Category: News

Oct18

In the News – Advocates Call for New Cabinet Oversight of Children’s Behavioral Health

The 42 organizations that make up the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families called for a new cabinet-level state department to oversee children’s behavioral health in a report released Thursday at an event in Providence.

Sep05

In the News – RI Call Center Joins Nationwide 988 Day

In Rhode Island, HHP contracts with Community Care Alliance (CCA) to run both BH Link and the 988 Call Center. On Sunday, 9/8, Rhode Island’s 988 Call Center will join communities across the country in a day of awareness focused on the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) first annual 988 Day on September 8, 2024.

Jul10

Woonsocket High Schooler Makes Big Waves at The Harbour

Mariam Kaba, a recent Woonsocket High School graduate, is transforming communities through collaboration and visionary leadership. In 2022, Mariam won big bucks for her big idea to engage Rhode Islanders of color in career preparation, mental health wellness, financial literacy, and more.

Jul03

In the News – Woonsocket Youth Center Opens New Food Pantry

Thanks to one passionate Woonsocket graduate from the Class of 2024, many families in the community will have better access to food where the need is most dire.

Dec18

In the News – Woonsocket Shelters Open

Due to ongoing weather conditions Monday, the emergency shelter at Serenity Circle, 66 Social St., has been activated to accommodate those seeking shelter.

Dec15

In the News – RI Foundation to Support Homeless Prevention Efforts with Grant

Eight nonprofits that regularly work with the homeless population in R.I. will receive $160,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation that will be used to help residents stay housed this winter.

Dec14

In the News – Woonsocket’s Dignity Bus Set to Open

The Dignity Bus for homeless citizens is days away from the start of operations. Councilor Valerie Gonzalez says this collaboration between the city, state, and community partners is a significant step toward changing the system.

Oct20

In the News – Details still being finalized before Dignity Bus is operational

City Council members passed legislation on Monday exempting the Dignity Bus from city zoning ordinances, one of the last few steps before the bus can open this winter.

Oct10

In the News – RI keeps adding shelter space for the homeless, but it’s never enough. Why demand grows

What shelter beds? That's what advocates for the homeless, service providers and protesters are asking as cities and towns across the state raid homeless encampments and say that the people being displaced or arrested – whose belongings are often thrown away – have been offered shelter.

Oct05

In the News – Woonsocket mayor after site visits: Time for new direction on homelessness

Representatives from various social service organizations in the city have had decades to make a dent in the homelessness problem here, says Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt, but have proven ineffective.

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