8 Child & Family Services Resources in Washington, Rhode Island — Free Help & Counseling
8 verified child & family services resources in Washington, Rhode Island. Find free counseling, crisis support, sliding-scale therapy, substance abuse treatment, and community help on OneClickMentalHealth. Search by city, ZIP, or insurance.
Verified resources
- Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County — Child & Family Services in Wakefield, Rhode Island — (401) 782-3995 — Domestic Violence Resource Center of South County provides emergency shelter, advocacy, counseling, children's services, and a 24/7 hotline (401) 782-3990 to vi
- Jonnycake Center for Hope — Child & Family Services in Peace Dale, Rhode Island — (401) 789-1559 — Jonnycake Center for Hope operates a food pantry, thrift store, financial assistance, family case management, and the Backpack Bridge program for food-insecure
- South County Community Action Agency (SCCAA) — Child & Family Services in Wakefield, Rhode Island — (401) 351-2750 — South County Community Action Agency (SCCAA) is the federally designated Community Action Agency for Washington County, providing Head Start, WIC, family servic
- South County YMCA — Child & Family Services in Peace Dale, Rhode Island — (401) 783-3900 — South County YMCA, a branch of the YMCA of Greater Providence, provides licensed before/after-school child care, summer day camp, youth sports, swim lessons, an
- Southern Rhode Island Volunteers (SRIV) — Child & Family Services in Wakefield, Rhode Island — (401) 552-7661 — Southern Rhode Island Volunteers (SRIV) coordinates volunteer services for Washington County including family mentoring, transportation, school reading programs
- WARM Center — Child & Family Services in Westerly, Rhode Island — (401) 596-9276 — WARM Center (Westerly Area Rest Meals) is the regional homeless shelter and family support center for Westerly and southwestern Rhode Island, providing emergenc
- Welcome House of South County — Child & Family Services in Wakefield, Rhode Island — (401) 782-4770 — Welcome House of South County operates emergency shelter, transitional housing, a soup kitchen, and case management for homeless individuals and families across
- Westerly Education Endowment Fund (WEEF) — Child & Family Services in Westerly, Rhode Island — (401) 315-1500 — Westerly Education Endowment Fund (WEEF) is a 501(c)(3) supporting Westerly public school students and families through teacher grants, scholarships, and specia
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Frequently asked questions
How many child & family services resources are available in Washington, Rhode Island?
OneClickMentalHealth lists verified child & family services resources across Washington, Rhode Island. The full count and current listings are shown above. New providers are added and verified on an ongoing basis.
Are these child & family services services free?
Most listings on OneClickMentalHealth are free or low-cost. Each resource page shows pricing or fee structure when known. Many providers offer sliding-scale fees based on income, accept Medicaid, or are funded by federal, state, or county programs.
How do I know if I'm eligible?
Eligibility varies by provider — common factors include income, insurance, residency, age, and the type of service needed. Call the listed phone number; most intake staff can tell you in a few minutes whether you qualify and what to bring.
What if I'm in crisis right now?
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health emergencies, call or text 988 — the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — for free, 24/7, confidential support in English and Spanish (Spanish: press 2). Veterans can press 1.
Do these services accept insurance or Medicaid?
Many do. Open any resource page to see accepted insurance plans when reported, or call to confirm. If you don't have insurance, ask about sliding-scale fees, charity care, or county-funded programs — many providers serve uninsured patients.
Can I get help in a language other than English?
Yes — many resources offer services in Spanish, and several support Vietnamese, Korean, Chinese, Tagalog, Arabic, or French. Use the language filter, or call 988 (press 2 for Spanish, or use 988lifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol/ for more options).
In crisis? Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (free, 24/7, confidential, English and Spanish). Veterans press 1. For LGBTQ+ youth, call 988 then press 3. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.