Adoption
Adoption Network Ltd...................... 1-800-285-0450
Counseling, support and referrals.
Adoption Options ............................. 331-5437 229 Waterman St., Providence.
A Service of Jewish Family Services, www.adoptionoptions.org
Offer regular informational meetings the first Wed. of every month
at 6pm for anyone interested in exploring adoption.
Adoption R.I. .................................. 724-1910 500 Prospect St.,
Pawtucket.
Adoptive Families of America Inc. ......651-644-5223
333 Highway 100 North, Minneapolis, MN
Provides assistance and information about adoption.
Alliance for Children ....................... 725-9555 500 Prospect St., Pawtucket.
Catholic Social Services .................. 508-674-4681 783 Slade St., Fall River, MA.
Children's Friend & Service ............. 331-2900 153 Summer St., Providence.
Lutheran Social Services of New England .......... 785-0015 116 Rolfe St., Cranston.
International adoptions, support & education.
National Adoption Information Clearinghouse (NAIC) ........ 703-352 3488
P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC 20013. naic.acf.hhs.gov
Provides easily accessible information on all aspects of adoption,
including infant and intercountry adoption and the adoption of
children with special needs.
National Council for Adoption ... 202-328-1200 1930 17th St., Washington, DC 20009.
Promotes infant and special needs adoptions and offers services
to unmarried parents and infertile couples.
Gift of Life Adoption Services Inc. ...............943-6484 1053 Park Ave., Cranston.
Urban League of Rhode Island .................... 351-5000, ext 138
Votta & Votta Law Offices, Ltd. .................. 331-5555 900 Smith St., Providence.
Foster Care
Agencies:
Boys Town ................................................ 683-9870
Boys & girls, ages 2-18.
Casey Family Services ................................ 781-3669
Boys & girls, ages 5-13.
Children's Friends & Services ..................... 331-2900
Boys & girls, ages infant-5.
Com-Care Services ..................................... 785-0770
Boys & girls, ages infant-18.
Department of Children Youth & Families ...... 528-3700
Boys & girls, infant-18. Ask for Robin. www.dcyf.ri.gov
Family Resources ....................................... 766-0900
Boys, ages 12-15.
Family Service of RI ................................... 331-1350
Girls, ages 12-15.
Groden Center ............................................ 274-6310
Boys & girls, ages 5-18.
Mentor Clinical Services ............................. 467-7009
Boys & girls, ages infant-18.
North American Family Institute ................. 383-4425
Boys and girls, ages 11-17.
R.I. Foster Parent Association .................... 438-3900
www.rifpa.org
St. Mary's Home for Children
Therapeutic Foster Care "New Beginnings"....353-KIDS
420 Fruit Hill Ave., N. Providence. www.smhfc.org
Foster Parent Support Services .................. 800-655-7787
www.rifpa.org Boys & girls, ages infant-21.
Urban League Rhode Island ....................... 351-5000
Bereaved Parents
Children Coping with Cancer ....................... 444-3062
Support group for children and adolescents who have lost a sibling
to cancer. Hasbro Children's Hospital.
Compassionate Friends ............................... 398-0456
Support group for parents who are grieving the loss of a child.
Chapter meetings are held the second Monday of the month at 7:30
pm at Central Congregational Church on Angell Street in Providence.
Chapter Leader is Kathleen Soares.
Hasbro Children's Hospital Bereavement Support .................... 444-6090
Hasbro Children's Hospital has developed a resource packet to
assist families coping with the recent loss of a child from Hasbro.
They also have an extensive library of books on bereavement.
Infant Death Support Group ...................... 845-1114
For those who have lost an infant-through SIDS, miscarriage, stillbirth
or early infant death. Meets on "as needed" basis at Newport Hospital.
Miscarriage, Infant Death & Stillbirth Support Group (M.I.S.) ...274-1122, x4049
Meets in Pediatric Conference Room on the 1st & 3rd Wednesday
of every month at 7:00 pm. Sponsored by Women & Infants Hospital.
Call to pre-register.
Parent Bereavement Group ........................ 444-5719
Support group for parents who lost children to cancer. Hasbro
Children's Hospital.
Pregnancy After Loss Support (P.A.L.S.) ....274-1122, x4049
Women & Infants, 100 Dudley St. Prov.
Support group for expectant parents who have lost a child through
miscarriage, infant death or stillborn; meets the second Wednesday
of each month, 7pm. Call to pre-register.
