Department of Human Services - Providence Regional Family Center
Address
(855) 697-4347
Description:
The RI Department of Human Services (DHS) is an organization committed to access and achievement, the vision for the Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS) is that all Rhode Islanders have the opportunity to thrive at home, work and in the community.
DHS works hand-in-hand with community partners and resources throughout our great State to deliver critical benefits, supports and services to more than 300,000 families, adults, children, older adults, individuals with disabilities and veterans every year. We are part of the solution to end poverty and food insecurity and we make a lasting, positive impact on the State!s health and future.
More specifically, DHS strives to guarantee:
-Families are strong, productive, healthy, and independent.
-Adults are healthy and reach their maximum potential.
-Children are safe, healthy, ready to learn and reach their full potential.
-Child Care providers deliver high quality education services.
-Older Adults and Seniors and individuals with disabilities receive all necessary services to enhance their quality of life.
-Veterans are cared for and honored.
DHS believes in continuous improvement. We have guiding principles and a strategic plan with strategies to help us operate as efficiently as possible and always support the whole family through a variety of programs: Child Care, Energy and Water Assistance Programs, General Public Assistance, Long-Term Services and Supports, Medicaid/Medicare Programs, Refugee Assistance Program, RI Works Program, SSI State Supplemental Payment, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
General Information
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-4PM
Mon-Fri 8:30AM-3PM for the Call Center
Intake Process:
Call or Visit Website
Program Fees:
None
Languages:
Spanish, Interpreter Services Available
Eligibility:
Varies by Program
Handicap Accessible?
Yes
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
AKA:
DHS
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
December 28, 2021
Legal Status:
State
Geographies Served
Serves All Areas
Address Listings
Mailing
PO Box 8709
Cranston, RI 02920
Physical (Primary)
1 Reservoir Avenue
Providence Regional Family Center
Providence, RI 02907
Contacts
Kimberly Merolla-Brito
Acting Director
Deputy Director/Chief Administrative Officer
(401) 462-2121
Marisa Petreccia
Chief of Staff
(401) 462-2121
Phone Numbers
Call Center
(855) 697-4347
EBT Vendor
(888) 979-9939
Fax
(401) 619-7201
Funeral/Burial
(401) 415-8337
Health Source RI
(855) 840-4774
LTSS
(401) 574-8474
Main Phone
(401) 462-2121
Overpayment Collection
(877) 264-5770
TTY
(800) 745-5555
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