Access Shelter Through a Regional Access Point
A new number to call for shelter needs 401-445-4237
Effective October 1, 2025, clients are no longer required to go through Coordinated Entry to access shelter. Instead, seven Regional Access Points are now available to help connect households experiencing or at risk of homelessness to shelter and housing resources.
As a designated Regional Access Point, Community Care Alliance is ready to help with your shelter needs.Â
Who We Serve
Individuals, couples and families experiencing, or at risk of, homelessness are served at Regional Access Points.
If you are at risk of losing your housing, we will work with you to find solutions to help you stay where you are and avoid falling into homelessness. If that isn’t possible, then we will help you to find a shelter that meets your needs.
What Happens at a Regional Access Point
Our Regional Access Point team is trained to provide Housing Problem Solving, a strategy to help people who are at imminent risk of becoming homeless to find a resolution to stay housed or find housing. If a solution is not possible, we support people to connect with emergency shelter as beds become available.
Regional Access Points (RAPs) are local, “one stop shops” where individuals and households experiencing homelessness can begin the process of accessing housing, supportive services, and emergency shelter. In addition, RAPs provide prevention and diversion support, such as employment navigation and connections to critical community resources.
Contact
Woonsocket Regional Access Point
You should know that there are very limited shelter beds available. You may have to wait some time before a bed is open. Because of limited availability, we encourage you to find a family member or friend who can help you temporarily. There are NO MOTEL VOUCHERS anywhere in the State. This program no longer exists.