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HEALTH CARE SERVICES
Department of Health
– 24-hour hotline on all COVID-19 related issues: 401-222-8022. Email:
RIDOH.COVID19Questions@health.ri.gov
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CVS Rapid Testing
– To make an appointment for testing at Twin River in Lincoln
Providence Walk-Up Clinic
– To make an appointment for testing, call 401-444-0403.
Pawtucket Clinic – To make an appointment for testing, call 401-CARE-NOW
Cranston CCAP Family Services – To make an appointment for testing, call 401-943-1981.
Woonsocket Testing – To make an appointment, call Thundermist Health center, 401-767-4100.
Central Falls Testing – To make an appointment, call 855-843-7620.
East Providence Testing – To make an appointment, call 401-437-1008.
Primary care Physicians
- Access a list of physicians
Self Check
– To make decisions about seeking medical care and testing.
Crush COVID App
– Information to download the app for access to resources.
Health Insurance
– For qualified individuals who are uninsured. Telephone: 855-840-4774.
General CDC Guidelines
FOR WORKERS
Department of Labor & Training for Unemployment or Disability
– Telephone: 401-234-4280. Email:
dlt.covid19@dlt.ri.gov
Unemployment Insurance
Temporary Disability Insurance
- For COVID-19 related claims, the state has waived the seven-day out-of-work minimum to qualify for these claims.
Temporary Caregiver Insurance
Earned Sick Leave
Skills RI
-- Job opportunities available for immediate hire
Employ RI
-- A platform to help connect Rhode Islanders with open jobs.
BUSINESS RELIEF
Commerce Office
– Small Business Hotline: 401-521-4357. Email:
info@commerce.ri.com
Department of Business Regulation
– For information on working and operating businesses. Telephone: 401-889-5550.
Listing of Businesses Still Open
Work Guidelines for Businesses
Small Business Administration Loan Relief
– Telephone: 401-528-4561. Email:
RhodeIsland_DO@sba.gov
.
SBA Paycheck Protection Program
Superior Court Recovery Plan for Small Businesses
Short-Term Loans for Small Businesses
– For those with 10 or fewer employees. Telephone: 401-521-4357.
Technology Help for Small Businesses
– Free remote support sessions.
U.S. Department of Labor
– Information for businesses and individuals about Families First Coronavirus Response Act.
RI State Council on the Arts
SOCIAL SERVICES
United Way
– For housing, food and additional assistance, and a cybercrime hot line. Telephone: 211.
Mental Health Assistance
– 24-hour hotline through BH Link: 401-414-5465. 24-hour triage center is located at 975 Waterman Avenue, East Providence.
Mental Health for Children
– Kids Link Telephone: 855-543-5465.
Deliveries for those quarantined
– Telephone: 2-1-1 or 401-462-4444.
Housing Assistance
– For housing related information and resources: 401-457-1234.
To connect with a Neighbor
Project Hello
– RI Office of Healthy Aging program to connect seniors with volunteers. Telephone: 462-4444.
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Coalition Against Domestic Violence
24-hour confidential hotline: 800-494-8100.
Emergency Rental Assistance Program
Financial Institution COVID-19 Relief Pledge
EDUCATION/CHILD CARE
Department of Education
– Telephone: 401-222-4600.
Free “Grab & Go” Student Meals
RI Student Loan Authority
– Assistance with loan repayments. Telephone: 800-758-7562.
To obtain Access to Free Child Care Assistance
To volunteer to provide Child Care Assistance
Assistance for parents to help students with distance learning
Telephone: 909-414-4927.
CONSUMER PROTECTION
Better Business Bureau
– To report COVID-19 relief check scams
Attorney General’s Office
– Consumer Protection Unit for complaints on price gouging and scams: 401-274-4400.
Public Utilities Commission
– Telephone: 401-780-9700. All regulated utilities have been ordered not to terminate services at this time.
GENERAL INFORMATION
Reopening Rhode Island
IRS
-- For information about economic impact stimulus payments.
Wearing Masks
Department of Environmental Management
– Status of outdoor recreation programs. To register concerns about large crowds – Telephone: 401-889-5500.
Family Court Issues
– For clarification on custody issues.
RI Office of Healthy Aging
– To help seniors.
RI Division of Taxation
Information for hotels and owners of vacation properties.
Division of Motor Vehicles
– Main office in Cranston by appointment only. Satellite offices closed. Telephone: 401-462-4368.
TO MAKE DONATIONS
RI Foundation
– Non-profit organizations may be eligible to receive grants.
To donate medical supplies
To volunteer medical and behavioral health services
- Retired professionals are needed.
To donate blood to RI Blood Center
– Must make an appointment first. Telephone: 401-453-8307. Email:
medicalstaff@ribc.org
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To donate food to RI Food Bank
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