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Alcohol & Drug Abuse

Name of Organizations

Contact Number

Location Services Available

AA Palm Beach County Intergroup 561-276-4581 S.PBC 561-655-5700 N.PBC 1371 Okeechobee Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Volunteers contact agencies for AA meeting places

Central Florida Treatment Center

(561)-439-8440

Have several locations throughout Palm Beach County. This is the answering service Comprehensive Alcoholism Rehab Programs (561)-844-6400

5400 East Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Provides direct treatment services for persons suffering from the diseases of chemical dependency and

codependency Drug Abuse Foundation of Palm Beach County (561)-278-0000 400 S. Swinton Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33445

Purpose is to encourage and support the process of recovery and to promote drug-free living. They provides drug education classes Drug Abuse Treatment Association (Youth) (561)-743-1034 1720 E. Tiffany Drive. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite 102

Drug abuse treatment, intervention, prevention, and education

Hanley Center (Fee-Based)

(561)-841-1000

933 45th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Provides residential and outpatient treatment for adults and adolescent, programs for families affected by chemical dependency, and training for a variety of professional

Palm Beach County CoDA Intergroup

1-(888)-444-2359

Contact by phone for information on meeting and hours. Support groups for co-dependency. Co-dependency is a fellowship of men and woman whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships using the 12 step method

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Organizations Number West Palm Beach

Metro Treatment Center

(561)-433-5687

1497 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33406., Suite E

Provides outpatient Mephazon and Suvoxone. Also provides counseling and groups

Rehab After Work 1-(800)-689-3689

(www.rehabfl a.com)

5405 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33417., Suite 305

Provides adult, teen, & family therapy to those suffering as a result of drug and alcohol abuse

Al-Anon/Alateen family Groups

(561)-882-0308 Offers strength and hope for friends

and families of problem drinkers.

Behavioral Health of the Palm Beaches

561-721-9836 800-251-9445 www.bhpalmbe ach.com 3153 Canada Court Lake Worth

Offers clinical therapeutic drug rehab, treatment programs, medical detox, extended residential & intensive outpatient drug alcohol rehab & treatment. Detxo, aviation program, firefighter, EMT, law enforcement, and correctional officer programs.

$7,500 for 30 days.

Counseling Service of Lake Worth, Inc.

(561)-547-0303 416 N. Dixie Hwy. Lake Worth, FL 33460

Provides a mix of mental health and substance abuse services.

Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC, Inc. 561-278-0000 561-732-0800 400 W. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444

Provides substance abuse & halfway house. Drug Abuse Treatment Association, Inc. 561-844-9661 WPB 561-844-3556 (Outpatient)

Provides programs for children,

adolescents & their families experiencing problems w/ substance abuse.

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number

Location Services Available

Drug Testing and Counseling Services, Inc.

561-433-0123 2677 Forest Hill Blvd. Suite 102

WPB, FL 33406

Sliding scale, most insurance. Offers counseling and comprehensive evaluations for substance abuse, co-dependency, adolescent/family/marriage counseling, anger management, DUI and others. Support therapy groups.

Transformations Residential

Treatment Facility

877-295-4502 Three phase treatment center for

substance abuse. Wellness Resource Center Dual Diagnosis (561) 995-7388 7940 N. Federal Highway Boca Raton, FL

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Alzheimer’s

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Alzheimer’s Association

Southeast FL Chapter

1-(800)-272-3900

Alzheimer’s Community Care, Inc.

(561)-683-2700 800 North Point Parkway, Ste. 101-B

Support group, adult day care center, 24 hr crisis line, family nurse consultant.

Alzheimer’s Crisis Line 800-209-4342 561-471-3122 WPB 561-367-9676

(Deerfield/BR/Delray)

Provides I&R, supportive listening & follow-up calls. Assist with dementia-specific crisis situations occurring in a home or facility.

Prevent inappropriate use of Florida’s Baker Act.

Restore the dementia patient to an optimal level of

functioning enabling the patient to remain in the least restrictive setting.

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Anger Management

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available New Hope Anger

Management

439-0431 LW

Forest Hill Counseling Center

967-1887

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Baker Act

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Baker Act Information (561)-688-4610 3228 Gun Club Road WPB, FL

33406

Provides legal assistance to patients involved in mental competency proceeding under Baker Act.

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Bereavement

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Bethesda Memorial Hospital (561)-737-7733 Ext. 4948 Sandollar Room 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL Bereavement Support Group

Hospice By the Sea 561-848-5200 Caregiver support and other

services such as bereavement, and pet loss services.

