Thompson for additional information. Pauline.Thompson@health.ri.gov
Meeting Dates and Locations
Rhode Island Department of Administration
1 Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
All meetings from 4:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.
September 26, 2019 Cafeteria
October 24, 2019 Cafeteria
November 21, 2019 Raising the Bar event-Warwick-contact us for more details
December 19, 2019 Cafeteria
January 23, 2020 Cafeteria
February 20, 2020 Cafeteria
March 26, 2020 Cafeteria cancelled due to Covid-19
April 23 & 30, 2020 Cafeteria cancelled due to Covid-19
May 7,14 & 21, 2020 Cafeteria cancelled due to Covid-19
We hope to meet this summer once the social distancing guidelines are eased.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 4/24/2020
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Charlestown, RI

Tri-Country Community Action Agency- Charlestown Location, Tri-County Community Action Agency
4350 South County Trail
Charlestown, RI 02813
 Phone: 401-351-2750
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Organization Name: Tri-County Community Action Agency
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Address:
4350 South County Trail
Charlestown, RI 02813
Phone: 401-351-2750
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Head Start/Early Head Start
Youth Development
URL: https://tricountyri.org/home/
Services Provided: Head Start [https://tricountyri.org/services/early-childhood-and-development-programs/]
Youth Links
Charlestown Youth Center [http://www.dlt.ri.gov/youthworks411/CharlestownYC.htm]
Location [https://tricountyri.org/locations/charlestown/]
Provider Profiles: Mission:
“To provide accessible, quality, and comprehensive social, educational, health, prevention, and other services to people in need,while empowering them to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency and quality of life."

Tri-County Community Action Program has 12 sites in multiple communities throughout the State of Rhode Island.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/26/2019
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Cranston, RI

CCAP, Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)
311 Doric Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
 Phone: 401-467-9610
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Organization Name: Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP)
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Address:
311 Doric Avenue
Cranston, RI 02920
Phone: 401-467-9610
Service Categories:
Child Care Providers
Head Start/Early Head Start
Juvenile Justice Services
Prenatal/postnatal Home Visitation
WIC Assistance
Youth Development
Email: info@comcap.org
URL: http://www.comcap.org
Eligibility: Resident of Rhode Island and catchment areas are Cranston, Scituate, Foster, and Coventry, though some programs are statewide. Eligibility varies with programs.
Services Provided: Multiple Locations
Our caring staff works within our many departments to provide comprehensive, coordinated care and case management.

Programs that focus on early childhood education and family support include:
Basic Need Support
WIC
Childcare
Early Head Start and Head Start [http://www.comcap.org/services/head-start-childcare]
Family Care Community Partnership ( FCCP)
Pre-Kindergarten
The Incredible Years-a training program for parents to address certain behaviors in children aged 2-7 years old.

The Parents as Teachers Program (PAT) is a free home based program that supports parents by teaching them the skills they need to teach their children and enhance their development and also supports families with monthly community activities and family events. PAT enrolls pregnant families and families with children up to 1 year old.

Healthy Families America Program - Love that Baby Campaign – The Healthy Families Program is designed to help parents with understanding and caring for their child's needs, building strong parent child connections, breastfeeding and feeding support, and helping children learn and grow to reach their potential. We also help families to connect with other services and supports that they feel they need.
See website for information on all programs.
Provider Profiles: Comprehensive Community Action Program is a private, nonprofit community action agency formed under the 1964 Economic Opportunity Act.

CCAP is one of Rhode Island's largest organizations dedicated solely to fighting the war on poverty. Our professional staff provides a wide spectrum of services designed to help those in immediate need and empower anyone desiring to become more self-sufficient.
Locations:
CCAP-Coventry Satellite
191 MacArthur Blvd
Coventry , RI 02816
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/6/2018
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Exeter, RI

Exeter Job Corps Center, US Department of Labor
162 Main Street
Exeter, RI 02882
 Phone: 401-268-6000
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Organization Name: US Department of Labor
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Address:
162 Main Street
Exeter, RI 02882
Phone: 401-268-6000
TDD: 877-889-5627
Toll Free Phone: 800-733-5627
Service Categories:
Vocational Education
Youth Development
URL: https://exeter.jobcorps.gov/about-us
Eligibility: ages 16-24
Services Provided: Room/board on a Job Corps Center Campus
Career and vocational training programs
GED/high school diploma
ESL classes
Driver's Education

