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University of Rhode Island's Become a Community First Responder: Naloxone (Narcan) Training course.
24/7 free access to Providence Fire Stations, which can help link individuals seeking treatment and support for addiction and substance use. Station locations are listed on their website.
Multiple resources including harm reduction, case management services, support and testing for people living with HIV, AIDS, or Hepatitis C, support for trans individuals, current and former sex workers, victims of human trafficking, and more. They offer drop-in naloxone distribution, needle exchange, fentanyl test strips, condoms, and other basic needs.
Provides support and referrals to inpatient treatment, medication assisted treatment, recovery housing, self-help-based support, peer recovery Support, HIV/HCV testing, and basic needs assistance. Offers free delivery of Naloxone to RI addresses.
Provides subsidized housing, case management, and clinical mental health services for persons living with HIV/AIDS. Offers drop-in services for naloxone, needle exchange, safe sex packets, fentanyl test strip kits, and HIV/Hepatitis C testing. Free, statewide delivery services available Monday through Friday from 10am to 1pm.
Has a drop-in center that includes Narcan distribution, fentanyl test strips, safer use supplies, and connection to a wide variety of agency and community resources.
They offer a range of services from employment and job training, temporary housing and shelter, substance abuse support, and more.
Resources and support group information for those living with alcoholism.
Resources and support group information for those living with addiction.
Tobacco/nicotine cessation support, including a helpline, medication support, and more.
A list of local facilities and businesses that are registered with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency to collect unused or expired medicines.
Find healthcare providers that have been trained to provide affirming and inclusive care.
The Adult Gender and Sexuality Behavioral Health Program provides behavioral health care for a range of issues LGTBQ+ individuals may experience.
Resources for LGBTQ+ students and staff at URI.
Organization serving Southeast Asian communities offering multiple services, including COVID-19 testing and vaccination, food resources, English classes, etc.
Reduced bus fares for RIPTA buses for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities. Application required.
Information on the Elderly Transportation Program (ETP), Reduced Fare Bus Pass Program, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, and Senior Center Bus/Vans.
Services include: Adult education and training, unaccompanied youth, employment services, refugee resettlement, translation and interpretation, ESL and GED classes, work training programs, citizenship and immigration, and more.
Founded in 1998, RIBS is a small non-profit based out of Providence, Rhode Island dedicated to promoting the awareness, appreciation, and application of Black storytelling.