Rhode Island
Aging & Senior Services Resource Guide
State Agency: Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA)
Website: oha.ri.gov (opens in new window)
OHA Main: (401) 462-3000
The POINT (ADRC): (401) 462-4444
Elder Protective Services: (401) 462-0555
Key Services Available
- Home and community-based services
- Nutrition programs
- Transportation
- Legal assistance
- Caregiver support
- SHIP counseling (via RIPIN)
- Long-term care ombudsman
- Adult protective services
- Senior centers
- Volunteer Guardianship Program
Visit eldercare.acl.gov (opens in new window) and enter your zip code to find your local Area Agency on Aging and service providers.
Rhode Island’s Single-District Aging Network
Rhode Island is unique because it is a single-district state for aging services. Unlike larger states with dozens of regional agencies, the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) manages the entire state’s aging network directly. The primary entry point for all services — from home-delivered meals to Medicare counseling — is a statewide resource network known as The POINT. For all senior and disability assistance in the Ocean State, your first call should be to The POINT at (401) 462-4444.
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA)
oha.ri.gov (opens in new window)
Main Phone: (401) 462-3000
Elder Protective Services: (401) 462-0555
Location: 25 Howard Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
The POINT — Rhode Island’s “No Wrong Door” Hub
oha.ri.gov/point (opens in new window) | myoptions.ri.gov (opens in new window)
Phone: (401) 462-4444 (24/7)
Address: 50 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909
The POINT is Rhode Island’s Aging and Disability Resource Center (ADRC), operated in partnership with United Way of Rhode Island. Specialists are available to talk about long-term care options, benefits, and help with applications to public and private programs.
Specialized Rhode Island Resources
RIPIN (Rhode Island Parent Information Network)
ripin.org (opens in new window)
Phone: (401) 270-0101
Provides specialized healthcare and Medicare assistance (Rhode Island’s SHIP program).
RI Elder Info
rielderinfo.com (opens in new window)
A comprehensive online community resource guide for older Rhode Islanders.
Senior Centers
oha.ri.gov/senior-centers (opens in new window)
Rhode Island has a vibrant network of nearly 40 municipal senior centers. You can find your local center through OHA’s online directory.
Rhode Island 211
Dial: 2-1-1
Free, confidential service connecting Rhode Islanders to community resources, including aging and disability services. Also available 24/7.