About This House - Providence, RI

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RIPTA Route 31 serves the Cranston Street corridor near the residence and provides convenient transportation toward Downtown Providence and Kennedy Plaza. From Kennedy Plaza, residents can connect with additional RIPTA routes serving employment centers, shopping, medical appointments, colleges and other communities throughout Rhode Island. Nearby transit is especially helpful for residents who do not have a vehicle.

Located at 404 Dexter Street, Bucklin Park is only a few minutes from the residence on foot. The park includes basketball courts, athletic fields and other recreational space, giving residents a convenient nearby option for exercise, outdoor activity and downtime without needing transportation. Bucklin Park is one of several recreation areas in Providence’s West End. 

Located along Dexter Street, Dexter Mini Market provides residents with a convenient neighborhood option for quick grocery runs, drinks, snacks and everyday essentials. Its close location makes it useful for residents who need to pick up basic necessities without traveling far from the house.

Everyday shopping is available within roughly half a mile of the residence, with additional businesses located along the Elmwood Avenue and Cranston Street corridors. Residents can conveniently access groceries, food, household items and other daily necessities within walking distance, making the neighborhood especially practical for residents without vehicles.

Local pharmacy services are available along the Cranston Street corridor within a short distance of the residence. Residents have convenient access to prescription services and other everyday pharmacy needs without having to travel across the city.

Dexter Training Ground is a historic neighborhood park in Providence’s West End. The grounds offer open green space, walking areas and recreational opportunities, providing another nearby place for residents to exercise, relax or spend time outdoors. The park is also located near the recognizable Cranston Street Armory and is an established community recreation area. 

Johnson & Wales University’s Downtown Providence campus is only a short distance from the residence. Its downtown location places residents close to educational opportunities, career resources, restaurants, businesses and public transportation connections.

Providence Station provides Amtrak and MBTA Commuter Rail service, giving residents convenient transportation options for travel toward Boston, southeastern Massachusetts and other destinations throughout the Northeast Corridor. This provides an additional transportation option for work, appointments, family visits and longer-distance travel.

Downtown Providence is only a short trip from the residence, giving residents convenient access to employment opportunities, restaurants, government services, colleges, entertainment and transportation connections. Downtown is also home to Kennedy Plaza, one of the city’s primary RIPTA transportation hubs, making it an important connection point for residents who rely on public transit.

Roger Williams Park Zoo is one of Providence’s most recognizable attractions and is located within the larger Roger Williams Park complex. In addition to the zoo itself, the surrounding park offers walking areas, green space and other recreational opportunities, giving residents another option for getting out of the house and enjoying healthy activities nearby.

Roger Williams Park is one of Providence’s best-known outdoor recreation areas, offering extensive green space, walking paths and multiple recreational areas. Residents can use the park for walking, jogging, exercise, relaxation or simply spending time outdoors. The large park setting provides plenty of space for healthy recreational activities only a short drive from the residence.

The Woonasquatucket River Greenway provides walking and biking opportunities along the river and offers residents another nearby place to exercise, clear their minds or simply spend time outdoors. The greenway provides a change of scenery from the residential neighborhood while still remaining only a short distance from the house.

Located at 110 Elmwood Avenue, VICTA provides outpatient substance-use and behavioral-health services close to the residence. Services include medication-assisted treatment, individual and group counseling, intensive outpatient programming and mental-health support. Its proximity makes it a practical option for residents who need ongoing clinical services while living in sober housing. 

Located at 310 Reservoir Avenue, Anchor Recovery Community Center provides a substance-free community environment for people in recovery and their families. Residents can access peer recovery support, recovery meetings, employment assistance, computer access, life-skills programming, social activities and referrals to additional treatment resources. Anchor’s services are peer-based rather than clinical and are designed to help people build a stronger recovery network in the community. 

Located at 133 Mathewson Street in Downtown Providence, RICARES is a Rhode Island recovery advocacy and community organization that helps connect individuals and families with recovery resources throughout the state. It is another useful source for peer-support information, recovery-community connections and assistance locating additional services. Rhode Island’s current substance-use resource guide lists RICARES as a Providence recovery-support resource. 

Located at 66 Pavilion Avenue, Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center provides outpatient treatment for adults with opioid-use disorder. Services can include medication-assisted treatment together with individual and group counseling and individualized treatment planning. This gives residents access to structured clinical care without requiring residential treatment. Providence Comprehensive Treatment Center

The Providence Center’s Adult Outpatient Services are located at 530 North Main Street. The organization provides behavioral-health and substance-use services for adults and can help residents access counseling, treatment and other community-based behavioral-health supports. 

Roger Williams Medical Center, located at 825 Chalkstone Avenue, provides hospital-based substance-use services, including medically monitored detoxification and support for individuals with co-occurring medical or behavioral-health needs. Having a hospital-based resource nearby can be important when someone requires a higher level of care than outpatient or peer-support services can provide. 

Located at 200 Corliss Street, the Brown University Health Recovery Center provides outpatient addiction-medicine services. Treatment can include medications for opioid or alcohol-use disorders, behavioral-health treatment and assistance for co-occurring psychiatric conditions. As part of a larger health system, the program can also help coordinate additional medical and behavioral-health services when needed. 

Located at 30 Fenner Street near Downtown Providence, the Cathedral of Saints Peter & Paul is the cathedral church of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence. It provides residents with a nearby option for worship, prayer and connection to a faith community.

Located at 134 Mathewson Street in Downtown Providence, Mathewson Street Church is an active community church with an extensive outreach mission. In addition to worship, the church has been involved in practical community support and outreach services for people experiencing hardship, making it a useful connection for residents rebuilding stability in the community. 

Located at 300 Westminster Street, Grace Episcopal Church is a longstanding Downtown Providence congregation. In addition to worship, the church works with community organizations and can serve as another place for residents seeking faith, community involvement and positive social connection.

Located at 233 Manton Avenue, Un Nuevo Despertar is a Spanish-language Alcoholics Anonymous group serving the Providence community. It offers an additional recovery-support option for Spanish-speaking residents who prefer to participate in A.A. in their primary language. Public listings show recurring in-person meetings at this location. 

Rhode Island Central Service, located at 1005 Waterman Avenue in East Providence, helps connect people with Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and A.A. resources throughout Rhode Island. Residents looking for a meeting on a particular day, time or neighborhood can use Central Service to locate current meeting options. Rhode Island Central Service

Rhode Island also has numerous A.A., N.A. and other peer-recovery meetings throughout Providence. Because individual meeting locations and schedules can change, residents are encouraged to use current Rhode Island meeting directories when choosing a meeting. The Rhode Island Department of Health specifically directs people seeking recovery support to A.A., Narcotics Anonymous and SMART Recovery meeting resources.