RILS at 56 Pine Street in Providence is the state's primary LSC-funded civil legal aid program, helping low-income women with custody, eviction, public benefits, and survivor cases. Intake screens for income under 125% of the federal poverty line and case priority. Call 401-274-2652 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm to start; Spanish-speaking advocates available. Free representation when accepted.
401-274-2652 · 56 Pine St Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903
Based at 1 Empire Street in downtown Providence, the Center for Justice litigates impact cases and represents individual low-income women in housing, immigration, and worker-rights matters. Especially active in eviction defense and tenant retaliation cases. Phone 401-491-1101 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. Intake is selective; the website lists current priority areas.
401-491-1101 · 1 Empire St Suite 410, Providence, RI 02903
RIDLC at 349 Eddy Street in Providence is the state's designated protection-and-advocacy agency for women with disabilities. Free representation in special-education disputes, SSI/SSDI appeals, employment discrimination, and accessible-housing cases. Call 401-831-3150 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm. TTY available; intake includes a disability-related eligibility screen.
401-831-3150 · 349 Eddy St, Providence, RI 02903
The ACLU of RI at 128 Dorrance Street in Providence litigates civil-rights cases including reproductive freedom, prisoners' rights, and protest/free-speech issues affecting women. They don't handle routine family law but will review serious constitutional matters. Submit a complaint by phone 401-831-7171 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm or via the online intake form on riaclu.org.
401-831-7171 · 128 Dorrance St Suite 400, Providence, RI 02903