Samaritans Safe Place
A support group where family members and friends share emotional
pain caused by suicide.
*Providence ............................................. 272-4243
Meets every Tuesday from 7:30-9pm at The Samaritans Center, 2
Magee Street.
*Fall River, MA. ....................................... 800-365-4044
Meets every first and third Thursday from 7:30-9pm at The Samaritans
Center in Fall River.
SIDS Support Group .................................461-2162 29 Hannah Drive, Warwick.
Please call for dates, times, and pre-registration.
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Child & Family Services
Guidance & Support
For Children
Al-Anon ................................................... 781-0044
Provides support groups for teenagers with alcoholic or chemically
dependent parents, family members or friends.
Ala-Teen ................................................... 781-0044
106 Rolfe Square, Cranston.
Provides support for teenagers who have an alcohol or substance
abuse problem.
Big Brothers of R.I. ................................... 432-9955 3300 Pawtucket
Ave., E. Prov.
Big Sisters of R.I. ............................ 943-7500 845 Oaklawn Ave., Suite
200, Cranston.
One to one mentoring program for young girls (7-14) with the need
for a positive male or female role model in their lives. Mentors
are adults 19 and older.
Kids Peace National Centers for Kids in Crisis .. 1-800-992-9KID
Provide diagnoses, short term/long term residential programs for
children 11-17 exhibiting various emotional and/or behavioral
difficulties at home or school.
Rhode Islanders for a Drug-Free Community ....... 331-1350
Offers a work site-based substance abuse prevention program for
parents that aims at educating them about how to communicate with
their teens about drug abuse. The program is sponsored by Family
Service, an accredited mental health and substance abuse counseling
agency.
Run Away Services .................................. 800-621-4000
www.NRScrisisline.org Crisis line for runaways or parents of runaways.
SibLink ..................................................... 444-8945
A 6-week program to provide support for brothers and sisters of
patients with chronic illness or disabilities.
For Families
AIDS Project RI .................................. 831-5522 232 West Exchange
St., Providence.
This community-based organization helps local individuals and
families cope with the AIDS crisis.
Alcohol and Drug Helpline 24 hrs/7days ..... 1-866-ALC-DRUG..... 725-0410
500 Prospect St., Pawtucket.
From the Rhode Island Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependence.
Alliance for the Mentally Ill Children's Network ..... 726-4744 (or Chris Brown at Bradley: 432-1205)
Support group for parents of emotionally challenged or challenging
children. Meets fourth Tuesday of every month at Bradley Hospitals
Pine Room.
Child and Family Services ......................... 849-2300
19 Valley Road, Middletown., 24 School St., Newport.
Offers a parenting and stress management series, among other services.
Children's Friend and Service .................... 331-2900 153 Summer St., Providence.
Children's Friends and Service operates important placement services
in foster care, adoption, & daycare, and offers counseling programs
for adults & children & Family Life Education program.
Divorce Support Group ...Bradley Hospital ...... 432-1000
Eating Disorder Support Group................... 455-6228
Monthly support group at Butler Hospital for family and friends
of people with an eating disorder. Meets the first Tues. of every
month from 7-8:30pm.
Family Resources Inc................................. 766-0900 245 Main St., Woonsocket.
Support services and classes for parents.
Family Service ....................... 331-1350 55 Hope St., Prov. www.familyserviceri.org
This non-profit, state-wide organization provides a variety of
programs including: mental health & substance abuse treatment;
Early Intervention (EI) for infants and toddlers with developmental
issues; group homes for children; case management, including specialized
case management for people living with HIV/AIDS; substance abuse
prevention programs; a school for children with
special needs called Mount Pleasant Academy, and more. Family
Service is also a foster care & adoption agency, and is seeking
loving families for children in need.
The Groden Center ................. 274-6310 86 Mt. Hope Ave., Prov.
Specializing in the treatment of children, adolescence, families
and persons with special needs. Ph.D. licensed psychologists,
certified social workers. Counseling & assessments/therapeutic
services. Services include: Special Education, Vocational Education,
Socialization, Stress Management & Behavior Therapy.
Bradley Hospital & Hasbro Children's Hospital Support Services: --Contact the Lifespan Health Connection ......... 444-4800.........800-927-1230
*Parenting Matters ............ Presented by health care professionals dealing with
a variety of subjects and health issues. Call for topics and schedules.
*Parents Assoc. NAMICAN of RI ............... 432-1205 (Alliance for the Mentally Ill Child
and Adolescent Network of Rhode Island)
Features educational support groups for both parents and siblings
of emotionally challenged and challenging children & adolescents.
