Official State of Rhode Island website

Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities & Hospitals State of Rhode Island

Services for Adults

Adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) have many services they can choose. Review this page for a list of services. 

  1. Conflict Free Case Management

    The Division provides Conflict-Free Case Management (CFCM) services. Conflict Free Case Managers will provide the CFCM services. The case manager's main goal is to help people become more involved and independent in their community. Learn more on the CFCM webpage. 

  2. Self-Directed Supports 

    Self-directed supports are a way for adults receiving DD services to have more control about how they spend service funding. In addition to setting their own goals and deciding their own schedule, individuals will hire their own support staff and manage their service budget. Learn more on the Self-Directed Supports webpage. 

  3. Community Supports

    Community supports are DD services that help adults with I/DD become more independent and involved in the community. Learn more on the Community Supports webpage.

  4. Residential Habilitation/Group Home

    Residential habilitation/group home is a service provided by a licensed DD provider. With residential habilitation, you can get support every hour of every day as you need it. This service is not for everyone. You must meet a certain level of need to get this service. Learn more on the Residential Habilitation/Group Home webpage.

  5. Shared Living

    There are two shared living options you can choose from. One is standard Shared Living Arrangement (SLA). The other is Whole Life Shared Living Arrangement (WLSLA). Learn more on the Shared Living Arrangements webpage.

  6. Transportation 

    Adults with I/DD can get transportation services to become more active in the community. Individuals can choose how much of their DD funding they want to use for transportation and decide how many trips they need. Learn more on the Transportation webpage. 

  7. Employment 

    Employment supports are DD services that focus on work. These services help adults with I/DD find meaningful jobs in the community. Learn more on the Employment webpage. 

  8. Other Services

    There are many other DD services that are worth exploring. They range from services by a licensed provider to getting new technology that can help you reach your goals. Learn more on the Other Services webpage.  

For a printable resource, review the DD Service Spotlight Cards (PDF). 

This webpage was updated 6/10/25.