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Providence County, Rhode Island

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    Food pantries and meals84

    Foster

    St. Paul the Apostle

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    116A Danielson Pike, Foster, RI 02825

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    East Providence

    Good Neighbors Pantry

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    55 Turner Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Cranston

    Comprehensive CAP Cranston

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Interfaith Food Ministry

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    95 Hathaway Ctr #61, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    East Providence

    East Bay CAP East Providence

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    100 Bullocks Point Avenue, East Providence, RI 02915

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Project Outreach

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    Open Table of Christ UMC, 1520 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02905

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Washington Park Community Center

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    42 Jillson Street, Providence, RI 02905

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    McAuley House Food Pantry

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Ephese SDA Church

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    857 Eddy Street, Providence, RI 02905

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Refugee Dream Center

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    747 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    West End Community Center Pantry

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    109 Bucklin Street, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Women's Refugee Care

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    570 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Providence Spanish SDA

    Food pantry, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    131 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    One Less Worry Meal Site

    Free food or meals, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    475 Cranston Street, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    Amos House Meal Site

    Free food or meals, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update
    Providence

    St. Charles of Borromeo Meal Site

    Free food or meals, a Rhode Island Community Food Bank partner.

    Hours
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    Address
    St Vincent de Paul Ministry, 178 Dexter Street, Providence, RI 02907

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    Checked October 9, 2026. Source: Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder.Suggest an update

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    Providence

    Gateway Healthcare

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    765 Allens Ave Ste 100, Providence, RI 02905

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    Providence

    Housing Authority Providence

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    100 Broad St, Providence, RI 02903

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    Providence

    Rhode Island Housing

    Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    44 Washington St, Providence, RI 02903

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    Pawtucket

    Housing Authority of the City of Pawtucket

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    214 Roosevelt Ave, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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    Central Falls

    Central Falls Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    30 Washington St, Central Falls, RI 02863

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    Cranston

    Cranston Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    50 Birch St, Cranston, RI 02920

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    North Providence

    North Providence Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    945 Charles St, North Providence, RI 02904

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    East Providence

    East Providence Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    99 Goldsmith Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

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    Johnston

    Johnston Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    8 Forand Cir, Johnston, RI 02919

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    Woonsocket

    Woonsocket Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    679 Social St, Woonsocket, RI 02895

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    Cumberland

    Cumberland Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    573 Mendon Rd, Cumberland, RI 02864

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    Harrisville

    Burrillville Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    77 Ashton Ct, Harrisville, RI 02830

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    Lincoln

    Lincoln Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    10 Franklin St, Lincoln, RI 02865

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    Smithfield

    Smithfield Housing Authority

    Public housing apartments and Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8) for low-income families, older adults and people with disabilities.

    Hours
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    Address
    7 Church St, Smithfield, RI 02828

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    Health and dental32

    Providence

    1 Randall Square Suite 202

    Community health center run by The Providence Community Health Centers, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1 Randall Sq STE 202, Providence, RI 02904

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    Providence

    Atwood Street Health Center

    Community health center run by The Providence Community Health Centers, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    31 Atwood St, Providence, RI 02909

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    Providence

    PCHC Dental Clinic

    Community health center run by The Providence Community Health Centers, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    335R Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905

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    Providence

    PCHC Specialty Clinic

    Community health center run by The Providence Community Health Centers, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1 Randall Sq, Providence, RI 02904

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    Providence

    Providence Community Health Center at Prairie Avenue

    Community health center run by The Providence Community Health Centers, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    355 Prairie Ave, Providence, RI 02905

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    Providence

    Providence Community Health Centers at Broad Street

    Community health center run by The Providence Community Health Centers, INC.. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    228 Broad St, Providence, RI 02903

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    Pawtucket

    42 Park Place

    Community health center run by Blackstone Valley Community Healthcare I. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    42 Park Pl, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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    Pawtucket

    BVCHC DENTAL Health Center

    Community health center run by Blackstone Valley Community Healthcare I. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    210 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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    Pawtucket

    BVCHC Main Street Satellite

    Community health center run by Blackstone Valley Community Healthcare I. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1145 Main St, Pawtucket, RI 02860

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    Pascoag

    WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care Behavioral Health Program

    Community health center run by Northwest Community Health Care. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    55 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag, RI 02859

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    Pascoag

    WellOne Primary Medical and Dental Care Specialty Care Building

    Community health center run by Northwest Community Health Care. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    82 Pascoag Main St, Pascoag, RI 02859

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    Central Falls

    Blackstone Valley Comm HLTH CTR

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    9 Chestnut St, Central Falls, RI 02863

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    Central Falls

    BVCHC Central Falls

    Community health center run by Blackstone Valley Community Healthcare I. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1000 Broad St, Central Falls, RI 02863

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    Cranston

    Family Health Services, Cranston

    Community health center run by Comprehensive Community Action INC. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1090 Cranston St, Cranston, RI 02920

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    North Providence

    Tri-County CAA Health Center Pediatric Dental Clinic (formerly St. Joseph's)

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1637 Mineral Spring Ave, North Providence, RI 02904

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    East Providence

    East Bay Family Health Care, 610 Waterman Avenue

    Community health center run by East Bay Community Action Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    610 Waterman Ave, East Providence, RI 02914

    Call first. Hours are not published on an official page we could check. Call first.

