Rhode Island Aid and Assistance Programs.

Find how to get grants, help and assistance in all areas of Rhode Island including Providence.

Assistance Programs

Rhode Island Pharmaceutical Assistance for the Elderly (RIPAE)
This is a drug and prescription assistance program for elderly residents of Rhode Island. 462-3000

Rhode Island Mortgage Help and Foreclosure Assistance
Rhode Island offers mortgage and foreclosure assistance programs. More.

Another resource to turn to for housing assistance is the Rhode Island Housing HelpCenter. They offer a wide variety of rent, mortgage, and foreclosure help. Continue.

The state also has several non-profit organizations that offer foreclosure prevention tactics. Click here.

Prescription Drug Assistance Program from RIRx
A statewide prescription discount drug card program, called RIRx, helps Rhode Island residents save money on prescription drugs. The RIRx card, which is free to all Rhode Island residents, provides discounts on both generic and brand prescription drug medications. The average savings are about 30%, and can be used by both uninsured people as well as those with full health insurance.

RIte Share
This is an assistance program that helps Rhode Island families get health insurance from either their employer or their spouse's employer. If a family qualifies for this aid, RIte Share will help pay for part or all of the employee's share of the health care premiums. (401) 462-0311

Rental Assistance Programs
Federal government dollars are being provided to the state. The funds can be used for a variety of reasons. The funds can pay rent, utility or security deposits, provide credit and debt counseling, legal advice and even pay for moving costs. The assistance provided can last up to 18 months. Learn more.

RoadHome & Emergency Housing Assistance Program
This assistance program provides mortgage or rental assistance and grants to those experiencing a short term housing emergency. The program will provide up to $1,200 to eligible program participants for rent, security deposits, or mortgage payment assistance. (401) 222-2312

 

 

 

General Public Assistance Program (GPA)
Provides help and assistance with some prescription drug medications and doctors office visits. (401) 462-5300

Child Care Assistance Program
Helps families in need pay for the high cost of good, quality child care. It will provide full or partial cash payments to child care providers chosen by the family. (401) 462-5300

Rent Assistance RoadHome Emergency Housing Assistance (RHEHA)
The RHEHA program was created to help Rhode Island families in need of housing help and to also reduce the number of Rhode Island families being evicted. It provides cash assistance and grants to families and individuals who are at risk of becoming homeless due to a short term housing emergency. RHEHA will give up to $1,200 to eligible people to help them pay for first month's rent or mortgage payment assistance or security deposits. Read more.

RIte Care
Rhode Island's Medicaid managed care insurance program that is available for families with children up to age 19 and pregnant women.

RIte Smiles
This is Rhode Island’s new dental assistance program for young children who have Medical Assistance coverage.

Rhody Health Partners
A new health care insurance option for adults who are 21 years or older who have other Medical Assistance coverage or need coverage. (401) 732-7119

Food Stamps Program
This aid will provide grants to individuals and families, that may be working but are still struggling financially, to buy groceries and food, and also provide nutritional meals for themselves.

R.I. Works Program
This program provides grants and cash assistance (for example, currently $554 a month for a family of three) to help struggling families with a variety of bills, including to help pay rent, put food on the table, and help pay utility bills.

 

 

Rhode Island Food Distribution Centers
Get information, locations, and phone numbers on places to contact for free food, nutritional support, or other non-financial aid. Read more.

Medical and Health Care from Clinics
Numerous non-profit health care centers and community clinics operate in Rhode Islands. Their primary goal is to provide free, high quality, and affordable medical care to individuals. More on Rhode Island clinics.

Dental Clinics
Not only can residents get help for general medical needs from the clinics noted above, but some locations also focus on offering free or low cost dental assistance to Rhode Island families. More.

Energy Bill Programs
Find how to get financial assistance for paying your heating, utility, gas, and other energy bills. Assistance is offered by several companies and organizations in Rhode Island. Click here.

Assistance From Rhode Island Cities and Counties