Guidance & Support
For Kids
Al-Anon ............... 781-0044
Provides support groups for teenagers (and adults) with alcoholic or chemically-dependent parents,
family members or friends.
Ala-Teen ............... 781-0044
106 Rolfe Square, Cranston
Support for teenagers who have an alcohol or substance abuse problem.
Many locations in R.I.
Big Brothers of R.I. .. 432-9955
3300 Pawtucket Ave., E. Providence
Autism Learning Parters ............... 818-241-6780, x551
www.autismlearningpartners.com
intake@autismlearningpartners.com
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State ............... 921-2434
1540 Pontiac Ave., Cranston. One-to- one mentoring program for young girls and boys (7-15) with the
need for a positive male/female role model in their lives. Mentors are 19+.
CHADD (Children and Adults with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder
............... 369-0045
Support and information for the ADHD community. Programs offered first Wednesday of each month, 7pm,
Bradley Hospital, Pine Room. Check website or call to confirm.
Community Care Alliance (CCA) ............... 235-7000
800 Clinton St., Woonsocket
-Children's Behavioral Health Services - 235-7410
181 Cumberland Street in Woonsocket
Intensive Home and Community Based, as well as Office Based Treatment for emotional and behavioral
concerns. Intensive clinical services and family support. Child Psychiatry also available if needed.
Walk-In Hours: Monday - Friday 9-Noon. Also offering programs for Teens and Young Adults
-Behavioral Health Crisis/Emergency call 401-235-7120
-Early Childhood Home Visiting Programs - 401-235-6029
Help with the many challenges of parenting during the early years.
Center of Excellence for Opioid Addiction Treatment- 401-235-7120
EBCAP Head Start & Early Head Start Home Based Program ............... 367-2001
www.ebcap.org(for children 0-5 and pregnant moms) EBCAP HS & EHS Home Based Program provides high quality
comprehensive early childhood education services for eligible families and children from prenatal to age five. We use
"Growing Great Kids" curriculum specially designed for home based programs. We provide weekly home visits and
bi-monthly socialization group experience.
Kids Peace New England ............... 1-800-257-3223
Provides short- and long-term residential programs for children ages
8-18 exhibiting various emotional and/or behavioral difficulties at home or school. Also Autistic Spectrum
Disorder residential and day treatment programs.
Meeting Street ............... 533-9100
1000 Eddy Street, Providence
Meeting Street, provides quality inclusive education with clinical expertise, therapeutic and developmental services
to children and young adults of all abilities, to help them achieve their maximum potential.
Run Away Services ............... 1-800-RUN-AWAY
Crisis line for runaways or parents of runaways.
SibLink ............... 444-8945
A program that provides support for siblings of children with chronic illnesses or disabilities.
Women & Infants Hospital Autism Spectrum Disorders Clinic ............... 274-1122, ext 48935
Offers clinical services to children with autism spectrum disorders, or parental concerns of an ASD.
Behavior and Development Clinic ........ 274-1122, ext 48935
Provides clinical services to infants, toddlers, and/or pre-school age children with behavioral, developmental, and/or emotional concerns. Infant Toddler Sleep Service ……. 274-1122, ext 48935
Works with families to treat infant and toddler sleep problems.
Youth Pride RI ................ 421-5626
Provides support, advocacy, and education for youth and young adults (ages 13-23) impacted by
sexual orientation and gender
identity/expression.
For Families
ADDult Support Group of RI hotline ............... 1-617-697-8061
A non-profit and educational organization for adults with ADD or ADHD. Meets 3rd Thursday of the month 7-9pm (except for July, August, and December) in the Pine Room, Bradley Hospital.
AIDS Project RI ............... 831-5522
9 Pleasant St., Prov. This community-based organization helps local individuals and families cope with AIDS.
Blackstone Valley Prevention Coalition ........... 859-2500, x3
www.blackstonevalleypreventioncoalition.com
Formerly 7 distinct Prevention Coalitions, BVPC is now a regional Prevention Coalition comprised from Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket and Woonsocket.
Child & Family
31 John Clarke Rd., Middletown …. 849-2300
1268 Eddy St., Providence…. 781-3669
Services and programs offered include Child Care, Individual, Family and Substance Abuse Counseling, Family Care Coordinating Programs, Elder Care Services, and much more.
Children’s Friend ............... 276-4300
153 Summer St., Providence. Children’s Friend is the innovative leader in improving the well-being and healthy development of RI’s most vulnerable young children. We accomplish this by providing flexible, effective, and culturally-relevant services, and advocating for
programs and policies that support and strengthen these children and their families.
