Community Assessment Needs – OUR Community, OUR Needs

Help us learn what Rhode Islanders and those using CCAP services are experiencing right now!   Information will be used to identify needed resources and programs!

To take the CCAP Community Needs Assessment Survey, visit: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=o8e1vFE3E0S3v8tP8Y57LsKi0ZKg6XpFk7MtXugoyqtUQVlUSFdINFJRNU1BN0xUVlcyMTBMUFdFTy4u

Your participation will enable you to be entered into a raffle for a $100 supermarket gift card.

THANK YOU!

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CCAP’s Youth Summer Jobs Program is now accepting applications.

We are now accepting on-line applications for our Youth Summer Jobs!

If you are 14-24 years old CCAP’s Lean to Earn Program can prepare you for a great summer paid internship! CCAP’s Real Skills For Youth – Summer Work Based Learning Program pays $11.50 an hour.

CCAP’s Youth Employment, Training, and Education Programs assist the youth of Rhode Island ages 14 – 24 through free education, training programs, Work Readiness and Job Placement assistance. We provide a full range of services to youth enrolled in school and out of school. All enrollees are connected with a case manager to assist them in their education or employment goals throughout the program.

Programs Offered:

• IT and Manufacturing Programs• Interactive Digital Media and Computer Science• Graphic Communications• Employer Partner Internships• Intro to Automotive• Welding• IT Networking and Marine Trades• LIFE skills

To apply: https://www.cognitoforms.com/…/summer2021realskillsfory… Make sure to enter a working email address in the application.

You’ll be contacted (in a few weeks) by the Youth Center via the email address that you have on your application. You will get invited to attend a Mandatory Program Orientation.

Once your application is complete and you have completed Orientation and Work Readiness, you can be considered for the program. We’ll try to match you with your top choice but no one is guaranteed a position!

For more information go to: https://www.comcap.org/services/education-job-training/summerjobs/

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DO YOU LIVE IN COVENTRY AND NEED HELP?

CCAP is Coventry’s largest health and social service agency and we would like to invite you on a brief tour of our facility and our services.

Located at 191 MacArthur Blvd, our state-of-the-art facility, housing our primary health care center, our behavioral health care center and our new dental center is ready to provide you and your family with quality affordable health services.

Our primary health care center, Family Health Services of Coventry, staffed with family medicine physicians and physician assistants along with a team of nurses, medical assistants and social workers provide both office based and home based care; meeting the unique needs of you and your family.  From pediatric care to care for seniors, we are prepared to treat your entire family.  Our social workers are equipped to help you with all your social service needs and will provide additional supports to you and your family as needed. 

Our behavioral health programs offer general counseling and psychiatric services meeting the behavioral health needs of your family and community.  Treatment for anxiety, depression, PTSD and addictions are among many behavioral health concerns we address. In partnership with the Coventry School Department, CCAP offers school and home base substance use services for youth struggling with substance use through our “Seven Challenges” program. 

CCAP operates the Coventry Substance Abuse Task Force.  This community and school-based education and prevention program works closely with the Coventry School Department and the Coventry Police Department keeping all members of the community safe, informed and peaceful. 

In 2019, Family Health Services opened a state-of-the-art dental facility.  This facility, staffed with Family Dentists, Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants are prepared to address all your dental needs. 

The West Bay Smiles Program and the Molar Express Program are our pediatric community based dental programs bringing mobile oral health care to locations in your community and the Coventry schools. 

Our Family Centered programs; Healthy Families America and Parents as Teachers are 2 home based programs providing support and parenting education to young families in the community.  

Working closely with our WIC Health Nutrition program, young families receive all the supports necessary to make their families healthy and resilient.

