Resources for Everyday Life
Wondering where to start?
Call 211, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to get help finding food and shelter, resources for the homeless, heating assistance, after school programs, family counseling, and other human services information. 211 is sponsored by United Way of Rhode Island.
Adult education in Providence
Amos House: adult basic education and tutorial assistance, 401 272-0220
Crossroads RI: adult literacy and math, GED preparation, 401 521-2255
Davinci Center: pre-GED and GED preparation, 401 272-7474
Dorcas Place: reading, math and computer education, 401 273-8866
Genesis Center: reading, writing, math, and computer instruction, 401 781-6110
Providence Community Action: adult basic education, 401 273-2000
RI Family Literacy Initiative: citizenship and computer classes, 401 455-8016
Citizenship Preparation classes in Providence
Genesis Center, 401 781-6110
International Institute, 401 784-8637
RI Family Literacy Initiative, 401 455-8016
Emergency shelter in Providence
Crossroads RI, 160 Broad Street, 401 521-2255
Providence Community Action Program, 49-51 Trenton St, 401 831-4570
United Way of RI: call for current available beds, 211
English as a Second Language classes in Providence
CCRI Center for Workforce and Community Preparation, 401 455-6019
Davinci Center, 401 272-7474
Dorcas Place, 401 273-8866
English for Action, 401 421-3181
International Institute, 401 784-8637
Providence Community Action, 401 273-2000
RI Family Literacy Initiative, 401 455-8016
Housing
Home Locator RI. NET: listings of available housing, emphasizing affordable housing.
Providence Housing Authority: placement in public housing, information on available private rental housing, and financial counseling. 100 Broad Street.,
401 751-6400
Rhode Island Housing Help Center: counseling to assist with mortgages, foreclosure, and homeownership. 44 Washington St.,
401 457-1130.
RI Coalition for the Homeless: legal services for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless; assistance with many related issues. The legal clinic meets at multiple locations,
401 421-6458
Income Tax Assistance
Low income and moderate income taxpayers can get free tax preparation and filing through these Volunteer Income Tax Assistance sites.
Casey Family Services, 1268 Eddy Street,
401 781-3669
Community Co-op, 807 Broad St, 401 461-4142
Federal Hill House, 9 Courtland St,
401 421-4722
International Institute of RI, 645 Elmwood Ave,
401 461-5940
John Hope Settlement House, 7 Thomas P Whitten Way, 401 455-2330 x330
Mount Hope Learning Center, 140 Cypress St, 401 455-8875
Olneyville Housing, 1 Curtis St, 401 351-8719 x106
Providence Spanish 7th Day Adventist Church, 131 Elmwood Ave, 401 621-0790
Providence Community Action Program, 518 Hartford Ave, 155 Niagara St, 401 273-2000
RI Family Life Center, 841 Broad St, 401 781-5808
Socio-Economic Development Center for Southeast Asians, 270 Elmwood Ave, 401 274-8811
Legal Assistance
Office of Child Support Services: assistance obtaining or enforcing a child support order; a moderate fee may apply.
77 Dorrance St.,
401 458-4400
Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc. : assistance for low-income individuals with civil legal issues, including housing, employment, divorce, domestic violence, and other. 56 Pine St.,
401 274-2652
RI Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program: legal representation for low-income persons needing representation,
401 421-7758
RI Coalition for the Homeless: legal services for individuals who are homeless or at risk of being homeless; assistance with many related issues. The legal clinic meets at multiple locations,
401 421-6458
Medical Assistance
Rite Care: for families with children under 18, pregnant women, and children under 19; must meet program’s income guidelines. DHS Providence Regional Family Center, 206 Elmwood Ave.,
401 462-5300
Community Health Centers: located throughout Providence,
401 274-1771
Crossroads RI at Providence Community Health Center: dental care for adults only, 160 Broad St.,
401 521-2255
Pediatric Dental Clinic at St Joseph: for children. 21 Peace St.,
401 456-4461
Whitmarsh Dental Clinic: for children and pregnant women only, 557 Broad St.,
401 456-4461