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60 resources found for Rhode Island

Shelter

Rhode Island Department of Housing Shelter Resources

Statewide Rhode IslandShelter hours vary by program

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Shelter

Rhode Island Coordinated Entry System

Statewide Rhode Island160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 0290324/7 phone access; service hours vary

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-277-4316Website
Shelter

Crossroads Rhode Island

Providence and statewide referrals160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-521-2255Website
Shelter

Emmanuel House

Providence239 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905Nightly 7pm-7am; case management 9am-3pm

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-421-7888Website
Shelter

WARM Center

Westerly and South County56 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 0289124/7 shelter listed by RI Housing

Shelter access, housing help

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

Rhode Island Community Food Bank

Statewide Rhode Island200 Niantic Avenue, Providence, RI 02907Call or check website for current hours

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-942-6325Website
Food

Amos House

Providence460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907Main facility Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri closes 1pm

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-272-0220Website
Food

McAuley House

Providence622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907Opens 8am Mon-Fri; meal hours vary

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-941-9013Website
Food

City of Providence Food Pantries

ProvidenceHours vary by pantry

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Food

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Meals, pantry, SNAP or food referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Showers

House of Hope CDC Shower to Empower

Rhode Island mobile outreachSchedule varies

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Showers

Crossroads Rhode Island

Providence and statewide referrals160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-521-2255Website
Showers

Amos House

Providence460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907Main facility Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri closes 1pm

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-272-0220Website
Showers

McAuley House

Providence622 Elmwood Avenue, Providence, RI 02907Opens 8am Mon-Fri; meal hours vary

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-941-9013Website
Showers

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Showers, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Laundry

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Laundry

Crossroads Rhode Island

Providence and statewide referrals160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-521-2255Website
Laundry

Amos House

Providence460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907Main facility Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri closes 1pm

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-272-0220Website
Laundry

House of Hope CDC Shower to Empower

Rhode Island mobile outreachSchedule varies

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Laundry

Rhode Island Department of Housing Shelter Resources

Statewide Rhode IslandShelter hours vary by program

Laundry, hygiene, day-service referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Rhode Island Legal Services

Statewide Rhode Island56 Pine Street, Fourth Floor, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-274-2652; 1-800-662-5034Website
ID Help

Rhode Island Center for Justice

Statewide Rhode IslandCall or check website for current hours

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-491-1101Website
ID Help

Rhode Island DMV State ID

Statewide Rhode Island600 New London Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920Appointment and office hours vary

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
ID Help

Rhode Island Center for Vital Records

Statewide Rhode Island6 Harrington Road, Cranston, RI 02920Weekdays 7:30am-3:30pm

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-222-5960Website
ID Help

Amos House

Providence460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907Main facility Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri closes 1pm

IDs, records, paperwork referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-272-0220Website
Legal Aid

Rhode Island Legal Services

Statewide Rhode Island56 Pine Street, Fourth Floor, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-274-2652; 1-800-662-5034Website
Legal Aid

Rhode Island Center for Justice

Statewide Rhode IslandCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-491-1101Website
Legal Aid

Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness

Statewide Rhode IslandCall or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-277-4316Website
Legal Aid

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Legal Aid

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island1010 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919Call or check website for current hours

Civil legal help, housing, benefits

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-383-4730Website
Mental Health

BH Link

Statewide Rhode Island975 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 0291424/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-414-5465 or 988Website
Mental Health

RI BHDDH Mental Health Help

Statewide Rhode Island24/7 crisis line

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Call or text 988Website
Mental Health

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Mental Health

Crossroads Rhode Island

Providence and statewide referrals160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-521-2255Website
Mental Health

CODAC Behavioral Healthcare

Multiple Rhode Island locationsHours vary by clinic

Crisis support, counseling, referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

BH Link

Statewide Rhode Island975 Waterman Avenue, East Providence, RI 0291424/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-414-5465 or 988Website
Addiction Support

Rhode Island Department of Health Addiction and Overdose Resources

Statewide Rhode IslandOnline 24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Prevent Overdose Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode IslandOnline 24/7

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

CODAC Behavioral Healthcare

Multiple Rhode Island locationsHours vary by clinic

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Addiction Support

Amos House

Providence460 Pine Street, Providence, RI 02907Main facility Mon-Thu 8am-4pm; Fri closes 1pm

Treatment access, recovery support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-272-0220Website
Veterans

National Call Center for Homeless Veterans

Nationwide including Rhode Island24/7

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 1-877-424-3838Website
Veterans

Providence VA Medical Center

Rhode Island and nearby areas830 Chalkstone Avenue, Providence, RI 02908Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-273-7100Website
Veterans

Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island1010 Hartford Avenue, Johnston, RI 02919Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-383-4730Website
Veterans

Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services

Statewide Rhode Island560 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886Call or check website for current hours

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Veterans

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Veteran housing, benefits, VA referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Youth

Haus of Codec Emergency Shelter

Rhode IslandConfidential location24/7 shelter listed by RI Housing

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Family Service of Rhode Island Basic Center

Rhode IslandCall or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Youth

Youth Pride Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island743 Westminster Street, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-421-5626Website
Youth

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Youth

Rhode Island Department of Housing Shelter Resources

Statewide Rhode IslandShelter hours vary by program

Youth shelter, drop-in, crisis support

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Lucy's Hearth

Middletown and statewide referrals19 Valley Road, Middletown, RI 0284224/7 shelter listed by RI Housing

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Use CES 401-277-4316Website
Families

Community Care Alliance Family Shelter

Woonsocket176 and 184 Sayles Street, Woonsocket, RI 0289524/7 shelter listed by RI Housing

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Families

Crossroads Rhode Island

Providence and statewide referrals160 Broad Street, Providence, RI 02903Call or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-521-2255Website
Families

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Families

Family Service of Rhode Island Basic Center

Rhode IslandCall or check website for current hours

Family shelter, food, case management

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

United Way 2-1-1 Rhode Island

Statewide Rhode Island24/7

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call Dial 2-1-1Website
Warming/Cooling Centers

Rhode Island Department of Housing Shelter Resources

Statewide Rhode IslandShelter hours vary by program

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Providence Social Services List

ProvidenceHours vary by provider

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

City of Newport Warming Shelters

NewportSeasonal; activation varies

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Phone not listedWebsite
Warming/Cooling Centers

Emmanuel House

Providence239 Public Street, Providence, RI 02905Nightly 7pm-7am; case management 9am-3pm

Seasonal warming/cooling referrals

Last verified Jun 12, 2026

Call 401-421-7888Website