The Town of Bristol is partnering with the Rhode Island Department of Health to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine to local residents in a safe, efficient manner.
As more information becomes available, the Town will be providing key updates on this page.
Four Ways To Get Vaccinated
State-Run Vaccination Sites
65+
Bristol-Run Vaccination Site
75+ Only
Select Local Pharmacies
65+
In-Home Vaccinations
Homebound Residents Only
Expected to begin the week of 03/01/2021
Learn more about the three vaccination distribution channels below.
How do I register for a vaccination appointment?
State-Run Vaccination Sites
By appointments only. Currently scheduling for 65+.
- When: Vaccination appointments can now be scheduled online or by phone.
- Where: The State will be offering vaccinations by appointment only. Parking information and directions for the locations can be found here.
- Locations:
- 100 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston RI 02920
- Dunkin Donuts Center, 1 La Salle Square, Providence, RI 02903
- Locations:
- How to Schedule: Eligible Rhode Islanders can sign up for appointments online and over the phone in English and Spanish. A person can schedule and consent to vaccination, in-person or by phone, for another person with verbal approval.
- Online – Please visit www.vaccinateri.org/.
- By Phone – The scheduling phone line is 844-930-1779.
Please Note: Residents who are eligible to receive the vaccine under the State’s current phase will be able to sign up for appointments. Appointments for the State-Run Vaccination Sites will be on a first-come first-served basis. Rhode Islanders can not walk in without an appointment and get vaccinated.
Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment
All residents 75+ can schedule their vaccination appointment online using the link below. Residents age 65+ can begin scheduling their vaccination appointments on 02/22/2021.
Vaccine Notification Interest List
If you are not yet eligible for vaccine, you can sign up at portal.ri.gov to be added to the vaccine interest notification list. If you need help being added to the vaccine interest notification list, call the automated phone line at 844-930-1779.
Bristol-Run Vaccination Site
75+ Only
The Town of Bristol is accepting pre-registrations for residents age 75+ for the COVID-19 vaccine. As vaccines become available, the Town of Bristol will contact residents on the waitlist to schedule their first COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Residents age 75+ interested in being placed on the town’s vaccination waitlist can register in two different ways:
- By Phone – To register by phone, residents can call the Parks & Recreation Senior Services Office at 401-253-1611 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. If the phone line is busy, please leave a message with your contact information and a staff member will call you back.
- Online – Please see below.
Age 75+ Waitlist
The COVID-19 Vaccination Waitlist for Bristol’s vaccination site is now open to residents age 75+.
Additional information and FAQs on the Bristol-Run Vaccination Site can be found below.
Select Local Pharmacies
By appointments only. Currently scheduling for 65+.
CVS Health
- When: Appointments will become available as early as 2/6/2021.
- Where: Select retail pharmacies will be offering vaccinations by appointment only.
- Store locations launching vaccinations on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021:
- 799 Hope Street, Providence, RI
- 26 Putnam Pike Johnston, RI
- Store locations launching vaccinations on Thursday, February 11th, 2021:
- 1054 Class Avenue, Woonsocket, RI
- 151 Franklin Street, Westerly, RI
- 1285 S. County Trail, East Greenwich, RI
- 615 Metacom Avenue, Warren, RI
- 181 Bellevue Avenue, Newport, RI
- Store locations launching vaccinations on Tuesday, February 9th, 2021:
- How to Schedule:
- Online – Please visit cvs.com.
- Smartphone – Please download the CVS Pharmacy Mobile App.
- By Phone – CVS Customer Service can be reached at 1-800-746-7287.
Please Note: CVS’s scheduling system can schedule up to 7 days out. Each day, a new day of appointments is added.
Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment w/ CVS
Vaccine Notification Interest List
If you are not yet eligible for vaccine, you can sign up at portal.ri.gov to be added to the vaccine interest notification list. If you need help being added to the vaccine interest notification list, call the automated phone line at 844-930-1779.
Walgreens
- When: Appointments will become available as early as 2/7/2021.
- Where: Select retail pharmacies will be offering vaccinations by appointment only.
