The Woonsocket Homeless Shelter is open 24 hours a day, 365 days per year, housing nearly 80 persons per night through the shelter and six emergency apartments.
In addition to securing housing, residents receive case management services to help identify and address their specific needs. Residents are linked to other services within the agency and community including:
- Life skills training (household and financial management, home maintenance, nutrition)
- Parenting support
- Employment and training
- GED & other educational support services
- Mental health and substance abuse counseling
- Basic needs assistance
- Early childhood intervention
- Healthcare
- After school program
Shelter stays are limited to ninety days, but can be renewed based on progress demonstrated by residents or impending permanent housing. Nominal program fees are assessed based on income.
For information and to inquire about available openings, call 401-767-0866.
The Shelter is currently in need of pots and pans. To make a donation, call 401-767-0866
The Transitional Housing program is offered to families who will live in Woonsocket after leaving the emergency shelter. Case Management services are available for up to two years to help families strengthen the self-sufficiency skills needed to remain in their new housing.
Families are linked to other services within the agency and community including:
- Life skills training (household and financial management, home maintenance, nutrition)
- Parenting support
- Peer support group
- Employment and training
- GED & other educational support services
- Mental health and substance abuse counseling
- Basic needs assistance
- Early childhood intervention
- Healthcare
- After school program
Permanent Supportive Housing is offered to homeless individuals and families who have substance abuse and mental health concerns. Permanent housing is available in individual apartments or a five-unit Women’s Recovery House in Woonsocket. Services include:
- Case management
- Life skills training
- Relapse prevention
- Support groups
- Employment readiness and training
- GED instruction & other educational opportunities
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for the Women’s Recovery House Preliminary Application. For more information, call Bette Gallogly at 401-767-0866.
The Burnside Permanent Supportive Housing Program serves single men who meet eligibility requirements related to homelessness, disability and income. Residents work with a case manager to access services and increase self sufficiency through life-skills training, community service or employment, access to income supports, and other services to help them improve their health and well-being. For more information about this program, contact Jenn Toutain at jtoutain@famresri.org or 401-671-6975.