Social Security Administration

The Social Security Administration provides a vast amount of general information on its online site: www.ssa.gov

NOSSCR:

National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representaives provides lists of helpful information and references to social security law and regulations. www.Nosscr.org

Rhode Island Dept. of Human Services

Access the Department’s web site for a list of benefit programs and local offices in your area: www.dhs.state.ri.us/

Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance

Select the link below for further information about available programs and office locations: www.mass.gov/dta/assistance

Prescription Assistance Program

RX for RI provides free or reduced cost medication for many commonly used drugs.

Application forms and assistance are available by phone at 1-877-743-6779 or at the web site below:
www.rxforri.org

Prescription Drug Savings Program

Another option for reduced medication charges is the Prescription Drug Savings Program:
www.familywize.org

Legal Assistance for Low Income
Rhode Island Residents

Contact Rhode Island Legal Services:

www.rils.org

Reduced Rate Medical Treatment

List of free or reduced-rate / sliding scale medical and mental health treatment facilites and locations:

Medical

Mental Health

United Way Community Resources

211 Help Line and Web Site. Call 211 or visit

http://www.211ri.org/

12-Step Recovery Groups:

• ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS of Rhode Island.
For a list of services and meetings, call 438-8860
or visit www.rhodeisland-aa.org

• Al-Anon / Alateen of Rhode Island
.For a list of services and meetings call 781-0044
or visit www.riafg.org

Yoga and Meditation Classes: