Catholic Social Services of Rhode Island

Address

184 Broad Street
Providence, RI 02903

(401) 462-0569

https://dioceseofprovidence.org/

Description:

The Diocese of Providence!€™s Secretariat for Catholic Charities & Social Ministry develops, implements and supports ministries and services that reach thousands of Rhode Islanders each year. Rooted in the social teaching of the Roman Catholic Church, this secretariat focuses on the dignity of each human being, serving others and dispensing charity while educating and advocating for justice. Through this office, support is provided to more than 140 parishes in the diocese by helping parishioners meet their basic and social service needs. In every service provided, this ministry aims to reflect the compassion of Jesus Christ through sensitivity to the ever-changing ethnic, cultural and economic diversity of communities within the diocese.

The Secretariat for Catholic Charities & Social Ministry brings the message of Christ!€™s love to the people of Rhode Island in tangible ways. These offices provide resources to communities in the areas of family, the sanctity of life, immigration, emergency assistance and so much more. This secretariat seeks to meet the physical and spiritual needs of parishioners and neighbors while always addressing injustice and advocating for legislative change at the local and national levels.

Description

Services: Multi-purpose organization offering educational, social, and advocacy services to minorities, elderly, and poor in the areas of health and welfare, social justice awareness, criminal justice and housing. Provides local Campaign for Human Development funding for local advocacy and organizing projects. Community Advocacy Funds available for innovative projects. ** AIDS Ministry Services: Provides counseling to persons with AIDS ** Prison Ministry Coordinator: Father Alan Beauregard, ACI Services: Provides individual advocacy and pastoral counseling at the Department of Corrections ** Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Services: Offers volunteer visitor program and respite services to low income, minority, and homebound senior citizens throughout Rhode Island ** Respite Care / Homemaking Program Services: Homemaking, personal care, shopping, meal preparation in conjunction with the Department of Elderly Affairs as well as skilled home care and overnight respite to relieve primary caregivers. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal; federal; state; local grants; foundations

Hours

8:30am - 7:30pm, M - F

Fees

None

Languages

French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hmong

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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    Serves all areas

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Description

Recovery: St. Matthias Ministry This ministry is dedicated to reaching and supporting individuals struggling with drug and alcohol problems. We also provide help to families in need of guidance or support due to a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem. These problems can affect their everyday lives and also the lives of their families and loved ones. Rhode Island has one of the highest percentages of illicit drug, marijuana and alcohol use in the country. Therefore, this ministry also provides resource information, workshops, and education to the public in collaboration with other faith-based groups and recovery organizations

Hours

Varies

Required Documents

Varies

Eligibility

Individuals struggling with substances abuse and their family members and loved ones

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Call for more information

Service Area

Statewide

Geography Served

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  • Rhode Island

    Contact

    Name:
    Peter Magnotta
    Title:
    LICSW
    Phone:
    401-278-2517
    Email:
    pmagnotta@dioceseofprovidence.org

    Telephone Numbers

    Number:
    401-421-7833 x217
    Name:
    Social Worker
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    Description

    Powerful Tools for Caregivers Catholic Social Services of RI has trained 16 new Class Leaders who are certified to teach the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program. The six week classes (1.5 hours each week) provide a self-care education program for family caregivers. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. Caregivers who have completed the program have shown improvement in the following areas: • Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups) • Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression) • Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands) • Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of local services) If you would like to attend a Powerful Tools Program please call the agency number listed for the location and time that works for you. Or contact Catholic Social Services of RI, information below.

    Hours

    Varies

    Required Documents

    NONE

    Eligibility

    Be a caregiver

    Fees

    NONE

    Intake Procedure

    Call

    Languages

    Spanish

    Service Area

    Statewide

    Geography Served

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      Description

      Immigration Services: family petitions, religious visa petitions, adjustment of status, green card renewals, naturalization, work permit renewals, TPS, DACA, and consultations. Accredited Representation: staff is accredited to represent individuals and families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Catholic Social Services if RI is a member agency of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

      Hours

      MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

      Required Documents

      Varies

      Eligibility

      All

      Fees

      Varies

      Intake Procedure

      Call

      Languages

      Portuguese, Spanish

      Service Area

      Statewide

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Rhode Island

        Contact

        Name:
        Nancy Gonzalez
        Title:
        Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI
        Phone:
        401-278-2530
        Email:
        ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org
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        Description

        Classes to prepare legal permanent residents for the U.S. citizenship exam.