At Exeter Job Corps Center, we support the Job Corps program’s mission to teach eligible young people the skills they need to become employable and independent and place them in meaningful jobs or further education.
[https://exeter.jobcorps.gov/contact-us]
Provider Profiles: Job Corps is a no-cost education and career technical training program administered by the U.S. Department of Labor that helps young people ages 16 to 24 improve the quality of their lives through career technical and academic training. The Job Corps program is authorized by Title I-C of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act of 2014 (supersedes WIA 1998). For more information about the Job Corps program at a national level, please visit our Official Public Web Site.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/29/2018
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Johnston, RI

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Tri-County Community Action Agency
1126 Hartford Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
 Phone: 401-351-2750
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Organization Name: Tri-County Community Action Agency
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Address:
1126 Hartford Avenue
Johnston, RI 02919
Phone: 401-351-2750
Service Categories:
WIC Assistance
Youth Development
URL: https://tricountyri.org/home/
Eligibility: Program eligibility criteria varies
Services Provided: Main Administrative Office of Tri-County
Health Center [https://tricountyri.org/services/health-centers-lab/]
Dental and Oral Health
Head Start and Early Head Start [https://tricountyri.org/services/early-childhood-and-development-programs/]
WIC [https://tricountyri.org/services/children-families/wic-women-infants-children-nutritional-programs/]
Environment of Care
Heating Assistance [https://tricountyri.org/services/housing-energy-emergency-services/]
Patient Navigation
Family Care Community Partnerships (FCCP) [https://tricountyri.org/services/family-care-and-community-partnerships-program-fccp/]
Provider Profiles: We are a private, non-profit, community service agency providing a broad range of programs, services and support to individuals and families in need throughout North Central and Northwestern Rhode Island.We offer programs to assist with all aspects of life including health, behavioral health services, dental/oral health, adult and early childhood education, employment and training, housing, emergency services, nutrition, energy and conservation, youth opportunity and prevention programs, and senior services.
Several locations:
Johnston main office, North Providence, North Kingstown, Charlestown, North Providence, Pascoag, Wakefield, Westerly.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/26/2019
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Kingston, RI

Rhode Island 4-H, 4-H Foundation
State 4-H Office
75 Peckham Farm Road
Kingston, RI 02881
 Phone: 401-874-2959
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Organization Name: 4-H Foundation
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Address:
State 4-H Office
75 Peckham Farm Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2959
Fax: 401-874-2435
Service Categories:
Recreational Facilities
Youth Development
URL: http://web.uri.edu/4h/
Eligibility: Youth ages 5-18.
Services Provided: There are over 35 4-H projects areas. Some examples and resources…

Leadership and Life Skills
Healthy Living
Science, Technology and the environment
Animal and Veterinary Sciences
Communications and Expressive Art
Educational Resources Booklet– Free Educational materials to borrow!
Summer Fairs
National Conference
Rhode Island Military Youth programs!
Provider Profiles: 4-H is a leader in youth development, which began on the local level in response to evolving needs for new kinds of educational experiences for youth. From the beginning, this youth-serving organization offered “hands-on” learning activities for young people so they might become productive citizens. Youth participating in 4-H activities have opportunities to offer positive contributions to our diverse and changing society. 4-H uses the far-reaching Cooperative Extension System network to offer youth programs and activities to diverse groups of young people in all 3,150 counties across out nations. RI 4-H is the youth outreach education program of Cooperative Extension in the University of Rhode Island’s College of the Environment and Life Sciences.
4-H offers opportunities for Belonging – young people don’t just join 4-H. . .they belong!
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/10/2019
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Lincoln, RI