JFK Hospital 561-848-5200 (Run by Hospice of Palm Beach County)

Bereavement Group

Methodist Church of Palm Beach Gardens

561-622-5278 9625 No. Military TR Palm Beach Gardens, FL

Bereavement groups for people who are moving on past the immediate grief stages. Rothman Center/JFK Medical Center 561-752-0705 Saturdays at 10 AM 5301 S. Congress Ave Atlantis, FL

Bereavement Support Group. Offers widowed persons comfort, peer support, and coping skills to navigate the grief process in positive ways.

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Bipolar

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available American Therapeutic (561)-361-8427 Boca Raton, FL Bipolar Support group.

Bethesda Memorial Hospital 561-737-3117 561-439-2825 Facilitator: Sandy or Jeff Day/Time: Tues, 6:30 pm-8 pm Sandollar Room 2815 S. Seacrest Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL

Bipolar Support group.

Support Group 561-427-0840 (Facilitated by Abby Friedman) (Held @ the fire station)

Jupiter Fire Station #19 322 Central Blvd. Jupiter

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Child Abuse/Children’s Services

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

Childhelp USA (National child abuse hotline)

(800)-422-4453 Provides ,multilingual crisis

intervention, professional counseling on child abuse, domestic violence issues; gives referrals to local agencies offers counseling & other services. Children’s Home Society 561-868-4300

561-868-4359

3333 Forest Hill Blvd. WPB, FL 33406

Provides adoption services, emergency shelter, group residential care, family &

individual counseling, mentoring child & youth, help runaway & homeless youth, life skills. Children’s Place at Home

Safe, Inc.

(561) 832-6185 2840 6th Avenue South Lake Worth, FL 33461

Help abused, neglected, and abandoned children.

Children’s Services Council of PBC

561-740-7000 800-331-1462 561-835-1956 (Fax)

Various services for children.

DCF/Admin. 561-837-5078 WPB

561-279-1600 Delray

Administration of all children & family programs. Plus placement services, community & home care for disabled adults. Jewish Family & Children’s

Services (Mentoring for Kids)

561-684-1991 5841 Corporate Way, Suite 200

West Palm Beach

Mentoring 4 kids is a non-sectarian program helping children between the ages of 6-14 raised in single-parent families. They match a child with an adult friend of the same gender.

Head Start & Early Head Start (Added 6/09) (561) 233-1600 Administration 323 Belvedere Road, Bldg 502 WPB, Fl 33406

Provides child care services for the families of children 0-4 years old.

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

Home Safe 561-383-9820 WPB Provides a safe haven for

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Community Agencies

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

FoundCare Health Center (561)-432-5849 2330 S. Congress Avenue. Palm Spring, FL

Foundcare Health Center is a non-profit full- service community health center providing medical care for Palm Beach County residents with limited or no insurance

Palm Beach County Health Department

(561)-840-4500 (Main

switchboard)

P.O. Box 29. West Palm Beach, FL 33402

Provider of preventive health services ( including

communicable disease control, immunization, family planning, school health, health education, & nutrition)

Caridad Center, Inc. (561)-737-6336 8645 W. Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33437

Serves victim of human trafficking, migrant and other farm workers by providing medical and dental services to those unable/ineligible through other sources

Community Health Center of West Palm Beach

(561)-840-8681 2823 N. Australian Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

The Community Health Center exists to share the love of God by providing non-emergency medical, dental and eye care to those who do not access to health care services

Camelot Community Care (561) 649-0877 6416 Melaleuca Lane Greenacres, Fl 33463

Provides services to children & families. In home counseling, outpatient counseling, case management and adoptions.

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

Compassionate Friends (561)-626-6391

Henderson Mental Health Center 954-777-1624 954-735-6717 (Fax) 954-298-0724 (Cell) www.hendersonmhc .org

4740 North State Road 7, Bldg. C, Suite 201 Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319

Crisis services, youth and family services, adult outpatient, psychosocial rehabilitation, community support services, and residential and homeless services.

Outpatient Services 561-992-1356 408 S.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Belle Glade, Fl 33430

Children and adults. Provides group, individual, marital, family therapy experiencing behavioral health problems. Pcyhiatric evaluations and EAP services available. Case management, parent support, and training groups.

PBC Community Service 561-355-4700 810 Datura St. WPB, FL 33401

Provides staff & administrative support for various health & human services.

The Counseling Center 561-624-4358 Every day/24 hours www.seflin.org/cou nseling

PO Box 30925 PBG, FL 33420

Provides ministry to the community, free Christian counseling to individuals; and separation and divorce support group.

The North Star Centre 561-361-0500 9033 Glades Road Boca Raton, FL 33434

Offers a range of MH services.

The Salvation Army 561-391-1344 BR 800-725-2769

Social Services, casework & counseling, youth services, rehabilitation services, senior centers & many other programs. Welcome Home Program

Drop-In Center

(561)-558-2155 21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428

Provides critical services, enhancing recovery and rehabilitation.

