Resources
For families looking to do their own research and outreach into specialized treatment and community based supports, the following links may be helpful. If you have any questions regarding the providers listed below, please contact them directly or call our offices to speak with one of our knowledgeable staff members.
State Departments:
- Department of Human Services
- Department of Health
- Department of Children, Youth, & Families
- Department of Education
- Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals
- Office of the Child Advocate
About Families CEDARR Center Partners:
- The Groden Center (specializing in services for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities)
- Meeting Street (specializing in services for children who have physical and developmental disabilities and who are technology-dependent)
- The Providence Center (specializing in services for children and adults with mental health and substance abuse challenges)
Health Care Resources:
- Affordable health care – Community Health Centers in Rhode Island
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (RIte Care plan)
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- United Healthcare
Specialty Resources:
- CEDARR Services
- Mental health & substance abuse services – Community Mental Health Centers
- Special education
- Early intervention (birth-three)
- State sponsored programs for children’s behavioral health
- Assistive devices for persons with disabilities
- Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities (early childhood, autism, transition, assistive technology, family supports, educational advocacy, positive behavior supports, etc.)
- Developmental Disabilities Council
- The Autism Project of Rhode Island
- Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD)
- Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island
- The Epilepsy Society of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, and Maine
Parent Support Services:
- Rhode Island Parent Information Network
- Parent Support Network
- RI Foster Parent Association
- Family to Family of Rhode Island
- Family Voices
Legal Services:
- Rhode Island Disability Law Center
- Rhode Island Legal Aid
- Help Rhode Island Law (information on help for legal problems)
Transportation:
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (assistance for RIte Care members)