        Hours

        Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10AM - 12:30PM

        Eligibility

        Varies

        Fees

        None

        Intake Procedure

        By phone

        Languages

        Spanish, Portuguese

        Service Area

        Statewide

        Geography Served

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          Description

          Services: Multi-purpose organization offering educational, social, and advocacy services to minorities, elderly, and poor in the areas of health and welfare, social justice awareness, criminal justice and housing. Provides local Campaign for Human Development funding for local advocacy and organizing projects. Community Advocacy Funds available for innovative projects. ** AIDS Ministry Services: Provides counseling to persons with AIDS ** Prison Ministry Coordinator: Father Alan Beauregard, ACI Services: Provides individual advocacy and pastoral counseling at the Department of Corrections ** Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Services: Offers volunteer visitor program and respite services to low income, minority, and homebound senior citizens throughout Rhode Island ** Respite Care / Homemaking Program Services: Homemaking, personal care, shopping, meal preparation in conjunction with the Department of Elderly Affairs as well as skilled home care and overnight respite to relieve primary caregivers. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal; federal; state; local grants; foundations

          Hours

          8:30am - 7:30pm, M - F

          Fees

          None

          Languages

          French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hmong

          Service Area

          Statewide

          Geography Served

          None

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          Special Notes/Funding

          Due to the pandemic, the Friendly Visitor Program will be on hiatus until further notice.

          Description

          Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Program A community-based volunteer program that provides weekly visitors to isolated elderly and disabled adults in Rhode Island. The program was developed in 1978 by Sister Rhea Lachapelle of the Sisters of Saint Ann to address the needs of a growing and diverse population of elderly living alone with little or no social support. Any elder (60 + years) or disabled person that is homebound, residing in any elderly care facility ( nursing homes, assisted living or patients at hospitals) is eligible for this program. There are no income guidelines and there is no fee for this service. Friendly Visitor volunteers are available state-wide. Volunteers have supplied personnel references and passed a background check through the office of the attorney general. The program has on-going recruitment of volunteers who make a commitment to visit or call the elderly for at least one hour each week. This program is funded in Partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging.

          Hours

          MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

          Required Documents

          Varies

          Eligibility

          Any elder (60 + years) or disabled person that is homebound, residing in any elderly care facility ( nursing homes, assisted living or patients at hospitals) is eligible for this program

          Fees

          NONE

          Intake Procedure

          By phone

          Languages

          Spanish

          Service Area

          Statewide

          Geography Served

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            Description

            Provides information and referrals by phone for the elderly, family members and caregivers. The diocese can help to determine clients’ needs and provide information about referrals to appropriate diocesan, state, and social service providers.

            Hours

            MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

            Required Documents

            Varies

            Eligibility

            Varies

            Fees

            None

            Intake Procedure

            By phone

            Languages

            Spanish, Portuguese

            Service Area

            Rhode Island

            Geography Served

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              Description

              Refugee Resettlement Services: In affiliation with Migration & Refugee Services (MRS) of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), staff provides refugee resettlement services. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has been collaborating with the USCCB/MRS for nearly 30 years in their humanitarian mission of the resettlement of refugees in the United States. This program is appropriate for anyone in need of immigration services and refugee resettlement casework and is available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic. The application process varies depending on the immigration status of the individual and application guidelines vary depending on the immigration status. There are fees required by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, the diocesan office has a fee schedule for the services provided. The financial situation of the client is considered; fees are based on the individual’s income, and payment plans are available.

              Hours

              Varies

              Required Documents

              Varies

              Eligibility

              Varies

              Fees

              Varies

              Intake Procedure

              By phone / Varies

              Languages

              English, Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic

              Service Area

              Statewide

              Geography Served

                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

              • Rhode Island

                Contact

                Name:
                Nancy Gonzalez
                Title:
                Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI
                Phone:
                401-278-2530
                Email:
                ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org
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                Description

                CareBreaks Respite Services Caring for a loved one can often be overwhelming, so the CareBreaks program offers the gift of time. It can help family caregivers arrange for, and perhaps help pay for, a break. A break for a caregiver may include bringing a volunteer or paid worker into the home, arranging for your loved one to attend a safe day program, or even placing your loved one in an overnight facility for a short period of time. CareBreaks may be used occasionally or at regularly scheduled times. This gives the caregiver time to shop, get medical care, attend to personal matters, rest, vacation, etc.