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Consumer Complaints

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Consumer Affairs (561)-712-6600 50 S. Military trail

WPB, FL 33415

Handles consumer complaints against business, retailers, and so on.

Department of Business & Professional Regulation

850-487-1395 866-532-1440 (Complaint Line)

License information

Division of Medical Quality Assurance

850-488-0595 To file a complaint or check

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Clothing

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available True Fast Outreach

Ministry

(561)-856-6273

638 6th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Provides clothing and food to the community; bus passes, on-line ACCESS for Medicaid and Food Stamps, & HIV testing

Salvation Army Social Services WPB

(561)-686-3530 1577 N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Provides emergency

assistance, food, clothing, bus passes, transportation,

furniture, counseling scholarship program for parents of at risk families and referral service

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Counseling/Mental Health

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Alpert Jewish Family &

Children’s Services

(561)-684-1991 852-3333 (Boca)

5841 Corporate Way. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite 200

Provides mentoring for children

Association for Community Counseling

(561)-638-0908 (Delray)

4723 W. Atlantic Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33445., Suite 10

Provides low or no cost person centered group counseling

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Palm Beach

(561)-254-6558 9995 N. Military Trail. Palm Beach Garden, FL 33410

Serves people of all faith in need, advocates for justice in social structures and

collaborates with others to build just, compassionate communities

Center for Family Services of Palm Beach County

1-(800)-404-7960 511 22nd Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Professional counseling provided for children and adults of all ages, couples, families and groups for

empowerment to deal with the situational or life problems. These may include marital conflict, parent-child

difficulties, relationship issues, loss, bereavement, stress etc

Center for Group Counseling (561)-483-5300 22455 Boca Rio Road. Boca Raton, FL 33433

Provides free counseling and support groups

Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance

(561)-427-0840 658 Indian Town Rd. Jupiter, FL 33458

Provides support to caretakers and people diagnosed with depression or manic depression Depressive/Manic-Depr.

Assoc. of the P. Beaches

(561)-737-8400 (SCMHC)

16158 S. Military Trail. Delray Beach, FL 33484

Provides groups for those experiencing depression. Please call for dates and times of groups in your area

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Glades Crisis Stabilization Unit (561)-993-8022 808 N.W. Avenue D.

Belle Glade, FL 33430

Provides mental health and substance abuse treatment

Multicultural Community Mental Health Center

(561)-653-6292 2721 Point setter Ave. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Provides in home school based services to children and

adolescent

Oakwood Center of the Palm Beaches, Inc

(561)-383-8000 (Information)

1041 45th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Provides a full array of mental health services.

National Alliance on Mental Illness of PBC

(561)-588-3477 1520 10th Avenue N. Lake Worth, FL 33460-2069

Provides support and

counseling to families coping with serious mental illness including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression, obsessive- compulsive disorder, & panic disorder

Peer Place Drop-In Center (561)-712-0584 2100 45th Street. West Palm Beach, FL

33407., Suite B-12

Provides opportunities for people recovering from mental illness. A variety of educational, social and recreational

activities help participants reach their personal potential in an atmosphere of support and understanding

Ruth Rales Jewish Family Service

(561)-852-3333 (Boca)

21300 Ruth & Baron Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428-1757

Provides assistance and support services through a comprehensive range of counseling, senior services, financial, educational and social programs, and more. Please call for additional information

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Survivors of Torture (561)-266-6655 220 South Congress

Park Blvd. Delray Beach, FL 33445., Suite 200

Provides services by partnering with numerous organizations including the major refugee resettlement agencies statewide to provide comprehensive care for refugees, asylum seekers and survivors of torture and genocide

Tourette Syndrome Association, Inc. (727)-418-0240 (www.tsa-fl.org) P.O. Box 411416 Melbourne, FL 32941-1416

Provides support groups for families and individuals with Tourette Syndrome and associated disorders; TS newsletter, education and curriculum assistance, research information and website. Please call for location in your area

Riviera Beach Family. Resource Center, Inc:

(561)-840-1888 1907 Broadway Way. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Provides supportive services to children and families in the Riviera Beach and Palm Beach County area. These include: financial management workshop, youth educational workshop and activities, home improvement workshop, & homework assistance

Free Therapist Referral 866-450-3463 Free referral service. The counseling is not free but the referrals are. St. Mary’s Institute for

Mental Health

561-840-6040 561-840-6090

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Credit Counseling/ Money Management

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

Consumer Credit Management Services 1-(800)-568-4545 700 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 103

Provides families and individuals with financial solutions through counseling and community outreach in the areas of: housing, budgeting, credit and debt management. CredAbility/Consumer Credit Cnslg. Svc. of PBC (561)-833-6982 700 South Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33402., Suite 103

