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)
LIHEAP Heating Bill Assistance
The CAPs provide Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) assistance from November 1st to March 31st to residents at or below 60 % of RI median income. They determine income eligibility View the Low income guidelines » and, based on household income, make direct payments on your behalf to your heating to help with energy bills or restore gas or electric service.
Family members experience stress and fear when someone that they care about is unable to stop drinking alcohol or using drugs. Loved ones play an important role in addiction recovery, but supporting an addict is difficult. It requires patience, tough love and faith.
Tragically, domestic violence and substance abuse are closely linked, with both being a cause and effect of the other. Luckily, help is out there.
Addiction is a complex and serious issue that affects all types of communities in the United States. While anyone can develop a substance use disorder (SUD), there are specific communities that are more susceptible than others. Certain cases require specialized care and treatment.