                Hours

                MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

                Required Documents

                -Proof of identification -Provide with brief description of medical diagnosis -Proof of address -Proof of income (not mandatory)

                Eligibility

                -Must be a Rhode Island resident -Caring for a disabled adult or child who cannot be safely left alone -Not eligible for (or have used your allocation) for respite care from any other state/federal program -Income based

                Fees

                Varies

                Intake Procedure

                Call for application

                Languages

                Spanish

                Service Area

                Rhode Island

                Geography Served

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                  Description

                  Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging and federally funded by the Corporation for National & Community Service, senior companions are over the age of 55 and provide companionship and reassurance with seniors and adults with special needs. Companions visit, listen, comfort, help and encourage clients to maintain as much independence as possible. Presently, the diocese has senior companions serving a number of seniors in the community.

                  Hours

                  MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:00PM

                  Required Documents

                  Varies

                  Eligibility

                  Older adults and adults with special needs

                  Fees

                  NONE

                  Intake Procedure

                  Call

                  Languages

                  Spanish

                  Service Area

                  Statewide

                  Geography Served

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                    Geography Served

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                      Serves all areas

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                    Description

                    Tutors for Refugee Students The Immigration and Refugee Services assist many refugee clients who have children. Their children are enrolled in school but need extra help reading, writing and speaking English in order to keep up with their school work. Refugee student tutors set up a schedule with the parents of the student to tutor the child or children twice a week after school for an hour or two each session at the student’s home.

                    Hours

                    Varies

                    Required Documents

                    Varies

                    Eligibility

                    Must be a refugee and enrolled in school

                    Fees

                    None

                    Intake Procedure

                    By phone

                    Languages

                    Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic

                    Service Area

                    Statewide

                    Geography Served

                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                    • Rhode Island

                      Contact

                      Name:
                      Nancy Gonzalez
                      Title:
                      Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI
                      Phone:
                      401-278-2530
                      Email:
                      ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org
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                      Special Notes/Funding

                      Due to COVID 19, the in person visiting program has been suspended until further notice.

                      Description

                      Volunteers are needed for Friendly visiting and telephoning programs. Their role is to provide companionship, encouragement and support. Volunteers are required to attend training, satellite meetings and regional workshops. Volunteers will visit in person or by phone a homebound elder, nursing home or assisted living resident, or veteran once a week for one hour. Volunteers will act as an advocate on their behalf when necessary.

                      Hours

                      Varies, please call for information

                      Required Documents

                      Varies

                      Eligibility

                      Depends Upon Program

                      Fees

                      None

                      Intake Procedure

                      Call or Visit Website for Information

                      Languages

                      Portuguese; Spanish

                      Service Area

                      Statewide

                      Geography Served

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                        Telephone Numbers

                        Number:
                        401-421-7833 x228
                        Name:
                        Friendly Visiting
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                        General Information

                        Hours:

                        Mon - Fri 8:30AM - 4:30PM

                        Is Shelter?

                        No

                        Miscellaneous

                        AKA:

                        Office of Community Services and Catholic Charities

                        Related Resource

                        Date of Official Change:

                        March 8, 2022

                        Legal Status:

                        Non-Profit

                        Description

                        Services: Multi-purpose organization offering educational, social, and advocacy services to minorities, elderly, and poor in the areas of health and welfare, social justice awareness, criminal justice and housing. Provides local Campaign for Human Development funding for local advocacy and organizing projects. Community Advocacy Funds available for innovative projects. ** AIDS Ministry Services: Provides counseling to persons with AIDS ** Prison Ministry Coordinator: Father Alan Beauregard, ACI Services: Provides individual advocacy and pastoral counseling at the Department of Corrections ** Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Services: Offers volunteer visitor program and respite services to low income, minority, and homebound senior citizens throughout Rhode Island ** Respite Care / Homemaking Program Services: Homemaking, personal care, shopping, meal preparation in conjunction with the Department of Elderly Affairs as well as skilled home care and overnight respite to relieve primary caregivers. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal; federal; state; local grants; foundations