Provides Bankruptcy, Pre-Filing Counseling, Debt Management Plan, Budget Credit Counseling, Foreclosure Prevention, & Reverse Mortgage Credit Card Management Services 1-(561)-472-8000 4611 Okeechobee Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33417., Suite 114

Helps people with financial problems by negotiating reduced monthly credit card payment and reduced or eliminated interest rates. Also helps re-establish good credit Family Financial Literacy (561)-315-546 (Extended Hands Outreach)

Provides assistance to families to gain control over their

finances(budgeting, credit issues, planning for the future and other financial matters

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Crime

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Crime Stoppers of PBC (561)-688-3964 1-(800)-458-8477

P.O. Box 6245 WPB, FL 33405

Organization created to help local law

enforcement to solve crimes.

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Crisis Intervention

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Glades Crisis Stabilization Unit (561)-993-8022 (Belle Glade) 808 N.W. Avenue D. Belle Glade, FL 33430 A 24- hour, 14- bed facility which provides a full range of

treatment

interventions and on-going care for

patients with acute mental or emotional problems

Mobile Crisis Team (SCMHC)

(561)-637-2102 16158 S. Military Trail. Delray Beach, FL 33484

Provides on-site mental health counseling and intervention to acutely mentally ill residents

Mobile Crisis Team (Oakwood) (561)-383-5777 (561)-992-8707 (Glades) Emergency & Screening: 24/7 1041 45th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Provides on-site mental health counseling and intervention services to acutely mentally ill residents of Palm Beach County Columbia Hospital (561)-881-2670 Or (561)-881-0601 (Mental Health Services) 2201 45th Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Columbia Hospital is a 250- bed full service medical/surgical facility. Specialized services include a full continuum of mental health services

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

American Red Cross 561-833-7711 WPB 561-746-1532 Jupiter 561-994-2060 Boca Raton 561-863-0619 Okeechobee 863-902-1220 Clewiston & Glades

Assortments of

programs, any of which are intended to help people avoid, prepare for & cope w/

emergencies.

Palm Beach County Emergency Operations Center

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Deaf Services

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Counseling for Deaf &

Hard of Hearing Deaf Services Center

802-3353

Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County

( 561)-802-3353 (Voice, Central & Northern PBC)

3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405., Suite 237

Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case

management, information and referrals, TTY’s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy

Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County

( 561)-802-3353 (Voice, Central & Northern PBC)

3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405., Suite 237

Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case

management, information and referrals, TTY’s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy

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Disabilities Services

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Advocacy Center for

Persons with Disabilities

1-(800)-342-0823 (Toll Free number)

To advance the quality of life, dignity, equality, self-

determination, and freedom of choice of person with disabilities through collaboration, education, advocacy, as well as legal and legislative strategies

ARC

(Association for Retarded Citizens)

561-842-3213 561-863-4352 (Fax)

Providing information & technical support to individuals, families regarding developmental disabilities.

CHADD of the Palm Beaches

561-478-5160 Ask for: Lori Burack Day/Time: 2nd Tues,/7-8:30 pm Kentwood Preparatory School 6210 S. Congress Ave. Atlantis, FL 33414

Support group for parents of children with ADHA.

Agency for Persons with Disabilities

(561)-837-5564 111 S. Sapodilla Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The agency for persons with disabilities works in

partnership with local communities to ensure the safety, well-being and self- sufficiency for persons with developmental disabilities throughout Florida

Lighthouse for the Blind of the Palm Beaches

(561)-586-5600 1710 Tiffany Drive East. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Provides job readiness, independent living, orientation & mobility, technology instruction, & community education

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

Division of Blind Services 1-(866)-225-0794 (Toll Free)

2000 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite 300

Provides services for the blind, counseling, vocational

assessment, eye medical referral services, vocational training, supportive services, job placement, & independent living skills

Florida Relay Service 7-1-1 (800-377-1101) TTY/Relay

Florida Relay is the communications link for people who are Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Deaf/Blind, or Speech Impaired. Through the Florida Relay, people who use

specialized telephone equipment to communicate Handicapped Advocate

Program (Office of Equal Opportunity):

(561)-355-4883 215 N. Olive

Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 130

Administers equal opportunity programs in Palm Beach County

Deaf Service Center of Palm Beach County

( 561)-802-3353 (Voice, Central & Northern PBC)

3111 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405., Suite 237

Assist people with hearing disabilities in Palm Beach County achieve independence through accessibility. The DSC provides interpreters referrals, client assistance, case

management, information and referrals, TTY’s, special volume control telephones, audiology services, assistive devices, community education and advocacy Coalition for Independent Living Options 1-(800)-683-7337 (Statewide) 6800 Forest Hill Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33413

Community-based, civil rights organization for individuals with disabilities which is dedicated to promoting independence and expanding opportunities in the

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Vocational Rehabilitation Vocational Rehabilitation 561-624-6957 PBG 561-544-4657 Delray 561-712-1717 WPB

To achieve our vision to

individuals w/ disabilities, focus on results, employment & independence for individuals w/ disabilities & injured workers.