Social Sparks, Social Sparks, Inc.
1992 Old Louisquisset Pike
Lincoln, RI 02865
 Phone: 401-475-0653
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Organization Name: Social Sparks, Inc.
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Address:
1992 Old Louisquisset Pike
Lincoln, RI 02865
Phone: 401-475-0653
Fax: 401-475-0729
Service Categories:
Family Counseling
Recreation Therapy
Youth Development
Email: Socialsparksri@gmail.com
URL: https://www.socialsparksri.com/
Eligibility: Children and young adults ages 3-25 and adults ages 18-65 Blue Cross Blue Shield, Neighborhood Health, United Behavioral Health, Tufts with Self Pay Options .
Services Provided: Intake Assessment first appointment [https://www.socialsparksri.com/new-clients]
Individual therapy
Adult therapy
Group therapy
Family therapy
Interest-based clubs

Programs target:
Self-management
Self-Awareness
Responsible Decision-Making
Relationship Skills
Social Awareness
Mindfulness
Provider Profiles: Social Sparks is a Social Emotional Learning Center where we strive to provide services to a diverse clientele through unique, individualized strategies and curricula. We aim to make therapy accessible to all and accommodate and differentiate throughout our therapy to meet the ever growing needs of clients and groups as a whole. Our goal is to provide essential life skills for individuals to successfully socialize, regulate and navigate through life.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 10/31/2018
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North Kingstown, RI

Tri-County Community Action Agency- North Kingstown Location, Tri-County Community Action Agency
415 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
 Phone: 401-351-2750
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Organization Name: Tri-County Community Action Agency
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Address:
415 Tower Hill Road
North Kingstown, RI 02852
Phone: 401-351-2750
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Family Support Services
Financial Assistance, Other
Food Assistance
Head Start/Early Head Start
Utility Assistance
Youth Development
URL: https://tricountyri.org/home/
Services Provided: Heating Assistance & Weatherization
Head Start
Food Distribution
Emergency Services
Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP) [https://tricountyri.org/services/family-care-and-community-partnerships-program-fccp/]
Adult and Youth Education, Employment & Training [https://tricountyri.org/services/youth-education-training/]
North Kingstown [ https://tricountyri.org/locations/north-kingstown/]
Provider Profiles: Mission:
“To provide accessible, quality, and comprehensive social, educational, health, prevention, and other services to people in need,while empowering them to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency and quality of life."

Tri-County Community Action Program has 12 sites in multiple communities throughout the State of Rhode Island.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/26/2019
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North Providence, RI

Tri-County Community Action Agency-North Providence Location, Tri-Town Community Action Agency
33 Maple Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
 Phone: 401-351-2750
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Organization Name: Tri-Town Community Action Agency
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Address:
33 Maple Ave
North Providence, RI 02911
Phone: 401-351-2750
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Financial Assistance, Other
Recreational Facilities
WIC Assistance
Youth Development
URL: https://tricountyri.org/home/
Services Provided: Youth Prevention Services
Adult and Youth Education, Employment & Training [https://tricountyri.org/services/adult-and-youth-education-employment-training/]
Youth Sports [https://tricountyri.org/services/sports-recreation/]
Senior and Disabled Adult Case Management Program
Victim of Crime Advocacy Program (VOCA)
Victim of Crime Advocacy Program (VOCA) for D/deaf, Hard of Hearing and Deaf/Blind
Health Center [https://tricountyri.org/services/health-centers-lab/]
WIC Program
Provider Profiles: Mission:
“To provide accessible, quality, and comprehensive social, educational, health, prevention, and other services to people in need,while empowering them to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency and quality of life."

Tri-County Community Action Program has 12 sites in multiple communities throughout the State of Rhode Island.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/26/2019
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Pawtucket, RI

ASTRO
175 Coyle Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
 Phone: 401-255-2911
Service Categories:
Address:
175 Coyle Avenue
Pawtucket, RI 02861
Phone: 401-255-2911
Service Categories:
Mental Health, Other Services
Recreation Therapy
Youth Development
Email: astrocurricular@gmail.com
URL: http://www.go-astro.org/
Services Provided: After School Enrichment Programs
Summer Camps
Special Events
Mentors
Therapy
Provider Profiles: ASTRO stands for Arts, Sports, Technology and Resource Organization.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 2/8/2019
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Pawtucket Youth Center, RI Department of Labor and Training
120 High Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
 Phone: 401-305-5919
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Organization Name: RI Department of Labor and Training
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Address:
120 High Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Phone: 401-305-5919
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Youth Development
URL: http://www.dlt.ri.gov/youthworks411/PawtucketYC.htm
Eligibility: Workforce development services are available for all youth ages 14-24 years of age
Services Provided: Intake and Assessment
- Application for service
- Vocational interest inventory
- Academic assessment