Comprehensive Community Action ............... 467-9610
Numerous programs and services from Head Start programs to parenting classes to health services.
Crossroads RI ............... 521-2255
(formerly Traveler’s Aid) 160 Broad St., Providence. Provides help - food, shelter, medical, referrals - for children and adults who are homeless or near homeless (including runaways). FAB- For Anything But alcohol, drugs or tobacco. Providing substance-free activities in the community fostering a role model approach to underage substance use and prevention. weirdgirlcreations.com.
Family Service of RI ............... 331-1350
55 Hope St. and 134 Thurbers Ave. in Providence. familyserviceri.org
Programs include mental health & substance abuse treatment; Early Intervention (EI) for infants & toddlers with developmental issues; group homes for children; case management, including specialized case management for people living with HIV/AIDS. Also a school for children with special needs called Mount Pleasant Academy and more. Family Service is also a foster care and adoption agency and is seeking loving families for children in need.
Family Therapy Clinic ............... 444-3967
Rhode Island Hospital provides help with parenting issues, especially with adolescents, relationship and women’s issues, marital issues, mental illness, life stage adjustments or role changing issues, and issues pertaining to the loss due to death or divorce, etc.
Family to Family of RI ............... 270-0101
Network created by families
for families of children and adults with special needs. No cost to be a part of the network.
The Groden Center ............... 274-6310
The Groden Network Community and Home Therapeutic Services program offers a wide range of programs that support children and adolescents by partnering with families to provide effective, evidence based, therapeutic services and learning opportunities to promote greater independence and joyful lives. We provide services in the home, community, schools, and in our life skills clinic to both individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other developmental delays and their families.
To learn more about Community and Home Therapeutic Services, contact Veronica Cruz at 401-274-6310 ext. 1279 or veronica.cruz@grodencenter.org
Bradley Hospital & Hasbro Children’s Hospital Special Programs:
For more information about these and other Lifespan health systems programs contact the Lifespan Health Connection ............. 444-4800 .............. 1-800-927-1230
or go online to www.lifespan.org
● Parenting Matters
Presented by Bradley Hospital, Parenting Matters is Rhode Island’s premier event on raising and working with children. Registration includes keynote presentation, choice of work-
shops on a wide range of topics related to children’s mental health and behavior, and an exhibitor family resource center.
● Speaking of Kids
Presented by Bradley Hospital and Hasbro Children’s Hospital, a series of workshop presentations on topics of importance to parents, families and caregivers.
Furniture Bank RI ............... 831-5511
945 Eddy St., Providence
Makes furniture/household and clothes items available to qualifying low-income families at a reduced price. Donations accepted.
Goodwill Industries ............... 861-2080
100 Houghton St., Providence
Goodwill is a vocational rehabilitation agency that provides job training and employment services for those with disabilities & other barriers to employment.
International House of R.I. ............... 421-7181
www.internationalhouseofri.org
8 Stimson Ave., Prov. Helps temporary international residents of RI.
Jewish Family Service ............... 331-1244
959 North Main St., Providence
Range of support services, including individual, couples and family counseling and support groups
John Hope Settlement House ............... 421-6993
7 Thomas P. Whitten Way, Providence. Offers a family-life education program.
Jonnycake Center ............... 789-1559
jonnycakecenter.org
1231 Kingston Road, Peace Dale.
Aids low-income families by offering food, clothing and household items, and emergency assistance.
Looking Upwards ............... 293-5790, ext. 300
2974 East Main Road, Portsmouth
Supporting children with diverse needs to develop to their fullest potential is the focus of Looking Upwards' children program. To promote children's growth, we bring together expertise in a wide array of disciplines. Our caring clinical team listens to each family's goals for their child and creates an individualized plan. Services are offered in the child's home, community, school and other natural settings. We help children to develop their strengths, learn new skills and successfully participate in the world around them. Services are available for children from birth to young adults and include: Early Intervention, Home Based Therapeutic Services (HBTS), Personal Assistant and Support Services (PASS), School-to-Career Transition, and Behavioral Consulting Services. For more information call Connie Cherveny at 293-5790 ext. 300.
Meals on Wheels ............... 351-6700
70 Bath St., Prov. www.RIMeals.org
Provides hot meals to the elderly. Volunteers and donations needed.
