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Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless 160 Broad Street Providence, RI 02903 Phone 401.421.6458 Fax 401.421.6426
See staff page for contact information.
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Emergency Housing Information BACKEmergency Shelters Shelter & Transitional programsEmergency shelters provide a temporary place to stay and the very basic necessities for individuals and families in immediate crisis. Our shelters vary in population served, admission procedures, length of stay, and policies. Crossroads Rhode IslandCrossroads Rhode Island provides a full range of health and social services as well as information and referral for folks without a place to stay. Crossroads Rhode Island's HELP LINE is a 24-hour telephone assistance program staffed by Information and Referral specialists with multilingual communications skills. Crossroads Rhode Island also operated the statewide Shelter Clearinghouse, which monitors a daily count of available shelter beds. Call 1-800-367-2700 CROSSROADS RHODE ISLAND RI's Transitional Housing ProgramsTransitional housing programs are designed to provide affordable, stable housing for people who have been without a place to stay. Residents can generally stay between 6 months to 2 years. Each program serves a different population, provides different services, and has different facilities for residents. Rental/Utility Assistance ProgramsCommunity Action Programs (CAPs) receive funds to assist people who are experiencing a temporary housing crisis. To be Eligible, you must meet income guidelines and be about to lose, or have lost, your housing due to sickness/disability, loss of employment, damage to your home because of fire/elements. or domestic violence. Contact your local CAP for more information regarding eligibility and application guidelines. (At times, other local agencies will provide assistance. If you are in need, we encourage you to seek out resources within your community.) BACK |
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