Rhode Island Resource Directory
A Guide to Services Associated with RI 2-1-1
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Find resources by services offered. Browse our service tree to drill down and find the resources you need. Housing/Shelter BH - view full service definition See also: Post Disaster Housing Assistance, Housing Advocacy Groups, Housing Development, Leisure Accommodations, Landlord/Tenant Assistance, Homesteading Assistance, Public/Subsidized Housing Appeals Assistance, Housing Courts, Utilities 12 subcategories for "Housing/Shelter" At Risk/Homeless Housing Related Assistance ProgramsPrograms authorized under federal or state legislation or local government initiatives that provide financial assistance and supportive services for individuals and/or... (more) Emergency ShelterPrograms that provide a temporary or transitional place to stay for newcomers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community. (more) Emergency Shelter ClearinghousesPrograms that coordinate requests for emergency shelter by screening homeless individuals who apply using criteria established by the shelters, maintaining lists of... (more) Home Improvement/AccessibilityPrograms that pay for or provide assistance in the form of consultation, labor and/or supplies for people want to build an accessible home or need to upgrade their homes to... (more) Home Purchase/Construction Financing/RefinancingPrograms that provide direct or guaranteed loans or grants for the construction, purchase or refinancing of a home. (more) Housing CounselingPrograms that provide comprehensive assistance for people who want to rent or purchase housing including information and guidance about buying and rental costs; how to select... (more) Housing Expense AssistancePrograms that pay current housing bills or finance new living accommodations for people who are otherwise unable to provide for their housing needs. Housing expense assistance... (more) Housing Search and InformationPrograms that help people to find and select available rental or purchasable housing, commercial lots and/or residential lots which meet their individual needs. Included is... (more) Residential Housing OptionsTemporary or long-term residential options for individuals and families who are looking for housing. Included are market rate and subsidized rental and purchase options;... (more) Subsidized Housing Administrative OrganizationsOrganizations that make rental housing more readily available to low-income individuals and families by administering federal and local housing programs. (more) Supportive HousingPrograms that provide an alternative living arrangement for individuals who, because of age, disability, substance abuse, mental illness, chronic homelessness or other... (more) Transitional Housing/ShelterPrograms that provide extended shelter and supportive services primarily for homeless individuals and/or families with the goal of helping them live independently and... (more) |