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Divorce

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Conflict Resolution

Center, Inc.

(561)-752-3700 Please call for agency in your area

The mission of Conflict

Resolution Center is to provide the community with

innovative, affordable & cooperative ways to resolve differences and transform relationships Moving On Group (561)-852-3333 (There are 2 locations) (561)-558-2100 21300 Coleman Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428 & 7091 Weisman Community Center. Delray Beach, FL 33446

Provides only individual and family counseling

Provides bereavement groups, arts and craft, & anger

management groups Family Mediation Service: (561)-355-2739 205 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 5.1130

Provides couples going through divorce with an alternative to the traditional litigation system. Couples are given an opportunity to try and work out their disputes with the assistance of a certified mediator

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Domestic Abuse

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Rape/Violent Crime (561)-833-7273

1-(800)-500-1119

Hotline

YWCA Harmony House West

1-(800)-973-9922 Hotline

2220 N. Florida Mango Road. West Palm Beach, FL 33409

The woman shelters provides victims of domestic violence and their children: emergency shelter, clothing, food, child care,

counseling, support group, restraining order, and in some cases legal help

Aid to Victims of

Domestic Abuse (AVDA)

1-(800)-355-8547 (Toll Free number)

Provides information and referral services for anyone in a situation affected by domestic violence. Emergency shelter, transitional housing, and support services for any victim and their dependent children who are in danger of or in a battering relationship Victim Services (561)-355-2418 (WPB); Main Courthouse 561-624-6648 N.PBC 561-274-1500 S.PBC 561-996-4871 BG 205 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 5.1100

Provides rape, crisis services, support groups, domestic violence, violent crimes, homicide, uphold victim rights, victim compensation application, legal and personal advocacy, & supportive counseling

Destiny by Choice (561)-439-3145 Please call for groups location in your area

Provides adult and adolescent groups dealing with domestic and anger issues

Abused Women’s Hotline (Y’s Harmony House)

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Elder Victims Crime

Assistance

(561)-684-5885 (Area Agency on Aging)

1764 N. Congress Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite 021

Community based services for seniors, coordination with other community organizations and advocacy

Palm Beach County Victim Services

(561)-355-7100 401 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Provides financial compensation and referral services to eligible persons who are victims of violent crime. Also provides appellate victim services and advocacy Aid to Victims of Domestic

Violence

(561)-265-2900 Hotline

(561)-265-3797 (Main Office)

Provides information & referral services

Legal Aid Society Domestic Violence Project

(561)-655-8944 423 Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 200

Provides free civil legal services to individuals who have been the victim of domestic violence

Florida Abuse Hotline 1-(800)-962-2873 Takes reports of abuse and neglect (children and adults) from

throughout Florida Mary Rubloff YWCA

Harmony House

561-640-0050 ext. 139 WPB, Fl Provides a safe refuge for victims of domestic violence.

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Eating Disorders

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Alliance Eating Disorder

Awareness

(561) 653-0042 1016 N Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Fl 33401

A private company that offers: Christian counseling,

Cornerstone counseling, teenager counseling and community counseling. Professional Health Network 1-(888) 478-8590 10631 N. Kendall Dr., Suite 115 Miami, FL 33176

Get needed treatment for anger problems, substance abuse and other forms of therapy. They offer therapy for anxiety, depression, eating disorders and anger management. Milestones in Recovery 1-800-347-2364 2525 Embassy

Drive South, Ste. 10, Copper City, FL 33026

Provides residential as well as day treatment programs for individuals suffering with Compulsive Overeating, Bulimia, Anorexia, and related disorders.

Alliance for Eating Disorders Awareness

561-841-0900

www.eatingdisorderinfo.org

PO Box 13155 North Palm Beach, FL 33408

Provides public awareness. How to approach someone who has an eating disorder, medical

complications, treatments, referrals & information. Provides names of specialized therapists, in patient & outpatient treatment facilities.

Food Addicts Anonymous 561-967-3871

www.foodaddictsanonymous. Org

4623 Forest Hill blvd Suite 109-4 WPB, FL 33415

A 12-step recovery program. Share experiences, strengths and hopes. Not affiliated with any diet or weight loss programs, treatment facilities or religious organizations.