Contact: Christine Brown, Program Director, Family Liaison Program.
*Speaking of Kids ..................................... 444-4800
Monthly programs for parents offered at various locations in the
community. Call for topics and schedules.
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.
Also offers special education to young people 16-21.
Hasbro Children's Hospital Child Development Center.............. 444-5685
Developed for parents of children with developmental disabilities,
the center offers a network of resources available to help parents,
including a variety of services, parent advocacy organizations,
individual consulting and group workshops.
International House of R.I....................... 421-7181 8 Stimson Ave., Providence.
Helps temporary international residents of Rhode Island.
Jewish Family Service ............................ 331-1244 229 Waterman St., Providence.
Provides a range of support programs to RI's Jewish community,
from family counseling to immigrant relocation.
John Hope Settlement House ................... 421-6993 7 Burgess St., Providence.
Offers a family-life education program.
Jonnycake Center ................................... 789-1559 1231 Kingston Road,
Peace Dale.
A non-profit social services agency that aids low-income families
offering food, clothing and household items.
Maisie E. Quinn Elementary School .......... 822-8456 1 Brown St., West Warwick.
Offers free parenting programs, such as the STEP curriculum and
MegaSkills, which help build children's achievements in school
and beyond.
Marriage & Family Therapy Program .........455-6491
Butler Hospital provides help with parenting issues, especially
with adolescents, relationship and women's issues, marital issues,
families with members suffering from a mental illness, life stage
adjustments or role changing issues, & issues pertaining to the
loss of a family -member due to death or divorce, etc.
Meals on Wheels ................................... 351-6700 70 Bath St., Providence.
This organization provides hot meals and emergency services to
the elderly. Its new satellite food bank, which provides groceries
to elderly clients, needs volunteers to stock and bag groceries.
Navy Fleet & Family Support Center ..... 841-2283 Building 1260, Naval Station Newport.
Provides workshops on issues including positive discipline & parenting
adolescents.
The Parent Connection .......................... 421-4695
Offers support regarding parenting after infertility. Play groups
and adult discussion. Also offers parenting workshops.
The Parent Support Network of Rhode Island ............................ 800-483-8844
400 Warwick Ave., Warwick.
The Parent Support Network provides support, education, and advocacy
training for families of children and youth with emotional and
behavioral difficulties. This is a statewide, not for profit organization.
Parents, Families & Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)............. 751-7571 www.GBwebworks.com/Pflag
Support group for parents, families and friends of gays and lesbians,
to share support and understanding about homosexuality. Meetings
are the 1st Tuesday of the month in Providence.
Parents Without Partners ....................... 621-3816 P.O. Box 9486, Providence. www.parentplace.com/readroom/pwp/
For single parents - widowed, divorced, -separated or never married
- to join together for support, education, social gatherings,
and family fun.
Project Link ....................................... 453-7618
Women & Infants' outpatient substance-abuse treatment program
for pregnant and parenting women. Also includes Teen Link for
adolescents.
Project Linus ...................................... 766-1986 1416 Providence
Pike, N Smithfield.
This all-volunteer organization provides a unique type of security
to seriously ill children -- handmade blankets. Volunteers may
sew, quilt, knit or crochet blankets to be distributed at Hasbro
Children's Hospital and other local health facilities.
The Providence Center ........................ 800-456-0300 520 Hope St., Providence.
RI's largest mental health center, offering statewide comprehensive
mental health and substance abuse services including psychiatric
care, counseling, special education and special programs for toddlers
to teens to help kids and families get a new start. Services provided
in Prov., W. Warwick & Woonsocket.
The Providence Family Learning Center ...351-1310
Teaches child care, child development, time & stress management.
Also, in-home parenting education.
R.I. Donation Exchange Program ........... 831-5511 20 River Ave., Providence.
Makes furniture & household items available to qualifying low-income
families at a reduced price. Donations of furniture and housewares
must be in good condition and are accepted all year long. Clothing
& building materials available too.
R.I. Community Food Bank .................. 826-3073 P.O. Box 1325, W.Warwick.
Distributes food to emergency food closets, soup kitchens & others.
R.I. FamilyWorks ............................... 1-800-731-0987
A safe, non-judgmental support group for parents (by parents)
to share parenting challenges and to strengthen their family relationships.
Groups meet weekly and are led by a volunteer professional facilitator.
Day care is available. Locations throughout the state.
Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) ..................... 727-4144
toll-free in RI ...... 1-800-464-3399 175 Main Street, Pawtucket
www.ripin.org
The Rhode Island Parent Information -Network is a statewide, non-profit
organization that provides free telephone support, information,
training, & referrals to families seeking help for the children
in their care.
Ronald McDonald House....................... 274-4447 45 Gay St., Prov.
www.tiac.net/users/prmh A warm, compassionate, supportive place for families to stay
when a child in their family is being treated in one of the nearby
hospitals.
Samaritans of Rhode Island
Hotline .............. 272-4044 Office .............. 272-4243
2 Magee St., Providence.
Safe Place - a peer to peer support group for people who have experienced
death by suicide of a family member or friend. The Samaritans
offer a 24-hour, confidential hotline aimed at suicide prevention.
STEP Groups ...................................... 874-5956
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. The cost is $40 per family. Call to register or for
more information.
Stopover Services of Newport County Inc. ........ 848-0758 www.stopoverservices.com
229 West Main Road, Middletown.
Offers parent support and education workshops, support for runaways,
able to temporarily place kids with volunteer families. After
school program and individual and family counseling in schools
and at home or in office. Free, for teens and families in Newport
County.
Traveler's Aid Help Line...................... 351-6500
Provide help - food, shelter, medical, referrals - for children
and adults who are homeless or near homeless (including run-a-ways).
Women & Infants' Centers for Health Education
www.womenandinfants.org
100 Dudley St., Prov. ............................... 276-7800
1050 Main St., E. Greenwich........................886-4222
2168 Diamond Hill Rd., Woonsocket...... ........767-2344
1162 GAR Highway, Swansea, MA............... 508-730-1010
6 Whipple St., North Attleboro, MA............... 508-699-5454
Offer parenting education programs on issues ranging from infant
care to being a grandparent.
Help Dealing With Violence
Battered Women Support Group
(Newport) ..............................................846-5263
Women's Resource Center of Newport County, 114 Touro St., Newport.
Meets Mondays from 6-7:30pm and Wednesday from 1-2:30pm.
(Warren) ............................................... 247-2070
517 Main St., Warren. Meets 6:30-8.
Blackstone Valley Advocacy Center ..........723-3057
Domestic violence agency providing support & advocacy to victims
of violence. Services include 24 hour helpline, shelter, support
groups, court advocacy & education.
Child Abuse Hotline (DCYF)....................1-800-742-4453
Domestic Violence Awareness Group........ 723-3057
Support group in the Pawtucket/Central Falls Area.
Legal Advocacy ...................................... 782-4174
Women's Resource Center Court Office, McGrath Judicial Complex,
Rte. 1, Wakefield.
Assistance in obtaining temporary restraining orders, victim support
in the family and district courts, advocacy for individuals whose
partners have been arrested for domestic violence and legal referrals
for related issues. Weekdays, 8:30am-4:30pm.
Multilingual Group for Abused Women ....... 723-3057
Free program meets at Blackstone Shelter Fri. mornings. For women
who speak English, Spanish & Portuguese.
Prevent Child Abuse Rhode Island ............. 728-7920
Statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to educating Rhode
Islanders about child-abuse prevention programs. Has parent newsletter,
information on all parenting issues and a lending library.
Rejuvenations ......................................... 782-3990
Expressive therapy groups for children ages 3-17 who have witnessed
domestic violence. Also eligible are children at risk, victims
of crime and children needing extra help with social adjustment.
Sponsored by the Women's Resource Center of South County.
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence ...... 467-9940 .......... 1-800-494-8100
422 Post Rd. Suite 202, Warwick
RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence offers information, referral,
shelter, and support groups for women, children, and families.
There are six member organizations (all 24-hr) in Newport & Bristol
County (847-2533), Pawtucket (723-3057), Providence (861-2760),
Warwick (738-1700), Wakefield & South County (782-3990), Westerly
(322-6010) & Woonsocket (658-4334).
RI Rape Crisis Center
(See Sexual Assault & Trauma Resource Center)
Sexual Assault and Trauma Resource Center ............................... 421-4100
(formerly the RI Rape Crisis Center) 300 Richmond St., Providence.
Offers individual counseling of a sliding scale for victims of
sexual assault and domestic violence.
Sisters Overcoming Abusive Relationships (SOAR) ..................... 467-9940
Offers support and resources for survivors of domestic violence.