- Locations:
- 100 Broad Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860
- 385 Cottage Street, Pawtucket, RI 02861
- 1510 Smith Street, North Providence, RI 02911
- 1010 Park Avenue, Cranston, RI 02910
- 333 Atwells Avenue, Providence, RI 02903
- 354 Admiral Street, Providence, RI 02908
- 1 Pocasset Ave, Providence, RI 02909
- 1 Cowesett Ave., West Warwick, RI 02893
- 2136 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
- 135 Pitman Street, Providence, RI 02906
- 1763 Broad Street, Cranston, RI 02905
- 655 Warren Avenue, East Providence, RI 02914
- 25 Putnam Pike, Johnston, RI 02919
- 1387 Plainfield St, Johnston, RI 02919
- Locations:
- How to Schedule:
- Online – Please visit Walgreens.com/ScheduleVaccine.
- By Phone – Please call the select retail pharmacies listed above.
Please Note: Walgreens will be scheduling appointments up to 3 days out. Each day, a new day of appointments is added.
Schedule COVID-19 Vaccination Appointment w/ Walgreens
Vaccine Notification Interest List
If you are not yet eligible for vaccine, you can sign up at portal.ri.gov to be added to the vaccine interest notification list. If you need help being added to the vaccine interest notification list, call the automated phone line at 844-930-1779.
In-Home Vaccinations
Homebound Residents Only
Expected to begin the week of 03/01/2021
On Thursday, February 18th, 2021, the State of Rhode Island launched a survey tool to collect information from homebound individuals who are seeking in-home COVID-19 vaccinations.
If you are unable to leave home to receive COVID-19 vaccination, or are the healthcare provider or family caregiver of someone who is homebound, please inform RIDOH through the following form: bit.ly/homeboundvax.
In-home vaccination appointments are expected to be scheduled beginning the week of March 1st, 2021.
News & Announcements
When will I be eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine?
Bristol will be following the Rhode Island Department of Health’s distribution guidelines.
Bristol-Run Vaccination Site FAQs
Please Note: The information below is specifically for the Bristol-Run COVID-19 Vaccination Site.
How can I sign up for Bristol’s COVID-19 Vaccination Waitlist?
Bristol residents aged 75+ interested in being placed on the waitlist can register in two different ways:
- Online – Available at www.bristolri.gov/vaccination.
- By Phone – To register by phone, residents can call the Parks & Recreation Senior Services Office at 401-253-1611 Monday-Friday between the hours of 8:30 AM-3:30 PM. If the phone line is busy, please leave a message with your contact information and a staff member will call you back.
Who can sign up for Bristol’s COVID-19 Vaccination Waitlist?
At this time, the Town of Bristol is only accepting waitlist sign-ups from Bristol residents age 75+.
Residents will be required to show legal photo identification to verify date-of-birth prior to receiving a vaccine. Resident under the age of 75 will be removed from the online waitlist.
This guidance will be updated as more information is made available from the Rhode Island Department of Health.
Do I need a doctor’s note to sign up for Bristol’s COVID-19 Vaccination Waitlist?
No. Beginning February 1st, 2021, at 8:30 AM, all seniors 75 and older can register online on this page or by calling the 401-253-1611 between the hours of 8:30 AM-3:30 PM on Monday-Friday.
Is there a way to confirm that my name got on Bristol’s COVID-19 Vaccination Waitlist?
After completing the registration online, residents will see a confirmation that states, “Thank you for your submission. As COVID-19 vaccines become available, a Town of Bristol representative will contact you to schedule your vaccination appointment.”
How will appointments get scheduled for the Bristol-Run Vaccination Site?
As vaccines become available, the Town of Bristol will contact residents on the waitlist to schedule their first COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
Residents will receive information about their second vaccination appointment time after receiving their first COVID-19 shot.
Where is the Bristol-Run Vaccination Site?
Bristol’s Vaccination Site is located at the Bristol Quinta-Gamelin Community Center (101 Asylum Road, Bristol, RI 02809).
Please Note: Residents are required to have an appointment and identification.
How is the Town distributing the COVID-19 vaccine?
Bristol will be following the Rhode Island Department of Health’s distribution guidelines.
For residents age 75+, the Town will be using an age-based approach with the most senior residents being called first as vaccines become available.
Is the Town of Bristol looking for volunteers for its vaccination site?
Individuals interested in volunteering for the Town’s vaccination clinics can submit a volunteer application using the link below. Please Note: All volunteers must undergo a background check.
Who should I contact for questions related to Bristol’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts?
General questions can be directed to Mary Ann Quinn, Coordinator of Senior Services at mquinn@bristolri.gov or 401-253-1611.
Media questions can be directed to Chris Vitale, Economic Development Coordinator at cvitale@bristolri.gov.