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Education

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Adult Education Center

(561)-616-7800 2161 N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach. FL 33409

Provides adult basic education; adult literacy program; adult high school credit program; GED

Glades Family Education Program (GED) (561)-992-8068 981 S.E. 1st Street Belle Glade, FL 33430

Literacy, English as a second language, GED preparation, job readiness and basic skills training for adults and their preschool children. Transportation provided. This is a 12-month program

Inlet Grove High School

(561)-881-4645 600 W. 28th Street. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Provides an array of adult education classes; ESOL, GED preparation, & Medical Lincoln College of Technology (561)-842-2433 2410 Metro-Centre Blvd. West Palm Beach, fl 33407

Lincoln College offers various educational career training

programs in Automotive, Medical, Dental, Computers, Cosmetology, Culinary, Fitness, Drafting, HVAC, and Office Administration career areas Literacy Coalition of PB County 1-(800)-273-1030 Hotline 551 S.E. 8th Street. Delray Beach, FL 33483., Suite 505

Links adults seeking help with reading, English or GED

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Palm Beach State

College

( 561)-868-3350 4200 S. Congress Avenue. Lake Worth, FL 33461

Associate of arts, associate of science degrees and certificate programs. Academic programs include health education, medical technology, physical therapy, nursing, dental, radiological technology and criminal justice South Technical

Academy

(561)-369-7004 1300 S.W. 30th Avenue. Boynton Beach, FL 33426

South Tech Academy’s core mission is to graduate students prepared for work, higher education, and

productive citizenship Crossroads Program Palm Beach Community College (561)-868-3586 or www.pbcc.edu/crossroads.xml

The program specifically targets women over 35 years old who have experienced a major life change such as divorce or a spouse’s death. Displaced homemakers who are either underemployed or having trouble finding work are their specialty. Florida Department of Education

Vocational Rehabilitation (561) 650-6804 (561) 650-6815 (fax) 3111 South Dixie Highway Suite 100

West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Assist eligible individuals with disabilities to prepare for, gain, or regain employment.

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Employment

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Florida DOE Vocational

Rehab (WPB)

(561)-650-6804 3111 S. Dixie

Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33411., Suite 100

Provides job placement and

transitional housing. Please call for additional information

Workforce Alliance Central Career (WPB)

(561)-340-1060 1951 North Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite D

Provides job search consultation and placement services. Please call for additional information

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Financial Assistance

Name of Organizations Contact Number

Location Services Available

Information and Referral

211 or

( 561)-383-1111

A service of 211Palm Beach County/ Treasure Coast provides information, assessment, referrals, crisis intervention, & supportive service

Palm Beach Co. Div. of Human Services (North

(561)-845-4644 1440 Martin Luther King Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Provides emergency services such as rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and transportation

United Way of PBC 561-375-6600 2600 Quantum Blvd.

Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Vita program (free income tax preparation), first time homebuyers, fund programs in Palm Beach County.

Palm Beach Co. Div. of Human Services (South)

(561)-274-3130 225 S. Congress Avenue. Delray Beach, FL 33444

Provides emergency services such as rental/mortgage assistance, utility assistance, food assistance and transportation Social Security Administration 1-(800)-772-1213 (Nationwide Toll Free)

Offer acceptance and referral of complaints of fraud in the program administered by the Social Security Administration

FEMA

1-(800)-621-3362

Guide to Disaster assistance

Housing Contact # for PBC (1st Time

Homeowners)

561-233-3601 WPB

561-233-3624 BG

Provides financial & technical assistance to persons of low & moderate income.

Patient Access Network Foundation

866-316-7263 Assist insured patients who cannot afford the out of pocket cost associated w/ their

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Food Assistance

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Community Action Program of PBC

(561)-355-4792 810 Datura Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Provides services to low-income families and individuals in the county. Program include emergency services, utility

payment assistance, consumer education, tax assistance, job referrals, summer camp scholarship program, homeless street campaign, counseling and support services

Angel Food Ministries

(561)-880-7264 Please call for local food site in your area

Provides food to those struggling financially

Rise and Shine (561)-881-9565 4105 Pinewood Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

The mission of the Rise and Shine Food Co-Op is to support local families and

strengthen the communities we serve by increasing food and economic security and promoting social responsibility

True Fast Outreach Ministries

(561)-856-6273 638 6th Street West Palm Beach, FL 33401

Provides hot meals, food distribution, clothing distribution, ACCESS Florida, HIV/AIDS Testing, parent project, & other special events Food Stamps/SNAP 1-(866)-762-2237 2051 Martin Luther King Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404., Suite 200E

Approves Medicaid and food stamps for eligible adults and elderly including nursing home coverage

Community Caring Center

(561)-364-9501 145 NE 4 Ave.

Boynton Beach, FL 33435

Provides emergency food pantry, SHARE program, emergency shelter, financial aid, referrals, advocacy, faith in action and assistance for those in crisis situations, including immigrants, Spanish & Creole spoken.