Job Skills
- Resume writing
- Applications
- Mock Interviews
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Academic Services
- Pre-GED
- Remediation
- GED
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Contextual Learning
- How academic skills apply to the world of work

Case Management
- Facilitation of services
- Referral to outside providers

Follow-up Services
- Tracking for status once services are complete

Occupational Skills Training

Summer Jobs Program

Leadership Development
-How adults conduct themselves in their daily lives
-Independent Living Skills

Job Readiness and Work Experience
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/7/2018
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Providence, RI

ARISE
1 Empire Street Room 219
Providence, RI
 Phone: 401-254-3505 x5829
Service Categories:
Address:
1 Empire Street Room 219
Providence, RI
Phone: 401-254-3505 x5829
Service Categories:
Community Cultural Organizations
Ethnic, Religious, Cultural Support
Youth Development
Email: hello@ariseducation.org
URL: http://www.ariseducation.org/mission-vision-values
Services Provided: Positive Youth Leadership Development
Youth Leadership Programs
After-School Programs at Classical, Central and Alvarez High Schools
SAT Prep
Summer Programs [http://www.ariseducation.org/summer]
Provider Profiles: We mobilize policy, programs, and partnerships to prepare, promote and empower Rhode Island’s Southeast Asian students for educational and career success. These programs empower youth to advocate for their communities and prepare youth for academic and career success.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/6/2019
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AS220 Youth Studio
115 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-467-0701
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Address:
115 Empire Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-467-0701
Service Categories:
Ethnic, Religious, Cultural Support
Foster Care/Kinship Care
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Activities & Instruction
Youth Development
URL: http://youth.as220.org/
Services Provided: AS220 Youth is a free arts education program for young people ages 14-21, with a special focus on those in the care and custody of the state. [http://youth.as220.org/join/]
Provider Profiles: AS220 Youth works hard to maintain long-term, supportive relationships with youth transitioning out of the RITS and DCYF care. We offer mentoring, transitional jobs, and financial support to the youth who need it the most.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/29/2018
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Girls Rock! RI
769 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-443-2869
Service Categories:
Address:
769 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-443-2869
Service Categories:
After School Programs
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Activities & Instruction
Youth Development
Email: info@girlsrockri.org
URL: http://girlsrockri.org/about/mission/
Eligibility: youth programs from ages 11-17
Services Provided: Girls Rock Classes
After- School programs
Youth Action Council
Girls Rock Camp: is an intensive one-week day camp offered to youth ages 11-17, where campers of all skill levels have the opportunity to learn guitar, bass, drums, vocals, or other instruments. Campers will also form a band, write an original song, and perform at the final Showcase for friends, family, and fans!
Provider Profiles: Girls Rock! Rhode Island is a volunteer-based non-profit that uses music creation and critical thinking to foster empowerment, collaborative relationships, and the development of healthy identities in girls and women.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/10/2019
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Next Stop Broadway-PPAC, Providence Center for Performing Arts
1 Avenue for the Arts
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-574-3105
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Organization Name: Providence Center for Performing Arts
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Address:
1 Avenue for the Arts
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-574-3105
Service Categories:
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Activities & Instruction
Youth Development
URL: https://www.ppacri.org/outreach/next-stop-broadway
Eligibility: 10-17 Children and youth interested in the performing arts. Scholarships available.
Services Provided: Next Stop BROADWAY® is a week-long performing arts program consisting of classes, workshops, and rehearsals focused on classic Broadway shows. Participants (“cast members”) learn songs and choreography from two hit shows from the “Golden Age of Broadway” and create their own presentations based on shows in the upcoming PPAC season and other hit musicals. In addition to dance and vocal training, the program includes a mid-week “edu-tainment” segment, highlighted with film clips of Broadway shows.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/20/2019
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Recycle-A-Bike
1911 Westminster
Providence, RI 02909
 Phone: 401-525-1822
Service Categories:
Address:
1911 Westminster
Providence, RI 02909
Phone: 401-525-1822
Service Categories:
Recreational/Leisure/Arts Activities & Instruction
Youth Development
URL: http://www.recycleabike.org/#about-us
Eligibility: Program costs vary and financial assistance may be available
Services Provided: Classes and workshops for teens and adults [http://www.recycleabike.org/#classesworkshops]

