COVID-19 Information & Response

State of RI
City of Providence Contact 3-1-1 Monday-Friday 8:30AM-4:30PM to access city services or report a problem

RI Department of Health COVID Hotline: 401-222-8022
Many workers in RI have a right to paid sick days.
If you are sick with COVID and can’t work, you can apply for Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI).
HealthSource RI can help you get health insurance or help you apply for Medicaid. 855-840-4774
If you have insurance and need help getting payment call RI REACH Hotline: 855-747-3224
Questions about Medicaid benefits? Contact the Department of Human Services Call Center: 855-697-4347
National Disaster Distress Helpline to talk to someone.
1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Prescription Delivery at CVS and at Walgreens

If you are sick or quarantined with COVID you can apply for Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)
If you are laid off or the place where you work closes, you can file for Unemployment Insurance
Independent contractors and self-employed people should contact the RI Department of Labor about benefits
401-462-2020

RI Department of Education
401-222-4600
Providence Public Schools
Online Learning Hotline: 401-456-0686
School Department: 401-456-9100
Child-care centers must work with the RI Department of Human Services guidelines for safety.
People who must work and need child-care or elder care can visit: care.com/RINeed

RI Commerce Corporation
RI Small Business Hotline: 401-521-HELP
The Rhode Island Foundation and the United Way are offering grants to nonprofits.

Some grocery stores have special hours for seniors and people with health conditions.
Farm Fresh RI will deliver local vegetables to your house
Food banks in Rhode Island offering free food
rifoodbank.org/find-food/
RI Meals on Wheels delivers daily meals to seniors.
Schools are giving free meals to students on weekdays.
Providence Recreation Centers are giving free meals to children and youth.

Tenants in private rental housing can call Rhode Island Center for Justice at 401-491-1101.
Advice for Renters and Tenants from Homes RI
RI Housing offers free, confidential support by email and phone to prevent foreclosure 401-457-1130
You can look up who owns your mortgage here

The best way to help is to stay healthy

Wash your hands often throughout the day. Use warm water and soap. If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Cough or sneeze into your elbow. Viruses can spread by coughing or sneezing on other people or into your hands.
Wear a mask when you leave your home.

Check in on your neighbors.

Does anyone need help? Do neighbors need supplies?
Groups where neighbors can help one another are forming around the state. Connect with your neighbors and see who needs help.
COVID-19 PVD Area Mutual Aid and Community Assistance

Volunteer

RI Responds seeking healthcare and community volunteers who can help when skilled individuals are most needed.
RI Blood Center is seeking to double the blood reserves to prevent shortages.
United Way is gathering names of interested volunteers for future needs in local communities. volunteer@uwri.org
PEMA Volunteers will be given training, support, and personal protective equipment and will serve in no-contact roles.
Volunteer as a caregiver for the children of essential frontline workers.

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