Warwick Office Update Due to facility maintenance, the DHS regional office at 195 Buttonwoods Ave., Warwick, will only be open for document drop-offs until further notice. All planned appointments and customer interviews at the Warwick office have been rescheduled for other times, locations, or over the phone. The Customer Portal (healthyrhode.ri.gov), the mobile app, the Call Center (1-855-697-4347), and other regional offices remain available.
SUN Bucks Update Families who received SUN Bucks benefits for their eligible school-age child on July 1, 2024 have until October 30 to use the benefits on their EBT or SUN Bucks card(s). These benefits were issued over the summer, automatically with some exceptions, to eligible school-age children who would have received free or reduced priced lunch during the regular school year. These extra benefits will be removed from cards if they are not used by October 30. Additional information about SUN Bucks is available online here: https://dhs.ri.gov/programs-and-services/supplemental-nutrition-assistance-program-snap/supplemental-nutrition-10
Interpretation Services Available If you are seeking information about DHS programs and services in a language other than English, please be advised that interpretation services and/or interpreters are available to you at no cost. Persons with disabilities requiring another form of communication, such as auxiliary aids for hearing and the visually impaired, can inform DHS about their needs so appropriate accommodations can be made.
DHS Divisions DHS has four divisions. The many programs and services they offer expand DHS' reach and are vital to the quality of life, economy and future of our State. Office of Child Support Services (OCSS) Enhancing the well being of children by assisting in obtaining support, financial and medical, with establishing paternity, enforcing court orders and securing other needs. Office of Healthy Aging (OHA) Empowering Rhode Islanders (age 55+) and adults living with disabilities to age strong. Office of Rehabilitation Services (ORS) Develops and implements support services for the disabled of our state. Office of Veterans Services (VETS) Advocating, supporting and caring for all the needs of Rhode Island's veterans and active duty service members and their families.