Teen summer camp
Internship program with The Met High School
Open shop hours to buy parts, bikes or self repair
Tuesday 3:00 pm-8:00 pm
Saturday 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Provider Profiles: Educating, empowering, and building community by connecting people and bicycles
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/6/2019
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Rhode Island for Community & Justice (RICJ)
271 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-467-1717 x103
Service Categories:
Address:
271 North Main Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-467-1717 x103
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Youth Development
Email: info@ricj.org
URL: http://www.ricj.org/
Eligibility: ages 14-18
Services Provided: Youth Programs: [https://www.ricj.org/youth-empowerment]

Project Respect: Exploring Leadership & Social Justice
and intentional community building. Designed as a residential
leadership institute for young people between the ages of 14 and
17 and scholarships are available.

Youth Action Council engages camp alumni during the academic year and builds on what was learned during Project RESPECT with the focus of turning passion for social justice into action for positive social change.
The group meets Tuesdays from 4:30 pm to about 7:00 pm. Food is served

Youth Facilitating Social Change(YFSC) Fellowship- 6 week intense paid summer program where students learn to become community facilitators.
Provider Profiles: RICJ is a social justice organization dedicated to fighting bias, bigotry and racism and promoting understanding and respect among all races, religions and cultures through advocacy, conflict resolution and education. Our youth programs aim to instill in participants a sense of self-worth, respect for differences, and an aptitude for community service and leadership.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 8/10/2018
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The Adolescent Leadership Council ( TALC), Hasbro Children's Hospital
P.O. Box 122
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-444-7563
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Organization Name: Hasbro Children's Hospital
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Address:
P.O. Box 122
593 Eddy Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-444-7563
Fax: 401-444-7018
Service Categories:
Education About Disabilities/Diagnoses
Family Support Services
Local Support Groups, General
Youth Development
URL: https://www.lifespan.org/centers-services/adolescent-leadership-council-talc
Eligibility: If you are 13-18 years old and live with a chronic medical illness, you may be eligible to join TALC! We accept new TALC members year round.
Services Provided: The Adolescent Leadership Council ( TALC) ages 13-18 The Adolescent Leadership Council (TALC) strives to prepare teenagers for the transition to adulthood and independence by providing them with mentors they can relate to. Meets monthly during school year plus a yearly overnight summer leadership camp and other events.
TALC Jr. TALC Jr. is a program for 8 to 12 year olds and their parents that meets every other month throughout the school year. TALC Jr. has the same goals as TALC but is for younger kids. Some of the teens in TALC act as mentors for TALC Jr

TALC Parent Council - focuses on a topic related to their child’s chronic illness. The group is facilitated by medical residents. At least one college age mentor (who lives with a chronic illness) joins the parent group every month to give the perspective of a young adult who has an illness and has recently transitioned from high school to college.
Provider Profiles: Transitioning from childhood to being a teenager, to the independence of young adulthood is challenging. Consider what it would be like to cope with typical teen angst and have to manage a chronic illness as well.
For teens with a variety of chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, lupus, cancer, sickle cell anemia, Crohn’s disease, and epilepsy, they don’t have to do it alone. The Adolescent Leadership Council (TALC) provides a forum for adolescents ages 13-18 who are managing a chronic illness to interact with peers who are going through similar experiences and to meet college-age mentors who also have a chronic illness. Through programming, TALC members gain insights and perspective along with the confidence and advocacy skills needed to navigate their medical circumstance in the short- and long-term.
TALC teens meet monthly during the academic year, participate in social and art-related events, attend an annual team-building retreat and an annual overnight summer leadership camp. TALC also serves as the official “Youth Advisory Council” for the hospital.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 10/15/2018
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Youth Pride Inc
743 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
 Phone: 401-421-5626
Service Categories:
Address:
743 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-421-5626
Service Categories:
Family Support Services
Local Support Groups, General
Mentoring Programs
Youth Development
Email: info@youthprideri.org
URL: https://www.youthprideri.org/
Services Provided: Drop-in Center
Several Support Groups- Gender Spectrum, The Way Out and Under 13
Crisis Intervention and Case Management
Individual Counseling
Mentoring
Basic Needs Pantry
Provider Profiles: Youth Pride Inc. (YPI) is an affirming space for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer, questioning young people to build community, develop connections and be themselves. Youth come together from a wide range of backgrounds and join with one another over common issues and activities, sometimes as simple as playing video games or sharing a meal. All of our programs are free of charge and include individual counseling, weekly discussion groups, leadership trainings, social events and wellness activities. In the end, youth experiences at YPI can be transformative.

