COVID-19 Resources

General Information

Latest information about COVID-19 from RI Department of Health
RI Housing RentReliefRI Assistance
COVID Congregate Care Settings Guidance – updated August 2020
COVID 19 Tech Bulletin Transportation Extended
Hotline for frontline health care workers – Please schedule an appointment by calling 401-CARE NOW (401-227-3669)
This is a support service and is not designed for clinical care or urgent matters.
United Way COVID-19 Community Response
Unemployment Insurance Claims
ASL Unemployment Claims
TeleHealth Delivery Policy and Procedure Guidance for RI Medicaid
Inspector General Warns About New Social Security Benefit Suspension Scam
"Raising Healthy Teens; Creative Connecting During COVID" from South County and Kent County Prevention Coalitions
Chopra for advice to help navigate this time

Division of Developmental Disabilities

Congregate Care Visitation Guidance

Decision-Making Guide for Returning to Community Activities or Work
You can find the DD News & Updates on the DD Community Newsletter page
Puede encontrar las noticias y actualizaciones de DD en la página del boletín comunitario de DD

COVID-19 Updates from DD

Actualización COVID-19 de DD

Resources

Rhode Island Comprehensive Support Service Directory from Governor’s Workforce Board
COVID-19 Special Education Resources from Advocates in Action and the RI Developmental Disabilities Council
“How to Protect Yourself and Others” from Advocates in Action and the RI Developmental Disabilities Council
Resource Guide from RI Governor's Commission on Disabilities
"COVID-19 Plain Language Booklet" from Self Advocacy Resource and Technical Assistance Center (SARTAC)
Sherlock Center Resources
"Safeguard Against Disability Discrimination during COVID-19" from the Center for Dignity in Healthcare for People with Disabilities

Providers

Contacting DD

General inquiries should be emailed to [email protected]
For vital needs, please call (401) 462-3421(Monday-Friday 8:30-4:00)
At other hours (401) 265-7461
Authorization Issues: (401) 462-1833
Authorizations for Transportation: (401) 462-1833

Division of Behavioral Healthcare

Mental Health

BH Link for adults seeking mental or behavioral health support: 401-414-LINK (5465)
RI Department of Health website and this fact sheet.
Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 24/7 Disaster Distress Helpline: call 1-800-985-5990 or text 66746
“Taking Care of Your Behavioral Health” from SAMHSA
"How to Prepare for a Video Appointment with Your Mental Health Clinician" from SAMHSA
"SAMHSA COVID-19 Response" with additional links and resources
“Tips for Coping with Stress” from the Department of Health includes links to hotlines, crisis services, and other local resources.
"Manage Anxiety & Stress” from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
“Coping with Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks” from SAMHSA
"Helping Homebound Children during the COVID-19 Outbreak” from Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress (CSTS)
“Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope with COVID-19” from National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN)

Addiction and Recovery

Prevent Overdose Rhode Island for resources and online meetings
Final Guidance on 12-Step Programs and Structured Support Groups, updated October 26, 2020
Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation online support meetings, podcasts/blogs, mobile apps, social media groups, and movie/video suggestions
Thedailypledge.org online support community with chat rooms and places to hang out virtually with friends in recovery
Additional online addiction recovery support meetings:
Shatterproof.org helpful suggestions of what to do and not to do
“Tips for Staying Connected and Safeguarding Your Addiction Recovery” from Hazelden Betty Ford

Suicide Help

BH Link for adults seeking mental or behavioral health support: 401-414-LINK (5465)
Kids Link for services for children: 855-543-5465
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 and Press 1
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741

Peer Support

The Peer Warm Line - Metro Boston Recovery Learning Community (MBRLC): (877) 733-7563, Hours: Monday to Sunday, 4pm - 7:45pm
Western Mass RLC Peer Support Line - Western Mass Recovery Learning Community (WMRLC): (888) 407-4515, Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7 pm - 9pm, Friday through Sunday, 7pm - 10 pm