    Johnston

    Tri-County Community Health Center

    Community health center. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    1126 Hartford Ave, Johnston, RI 02919

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    Riverside

    Adams-Farley Counseling Center

    Community health center run by East Bay Community Action Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    610 Wampanoag Trl, Riverside, RI 02915

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    Riverside

    East Bay Family Health Center

    Community health center run by East Bay Community Action Program. It sees patients with or without insurance and, as a federally funded health center, must offer discounts based on income.

    Hours
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    Address
    100 Bullocks Point Ave, Riverside, RI 02915

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    See all 32 health listings in Providence County →

    Recovery and mental health help2

    Statewide

    988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

    Call or text 988 to reach a trained crisis counselor any time, for a mental health crisis, thoughts of suicide or a substance use crisis. It is free and confidential. Veterans can press 1.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Veterans services2

    Statewide

    Veterans Crisis Line

    Dial 988, then press 1. Or text 838255, or chat at veteranscrisisline.net. Free and confidential. You do not need to be enrolled in VA health care.

    Hours
    Open 24 hours a day, every day
    Statewide

    VA national phone lines

    VA benefits: 800-827-1000. VA health benefits: 877-222-8387. Homeless veterans, open 24 hours: 877-424-3838. MyVA411, the main VA line, open 24 hours: 800-698-2411.

    Hours
    Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern

    Safety and crisis help1

    Statewide

    National Domestic Violence Hotline

    Free, confidential help for anyone hurt or threatened by a partner or family member: safety planning, shelter referrals and someone to talk to. Call 1-800-799-7233, text START to 88788, or chat at TheHotline.org. In an emergency, call 911.

    Hours
    24 hours a day, 7 days a week

    Government offices2

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    Help is closer than you think in Providence County

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    Questions people ask

    Where can I get free food in Providence County, Rhode Island?

    We have confirmed 84 places that can help in Providence County: Comprehensive CAP Foster Food Pantry, (401) 392-9200, call first; St. Paul the Apostle in Foster, (401) 647-3664, call first; Trinity Episcopal Church Food Pantry in Scituate, (401) 647-2322, call first. 81 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get housing help in Providence County, Rhode Island?

    We have confirmed 14 places that can help in Providence County: Gateway Healthcare in Providence, (401) 606-6733, call first; Housing Authority Providence, (401) 751-6400, call first; Rhode Island Housing in Providence, (401) 443-1614, call first. 11 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I find a free or low-cost clinic in Providence County, Rhode Island?

    We have confirmed 32 places that can help in Providence County: 1 Randall Square Suite 202 in Providence, (401) 274-6339, call first; Atwood Street Health Center in Providence, (401) 444-0400, call first; PCHC Dental Clinic in Providence, (401) 444-0430, call first. 29 more are listed on this page. Please call first to confirm the ones marked call first. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with addiction or mental health in Providence County, Rhode Island?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Providence County: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (24 hours a day, 7 days a week), 988; SAMHSA National Helpline (Open 24 hours a day, every day), (800) 662-4357. If you are in crisis right now, call or text 988. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Where can I get help with veterans benefits in Providence County, Rhode Island?

    We have confirmed 2 places that can help in Providence County: Veterans Crisis Line (Open 24 hours a day, every day), 988; VA national phone lines (Benefits line, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 9:00 PM Eastern), (800) 827-1000. A veteran in crisis can call 988 and press 1, or text 838255.

    Where can I get free legal help in Providence County, Rhode Island?

    We have confirmed one place that can help in Providence County: Rhode Island Legal Services, (401) 274-2652. Please call first to confirm. You can also dial 2-1-1 to talk to a person.

    Is HelpByState free to use?

    Yes. There is nothing to sign up for and nothing to pay. Every listing is free, and so is adding or correcting one.

    Why do some listings say call first?

    Church and community pantries often change days, move, or close for a holiday. When the sources we checked disagree, or an organization does not publish its hours, we say so instead of guessing. A quick call saves a trip.

    I run a pantry or a program. How do I get listed or fix our hours?

    Use the Add a listing or Suggest an update form. We confirm it against your own page or contact you, then change the listing. It is free.

    Is this the same as 2-1-1?

    No. 2-1-1 is a statewide phone line and database run by the state network. HelpByState is an independent, county-by-county directory that shows the date each listing was checked. If you want to talk to a person, dial 2-1-1.

    Where do the hours and phone numbers come from?

    From each organization's own website or page, official sources such as housing authority and WIC clinic lists, and the public Find Food map of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank pantry finder. We list the source on every card.

    Something missing, or out of date?

    If you run a pantry or program, or you saw a listing that is wrong, tell us. We check every message against the organization's own page before anything changes.