We welcome all residents of Coventry to call with any questions or to meet with any of our staff. Our goal is to keep all residents healthy and safe. For more information, Call us:

401.828.5335, Medical

401.589.2622, Dental

401.589.2610, WIC

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CCAP’s VIRTUAL WELLNESS MINDFUL MONDAYS….A relaxing way to start an active week

Mindful Monday is a weekly zoom drop-in meditation group open to all teens 13 to 18 years old. Brief meditations are facilitated by CCAP’s Community Response Program team members.Come learn the benefits of meditation in your life! CCAP’s VIRTUAL WELLNESS

MINDFUL MONDAYS….A relaxing way to start an active week

Where: Zoom

Who: Teens age 13-18

Day: MondaysTime: 4pm – 5pm

Start: October 5, 2020

For more information contact Jennifer Pelkey, jpelkey@comcap.org or 401-318-2555.

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Substance Abuse Program for Teens and Young Adults that WORKS

CCAP Seven Challenges® is a holistic counseling program for young people in Coventry and Cranston focused on mindfulness surrounding substance use problems. Benefits of The Seven Challenges® include:
• Help youth make informed decisions about substance use;
• Motivate youth to evaluate their lives and consider changes they would like to make and then success in implementing those changes;
• Support youth in taking power in their own life.

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CCAP Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update  – Thursday, March 19, 2020

Because the safety of our community and staff are our priority, Comprehensive Community Action remains open to serve the needs of our community.  We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and the RI Department of Health. As information is updated, we will adjust our workflow and access as appropriate.

•  Staff who are able will be working from home when feasible. Our goal is to have as little disruption to client services as possible while providing the utmost safety measures.
• We are conducting health screenings based on the most up-to-date public health recommendations at all our health centers and at our Administrative Offices, 311 Doric Avenue. No one may enter these buildings before screened.
• Our Health Centers remain open for the community. We are limiting some non-urgent visits due to concerns for employee and patient safety. If you’re sick, call us before coming in. Do not come to CCAP Health Center if you have any flu-like symptoms, such as cough, fever, sore throat, or shortness of breath – Call us.
• CCAP Family Dental Services has cancelled all nonemergency procedures and services until further notice. If you have a dental emergency call 401-942-4867. We are open for emergencies only.
• Behavioral Services are open. We are working toward providing services by remote telehealth if deemed appropriate on a case-by-case basis.
• Child Development Centers and Day Care are closed until Friday, April 3, 2020, per request of the Governor.
• Learn to Earn Youth Education and Job Training Youth Centers are closed, however, on Monday, March 23, 2020, we will be offering distance learning and distance programing. Please contact your local CCAP youth center for more information – freegedri.org
• Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Services are currently not conducting in person appointments. WIC nutritionists will be available via phone to answer your nutrition or infant and child feeding questions. CHECKS WILL BE MAILED- YOU MUST CALL US TO CONFIRM YOU ADDRESS to receive your check. Please call 401-946-4650 to update your telephone number and address. Please call if you do not receive checks within 5-7 days.  Re-Certification appointments (appointments that require a height and weight by a WIC nutritionist) will be temporarily conducted over the phone.  Testing for iron levels will be delayed and we will ask for payees (parents and guardians) to measure the child’s height and weight at home and give the nutritionist that information over the phone.
• Social Services is open, but has suspended walk-in services. Staff is available by phone to provide assistance to clients with: The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), emergency services and guidance on the VITA tax preparation service alternative filing methods. To contact Social Services, please call 401-467-7013 during regular working hours or email at info@comcap.org.
• Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) and Appliance Management Program (AMP) home visits have been temporarily suspended.
• Food Bank has suspended walk-in service, clients can call and arrange to pick-up their regular monthly pre-made food bags. Please call the Food Bank at 401-467-7013 to make an appointment.
• The Rhode Island Donation Exchange has temporality closed its showroom, but is still accepting donations – please email them at: info@donationexchange.org to make arrangements.

In the event that we would have to modify or cancel our services, we will issue notifications on our website (comcap.org), and via email and our social media, including Facebook and on Twitter (@CCAPORG). If you have any questions about the Coronavirus, please visit the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

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CCAP COVID-19 UPDATE

Dear CCAP Community,

Because the safety of our community and staff are our priority, Comprehensive Community Action remains open to serve the needs of our community.  We continue to follow the guidance of the CDC and the RI Department of Health. As information is updated, we will adjust our workflow and access as appropriate.

