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SOCIAL AND HUMAN SERVICES
QUESTIONS ABOUT
MEDICARE D COVERAGE? CALL US AT 268-1591!
The Social Services
department at the North Kingstown Senior Center addresses the social service needs of all North Kingstown residents, regardless of
age. The existing Welfare office at the Town Annex is
closed
and all activities of the Town Welfare Department have been transferred to North
Kingstown Social Services located at the North Kingstown Senior Center, 10 Beach
Street, North Kingstown. Requests for emergency and Holiday assistance
are
handled by this department. Social Service staff can be
contacted by calling the same phone number (401) 294-3331 Extension 330
or 268-1579 between
the hours of 9:00 am and 4:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Please call for
appointments. Proof of income may be necessary to qualify for certain programs
and services.
Emergency
Food
Emergency Food
is available through the North Kingstown
Food Pantry and other community resources. The North Kingstown Food Pantry
also accepts donations of non-perishable food items and grocery store gift
certificates at the following collection sites: the NK Chamber of Commerce, the
Standard-Times; NK Town Hall; NK Town Hall Annex; NK Police Department;
Wal-Mart, Ryan’s market, Dave’s Market- Tower Hill road, and St. Paul’s, Wickford Baptist, United Methodist and St. Bernard’s churches.
 Janet
Galluccio receives award from Slocum Grange for her Community Service to Elders
in North Kingstown. Janet retired from her position on
November 1, 2007 - We wish her all the best and appreciate her ten years of
exceptional service to North Kingstown's older adults and families.
Kathleen Rigney LCSW
Social Services Coordinator
Marci O'Connor, Social Service
Specialist
Notice: Heating Assistance Applications available at senior center
(401)
268-1591
Office Hours: M-F
9:00-4:00 PM __________________________________________________________________
Social Services can help you with information/referrals on the following:
FEDERAL
PROGRAMS
Social Security-SSI
Veterans Benefits
Medicaid
Medicare
STATE PROGRAMS
Senior Employment
R.I. State Tax Forms
Senior Companions
Job Training
Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance to the Elderly (RIPAE)
Senior Health Insurance Program
In Home Services
LOCAL PROGRAMS
Transportation
Widow/Widower Support
Other Support Groups
Education
Volunteer Programs
Alzheimer Program
Friendly Visitor
Caregivers Support
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LEGAL
Durable Power of Attorney
Legal Referral
OFFSITE PROGRAMMING
Groups/Organizations Speaking
Housing
NUTRITION
Meals On Wheels
Federal Meal Site
MEDICAL
Alcohol Treatment Referral
Mental Health
Health Education
Counseling
Medical Assistance
Equipment Lending
Living Wills
HOUSING
Housing Options
Nursing Home Information
Assisted Living and Long Term
Care Options |
Key Benefits
- Social
Services will try to answer your questions and
help you obtain the services you need. Outreach workers also make visits in the privacy of
your home upon request. A "Stop-in-Visit" is recommended occasionally just to
check out new information on above programs and other handouts materials. You may be
pleasantly surprised about services available that you didn't even know existed.
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