Disability Services in Providence County, Rhode Island
A free, plain-language guide to disability services in Providence County, Rhode Island. Find who to call first for early intervention, special education, Medicaid waivers, transition planning, employment supports, and crisis help, with Spanish-language support. Always call to confirm details, which can change.
Services covered in Providence County
- Early intervention (under 3) and special education / IEPs (ages 3–21)
- Medicaid waivers and home- and community-based services
- Vocational rehabilitation and supported employment
- Transition planning, guardianship, and benefits
- Crisis support: 911 for emergencies, 988 for mental health crisis
Local organizations in Providence County
Disability-related organizations on file with an address in Providence County. Details change, so always call to confirm before you visit.
- Ocean State CIL - Pawtucket ((401) 738-1013, Pawtucket)
- Project SEARCH — The Miriam Hospital (Providence). One-year school-to-work transition program for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, hosted at
- The Arc of Rhode Island. State chapter of The Arc — advocacy, family support, and connections to local chapters for people with intellectual and
- 1 Randall Square Suite 202 (401-274-6339, Providence)
- 42 Park Place (401-729-0080, Pawtucket)
- Adams-Farley Counseling Center (401-431-9870, Riverside)
- Atwood Street Health Center (401-444-0400, Providence)
- Action Based Enterprises Inc (WOONSOCKET)
- George N Hunt Campus School (NORTH PROVIDENCE)
- Harmony Hill School (CHEPACHET)
- Lifespan School Solutions Inc (PROVIDENCE)
- A Better Life Homecare (833-888-2166, PROVIDENCE). In-home support
- A Better You Therapy Llc (401-437-4242, RUMFORD). Adult mental-health clinic
- About Families Cedarr Center (401-365-6855, PAWTUCKET). Case management / support coordination
- About Families, Cedarr (401-365-6855, PAWTUCKET). Behavioral health agency
- Adoration Home Health Care Rhode Island (401-941-9710, PROVIDENCE)
- Bayada Home Health Care Inc (401-273-1112, PROVIDENCE)
- Cedar Home Health, Llc (401-944-2100, CRANSTON)
- Concord Health Services (401-725-8400, CRANSTON)
- A And M Transportation Llc (401-429-7046, PAWTUCKET). Medical & accessible transport
- Aaa Ambulette (401-919-0673, PAWTUCKET). Medical & accessible transport
- Abdoula Sylla Llc (347-282-4003, PAWTUCKET). Medical & accessible transport
- Aed Transportation Llc (617-861-5396, PROVIDENCE). Medical & accessible transport
- 193 Waterman Avenue Apartments (401-246-1195, East Providence)
Statewide programs serving Providence County
These serve every county in Rhode Island, including Providence County.
- Paul V. Sherlock Center on Disabilities. University center on disabilities (UCEDD)
- Disability Rights Rhode Island (800-733-5332). Protection & Advocacy: free disability rights legal help
- Rhode Island Developmental Disabilities Council ((401) 737-1238). State Council on Developmental Disabilities
- Rhode Island Assistive Technology Access Partnership (ATAP) ((401) 871-1145). State assistive technology program: device loans, demos & reuse
- Rhode Island Parent Information Network (RIPIN) (401-270-0101). Parent center: free special-education help for families
Other counties in Rhode Island
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