This guide was created to provide parents with a basic understanding of key rights in special education. The information presented here is not legal advice and should not be used as such. Rhode Island Legal Services welcomes and permits the duplication and distribution of this guide so long as this is done free of charge and with RILS attribution. No part of this guide may be altered without permission.
Revised by Veronika Kot, Esq.,with Janne Reisch, Esq.
November, 2015
Services: domestic violence resource agency, 24/7 hotline, court and law enforcement advocacy, pet safe emergency shelter and transitional housing, individual counseling and support groups, prevention and community outreach.
Legal Areas: domestic violence, crime victim services, court advocacy, law enforcement advocacy, shelter, pet safety
Counties Served: East Bay (Newport & Bristol Counties and East Providence)
Tragically, domestic violence and substance abuse are closely linked, with both being a cause and effect of the other. Luckily, help is out there.
This national nonprofit provides a wealth of information about drug assistance programs and affordable healthcare options.
An online tool that allows people to find federally funded health centers in their area (data can be exported to PDF or XLSX). This interactive map is also available as an iPhone application
A state-by-state guide to finding free clinics. Offers additional information for no-cost medical clinics, affordable clinics, low-income clinics, and clinics that offer services to those who are uninsured.
A healthcare cost reductive service that helps patients renegotiate medical bills as well as check billing accuracy.