People We Serve:

Health Education Workshops are available to individuals 60 years of age or older and individuals of any age who are differently-abled. Classes are offered throughout the East Bay community, including East Providence, Barrington, Bristol, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, and Little Compton.

Key Features

• A Matter of Balance is a workshop designed to increase activity levels among older adults who are concerned about falls.  This workshop may be suitable for you if you:
  • Have sustained falls in the past
  • Restrict activities because of concerns about falling
  • Are interested in improving flexibility, balance, and strength
  • Are age 60+, community-dwelling, and able to problem solve

It is designed to reduce participants’ fear of falling, which often limits their activities and can result in physical weakness, making the risk of falling even greater.  This workshop includes 8 two-hour small-group sessions led by a trained facilitator.

• Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults is a nutrition educational and support program. The focus is to encourage participants to understand and implement lifestyle changes that can promote better health. Based on the USDA MyPlate, the program includes instruction on label reading and portion control. It also provides detailed nutrition education on the different food groups, including fats and sweets. Participants learn goal setting, problem-solving, and management of dietary patterns. Individuals participate in hands-on activities, including meal preparation and/or cooking demonstrations. This workshop includes six 90-minute, small-group sessions led by a trained facilitator.
• Walk With Ease, the Arthritis Foundation’s program that is proven to reduce the pain of arthritis and improve your overall health. Whether you need relief from arthritis pain or want to be active, the Arthritis Foundation’s six-week Walk With Ease program can teach you how to make physical activity a part of your everyday life safely. The program includes a guidebook and a walking schedule to get you safely moving toward better health. Studies by the Thurston Arthritis Research Center and the Institute on Aging of the University of North Carolina show that Walk With Ease is proven to:
  • Reduce the pain and discomfort of arthritis
  • Increase balance, strength, and walking pace
  • Build confidence in your ability to be physically active
  • Improve overall health
  Walk With Ease group sessions meet three times per week for six weeks. Trained group exercise leaders begin each session with a pre-walk discussion covering a specified topic related to exercise and arthritis, followed by a 10- to 40-minute walk that includes a warm-up and a cool-down.

Location(s) of the Program:

These no cost workshops are offered throughout the East Bay community, including East Providence, Barrington, Bristol, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, Tiverton, and Little Compton.

How You Can Enroll:

To learn more about workshop opportunities and enrollment, individuals can call EBCAP’s Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, Ext. 1137.

How You Can Volunteer:

Want to help? Join our team of health educators and become a volunteer coach, call EBCAP’s Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, Ext. 1137.

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People We Serve

EBCAP’s Social Services and Family Centers are available to residents of Rhode Island’s East Bay communities including East Providence, Barrington, Warren, Bristol, Little Compton, Tiverton, Portsmouth, Middletown, Newport, and Jamestown.

Key Features

Family Centers provide individuals and families access to the following services:

• Social Services/Safety Net Services
• Home Heating and Energy Assistance 
• Basic Human Needs Assistance 
• Referrals for Senior Services and Head Start Enrollment 
• Application Assistance (SNAP, WIC, Housing Applications)

Location(s) of the Program

Hours of Operation

East Providence:

• Walk-in Hours – Monday to Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 P.M.

Newport:

• Advocates are ready to assist with Social Services. Please call 401-847-7821, ext. 1534, before your visit for the most updated hours.

Tiverton:

• Advocates are ready to assist with Social Services. Please call 401-625-5134, ext. 2306, before your visit for the most updated hours

For more information about the programs we offer or to speak to an advocate, please call:

• Newport: 401-847-7821, ext. 1534
• East Providence: 401-437-1000, ext. 6604
• Tiverton: 401-625-5134, ext. 2306

How You Can Help

Donations are greatly appreciated and can be made online (type “Social Services” in Comments Box) or by mailing a check to : East Bay Community Action Program, Attn: Finance Dept., 19 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840. Make checks payable to East Bay Community Action Program with “Social Services/Family Center” noted on the memo line.

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People We Serve

The Senior Services Program is based on income. The elder participant must be over 65 years of age, receive personal care services, and be house-bound. The program serves Barrington, Bristol, Warren, East Providence, Pawtucket and Central Falls.

We also offer long-term care Medicaid application assistance and case management services to those living in the community or in assisted living.

Key Features

The program coordinates a wide range of services including:

• Social Service Case Management
• Certified Nursing Assistant Services
• Adult Day Services
• Meals on Wheels
• Personal Emergency Alert Systems
• Assisted Living Case Management Services
• Minor home modifications and assistive devices

We offer the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) @Home Cost Share program, where seniors can earn up to $3,137.50 individually or $4,258.00 jointly (gross) per month and pay either $4.50 or $7.50 per hour for a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or pay $7.00 or $15.00 per day for Adult Day Services.

