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Provides 24/7 hotline with housing counselors to help individuals avoid foreclosure and stay current on mortgage payments. Can act as a liaison with your lender, provide information, offer professional guidance, identify options, and connect you to additional resources.

Provides rides to and from cancer-related medical appointments for patients who otherwise might not be able to get there. Based on eligibility and availability, individuals are matched with volunteer drivers, transportation providers working with the American Cancer Society, or other local resources.

Those affected by scleroderma and their families.

Provides awareness for support, education and research.
Provides educational and emotional support, stimulates and support research designed to identify the cause and cure for scleroderma, and improve methods of treatment; and enhances the public's awareness of this disease.
Chapters and Support Groups may be located in Resources.

Provides support for individuals who want to recover from food addictions. Twelve-step program for food addicts.

Funds research to understand hearing and balance functions, and educates people on how to prevent, identify, preserve, and restore these.

Provides family support after a child dies to bereaved parents, grandparents and siblings. 

Services Include:

• Local Chapters
• Online Communities
• Newly Bereaved Packets
• Brochures
• Online Magazine

Anyone in crisis.

Provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.

Crisis Chat Service provides online emotional support at: https://988lifeline.org/chat/

The previous 1-800-273-TALK (8255) number will continue to function indefinitely

Provides programs, training, and intervention for families and caretakers of children of individuals with addiction and information and support for adult children of individuals with addition.

The MSUD Family Support Group membership includes families and professionals worldwide.

Services Include:

• Provides opportunities for support and personal contact for those with MSUD and their families.
• Distributes information and raising public awareness of MS
• Strengthens the liaison between families and professionals.
• Encourages newborn screening programs and research for MSUD.

Provides a 12 step program for parents, families, and friends (over age 15) who are concerned about destructive behavior of someone close to them, whether caused by drugs, alcohol, or a related behavior problem. Any concerned person is encouraged to attend.

Website has general information and a directory of local meetings.

Camp BraveHeart , ages 4-17 who have experienced loss.

HopeHealth's summer children's grief support camp, Camp BraveHeart, offers kids ages 4 - 17 the opportunity to express their grief and find hope and healing in a safe, supportive space. 

HopeHealth's summer children's grief support camp, Camp BraveHeart, offers kids ages 4 - 17 the opportunity to express their grief and find hope and healing in a safe, supportive space. This year, HopeHealth is offering Camp BraveHeart in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. 

Camp BraveHeart in Massachusetts

Hockomock Area YMCA
North Attleborough, MA
Thursday & Friday, July 20 & 21, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1.)

Camp BraveHeart in Rhode Island

Camp JORI
Wakefield, RI
Thursday & Friday, August 17 & 18, 2023
9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

(REGISTRATION WILL OPEN ON APRIL 1)

Young Life is a Christian ministry that reaches out to middle school, high school and college-aged kids in all 50 states.

Some Young Life areas have dedicated programs for students and young adults with disabilities, typically referred to as Young Life Capernaum. Young Life Capernaum gives young people with intellectual and developmental disabilities the chance to experience fun and adventure, to develop fulfilling friendships and to challenge their limits while building self-esteem through club, camp and other exciting activities.

[https://www.younglife.org/Locator/Pages/default.aspx Use the online finder] to locate a local Young Life and find out about their programs.

Be a resident of Washington County.

The Coalition: 

• Advocates for the region’s children locally, statewide, and nationally.
• Encourages collaboration to maximize relationships and resources.
• Researches and publishes comprehensive town-by-town statistics on the well-being of County children.
• Convenes forums and trainings for area professionals – doctors, teachers, mental health clinicians, after-school providers, youth leaders, etc. – who care for children.
• Facilitates collaboration to address compelling needs beyond the scop of any one agency or sector.
• Launches innovative initiatives, such as Feelin’ Groovy, Chalk It Up Against Bullying, Welcome Baby, & The Greatest 8 to meet community needs.