We are assessing our operations to ensure the safety of our staff, patients, clients and volunteers.  Out of an abundance of caution we are limiting access to all of our facilities.  Visitors who are ill are asked to stay home and call our offices for information and service.  If someone comes to our facilities with symptoms, they will be asked to leave and to call us.

We will no longer hold meetings with over 20 people in attendance.  Preference will be to hold all meetings electronically.  Staff will no longer participate in meetings with over 20 people expected to attend.

If you receive service from CCAP in our Home visitation programs, you will be contacted by your case worker to ensure you are healthy and asymptomatic.

Our Health Centers remain open to care for our patients.  However, all symptomatic patients asked to call first and not to come in.

In the event that we would have to modify or cancel our services, we will issue notifications on our website (comcap.org), and via email and our social media, including Facebook and on Twitter (@CCAPORG)

We all need to work together to keep each other safe and healthy. If you have any questions about the Coronavirus, please visit the Center for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus

Sincerely,

Joanne McGunagle, President and CEO of CCAP

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CCAP Announces its Learn to Earn Paid Career Exploration Program – Teacher Assistant Certification Training Program

Are you 18 – 24 years old, have a clean BCI and a High School diploma or GED? Call today to sign up for our FREE Teacher Assistant Training Program.

CCAP’s Free Teacher Assistant Certification Training Program to become a Full-Time or Part-Time Teacher Assistant. The program consists of two week classroom instruction, job shadowing and the ParaPro Assessment (State exam for teacher’s assistant certification).

• February 24th – March 5th – Class will run for 2 weeks.
• Monday – Friday 12pm – 3pm
Location: Institute for Labor Studies and Research
1540 Pontiac Ave. Cranston (transportation will be provided if needed)

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CCAP’s 2019 Holiday Giving Campaigns raised over $100,000!

CCAP supported over 5,600 people in need in our community during the holidays!

The Holiday Giving Programs at CCAP helps to bring the joy of the Holiday Season to our neighbors in need. Community support through donations from individuals and organizations for our Adopt-a-Family, Giving Trees and Food Drives are critical in making these programs successful.

This year over 213 Families were Adopted and another 532 kids received a gift from a CCAP Giving Tree and addition we distributed over 1,055 Holiday Meal Baskets.

“We want to thank all of our generous donors for helping us create special holiday memories for the families we serve,” said Joanne McGunagle, CCAP President & CEO.

CCAP is one of Rhode Island’s largest organizations dedicated solely to fighting the war on poverty. Our professional staff provides a wide spectrum of services designed to help those in immediate need and empower anyone desiring to become more self-sufficient. The agency has a staff of over 350 and an annual operating budget of over $33 million dollars. Serving more than 40,000 clients, CCAP is one of the largest community action agency in Rhode Island.

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CCAP Announces its Learn to Earn Paid Career Exploration Program – CONSTRUCTION

CCAP’s Learn to Earn Employment, Training, and Education Programs assist the youth of Rhode Island ages 14 – 24 through free education, training programs, Work Readiness and Job Placement assistance. We provide a full range of services to youth enrolled in school and out of school. All enrollees are connected with a case manager to assist them in their education or employment goals throughout the program. Cash incentives and bus tickets are given to those who qualify.

CCAP’s Learn to Earn Paid Career Exploration Program – CONSTRUCTION

• 60-hour PAID Construction training ($10.50/hour)
• OSHA-10 Certification Included
• Transportation available from Cranston East
• MUST BE 14/15 YEARS OLD CRANSTON RESIDENT TO APPLY

January 14 – April 9, 2020
Tuesdays & Thursdays 3-6pm

To Register Call:
CCAP Cranston Youth Center – 401-562-8325  -Space is limited, CALL NOW!

 

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