NEWS: RIPIN's Marilyn McCullough accepts a check from James Taylor, financial consultant, on behalf of his employer New York Life Insurance Company. James is the father of a child with autism. Over the past year, James has volunteered his time, talent and treasure to RIPIN and helped families of children with special needs set up special needs trusts. Thank you James!
Peer Assisted Health Initiative (PAHI)
RIPIN has branched out into the adult world with the Peer Assisted Health Initiative (PAHI). Now in 10 locations, this peer support program places trained RIPIN Resource Specialists at adult medical practices and specialty sites throughout Rhode Island.
Learn more about the PAHI Team
PAHI resource specialists are adults who have had obstacles in their own lives and now offer support to others with challenges such as chronic illness, disability and special healthcare needs.
You can find a PAHI Resource Specialist at Bay side Family Healthcare, North Kingstown; Butler Hospital, Providence; Looking Upwards, Middletown; Northwest Community Health Care, Pascoag; Rhode Island Department of Corrections, Cranston; Rhode Island Hospital/Medical Primary Care, Providence; St. Joseph’s Primary Clinic and OBGYN, Providence; and Wood River Health Services, Hope Valley.
Download a PAHI Resource Specialist Brochure
For more information about PAHI, please call RIPIN at 401.270.0101
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