"We" are a membership coalition of social service agencies, health providers, parents, legislators, town officials, volunteers, and others who advocate on behalf of the region's children. We have met this task since 2003 in three key ways:

Responsible and accurate studies
Community-wide information, forums, and advocacy
Special initiatives and ongoing working committees

The mission of American Academy of Pediatric Dentists (AAPD) is to advance optimal oral health for all children by delivering outstanding service that meets and exceeds the needs and expectations of our members, partners and stakeholders.

Online Resources Include:

• Resources and support for members
• [https://www.aapd.org/resources/parent/ Parent Resources
• [https://www.aapd.org/publications/find-a-pd/ Find a Pediatric Dentist]

Veterans, current military members, descendants of VFW eligible veterans and their families. Must have children under the age of 18 in their custody.

An on-campus center located in Michigan that provides a productivity-based program open to eligible families of current military personnel, veterans, and descendants of members of the VFW and its Auxiliary. Participating families can be one or both parents with children under age 18 in their custody. Services may include case management, housing, childcare and other support so they can productively work toward goals for a better future. Helpline staff will assist callers with eligibility questions and find additional resources if not eligible.COVID-19 Update: Following all CDC and state guidelines.

• Military Family Service/Support Centers

Provides FREE house cleaning to any household with a man, woman, or child battling any type of cancer. Patients are eligible if they are recovering from cancer surgery, in cancer treatment, or in hospice care. 

Apply at https://cleaningforareason.org/patients/

Matches patients with a local cleaning service. Patients may receive one round of services, which is two free home cleanings (one general cleaning per month for up to two months). Service depends on the availability of a local company.

We have groups for siblings ages 4-7 years old, 8-12 years old, and teens. Siblings meet together for 4-6 sessions, and each meeting lasts about 1-1/4 hours. Parents of SibLink group participants also meet to address their questions and concerns about siblings.
Families do not need to patients of Hasbro Children's or Bradley hospitals to enroll in SibLink.

SibLink groups are designed to improve healthy siblings' understanding and positive adjustment to a brother or sister's illness or disability in an atmosphere of peer support. SibLink's group program is open to the public and provides a great opportunity for healthy brothers and sisters to meet and share with other children whose families face similar circumstances.
SibLink groups are a team effort! Doctors Debra Lobato and Wendy Plante take turns coordinating the groups and meeting with parents. Since SibLink is part of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, we make it our business to train future child psychologists, psychiatrists, and pediatricians about sibling needs. SibLink loves having these talented and dedicated young professionals working with us as SibLink group leaders.

Income guidelines and eligibility criteria available on website

Rhode Islanders who need assistance from the Fund should visit their local Community Action Program (CAP) agency. CAP agencies use the guidelines found below to determine qualification. If you are unsure of the CAP agency nearest you, please contact United Way 2-1-1 in Rhode Island. Simply dial 2-1-1 or visit us online.

For more than 35 years, the Good Neighbor Energy Fund has provided assistance to Rhode Island households who are unable to meet a current energy expense due to a temporary crisis.

The Fund was founded by local energy companies that recognized their customer's generosity with various giving programs. The Good Neighbor Energy Fund's 2022-23 sponsors include:

• Block Island Utility District
• Rhode Island Energy
• Pascoag Utility District
• Petro Home Services
• RISEC, LP
• Ocean State Power

Educates health professionals and families who deal with amplified musculoskeletal pain syndromes (AMPS) such as fibromyalgia, complex regional pain syndrome (CRPS), RSD, RND, neuropathic pain and myofascial pain.

Services Include:

• Educational materials about a variety of pain issues
• [https://stopchildhoodpain.org/faqs/what-hospitals-offer-this-treatment-program/ Directory of pediatric AMPS treatment programs.]

The National Society of Genetic Counselors (NSGC) promotes the professional interests of genetic counselors and provides a network for professional communications. Access to continuing education opportunities, professional resources, advocacy and the discussion of all issues relevant to human genetics and the genetic counseling profession are an integral part of belonging to the NSGC.

[https://www.nsgc.org/page/find-a-genetic-counselor Find a Genetic Counselor].