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Foreclosure Concerns

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Foreclosure Assistance Center

(561)-822-157 464 Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401

The Center is a one-stop-solution center for families facing foreclosure problems. The goal is for people to leave the center with a solution to their housing situation not simply a referral

Foreclosure Mitigation Counseling (561)-833-1461 (Urban League) 1700 N. Australian Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407-5690

Provides low to moderate income to homeowners with various resource and service. The program focus on people who are delinquent or in foreclosure

proceeding

Homeowner’s HOPE Hotline

1-(888)-995-4673 Hope is an alliance between counselors, mortgage companies, investors, and other mortgage market participants. This

alliance will maximize outreach efforts to homeowners in distress to help them stay in their homes and will create a unified, coordinated plan to reach and help as many homeowners as possible

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Gamblers

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Florida Council on Compulsive Gambling

1-(888)-236-4848 Please call for nearest group in your area

Gamblers Anonymous 1-(800)-891-1740 (24 hour emergency hotline)

Please call for nearest group in your area

A fellowship of men and woman who share their experience, strength and hope, that may solve their common problem and help others to recover from a gambling problem

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Gay/ Lesbian

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Gay and Lesbian National Hotline

1-(888)-843-4564

The Gay and Lesbian National Hotline provides telephone and email peer- counseling, as well as factual information and local resources for cities and towns across the United States

Compass, Inc (561)-533-9699 7600 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Provides support for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. Offer

information and referral, counseling, AIDS education and a Teen Development Program (HOPE) for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender teens

PFLAG Palm Beach (561)-716-9464 Or (561)-640-4026 150 Cambridge. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite G

Provides an comprehensive directory with detailed information about gay

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HIV

Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Anonymous HIV/AIDS Screening and Information (561)-804-7900 (Palm Beach Health Department) 7289 Gordon Rd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Contact point for making appointments for anonymous AIDS testing. Information about AIDS, HIV infection, and other related issues

Compass, Inc. (561)-533-9699 7600 S. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33405

Support group for those with HIV/AIDS. Predominately HIV + gay men’s group

Hibiscus Haven (561)-833-6826 (Gratitude House)

317 N. Lakeside Court. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

Safe residence for woman who have tested HIV + and are chemically

dependent. Woman live at the safe house while attending the day treatment

program at Gratitude House

Comprehensive AIDS Program (561-472-2466 (West Palm Beach) 2330 S. Congress Avenue. Palm Spring, FL 33406

Provides HIV/AIDS case management, various support services, medical referrals, early intervention and risk reduction, HIV education and outreach activities, HIV counseling and testing

Riviera Beach family Resource Center

(561) 840-1888 1901 Broadway Riviera Beach

Career planning, interviewing, job preparation, stress management, HIV/Aids prevention, stroke prevention, diabetes education, wellness club. Various workshops to occur throughout the month. Best to call for current schedule.

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Homeless/Shelter

Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Salvation Center of Hope

(561)-682-1118 1577 N. Military Trail. West Palm Beach, FL 33409

Provides transitional housing for men’s

Homeless Residential Assessment Program (CARP):

(561)-844-6400 5400 East Avenue. West Palm Beach, FL 33407

The program is designed to provide, to homeless adults, emergency and non-emergency non-medical triage services, including problem identification,

stabilization and referral linkage for continuing care within the homeless provider network in Palm Beach County Jesus and You

Outreach Ministries

(561)-842-4276 2831 Avenue S. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

To fulfill its mission of recovering lives, restoring families and revitalizing neighborhoods affected by drug and alcohol addiction Matthew 25 Ministries Miracle Village (561)-432-9072 120 Pelican Lake. Pahokee, FL 33476

Provides re-entry housing for sexual offenders (men) coming out of prison Partners for

Change

(561)-478-5852 1325 Haverhill North. West Palm Beach, FL 33417

Level 4 transitional program for men and woman. Primary services must be

substance

Safe-link 1-(800)-977-3768

(free cell phone and airtime)

Provides free cellular phones to client that are receiving Federal Public Housing Assistance, Food Stamps and Medicaid

St. Ann’s Place (561)-805-7708 2107 N. Dixie Highway. West Palm Beach, FL 33407-6011

Provides services to homeless woman and men

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

WIC 800-342-3556 Offices: (561) 514-5350 (West Palm) (561) 996-1635 (Belle Glade) (561) 274-3112 (Delray Bch) (561) 357-6000 (Greenacres) (561) 547-6812 (Lantana) (561) 746-0782 (Jupiter) (561) 333-9379 (Royal Palm B)

Healthy Foods, nutrition education &

counseling; breastfeeding support; referrals to health care, immunizations, and community services.

Advocates for Human Potential,

Inc. 1-(800)-795-5486

Projects for assistance in transition from homelessness (PATH) technical assistance center.

