East Providence
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Local offices in East Providence
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Local office · City office
East Providence City Hall
145 Taunton Ave., East Providence, RI 02914
Help here
- City information and helpCall the city’s main line to be directed to the right department.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov
Older adults · City office
Senior Services Department
610 Waterman Ave., East Providence, RI 02914
Help here
- Senior and disability servicesThe Senior Center connects older adults and people with disabilities to information, meals, health services, transportation, and activities.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov
Housing authority · City office
East Providence Housing Authority
99 Goldsmith Ave., East Providence, RI 02914
Help here
- Public housing and vouchersThe Housing Authority provides affordable housing and Housing Choice Vouchers to eligible residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov
Utilities · City office
Water Utilities Division
Help here
- Water service and billsContact the division with questions about city water service or your water bill.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov
Library · City office
East Providence Public Library
41 Grove Ave., East Providence, RI 02914
Help here
- Library resources and programsThe library offers books, public computers, learning programs, and community services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov
Parks and recreation · City office
East Providence Recreation Department
Help here
- Recreation programsThe department offers recreation, fitness, special events, and wellness programs for residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way of Rhode Island 211
Help here
- Information and referralCall 211 to find local services and support in Rhode Island.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayri.org
City of East Providence website
Checked on October 8, 2026
Offices for all of Providence County
East Providence is in Providence County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Human services · State office
Rhode Island Department of Human Services, Providence Office
125 Holden St, Providence, RI 02908
Help here
- Public assistance and benefitsGet help with SNAP, Rhode Island Works, child care assistance, Medicaid, and other benefits.Apply online
- Document scanningBring benefit documents to be scanned for your case.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.ri.gov
Child support · State office
Rhode Island Office of Child Support Services
77 Dorrance St, Providence, RI 02903
Help here
- Child support servicesGet help with child support applications, payments, and case questions.Apply online
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.ri.gov
Jobs and training · State office
Providence American Job Center
50 Sims Ave, Providence, RI 02909
Help here
- Career and job search helpGet help finding work, building job skills, and connecting with career services.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on dlt.ri.gov
Community action · Nonprofit
Community Action Partnership of Providence County
518 Hartford Ave, Providence, RI 02909
Help here
- Community assistanceContact the agency to find community assistance available to Providence residents.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on ricommunityaction.org
Public health · Nonprofit
Children's Friend WIC, Berkshire Street
99 Berkshire St, Providence, RI 02909
Help here
- WICApply for food benefits, nutrition counseling, and breastfeeding support for eligible pregnant people and young children.Apply onlineRead more
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ri.gov
Library · Nonprofit
Providence Public Library
150 Empire St, Providence, RI 02903
Help here
- Library and reference servicesUse library materials and ask staff for help finding information and resources.
Checked on October 8, 2026 · Found on provlib.org
Rhode Island programs by kind of help
These are run by Rhode Island and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- GoodsClothing, diapers, furniture, a phone and other things for home.
- TransitBus fares, rides and getting to appointments.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- LegalFree legal help, and help staying safe.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way of Rhode Island 211
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988