Contact: Zulma Garcia
Sojourner House
Hot Line ............................................. 658-4334 765-3232
Business Line ...................................... 861-6191
Two Richmond Square, Suite #210 Prov. Offers advocacy, support,
shelter & education for victims of domestic violence.
Support Groups for Current and Past Victims of Domestic Violence........782-3990
Sponsored by the Women's Resource Center of South County. Meets
Mondays at 6:30pm and Tuesdays at 9:30am in Wakefield; Wednesdays
at 6:30pm in North Kingstown; and Thurs. at 6:30pm in Westerly.
Child care is available. One-on-one counseling also available.
Women Overcoming Abuse .................. 861-2760
PO Box 603300, Providence, RI 02906.
Support group at The Women's Center of RI (see below) for women
who have experienced emotional, physical or sexual abuse.
Women's Center of RI ........................ 861-2760
A 24-hour help line for those suffering from domestic violence.
Women's Resource Center of Newport County
24-Hour Hot Line .............................. 847-2533
Business Line ................................... 846-5263
114 Touro St., Newport.
Offers drop-in support as well as a hot line for those suffering
from domestic abuse.
More Resources & Support
Anorexia and Bulimia Association of Rhode Island ................ 861-2335
Offers support and referrals.
ARC of RI ......................................... 463-9191
Provides advocacy for adults and children with disabilities.
Arthritis Foundation of RI ................... 461-9339
820 Park Ave., Cranston.
(Attention Deficit) CH.A.D.D. of Providence County ........... 943-9399
CHADDofRI810@aol.com
Non-profit, volunteer organization offering support and education
regarding children and adults with Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity
Disorder. Meets the first Wed. of each month, Sept - June from
7-9pm at Hillsgrove House, 70 Minnesota Ave., Warwick.
(Asthma) CVS/Draw a Breath Program ................................ 444-8340
At Hasbro Children's Hospital, this innovative program is designed
to help children with asthma improve the management of their condition.
Autism/PDD Resource Center ................738-8922
Gaeway Plaza, Warwick Avenue, Warwick.
Houses a professional resource library and offers support services
to families. Open Monday-Friday, 9am-noon or by appt.
(Blindness) DHS Services for Children Who Are Blind or Visually
Impaired ............................................................ 222-2300
....... 1-800-752-8088, x2300
(Blindness) IN-SIGHT .......................... 941-3322
Family support groups for people with visual impairments or who
are legally blind.
(Blindness) National Federation of the Blind of RI .................. 433-2606
PO Box 154564, Riverside.
Brain Injury Assoc. of RI ...................... 725-2360
500 Prospect St., Pawtucket.
Cancer Information Service of the Nat'l Cancer Institute .......... (800)4-CANCER
(Cancer) Kid 2 Kid ................................ 444-6903
A support group for children 3-12 who are cancer patients and
their siblings.
(Cancer) Speaking with Children About Cancer ....................... 444-4800
Meets third Tuesday of each month from 6- 7:30pm at the Fain Health
Center, Miriam Hospital. Pre-registration required.
(Cancer) Tomorrow Fund ....................... 444-8811
Providing emotional and financial support to families with children
undergoing long-term cancer treatment in the Tomorrow Fund Clinic
at Hasbro Children's Hospital.
(Cancer) Tomorrow Fund Teens ............ 444-6903
Support group for adolescents (13+) with cancer. Hasbro Children's
Hospital.
Cystic Fibrosis RI/MA Chapter
local chapter ......................................... 508-655-6000
general info. ........................................ 1-800-FIGHT-CF
Disability Law Center (Rhode Island) .... 831-3150 349 Eddy St., Providence.
Down Syndrome Society of RI ............. 463-5751 99 Bald Hill Road, Cranston.
Epilepsy Foundation of Massachusetts and Rhode Island ........ 888-576-9996
Ask about our H.O.P.E. (Helping Other People with Epilepsy) Mentoring
Program.
FACTS (Family Aids Center for Treatment & Support) ............ 521-3603
18 Park Ave., Providence.
Family Voices of RI ............................... 727-4144
A national grassroots network of families and friends speaking
on behalf of children with special health care needs. Provide
info., education, advocacy & support to families and professionals,
bi-monthly newsletter and parent groups.
Federation for Children With Special Needs, Inc. ................. 617-236-7210
Provides info., referrals, & support to parents.
Gambling Treatment Program (RI)............. 277-0707
Treatment for people with gambling problems in an individual,
group or family session, offered by therapists from RIH who specialize
in problem gambling. Services available in Providence and E. Greenwich.