Recognizing that LBGTQQ youth exist outside of YPI, we also provide professional development and training for youth service providers, social service organizations and schools so they have the information and resources to treat all youth with respect and dignity.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 1/10/2019
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Wakefield, RI

Camp JORI Reaching Up Program, Camp JORI
PO Box 5299
Wakefield, RI 02879
 Phone: 401-351-7779
Service Categories:
Organization Name: Camp JORI
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Address:
PO Box 5299
Wakefield, RI 02879
Phone: 401-351-7779
Service Categories:
Camps for Children with Special Needs
Youth Development
Email: info@campjori.com
URL: https://campjori.com/overnight-program/
Eligibility: 11-14 special needs
Services Provided: Reaching Up is an inclusive program for both Day and Overnight campers that makes JORI accessible to all children. Campers who may require some additional support in cognitive skills or social-emotional coaching will have that extra staff attention. Through the camp experience, the camper will expand language and communications, improve social skills, develop friendships, and expand self-awareness. The program has credentialed adult professionals and our counselors are trained and well-supervised in a supported camp environment.
Provider Profiles: Since its beginning in 1937 as the summer program of the Jewish Orphanage of Rhode Island (JORI), campers have enjoyed summers in a nurturing, family-like environment.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/6/2019
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Warwick, RI

Parent Support Network of RI (PSN), Parent Support Network of RI
535 Centerville Road, Suite 202
Warwick, RI 02886
 Phone: 401-467-6855
Service Categories:
Organization Name: Parent Support Network of RI
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Address:
535 Centerville Road, Suite 202
Warwick, RI 02886
Phone: 401-467-6855
Toll Free Phone: 800-483-8844
Fax: 401-467-6903
Service Categories:
Care Coordination/Case Management
Child Advocacy
Disability Awareness Programs
Educational Advocacy
Family Support Services
Information & Referral Resources
Licensing & Regulation Organizations
Parent/Family Education
Youth Development
URL: http://www.psnri.org
Eligibility: Statewide
Services Provided: Workshops and Training's
Peer to Peer systems navigation support
Support Groups
Youth Group-Youth Speaking Out
Resource Center
Advocacy
Fatherhood Initiative and Support Group
Provider Profiles: Statewide: Parent Support Network of RI is an organization of families supporting families with children, youth and young adults who experience or at risk for serious behavioral health challenges.
We are a voice for the behavioral health of children, youth, siblings, and families. We believe we can and will make a difference through systems transformation so children and youth can live at home or in their community, receive effective services and supports that respect and consider their cultures and strengths, and respond to their individual and family needs.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 10/24/2019
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West Bay Regional Transition Center, West Bay Collaborative
44 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI 02888
 Phone: 401-941-8353 x124
Service Categories:
Organization Name: West Bay Collaborative
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Address:
44 Bignall Street
Warwick, RI 02888
Phone: 401-941-8353 x124
Service Categories:
Independent Living Arrangements & Skills
Youth Development
Email: tcurran@westbaycollaborative.org
URL: http://www.westbaycollaborative.org/transitional-vocational-services/west-bay-southern-regional-transition-centers
Provider Profiles: The West Bay Regional Transition Center is also the Center of Excellence for Transition of Students with Developmental Disabilities, and takes a lead role in identifying opportunities and providing training for families and educators across the state.
The four Regional Transition Centers ( RTC's) assist middle and high schools regionally and statewide through coordination of the four Regional Transition Coordinators. Services provided through the RTCs include service to public, non-public and charter schools serving youth eligible under IDEA and work in partnership with adult service agencies, higher education institutions, training programs and parent advocacy organizations serving young adults with disabilities.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 10/1/2019
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West Warwick, RI

