Rhode Island Government Agencies
Adult Protective Services (APS)
Investigates reports of abuse, neglect, self-neglect, and financial exploitation involving vulnerable adults and helps protect adults who may be at risk.
Phone: (401) 462-0555
Website: https://oha.ri.gov
Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC)
Provides free information and personalized assistance to help people understand long-term care options, housing, benefits, and community resources.
Phone: (401) 462-4444
Website: https://oha.ri.gov
Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS)
Helps individuals with disabilities achieve greater independence through vocational rehabilitation, independent living, and assistive technology services.
Phone: (401) 421-7005
Website: https://ors.ri.gov
Office of the Attorney General
Protects consumers, investigates fraud and scams, and enforces Rhode Island laws.
Phone: (401) 274-4400
Website: https://riag.ri.gov
Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner (OHIC)
Provides consumer assistance with health insurance questions, complaints, and appeals while regulating Rhode Island’s health insurance market.
Phone: 1-855-747-3224
Website: https://ohic.ri.gov
Rhode Island Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH)
Oversees Rhode Island’s public behavioral health, developmental disability, substance use, and state hospital services.
Phone: (401) 462-3201
Website: https://bhddh.ri.gov
Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)
Protects and promotes public health through disease prevention, health education, licensing, and emergency preparedness.
Phone: (401) 222-5960
Website: https://health.ri.gov
Rhode Island Department of Human Services (DHS)
Administers Medicaid, SNAP, cash assistance, and other public benefit programs for eligible Rhode Islanders.
Phone: (401) 222-7000
Website: https://dhs.ri.gov
Rhode Island Housing
Provides affordable housing programs, rental assistance, homebuyer resources, foreclosure prevention, and housing education.
Phone: (401) 457-1234
Website: https://www.rihousing.com
Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging (OHA)
Helps older adults, adults with disabilities, caregivers, and professionals connect with programs, benefits, long-term services, and supports that promote healthy and independent living.
Phone: (401) 462-3000
Website: https://oha.ri.gov
SHIP Medicare Counseling
Provides free, unbiased Medicare counseling to help beneficiaries compare plans, understand coverage, and resolve Medicare questions.
Phone: 1-888-884-8721
Website: https://oha.ri.gov
Federal Government Agencies
Citizenship & Immigration Services (USCIS)
If you’re navigating immigration matters, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is the federal agency responsible for citizenship, immigration benefits, and many immigration-related applications.
Phone: 1-800-375-5283
Website: https://www.uscis.gov/
Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)
For our nation’s Veterans, the VA provides healthcare, disability compensation, pensions, education benefits, home loans, caregiver support, and many other programs and services.
Phone: 1-800-827-1000
Website: https://www.va.gov/
Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
Tax matters don’t retire. The IRS administers federal tax laws, provides taxpayer assistance, and offers information about tax credits and benefits.
Phone: 1-800-829-1040
Website: https://www.irs.gov/
Medicare
Health is wealth, and Medicare provides health insurance coverage for eligible adults age 65 and older and certain younger people with disabilities. Learn about enrollment, coverage, and preventive benefits.
Phone: 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227)
Website: https://www.medicare.gov/
Passport Agency
Planning international travel? The U.S. Department of State’s Passport Services provides information about applying for, renewing, or replacing a U.S. passport.
Phone: 1-877-487-2778
Website: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports.html
Social Security Administration (SSA)
The Social Security Administration is your financial cornerstone during retirement, administering retirement, disability, survivor, and Supplemental Security Income benefits.
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/