Warwick
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Local offices in Warwick
We found these on official websites. Call before you go, since hours and places can change.
Local office · Nonprofit
United Way 211 Rhode Island
Help here
- Local help and referralsCall 211 to get connected with local help for food, housing, job training, and other needs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on unitedwayri.org
Housing help · City office
Office of Housing and Community Development
65 Centerville Road, 2nd Floor, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Home improvement and lead hazard loansEligible homeowners can ask about loans to repair homes or reduce lead hazards.
- Sewer tie-in grantsEligible property owners can ask about help paying to connect to the city sewer system.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwickri.gov
Housing help · City office
Warwick Housing Authority
1035 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 02889
Help here
- Public housing and housing choice vouchersContact the authority about public housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwickri.gov
Local office · City office
Warwick City Hall
3275 Post Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- City information and helpCall City Hall to reach city departments or ask where to get help.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwickri.gov
Human services · City office
Family Support
27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Youth and family supportContact the city for information about youth and family programs and local support services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwickri.gov
Older adults · City office
Warwick Senior Services
27 Pilgrim Parkway, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Senior programs and resourcesResidents age 55 and older and people with disabilities can ask about meals, activities, transportation, and other services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwickri.gov
Veterans · State office
Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services
560 Jefferson Boulevard, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Veterans benefits navigationVeterans, service members, and military families can ask for help finding benefits and related services.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on vets.ri.gov
State office
Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles, Warwick Office
65 Centerville Road, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Driver and motor vehicle servicesCheck the state office listing for available driver and motor vehicle services at this location.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ri.gov
Library · City office
Warwick Public Library
600 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02889
Help here
- Library servicesVisit the library to borrow materials, use learning resources, or get help from library staff.Apply online
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwicklibrary.org
Parks and recreation · City office
Parks and Recreation Department
885 Sandy Lane, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Recreation programs and facilitiesContact the department about recreation activities, sports, pools, and city parks.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on warwickri.gov
Checked on October 8, 2026
Nonprofits that serve Warwick
Each one serves this area. Call before you go, since services and hours change.
Food bank
Food banks supply the food pantries and meal sites near you. Call or check the website to find one close by.
Nonprofit
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
200 Niantic Ave., Providence, RI 02907
Listed on feedingamerica.org, checked on October 10, 2026
Free legal help
Free help with civil legal problems, like eviction, benefits and family law, for people with low incomes. Funded by the Legal Services Corporation.
Nonprofit
Rhode Island Legal Services, Inc.
Listed on lsc.gov, checked on October 10, 2026
Community action
Local nonprofits that help people with low incomes. Many help with energy bills, rent, jobs and taxes. Call to ask what they offer now.
Nonprofit
Westbay Community Action, Inc.
Serves these cities and towns only: East Greenwich, Warwick, West Warwick
224 Buttonwoods Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886-7558
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Comprehensive Community Action, Inc.
Serves these cities and towns only: Coventry, Cranston, Foster, Scituate
311 Doric Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910-2903
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Nonprofit
Tri-County Community Action Agency
Serves these cities and towns only: Burrillville, Charlestown, Glocester, Exeter, Hopkinton, Johnston, Narragansett, New Shoreham, North Kingstown, North Providence, North Smithfield, Richmond, Smithfield, South Kingstown, Westerly, West Greenwich
1126 Hartford Avenue #201, Johnston, RI 02919-7130
Listed on nascsp.org, checked on October 9, 2026
Offices for all of Kent County
Warwick is in Kent County. These county and state offices serve people there too.
Courts and legal help · State office
Noel Judicial Complex, Access to Justice Office
222 Quaker Lane, Warwick, RI 02886
Help here
- Court self-helpResidents can get court information and help understanding court procedures.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on courts.ri.gov
Jobs and training · State office
West Warwick American Job Center
1330 Main Street, West Warwick, RI 02893
Help here
- Career servicesJob seekers can get help with job searches, resumes, career advice, and training.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dlt.ri.gov
State office
Rhode Island DMV Wakefield Branch
4808 Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
Help here
- Driver licenses and state IDsResidents can apply for or renew eligible driver licenses and state IDs.
Last checked October 8, 2026 · Found on dmv.ri.gov
Rhode Island programs by kind of help
These are run by Rhode Island and work the same everywhere in the state. Each page lists the programs and how to apply.
- FoodFood benefits, WIC, school meals and food banks.
- HousingRent help, shelter, and help with heat and power bills.
- HealthHealth coverage, Medicare, mental health care and help with drug costs.
- MoneyCash help, disability, retirement and veterans payments, and tax help.
- CareChild care, help for older adults and disability support.
- EducationHelp paying for college and training, and free preschool.
- WorkJobs, unemployment, and the IDs and papers you need for work.
- Legal helpFree legal help with eviction, family law, benefits and more.
- SafetyHelp with abuse at home, a safe place to stay, and crisis lines.
Checked on October 8, 2026
Federal help anyone can use
These come from the federal government, so they work the same in every state.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people with little income and few resources who are 65 or older, blind, or have a disability, including children.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes and now cannot work because of a disability that will last a long time.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Social Security retirement benefits
Social Security Administration. Monthly payments for people who worked and paid Social Security taxes, starting as early as 62. Spouses and widows may also get benefits.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Health insurance for people 65 or older and for some younger people with a disability or kidney failure.
Call 1-800-633-4227 - Extra Help with Medicare drug costs
Social Security Administration. Help paying for Medicare prescription drug plans for people with limited income and resources.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - VA health care
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Health care at VA clinics and hospitals for veterans who served in the active military and did not get a dishonorable discharge.
Call 1-877-222-8387 - VA disability compensation and benefits
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Monthly payments for veterans with an illness or injury caused or made worse by military service, plus education, home loan and other benefits.
Call 1-800-827-1000 - FAFSA, the federal student aid form
U.S. Department of Education. One free form that opens federal grants, work-study and loans for college or trade school. Many states and schools use it for their own aid too.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Federal Pell Grant
U.S. Department of Education. Money for college or trade school that usually does not have to be paid back, for students with financial need.
Call 1-800-433-3243 - Lifeline phone and internet discount
Federal Communications Commission. A monthly discount on phone or internet service for households with low income or who get benefits like SNAP, Medicaid or SSI.
Call 1-800-234-9473 - Head Start and Early Head Start
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Free preschool, child care and family support for young children from birth to age 5 in families with low income, run by local programs.
Call 1-866-763-6481 - IRS Free File
Internal Revenue Service. File your federal tax return online for free with tax software offered through the IRS, if your income is under the year's limit.
- VITA and TCE free tax help
Internal Revenue Service. IRS-certified volunteers prepare and file your taxes for free, in person, for people with low or moderate income, older adults and people with disabilities.
Call 1-800-906-9887 - Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC)
Internal Revenue Service. A federal tax credit for people who work and earn low to moderate income. It can mean a bigger refund, even if you owe no tax.
Call 1-800-829-1040 - Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8)
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Help paying rent in a home you choose, for families with very low income, older adults and people with disabilities. Local housing authorities run it, and many have waiting lists.
- Replace a Social Security card
Social Security Administration. Get a free replacement Social Security card if yours was lost, stolen or damaged. Many people can ask online.
Call 1-800-772-1213 - FEMA disaster assistance
Federal Emergency Management Agency. Help with a place to stay, repairs and other needs after a disaster the President has declared in your area.
Call 1-800-621-3362
Checked on October 9, 2026
Talk to a person
- United Way 211 Rhode Island
Free help finding food, housing, bills and more near you.
Call 211 - 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 if you are in crisis or worried about someone. Any time.
Call 988Text 988