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State of Rhode IslandDepartment of Human ServicesOffice of Health and Human Services
Agency Announcements
DHS Facilities Update
The DHS office at the Shepard Building and the DHS Pawtucket office are under active treatment for pest management and are both operating under a remote service model until further notice. All scheduled appointments at these offices have been transitioned to either a telephone appointment or to another office as appropriate. Customers continue to have access to their case via the customer portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov), the mobile app, the call center, and other regional offices. Please refer to the Best Ways document on this page to learn about the multiple ways to connect with DHS in order to complete any needed actions to your case.
Community Outreach: DHS at the Leon Mathieu Senior Center
The Leon Mathieu Senior Center will have DHS eligibility technicians available on select days in November and December to help customers learn and apply for benefits. Call to make an appointment at 401-728-7582 on one of the scheduled days, including Nov. 12, Nov. 19, Dec. 10, and Dec. 17. You can find these events on our community calendar here: Community Partner Hub | RI Department of Human Services
ASL Walk-In Customer Support Nov. 12 and Dec. 10
The DHS Providence Office, 125 Holden Street, will be providing walk-in customer support with ASL and CDI interpreters available on November 12 and December 10. These services will be available from 9 a.m. to noon, and is provided in partnership with the RI Commission on the Deaf and Hard of Hearing. See additional details here.
DHS Lobby Video Updates
You can view the latest videos playing in the DHS lobbies on this page.