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Providence Community Health
Centers
Administration:
375 Allens Avenue
Providence, RI 02905
Phone: (401) 440-0411
Fax: (401) 444-0468
Email: mghazal@providencechc.org
Web: www.providencechc.org
Clinic:
Providence Community Health Centers at Crossroads
160 Broad Street Providence, RI 02903
Phone: 401-861-2403
Fax: 401-521-1145
Director: Merrill Thomas, CEO
HCH Coordinator: Marie Ghazal, RN,MS
Medical Director: Ivan Wolfson,
MD
UDS Number: 010580
Project Description
Founded in 1968, the Providence Community Health
Centers (PCHC) network of community based, school
based, and STD sites represents the oldest and
largest primary care system in the State of
Rhode Island. Its mission is to provide health
care access to individuals who are medically
underserved. PCHC continues to serve as the
first point of health system access and the
first line of defense for low income, ethnic
minority, immigrants, and uninsured residents
of Providence.
Services
Providence Community Health Centers Crossroads
Rhode Island (CRI) health services program provides
primary episodic, medical, dental, and behavioral
health services to its homeless clients. These
services are provided in a free-standing clinic
located within the CRI multi-service center.
Linkages
PCHC maintains linkages with area programs
that provide case management, crisis intervention,
housing and shelter, and vocational services.
Statistics
Estimated homeless population: 6,000 PatientsServed: 2000
Thundermist Health Center of
Woonsocket
450 Clinton Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895
Phone: (401) 767-4100
Fax: (401) 235-6899
Email: ernieb@thundermisthealth.org
Web: www.thundermisthealthcenter.org
Director: Maria Montanaro,
MSW
HCH Coordinator: Ernie Balasco,
MSW
Medical Director: David Bourassa,
MD
UDS Number: 011820
Project Description
The Health Care for the Homeless Project of
Thundermist Health Center provides health care,
case management, educational services, behavioral
health/substance abuse counseling, and linkages
to mental health and substance abuse agencies
for homeless individuals living in northern
Rhode Island and south central Massachusetts.
Services
Direct primary health care is provided by a
nurse practitioner in satellite clinics at a
local homeless shelter, a shelter serving female
survivors of domestic violence and trauma, two
substance abuse residential homes, and at the
health center. HCH clients may be referred to
the health center for prenatal care, WIC, and
dental services. Clients have 24hour access
to health center physicians who have full privileges
at the local hospital. Substance abuse and mental
health screenings are conducted and referrals
are made. Education is provided in the areas
of health, nutrition, mental health, substance
abuse, parenting, and high risk social behaviors.
Social services include counseling, case management,
and client advocacy. A therapeutic activity
program for children and their parents, through
a collaboration of local agencies, is available
on an as-needed basis. Behavioral health and
substance abuse counseling are available on-site
at all facilities.
Linkages
The program has linkages with Sojourner House,
Tri-Hab, "Because He Lives" Soup Kitchen,
Northern RI Community Mental Health Center,
and Family Resources Community Action.
Statistics
Estimated homeless population: 1,000 Patients
served: 1,171
Subcontractor(s):
Psychological Center, Inc.
447 East Main Road
Middletown, RI 02842
Contact: Paul Block
Phone: (401) 842-0428
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