INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Below are internet links to several organizations that can provide you with information and support about State funded services, health insurance, disabilities, advocacy organizations, service providers, and community resources.
About Families CEDARR Center Partners:
The Groden Center (specializing in services for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities): www.grodencenter.org
Meeting Street Center (specializing in services for children who have physical and developmental disabilities and who are technology-dependent): www.meetingstreet.org
The Providence Center (specializing in services for children and adults with mental health and substance abuse challenges): www.providencecenter.org
Health Care Resources:
Affordable health care Community Health Centers in Rhode Island: www.rihca.org
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (RIte Care plan): www.nhpri.org
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island-BlueCHip (RIte Care plan): bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/plansandservices/RIteCare/index.jsp
Specialty Resources:
CEDARR Services: www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/dcedarr.htm
Mental health & substance abuse services-Community Mental Health Centers: www.riccmho.org/membership.htm Special education: www.ridoe.net/special_needs
Early intervention (birth-three): www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
State sponsored programs for childrens behavioral health: www.dcyf.state.ri.us/cbh.htm
Assistive devices for persons with disabilities: www.techaccess-ri.org
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities (early childhood, autism, transition, assistive technology, family supports, educational advocacy, positive behavior supports, etc.): www.ric.edu/uap/initiatives.html
Developmental Disabilities Council: www.riddc.org
The Autism Project of Rhode Island: www.theautismproject.org
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): www.chaddofri.org
Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island: www.dssri.org
Epilepsy Society of Massachussetts & Rhode Island: www.epilepsymassri.org
Parent Support Services:
Rhode Island Parent Information Network: www.ripin.org
Parent Support Network: www.psnri.org
RI Foster Parent Association: www.rifpa.org
Family to Family of Rhode Island: www.rifamilytofamily.net
Family Voices: www.ripin.org/fvri.html
Legal Services:
Rhode Island Disability Law Center: www.ridlc.org
Rhode Island Legal Aid: www.rils.org
Help Rhode Island Law (information on help for legal problems): www.helprilaw.org
Transportation:
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (assistance for RIte Care members): www.ripta.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/255
Housing:
Rhode Island Fair Housing: www.rifairhousing.org
Below are internet links to several organizations that can provide you with information and support about State funded services, health insurance, disabilities, advocacy organizations, service providers, and community resources.
| State Departments: • Department of Human Services: www.dhs.state.ri.us/ • Department of Health: www.health.state.ri.us • Department of Children, Youth, & Families: www.dcyf.state.ri.us • Department of Education: www.ridoe.net/ • Department of Mental Health, Retardation, and Hospitals: www.mhrh.state.ri.us/ • Office of the Child Advocate: www.child-advocate.state.ri.us |
About Families CEDARR Center Partners:
The Groden Center (specializing in services for individuals with autism and related developmental disabilities): www.grodencenter.org
Meeting Street Center (specializing in services for children who have physical and developmental disabilities and who are technology-dependent): www.meetingstreet.org
The Providence Center (specializing in services for children and adults with mental health and substance abuse challenges): www.providencecenter.org
Health Care Resources:
Affordable health care Community Health Centers in Rhode Island: www.rihca.org
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island (RIte Care plan): www.nhpri.org
Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island-BlueCHip (RIte Care plan): bcbsri.com/BCBSRIWeb/plansandservices/RIteCare/index.jsp
Specialty Resources:
CEDARR Services: www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/dcedarr.htm
Mental health & substance abuse services-Community Mental Health Centers: www.riccmho.org/membership.htm Special education: www.ridoe.net/special_needs
Early intervention (birth-three): www.dhs.state.ri.us/dhs/famchild/early_intervention.htm
State sponsored programs for childrens behavioral health: www.dcyf.state.ri.us/cbh.htm
Assistive devices for persons with disabilities: www.techaccess-ri.org
Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities (early childhood, autism, transition, assistive technology, family supports, educational advocacy, positive behavior supports, etc.): www.ric.edu/uap/initiatives.html
Developmental Disabilities Council: www.riddc.org
The Autism Project of Rhode Island: www.theautismproject.org
Children & Adults with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (CHADD): www.chaddofri.org
Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island: www.dssri.org
Epilepsy Society of Massachussetts & Rhode Island: www.epilepsymassri.org
Parent Support Services:
Rhode Island Parent Information Network: www.ripin.org
Parent Support Network: www.psnri.org
RI Foster Parent Association: www.rifpa.org
Family to Family of Rhode Island: www.rifamilytofamily.net
Family Voices: www.ripin.org/fvri.html
Legal Services:
Rhode Island Disability Law Center: www.ridlc.org
Rhode Island Legal Aid: www.rils.org
Help Rhode Island Law (information on help for legal problems): www.helprilaw.org
Transportation:
Rhode Island Public Transportation Authority (assistance for RIte Care members): www.ripta.com/contentmgr/showdetails.php/id/255
Housing:
Rhode Island Fair Housing: www.rifairhousing.org