                        Hours

                        8:30am - 7:30pm, M - F

                        Fees

                        None

                        Languages

                        French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hmong

                        Service Area

                        Statewide

                        Geography Served

                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                          Serves all areas

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                        Description

                        Recovery: St. Matthias Ministry This ministry is dedicated to reaching and supporting individuals struggling with drug and alcohol problems. We also provide help to families in need of guidance or support due to a loved one’s drug or alcohol problem. These problems can affect their everyday lives and also the lives of their families and loved ones. Rhode Island has one of the highest percentages of illicit drug, marijuana and alcohol use in the country. Therefore, this ministry also provides resource information, workshops, and education to the public in collaboration with other faith-based groups and recovery organizations

                        Hours

                        Varies

                        Required Documents

                        Varies

                        Eligibility

                        Individuals struggling with substances abuse and their family members and loved ones

                        Fees

                        None

                        Intake Procedure

                        Call for more information

                        Service Area

                        Statewide

                        Geography Served

                          If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                        • Rhode Island

                          Contact

                          Name:
                          Peter Magnotta
                          Title:
                          LICSW
                          Phone:
                          401-278-2517
                          Email:
                          pmagnotta@dioceseofprovidence.org

                          Telephone Numbers

                          Number:
                          401-421-7833 x217
                          Name:
                          Social Worker
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                          Description

                          Powerful Tools for Caregivers Catholic Social Services of RI has trained 16 new Class Leaders who are certified to teach the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program. The six week classes (1.5 hours each week) provide a self-care education program for family caregivers. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. Caregivers who have completed the program have shown improvement in the following areas: • Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups) • Management of Emotions: (reduced guilt, anger, and depression) • Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands) • Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of local services) If you would like to attend a Powerful Tools Program please call the agency number listed for the location and time that works for you. Or contact Catholic Social Services of RI, information below.

                          Hours

                          Varies

                          Required Documents

                          NONE

                          Eligibility

                          Be a caregiver

                          Fees

                          NONE

                          Intake Procedure

                          Call

                          Languages

                          Spanish

                          Service Area

                          Statewide

                          Geography Served

                            If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                            Description

                            Immigration Services: family petitions, religious visa petitions, adjustment of status, green card renewals, naturalization, work permit renewals, TPS, DACA, and consultations. Accredited Representation: staff is accredited to represent individuals and families before the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence Catholic Social Services if RI is a member agency of the Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc.

                            Hours

                            MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

                            Required Documents

                            Varies

                            Eligibility

                            All

                            Fees

                            Varies

                            Intake Procedure

                            Call

                            Languages

                            Portuguese, Spanish

                            Service Area

                            Statewide

                            Geography Served

                              If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                            • Rhode Island

                              Contact

                              Name:
                              Nancy Gonzalez
                              Title:
                              Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI
                              Phone:
                              401-278-2530
                              Email:
                              ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org
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                              Description

                              Classes to prepare legal permanent residents for the U.S. citizenship exam.

                              Hours

                              Tuesdays and Wednesdays 10AM - 12:30PM

                              Eligibility

                              Varies

                              Fees

                              None

                              Intake Procedure

                              By phone

                              Languages

                              Spanish, Portuguese

                              Service Area

                              Statewide

                              Geography Served

                                If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                                Description

                                Services: Multi-purpose organization offering educational, social, and advocacy services to minorities, elderly, and poor in the areas of health and welfare, social justice awareness, criminal justice and housing. Provides local Campaign for Human Development funding for local advocacy and organizing projects. Community Advocacy Funds available for innovative projects. ** AIDS Ministry Services: Provides counseling to persons with AIDS ** Prison Ministry Coordinator: Father Alan Beauregard, ACI Services: Provides individual advocacy and pastoral counseling at the Department of Corrections ** Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Services: Offers volunteer visitor program and respite services to low income, minority, and homebound senior citizens throughout Rhode Island ** Respite Care / Homemaking Program Services: Homemaking, personal care, shopping, meal preparation in conjunction with the Department of Elderly Affairs as well as skilled home care and overnight respite to relieve primary caregivers. Income Source: Catholic Charity Fund Appeal; federal; state; local grants; foundations

                                Hours

                                8:30am - 7:30pm, M - F

                                Fees

                                None

                                Languages

                                French, Portuguese, Spanish, Hmong

                                Service Area

                                Statewide

                                Geography Served

                                None

                                Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (HH-0500.8000-150) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                Special Notes/Funding

                                Due to the pandemic, the Friendly Visitor Program will be on hiatus until further notice.

