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RI Access to Benefits

Since 1992, the Rhode Island Community Action Association (RICAA) has been a catalyst for change and a vital part of a coordinated effort to eliminate poverty in our state. We are dedicated to assisting Rhode Islanders such as yourself, and bettering the accessibility of benefits and services offered to low-income and working Rhode Islanders.

The RI Access to Benefits was developed by the Rhode Island Community Action Association to provide a single, comprehensive, and “One Door” access resource to prescreen for potential eligibility to your local Community Action Agency (CAAs) for various services and programs.

Your information and message will serve as a helpful prescreen which will be referred to the Community Action Agency (CAA) which serves your area and local community. After review, you will be contacted by a member of the local agency to further assist you.

See how we can help

Some of these benefits include:

  • Housing

    Rental Assistance, Weatherization, Lead Education & Outreach, Appliance Management, Repair & Rehabilitation

  • Education

    Head Start, Early Head Start, GED & ESL Classes, Family Literacy Programs, Daycare & Preschool, After School Programs

  • Financial Services

    Finance & Budget Counseling,
VITA Tax Preparation

  • Counseling

    Individual & Family Counseling, Victim of Crime & Trauma Intervention, Mental Health Counseling, Substance Counseling

  • Senior Services

    RSVP Volunteer Program, Transportation to Services, Integrated Senior Services, Case Management

  • Employment

    Work Readiness, Job Skills Training, Youth Job Programs

  • Family Services

    Family Counseling, Case Management, Youth Support, Collaborative Parent Programs

  • Health & Wellness

    Health Source Navigators, Family Health Center, Dental Clinic, WIC/Nutrition Education, RI Prescription Assistance

  • Basic Needs

    Utility Assistance, Transportation Assistance, Professional Wardrobe

For complete list of programs and services from RI Department of Human Services, please visit dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services

Immediate Assistance

If you need immediate assistance, you can

  • directly call your local Community Action Agency
  • click on this link to find your local Community Action Agencies
  • dial 211 for United Way’s resource line – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

In need of emergency shelter, housing, or other services? Contact Crossroads RI at (401) 865-6215 or [email protected] for a information on a Regional Access Point.

Police, fire or emergency? Call 911.

 

 

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