Adult Day Services include transportation, and a meal is included. Socialization, structure, and social stimulation is incorporated. This program is based only on monthly income and there is no asset test.

We also offer Department of Human Services (DHS) Long Term Care Medicaid application assistance for the Office of Healthy Aging’s Community or Assisted Living Waivers. This includes case management services to seniors over the age 65 living in the community or in an assisted living facility. 

Long Term Care Medicaid includes comprehensive healthcare services; where most medical equipment, incontinent supplies, the emergency medical alert button, meals on wheels, homecare, adult day, and most prescriptions and copays are covered.

Long Term Care Medicaid Requirements:
• Meet a high level of care- justified by the senior’s primary care doctor’s completion of a Provider Medical Statement form, which indicates levels of assistance needed with activities of daily living

• Have less than $4,000.00 for individuals and $6,000.00 for couples, in assets and resources (including cash value of life insurance, and does not include the value of the home you live in)

• Applying for Long Term Care Medicaid typically takes up to 3 months for services to start

• Those who make over $2523.00 per month may have to pay a monthly Medicaid share

Additionally, we provide short-term case management to older adults that have been referred to us from the Office of Healthy Aging’ s Adult Protective Services unit.

Our goal is to assist with the immediate crisis and try to get the client linked up to services and resources in the community or on one of our case management programs listed above.

We are not an emergency crisis response unit. All Adult Protective Service referrals are triaged to us from the Office of Healthy Aging.  If you have concerns regarding abuse or self-neglect, please report to OHA 401-462-0555.

Most of our services include an in-home assessment, where we comprehensively assess the client and caretaker’s needs, to help preserve independence and provide options and choices.

For more information contact us at 401-437-1000, ext. 1156.

Location(s) of the Program

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M – 4:30 P.M.

How to Enroll

For more information, contact Irina Spivak, Director of Healthy Aging at 401-490-1152, or by email: ispivak@ebcap.org. You may also print, complete, and fax the intake form below to fax number 401-433-1598.

Intake Form

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The Senior Health Insurance Program (SHIP) assists individuals who are aging into or already enrolled in the Medicare system.  SHIP counselors provide individual, unbiased counseling to Medicare eligible beneficiaries to help them understand health care cost/coverage and to make the most appropriate choice for their health care needs.

People We Serve

SHIP serves Medicare beneficiaries, caregivers, adults with disabilities, and low-income individuals who may qualify for assistance programs. Whether you are turning 65 or under the age of 65 and receive Social Security Disability Benefits, SHIP can help you make informed choices and answer your questions.

Key Features

The mission of SHIP is to educate, advocate and empower beneficiaries to make informed health care decisions. SHIP counselors can discuss and answer questions regarding:

• Medicare Parts A, B, and D
• Supplemental Insurance
• Medicare Advantage Plans
• Other health insurance options

Locations of the Program

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

How to Enroll

Please call your local Senior Center or one of our partnering sites to schedule your appointment with a SHIP counselor.  Medicare options can also be reviewed at www.medicare.gov.

How You Can Help

To become a volunteer SHIP counselor, call our Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, Ext. 1137. SHIP volunteers receive comprehensive training; help Medicare eligible beneficiaries understand health insurance options, rights, and responsibilities; and promote community awareness about SHIP.

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People We Serve

RSVP is for individuals 55 and older interested in socializing with others, serving critical community needs, and learning new skills to provide quality services in East Bay communities. Volunteers provide various services through our partner programs. RSVP volunteers tackle issues like food insecurity, isolation in the community, tax preparation, Medicare counseling and much more.

Key Features

RSVP partners with more than 40 community organizations to provide opportunities for our volunteer network in East Providence, Bristol and Newport Counties. Our volunteers offer help with:

• Food Pantries / Grocery Delivery
• Income Tax Assistance
• Community Non-Profits
• Senior Health Insurance Program
• Evidence-Based Health Education Workshops
• Digital Inclusion
• And much more!

Location(s) of the Program

Hours of Operation

Monday through Friday, 8:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

How to Enroll

To learn more about volunteer opportunities, call the Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, ext. 1137.

How You Can Help

Our program features a network of volunteer opportunities and partnerships. If you are interested in volunteering, call our Office of Volunteer Services at 401-435-7876, Ext. 1137, or stop by the Office of Volunteer Services in East Providence to apply. 

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