Navy Fleet & Family Support Center ............... 841-2283
1260 Peary Street, Newport
www.cnic.navy.mil/newport/index.htm
Parenting classes and various family workshops available to all Rhode Island military families including National Guard and Reserve.
Newport Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health ............... 849-1950
Child-and-Adolescent-Behavioral-Health.html
Brings urgently-needed child and adolescent mental health services to Aquidneck Island through our partnership with Bradley Hospital.
The Parent Support Network of RI ............... 800-483-8844 ... 467-6855
535 Centerville Rd., Ste. 202, Warwick www.psnri.org
Parents and peers supporting each other. Peer-based services providing family and individual behavioral health and wellness support. Statewide warm line 401-467-6855. Center locations in Warwick, Middletown, Newport, Westerly and Scituate.
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG) ............... 751-7571
Support group for parents, families and friends of gays and lesbians, to share support and understanding about homosexuality. Meetings are the 1st Wednesday of the month at the MET School, 325 Public St., Prov. at 6:45-8:45pm.
(Bradley Hospital) Parent Support Group ............... 432-1205
For parents and families of children with emotional, behavioral, psychiatric, or developmental challenges. Meets monthly, 2nd Thursday, 6:30-8pm in the Pine Room at Bradley Hospital. Babysitting is available but must be scheduled in advance.
Other Support groups include:
-Friend social skills group: A weekly social skills group for children and parents.
-T.A.G: (Teen Anxiety Group): A weekly anxiety management group for teens and their parents or guardians.
-Incredible Years group: A weekly group for parents of children who have low frustration tolerance.
For more information or to enroll, call Bradley Hospital’s Outpatient Department at 401-432-1119, or email bradleygroups@lifespan.org.
Parents. The Anti-Drug ............... 1-855-DRUGFREE
Website has loads of resources, tips for parents and teens. Resource for services in Rhode Island.
Project Link ................ 453-7618
134 Thurbers Ave.,
Suite 212, Providence
womenandinfants.org/projectlink
Women & Infants’ outpatient treatment program that specialized in improving the health and well-being of pregnant women and women with young children who are impacted by substance abuse and mental health issues.
The Providence Center ............... 276-4020
530 North Main St., Providence
The Providence Center provides treatment and supportive services to adults, children, adolescents and families who experience mental health, addiction, emotional or behavioral problems.
R.I. Parent Information Network (RIPIN) ............... 270-0101
300 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 300, Warwick.
www.ripin.org
RIPIN is a state-wide, non-profit organization that provides information, training, support and advocacy to parents seeking help for their children.
R.I.S.E. ............... 421-2010
(Rhode Islanders Sponsoring Education) www.riseonline.org
Scholarships and mentors for children with a parental history of incarceration.
Ronald McDonald House ............... 274-4447
45 Gay St., Providence
A warm, compassionate, supportive place for families to stay while a child in their family is being treated in one of the nearby hospitals.
Samaritans of Rhode Island Hotline ............... 272-4044 ... 1-800-365-4044
Safe Place - support group for adults who have lost a loved one or friend to suicide. The program is free and meets each Tuesday evening from 6:30pm-8:30pm
(excluding holidays) at the First Unitarian Church Community Center, 1 Benevolent St., Providence.
St. Mary's Home for Children ............... 353-3900
420 Fruit Hill Ave. North Providence “Divided Yet United Program”.
STEP Groups ............... 874-5956
2 Lower College Rd., Kingston
The URI Family Therapy Clinic offers 7-week STEP (Systematic Training for Effective Parenting) program for parents of young children (ages 1-6), middle school children, and teens. Parents learn communication skills, positive discipline techniques, ways to build self-esteem and more. Individual or group.
Clinical Services for Youth (CSY) ............... 847-7821
100 Bullocks Pt. Ave., E. Providence
Offers crisis intervention, counseling and outreach geared toward meeting the needs of and achieving stability for youth ages 9-17 and their families, who reside in Newport County.
J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center ............... 739-2700
3445 Post Road, Warwick
Promoting an enhanced quality of life for children and adults with developmental disabilities.
West Bay Community Action (WBCA) ............... 732-4666
224 Buttonwoods Ave., Warwick
WBCA is the only multi-service agency serving the basic needs of Kent County residents. We help individuals and families become self-sufficient & improve their lives.
-The Business Services Division Assessment, education, training, and job placement. The division works with employers throughout the region to link them with job-ready employment candidates.
-Children's Service Division prides itself in delivering high quality comprehensive early care and education programs for children & families.
-Family Resources includes programs addressing housing, food services and more.
