News and Information

DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES during COVID-19/Coronavirus Outbreak

• Asa Messer's Distance Learning Communication List (all classrooms)
  
  
• Providence Schools Distance-Learning Framework
  
  
• Distance Learning Hotline (PPSD): 401-456-0686 from 8am to 4pm
  
  

MENTAL HEALTH & BEHAVIORAL RESOURCES

Kids' Link 24 Hour Hotline at 855-543-5465

• Kids' Link is available 24 hours/day, 7 days/week, for children experiencing behavioral problems, mental health issues, or an emotional crisis
• This FREE HOTLINE connects parents and caregivers to children's services and to resources for treatment and counseling
• For more information, click here, or call 855-543-5465
  
  

During school hours (8:00am-11:00am, 1:00pm-3:30pm), call:

• Lucy Espinal (Social Worker, habla español): 401-371-6486
• Robyn Rao (School Nurse): 401-217-9830

Inner You Counseling Center: 401-773-7116
 

MEALS

GRAB AND GO Lunch Sites: Free packaged lunch and breakfast meals are distributed on Tuesdays and Fridays (11am to 2pm) for children ages 18 and under at specific school sites throughout Providence. Families of Providence Public School students can share their students’ ID numbers to pick up food for their children without their children being present. On pick-up days (Tues & Fri), multiple meals will be provided in 7-8 pound boxes to support families through the week. ID is NOT required.

GRAB AND GO Dinner Sites: Free packaged dinner meals are also available on Tuesdays and Fridays (4pm to 6pm) to youth 18 and under at all Providence recreation centers. Multiple meals will be provided on these pick-up days (Tues & Fri) to support families through the week. ID is NOT required.

OTHER FREE YOUTH MEAL SITES: The Department of Health has compiled this list of youth meal sites throughout Rhode Island.

COVID-19/Coronavirus Information

• Providence Schools COVID-19 Information Page
  
  
• COVID-19 Fact Sheets