                                Description

                                Neighborhood Friendly Visitor Program A community-based volunteer program that provides weekly visitors to isolated elderly and disabled adults in Rhode Island. The program was developed in 1978 by Sister Rhea Lachapelle of the Sisters of Saint Ann to address the needs of a growing and diverse population of elderly living alone with little or no social support. Any elder (60 + years) or disabled person that is homebound, residing in any elderly care facility ( nursing homes, assisted living or patients at hospitals) is eligible for this program. There are no income guidelines and there is no fee for this service. Friendly Visitor volunteers are available state-wide. Volunteers have supplied personnel references and passed a background check through the office of the attorney general. The program has on-going recruitment of volunteers who make a commitment to visit or call the elderly for at least one hour each week. This program is funded in Partnership with the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging.

                                Hours

                                MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

                                Required Documents

                                Varies

                                Eligibility

                                Any elder (60 + years) or disabled person that is homebound, residing in any elderly care facility ( nursing homes, assisted living or patients at hospitals) is eligible for this program

                                Fees

                                NONE

                                Intake Procedure

                                By phone

                                Languages

                                Spanish

                                Service Area

                                Statewide

                                Geography Served

                                  If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

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                                  Description

                                  Provides information and referrals by phone for the elderly, family members and caregivers. The diocese can help to determine clients’ needs and provide information about referrals to appropriate diocesan, state, and social service providers.

                                  Hours

                                  MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

                                  Required Documents

                                  Varies

                                  Eligibility

                                  Varies

                                  Fees

                                  None

                                  Intake Procedure

                                  By phone

                                  Languages

                                  Spanish, Portuguese

                                  Service Area

                                  Rhode Island

                                  Geography Served

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                                    Description

                                    Refugee Resettlement Services: In affiliation with Migration & Refugee Services (MRS) of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), staff provides refugee resettlement services. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence has been collaborating with the USCCB/MRS for nearly 30 years in their humanitarian mission of the resettlement of refugees in the United States. This program is appropriate for anyone in need of immigration services and refugee resettlement casework and is available in multiple languages including: English, Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic. The application process varies depending on the immigration status of the individual and application guidelines vary depending on the immigration status. There are fees required by the Department of Homeland Security. In addition, the diocesan office has a fee schedule for the services provided. The financial situation of the client is considered; fees are based on the individual’s income, and payment plans are available.

                                    Hours

                                    Varies

                                    Required Documents

                                    Varies

                                    Eligibility

                                    Varies

                                    Fees

                                    Varies

                                    Intake Procedure

                                    By phone / Varies

                                    Languages

                                    English, Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic

                                    Service Area

                                    Statewide

                                    Geography Served

                                      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                    • Rhode Island

                                      Contact

                                      Name:
                                      Nancy Gonzalez
                                      Title:
                                      Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI
                                      Phone:
                                      401-278-2530
                                      Email:
                                      ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org
                                      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (PH-1450.7000) and related services within the Service Tree.

                                      Description

                                      CareBreaks Respite Services Caring for a loved one can often be overwhelming, so the CareBreaks program offers the gift of time. It can help family caregivers arrange for, and perhaps help pay for, a break. A break for a caregiver may include bringing a volunteer or paid worker into the home, arranging for your loved one to attend a safe day program, or even placing your loved one in an overnight facility for a short period of time. CareBreaks may be used occasionally or at regularly scheduled times. This gives the caregiver time to shop, get medical care, attend to personal matters, rest, vacation, etc.