Kent County Youth Center, Department of Labor and Training
289 Cowesett Avenue Unit 15/16
West Warwick, RI 02893
 Phone: 401-732-5562
Service Categories:
Organization Name: Department of Labor and Training
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Address:
289 Cowesett Avenue Unit 15/16
West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone: 401-732-5562
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Youth Development
URL: http://www.dlt.ri.gov/youthworks411/WarwickYC.htm
Eligibility: Workforce development services are available for all youth ages 14-24 years.
Services Provided: Services provided are based upon individual need and range from educational offerings to occupational skills training, job placement services and connection to needed social services.

Work Readiness
-Workshops
-Resume writing
-Interviewing skills

Work Experiences
-Internships
-Summer Employment

Academic Services
-Pre-GED
-Tutoring
-GED
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 11/7/2018
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Westerly, RI

Tri-County Community Action Agency, Tri-County Community Action Agency
34 Pond Street
Westerly, RI 02891
 Phone: 401-519-1913
Service Categories:
Organization Name: Tri-County Community Action Agency
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Address:
34 Pond Street
Westerly, RI 02891
Phone: 401-519-1913
Service Categories:
Adult Education
Community Advocacy Organizations
Financial Assistance, Other
Food Assistance
Head Start/Early Head Start
Juvenile Justice Services
Utility Assistance
Youth Development
URL: https://tricountyri.org/home/
Eligibility: Basic Needs, Family Care Community Partnership (FCCP)
Services Provided: Head Start
Adult and Youth Education, Employment & Training
Food Distribution
Family Care Community Partnership
Heating Assistance
Weatherization
Youth Diversionary Program
Wayward Disobedient (assistance with filing)
[https://tricountyri.org/locations/westerly/]
Provider Profiles: Mission:
"To provide accessible, quality, and comprehensive social, educational, health, prevention, and other services to people in need, while empowering them to achieve the highest possible level of self-sufficiency and quality of life.”

Tri-County Community Action Agency has 12 Locations across the state. Helping individuals and families on the road to self-sufficiency since 1964."
Source: Rhode Island Quality Institute
Last Updated: 8/26/2019
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Lowell, MA

Epilepsy Foundation of New England, Epilepsy Foundation of New England
650 Suffolk Street
450
Lowell, MA 01854
 Phone: 617-506-6041
Service Categories:
Organization Name: Epilepsy Foundation of New England
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Address:
650 Suffolk Street
450
Lowell, MA 01854
Phone: 617-506-6041
Fax: 617-506-6047
Service Categories:
Disability Awareness Programs
Local Support Groups, Disability/Diag
Parent/Family Education
Specialized Information Resources
Youth Development
Email: info@epilepsynewengland.org
URL: https://epilepsynewengland.org/
Services Provided: Resource Center
Education and Training
Family Programs and Support
Peer Support Groups
Summer Camp
Youth Leadership Network
The Matty Project [https://epilepsynewengland.org/programs/the-matty-project]
Provider Profiles: Epilepsy Foundation New England is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures, and save lives. Epilepsy Foundation New England is an independent affiliate of Epilepsy Foundation of America; we serve the approximately 100,000 people in Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and Rhode Island affected by epilepsy and the people who care for them. Our vision statement is Help for Today, Hope for Tomorrow.
Source: Rhode Island Dept of Health, Office of Special Needs
Last Updated: 4/19/2019
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Nationwide

Youth MOVE National
PO Box 215
Decorah, IA 52101
Service Categories:
Address:
PO Box 215
Decorah, IA 52101
Toll Free Phone: 800-580-6199
Service Categories:
Youth Development
URL: https://www.youthmovenational.org/
Services Provided: Youth MOVE National is a youth-driven, chapter-based organization dedicated to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience in various systems—including mental health, juvenile justice, education, and child welfare. 60 chapters across the U.S.
Youth “Motivating Others through Voices of Experience” (MOVE) National
Provider Profiles: Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 7:00 pm EST.
Source: Medical Home Portal
Last Updated: 12/12/2018
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