Community Resources
Find the Support You Need
We've gathered trusted Rhode Island resources across health, housing, food, financial assistance, and more — so you can find the right help, faster.
You Don't Have to Search Alone
Navigating community resources can feel overwhelming. This page brings together trusted programs and organizations serving Rhode Island individuals and families. If you need help finding or accessing any of these resources, our team is here to guide you.
Health & Mental Wellness
Rhode Island Department of Health
State health programs, immunizations, disease prevention, and public health services.
Visit resource →Thundermist Health Center
Community health centers offering primary care, dental, and behavioral health services on a sliding fee scale.
Visit resource →Rhode Island Free Clinic
Free medical and dental care for uninsured Rhode Island adults who don't qualify for public insurance.
Visit resource →BH Link (Behavioral Health)
24/7 behavioral health crisis line and walk-in center for mental health and substance use support.
Visit resource →Food & Nutrition
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
Connects individuals and families to food pantries and meal programs across Rhode Island.
Visit resource →RI SNAP Benefits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program — apply for food assistance through the RI Department of Human Services.
Visit resource →WIC Rhode Island
Nutrition support, healthy foods, and education for pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
Visit resource →Meals on Wheels RI
Home-delivered meals and wellness checks for homebound seniors and adults with disabilities.
Visit resource →Housing & Utilities
RI Housing
Affordable housing programs, rental assistance, homebuyer education, and foreclosure prevention.
Visit resource →Rhode Island Legal Services
Free civil legal help for low-income Rhode Islanders, including housing, benefits, and family law.
Visit resource →LIHEAP (Energy Assistance)
Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program — help paying heating and cooling bills.
Visit resource →Crossroads Rhode Island
Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for people experiencing homelessness.
Visit resource →Financial Assistance
RI Department of Human Services
Apply for cash assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, childcare, and other state benefit programs.
Visit resource →United Way of Rhode Island — 211
Call or text 211 to connect with local health and human services resources across Rhode Island.
Visit resource →RI Free Tax Preparation (VITA)
Free tax preparation services for individuals and families earning under $67,000 per year.
Visit resource →NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley
Financial coaching, homebuyer education, and affordable housing resources for RI residents.
Visit resource →Family & Children
Rhode Island DCYF
Child welfare, foster care, and family support services from the RI Department of Children, Youth, and Families.
Visit resource →Head Start of Rhode Island
Early childhood education and family support services for income-eligible families with children ages 0–5.
Visit resource →Family Service of Rhode Island
Counseling, family support, and community programs for children, adults, and families across RI.
Visit resource →RI Child Care Assistance Program
Subsidized childcare for working families who meet income eligibility requirements.
Visit resource →Education & Employment
RI Department of Labor and Training
Job search assistance, unemployment benefits, workforce training, and career development resources.
Visit resource →Literacy Volunteers of RI
Free adult literacy tutoring and English language learning programs across Rhode Island.
Visit resource →Community College of Rhode Island
Affordable higher education, workforce training, and continuing education programs.
Visit resource →RI Works (TANF)
Temporary cash assistance and employment support for families with children.
Visit resource →Need Help Navigating?
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Not sure where to start, or need help applying for a program? Our team provides free resource navigation support — we'll help you identify what you qualify for and connect you with the right organizations.