East Providence

Local offices in East Providence

We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.

• Housing help · 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.
  Call 401-434-7645DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 401-435-7741Website

  Last checked 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.
  Call 211Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayri.org

• 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.
  Call 401-435-7800DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 401-434-2453DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov

• 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.
  Call 401-435-7500DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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.
  Call 401-435-7511Website

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on eastprovidenceri.gov

City of East Providence website

Checked on October 8, 2026

Nonprofits that serve East Providence

Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.

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.
  Call 855-697-4347DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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
  Call 401-458-4400DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dhs.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.
  Call 401-273-2000DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked 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
  Call 401-752-7590DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on health.ri.gov

• Courts and legal help · State office

  Rhode Island State Law Library

  250 Benefit St, Providence, RI 02903

  Help here

  • Legal research resourcesUse legal materials and ask library staff for help finding research resources.
  Call 401-222-3275DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.ri.gov

• Older adults · State office

  Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging, The POINT

  25 Howard Ave, Building 57, Cranston, RI 02920

  Help here

  • Aging and disability resource helpGet connected to services and options for older adults, people with disabilities, and caregivers.Read more
  Call 401-462-4444DirectionsWebsite

  Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on oha.ri.gov

Everything in Providence County

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.
• 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.
• Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
• SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.

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