Village Common of Rhode Island (VCRI)
The Village Common of Rhode Island (TVCRI) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven membership organization that aims to support older adults who wish to age in their home via a network of local villages (communities of mutual support) in Rhode Island.
The Commonwealth Care Alliance
The Commonwealth Care Alliance’s resource guide for Rhode Island members offers information on various community health resources, including food assistance, housing support, transportation, and healthcare services. It aims to connect individuals with local programs that can help them live healthier, more independent lives.
United Way
United Way provides a network of support to help individuals and families access essential services like food, shelter, healthcare, and financial assistance. Through local chapters, it offers programs focused on education, economic stability, and health, aiming to improve community well-being and address pressing social issues
United Way – 211 Help Line
211 Help Line is a free confidential service help line that can connect you with housing, food, affordable childcare, job training, legal support, and much more.
United Way – POINT
POINT: Aging and Disability Center: The United Way POINT (Providing Opportunities for Individuals in Need Today) program connects elderly and individuals with disabilities in Rhode Island with vital resources, including food assistance, housing support,
transportation, and healthcare services. It provides information and referrals to help individuals and families navigate challenges and access the support they need.
Brown Health Diabetes Prevention Program
This one-year program helps people with pre-diabetes make lifestyle changes and improve their diet to prevent the onset of diabetes. Delivered in English and Spanish, this program is led by a trained lifestyle coach who supports participants as they make changes with a goal of losing 5-9% of their body weight. It begins with weekly one-hour sessions in the first six months and tapers off to monthly sessions. This is a free program.
Lions Clubs International Diabetes Camps Program
The Diabetes Camps program is designed to help enhance the quality of life for young people living with diabetes. This program fosters relationships that will help participants expand their diabetes management skills and increase knowledge of the disease.
Aging Well Services at Child & Family Services
Aging Well at Child & Family services work in collaboration with Office of Healthy Aging to provide a comprehensive in-home program focused on those 65 and above to sustain independent lifestyles in the privacy of their own homes. Case Managers familiarize themselves with the environment and assess the client in a holistic framework that addresses immediate needs and long-term objectives defined by the elders themselves. Collaborative care plans are developed, services are implemented, and continued evaluations and monitoring are provided to ensure success.
Programs provided: Community Waiver Home Care program, Copay Homecare/ Adult Day program, Victim of Crime Advocate program (VOCA), Medicare Counseling- State Health Insurance Assistance program (SHIP), Veterans Resource Assistance program.
Healthcare Navigation Services
Helps people understand and afford their healthcare plan,
The Village Common of RI
The Village Common of Rhode Island (TVCRI) is a non-profit, volunteer-driven membership organization that aims to support older adults who wish to age in their home via a network of local villages – communities of mutual support – in Rhode Island.
Senior Planet
Senior Planet, powered by OATS (Older Adults Technology Services), harnesses technology to change the way we age. Offering courses, programs, and activities help seniors learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends.
NeedyMeds
At NeedyMeds, we are a dedicated nonprofit organization committed to improving access to affordable healthcare for individuals in need. With a passionate team and a deep-rooted mission, we strive to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those facing healthcare challenges.
Whether you need help paying for prescriptions, finding a free clinic, or understanding your healthcare options, NeedyMeds is here to assist. Our comprehensive services include:
Affordable Health Clinics
Our directory includes clinics offering medical, dental, behavioral health, and substance abuse services.
Diagnosis Based Assistance
Find a private or government-funded organization offering programs that help with costs associated with specific diagnosis.
Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
Provide free or discounted medicines to people who are unable to afford them.
Coupons, Rebates & Co-pays
Printable coupons, rebates, savings cards, free trial offers & free samples.
Personalized Nutrition Counseling (Medical Nutrition Therapy)
Provide personalized nutrition counseling (medical nutrition therapy) to support lifestyle and disease management (diabetes, obesity, high blood pressure, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular, autism, PCOS, and more!)
RI Community Food Bank
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank maintains an extensive, regularly updated list of food pantries and meal sites across the state, organized by town and ZIP code, to help individuals and families in need access essential food resources . Many of these locations offer more than just food assistance; depending on the site and schedule, visitors may also find trained volunteers or members of the Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach Team available to help determine eligibility and assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . This integrated support aims to connect individuals not only with immediate food relief but also with longer-term nutritional assistance.
RI Community Food Bank
The Rhode Island Community Food Bank maintains an extensive, regularly updated list of food pantries and meal sites across the state, organized by town and ZIP code, to help individuals and families in need access essential food resources . Many of these locations offer more than just food assistance; depending on the site and schedule, visitors may also find trained volunteers or members of the Food Bank’s SNAP Outreach Team available to help determine eligibility and assist with applications for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) . This integrated support aims to connect individuals not only with immediate food relief but also with longer-term nutritional assistance.
The RI Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP)
The Rhode Island Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) is designed as a statewide partnership of organizations, each with a targeted assistive technology focus, working together to improve access to and acquisition of assistive technology for individuals with disabilities.
ATAP’s main initiatives include:
Device Demonstration
Device Loan
Device Re-Use
Training, Public Awareness, Collaboration, Information & Referral
ATAP Partners include Adaptive Telephone Equipment Loan Program (ATEL), East Bay Educational Collaborative (EBEC), Ocean State Center for Independent Living (OSCIL), and TechACCESS of RI. Please take a minute to visit their websites listed to the left to see what services they offer.
Note: This is for RI, but majority of states participate in this program!
TechACCESS of Rhode Island
TechACCESS believes that an informed consumer working collaboratively with knowledgeable professionals can best identify and select effective technology devices and services to improve his or her independent functioning. To achieve this, our programs are offered to assistive technology users, families, educational and therapeutic professionals, and others interested in learning more about assistive technology.