                                      Hours

                                      MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:30PM

                                      Required Documents

                                      -Proof of identification -Provide with brief description of medical diagnosis -Proof of address -Proof of income (not mandatory)

                                      Eligibility

                                      -Must be a Rhode Island resident -Caring for a disabled adult or child who cannot be safely left alone -Not eligible for (or have used your allocation) for respite care from any other state/federal program -Income based

                                      Fees

                                      Varies

                                      Intake Procedure

                                      Call for application

                                      Languages

                                      Spanish

                                      Service Area

                                      Rhode Island

                                      Geography Served

                                        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

                                      • Rhode Island
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                                        Description

                                        Sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging and federally funded by the Corporation for National & Community Service, senior companions are over the age of 55 and provide companionship and reassurance with seniors and adults with special needs. Companions visit, listen, comfort, help and encourage clients to maintain as much independence as possible. Presently, the diocese has senior companions serving a number of seniors in the community.

                                        Hours

                                        MON thru FRI 8:30AM - 4:00PM

                                        Required Documents

                                        Varies

                                        Eligibility

                                        Older adults and adults with special needs

                                        Fees

                                        NONE

                                        Intake Procedure

                                        Call

                                        Languages

                                        Spanish

                                        Service Area

                                        Statewide

                                        Geography Served

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                                        • Rhode Island
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                                          Geography Served

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                                            Serves all areas

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                                          Description

                                          Tutors for Refugee Students The Immigration and Refugee Services assist many refugee clients who have children. Their children are enrolled in school but need extra help reading, writing and speaking English in order to keep up with their school work. Refugee student tutors set up a schedule with the parents of the student to tutor the child or children twice a week after school for an hour or two each session at the student’s home.

                                          Hours

                                          Varies

                                          Required Documents

                                          Varies

                                          Eligibility

                                          Must be a refugee and enrolled in school

                                          Fees

                                          None

                                          Intake Procedure

                                          By phone

                                          Languages

                                          Spanish, French, Tigrini and Amharic

                                          Service Area

                                          Statewide

                                          Geography Served

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                                          • Rhode Island

                                            Contact

                                            Name:
                                            Nancy Gonzalez
                                            Title:
                                            Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI
                                            Phone:
                                            401-278-2530
                                            Email:
                                            ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org
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                                            Special Notes/Funding

                                            Due to COVID 19, the in person visiting program has been suspended until further notice.

                                            Description

                                            Volunteers are needed for Friendly visiting and telephoning programs. Their role is to provide companionship, encouragement and support. Volunteers are required to attend training, satellite meetings and regional workshops. Volunteers will visit in person or by phone a homebound elder, nursing home or assisted living resident, or veteran once a week for one hour. Volunteers will act as an advocate on their behalf when necessary.

                                            Hours

                                            Varies, please call for information

                                            Required Documents

                                            Varies

                                            Eligibility

                                            Depends Upon Program

                                            Fees

                                            None

                                            Intake Procedure

                                            Call or Visit Website for Information

                                            Languages

                                            Portuguese; Spanish

                                            Service Area

                                            Statewide

                                            Geography Served

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                                            • Rhode Island

                                              Telephone Numbers

                                              Number:
                                              401-421-7833 x228
                                              Name:
                                              Friendly Visiting
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                                              Geographies Served

                                              • Serves All Areas

                                              Address Listings

                                              Mailing

                                              184 Broad Street
                                              Providence, RI 02903-4029

                                              Physical (Primary)

                                              184 Broad Street
                                              Providence, RI 02903

                                              Contacts

                                              James Jahnz

                                              Secretary for Catholic Charities and Social Ministry

                                              (401) 421-7833 x204

                                              jjahnz@dioceseofprovidence.org

                                              Jean Montero

                                              Office Coordinator, Catholic Charities & Social Ministry

                                              (401) 421-7833 x204

                                              jmonteiro@dioceseofprovidence.org

                                              Nancy Gonzalez

                                              Immigration and Refugee Services Coordinator, Catholic Social Services of RI

                                              (401) 278-2530

                                              ngonzalez@dioceseofprovidence.org

                                              Peter Magnotta

                                              Phone Numbers

                                              Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging

                                              (401) 462-0569

                                              Citizenship Classes

                                              (401) 278-2532

                                              Fax

                                              (401) 453-6135

                                              Friendly Visiting

                                              (401) 421-7833 x228

                                              Main Phone

                                              (401) 421-7833

                                              Social Worker

                                              (401) 421-7833 x217

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