(RI) Hemophilia Foundation ..................... 944-6950 160 Plainfield St., Providence.
(RI) Housing Authority & Mortgage Financing Corp..... 751-5566 or 1-800-427-5560
Provides housing for low income families, the elderly and individuals
with disabilities. Also provides info. about subsidized housing.
The Hydrocephalus Association of RI ........ 723-6065 50 Lakeview Rd., Lincoln.
A non-profit organization providing support, information and advocacy
to individuals around the issues of hydrocephalus.
Learning Differences Education - Hamilton School (at Wheeler)... 421-8100, ext.168
216 Hope St., Providence.
Produces a resource book for families and a special school for
learning disabled children in grades 1 through 8.
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of America,RI Chapter...943-8888... 1-800-528-4730
75 Sockanosset Cross Rd., Cranston. www.leukemia-lymphoma.org
First Connection - match recently diagnosed patients with those out of treatment.
Patient aid, self evaluation, transportation, medication. Educational
programs. Call for support group information.
Lupus Foundation of America, RI Chapter ............................................. 421-7227
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation ..............................................454-1911
20 W. Exchange St., Suite 2, Providence.
Mental Health Association of RI ........................................................... 726-2285
(Mental Health) NAMI-CAN of Rhode Island ......................................... 941-1891
Support groups and educational programs for families of children
and adolescents with mental illnesses/neurobiological disorders.
M*O*S*T (Mothers Offering Support Together) ................................ 508-677-9239
An information and support group for parents of children with
autism, including PDD and Asperger's disorder. Meets the second
Thurs. of each month from 9:30am-noon at the Gardener Building,
Seekonk Congregational Church, 600 Fall River Ave., Seekonk, MA.
Muscular Dystrophy Association ........................................................... 823-5260
33 College Hill Road, Bldg. 15C, Warwick.
National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) ........................... (800)999-6673
PO Box 8923, New Fairfield, CT.
Neurofibromatosis Foundation.................................................. 331-6633/737-0154
127 Pine Grove Ave., Warwick.
Information & support groups.
Newport County Chapter for Retarded Citizens ....................................... 253-2218
Sickle Cell Family Support Group ........................................................ 444-6224
Meets the first Thursday of every month from 7-8:30pm in Room
151, Hasbro Children's Hospital, 593 Eddy St., Prov.
Spina Bifida Association of Rhode Island ........732-7862 P.O. Box 6948, Warwick.
Meets at 7pm on the second Wednesday of each month at Hasbro Children's
Hospital, second floor, Conference Room 151, Eddy Street, Providence.
Tourette Syndrome Society ..................................................................
885-9724
Transplant Support Group.....................................................................444-8562
Hasbro Children's Hospital. A program for children who require
organ transplants.
United Cerebral Palsy ....................... 722-0809/941-9377 571 Pontiac Ave., Cranston.
General Resources
Ask the Doctor Program & Parent Support Group ................................... 432-1205
Contact: Christine Brown, Program Director, Family Liaison Program.
Bradley Hospital 24 Hour Crisis Support .............................................. 432-1364
Department of Human Services ................................................www.dhs.state.ri.us
Family Resource Center, Hasbro Children's Hospital ........................... 444-6090
A library open to the public providing books and other publications
to provide information on issues ranging from general parenting
concerns to specific medical issues.
Family Health Information Line.................................................... 1-800-942-7434
English and Spanish speaking operators answer questions Monday-Friday,
8:30am-5pm. Sponsored by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Federation for Children With Special Needs ..................................... 617-482-2915
Furnishes information, referrals, and support groups.
Lifespan online
www.lifespan.org
(for information about Lifespan, services, programs and events)
www.lifespan.org/healthtalk
(a forum of doctors, nurses and other health care professionals
sharing good health information.)
National Health Information Center ................................................ 800-336-4797
Health information referral service.
The Rhode Island Department of Health Web Site: www.health.state.ri.us
A wonderful resource for all of the latest local health information,
from disease control to early intervention to nutritional guidelines.
Rhode Island Family Guide Website: www.rifamilyguide.com
University Affiliated Program of Rhode Island ...................................... 456-8072
A statewide information and training center created by a network
of experts at Brown University, Rhode Island College, Providence
College and the University of Rhode Island. Providing referral
services, newsletters, and training sessions. Open to the public.
Women & Infants Hospital: www.womenandinfants.org
Foster Care
Guidance and Support
General Resources
family fun destinations