allhailthehale

allhailthehale t1_iv3lk75 wrote

Hoffman Animal Hospital is the cheapest vet I've used in Rhode Island. I found them less inclined to suggest a lot of testing, etc. In a few cases, I actually would have liked more testing than they did. But I didn't feel like they were negligent-- maybe just more conscious of the cost-care balance.

I found them fine, though I occasionally found communication a little lacking (this is also true of Armory, which I switched to because they're up the street from me. Armory is significantly more expensive than Hoffman in my experience, but probably still cheaper than River for sure!)

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allhailthehale t1_iudnjue wrote

Your indoor climbing gym choices are Central Rock or Rock Spot. Rock Spot has three locations, Central Rock has only one in RI (in Warwick) but it's a very nice gym and imo probably the more beginner-friendly option in terms of the climbs and meeting people/socializing. Just try both.

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allhailthehale t1_is6h548 wrote

Agreed on all fronts. Housing is good, and I feel like the ship has already sailed on that portion of the West End, to be honest (I've lived around the corner for over ten years). So I'm not really upset about this project. But it has always seemed pretty disingenuous to me to claim that this type of development doesn't push up housing cost in the immediate neighborhoods. Mixed income neighborhoods are great but they tend not to stay that way, for some strange reason...

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allhailthehale t1_irrwqez wrote

So, I have not tried it personally but the new national 988 number rolled out this summer is supposed to route to local crisis resources for yourself or someone else. But I am not sure whether they would be willing to take this type of call or not-- and I would think that the police would get called in either way given the situation you described.

But, perhaps if you route it via 988 there would be a higher likelihood of a mental health professional responding as well?

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allhailthehale t1_iqo5828 wrote

New Harvest is a good bet. Also-- not a Starbucks-like cafe per se, but Tea in Sahara has a nice evening vibe and if you like strong coffee you'll probably like Turkish coffee, right?

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