Hospice By the Sea 561-848-5200 Caregiver support and other services such as bereavement, and pet loss services.

Vicker’s House 561-804-4970 811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd.

WPB, FL 33401

All services are free. Services provide hurricane shelter, assistance w/ filling out Palm Tram application, homeward bound programs, assistance w/ filling out public benefit application, special health services, free tax preparation, community service. West Palm Beach

Housing Authority 655-8530 800-333-4636 Section 8 Westgate Tabernacle 561-471-9309 1622 Suwanee Dr. NPB, FL 33409

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Housing

Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Jewish Family Services (561)-238-0257 5841 Corporate

Way. West Palm Beach, FL 33407., Suite 200

Provides counseling, case management for depression etc

Housing Partnership of PBC

(561)-841-3500 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL 33404

Provides affordable housing and related services to low income families throughout Palm Beach County

Lifeskills of Boca Raton: 1-(800)-749-7149 Or

( 561)-620-0252

6902 Palmetto Circle. Boca Raton, FL 33433-3518

Is a drug or alcohol rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health and substance abuse

treatment Lifeskills of South Florida (954)-834-5099 Or 1-(800)-749-7149 (Toll Free) 1431 S.W. 9th Avenue. Deerfield, FL 33441

Lifeskills offers individuals a warm and comfortable setting to get well. They provide Residential and Outpatient treatment services for adults with psychiatric, chemical addiction, and trauma based disorder

FEMA 1-(800)-621-3362 Guide to Disaster assistance

South Florida Behavioral Health Network

( 305)-858-3335 Provides treatment services to individuals and families with behavioral healthcare problems in Miami Dade and Monroe Counties REAP Program (561)-355-4722 Please contact for

additional information

Please contact for additional information

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available

Bayview Center for Mental Health

Residential/Transitional

(954)-966-4185 Provides free, comprehensive services addressing such issues as suicide, substance abuse, crisis, depression, and institutionalization

Fellowship House (305)-667-1036 5711 S. Dixie Highway. South Miami, FL 33143

Provides community support. Please call for additional services

Miami Behavioral Health Center

(305)-643-8000 11031 N.E. 6th Avenue. Miami, FL 33161

Provides an array of services in South Florida communities. Community mental health, substance abuse treatment, and prevention services throughout Miami Dade and Broward Counties Family Empowerment Coalition (561)-253-1362 x.143 1712 2ND Avenue North. Lake Worth, FL 33460

The Family Empowerment Coalition is comprised of 13 local agencies whose goal is to provide a seamless

continuum of services that promote family stability and self-sufficiency. They provide quality child care, youth groups, after-school and out of school programs

Jewish Association for Residential Care (JARC) Florida

(561)-558-2550 9901 Donna Klein Blvd. Boca Raton, FL 33428

JARC is a non-profit, non-sectarian organization that currently operates six group homes for adults with

developmental disabilities. The homes are located in the Boca Raton/Delray Beach area of South Florida

Archways Behavioral Healthcare (954)-763-2030 919 N. E. 13th Street. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33304-2012

Archway is a drug or alcohol

rehabilitation center with a primary focus on mental health. The facility provides substance abuse treatment, outpatient, partial hospitalization

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Douglas Gardens Community Mental Health (305)-531-5341 701 Lincoln Rd. Miami Beach, FL 33139-2879., Suite 2

Provides services to the seriously mentally ill of Miami-Dade County

Henderson Mental Health Center

(954)-921-2600 1957 Jackson Street. Hollywood, FL 33020

Provides continuum of high quality, community based prevention, education, treatment and rehabilitation services

Palm Beach Habilitation Center

(561)-965-8500 4522 S. Congress Avenue. Lake Worth, FL 33461

Provides a variety of services to people with disabilities

Neighborhood Housing Services of South Florida (954)-564-4037 2800 W. Oakland Park Blvd. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33331., Suite 301

Neighborhood Housing Service of South Florida builds empowered communities, revitalizes

neighborhoods and creates affordable housing opportunities in South Florida

Broward Partnership for the Homeless

(954)-779-3990 920 N.W. 7th Avenue. Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33311-7229

Broward Partnership for the

Homeless is committed to reducing the homeless by promoting

independence and self worth through advocacy, housing and

comprehensive services

Sundari Foundation (305)-365-2478 445 Grand Bay Drive. PH1B. Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Provides free hosing, sanctuary and support for women who are

homeless, and include a special maternity wing for homeless woman and their infant

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Camillus House (305)-374-1065 336 N.W. 5th

Street. Miami, FL 33128

Camillus House is a non-profit organization that provides humanitarian services to men, woman, and children who are poor and homeless

Homeless Senior Program Palm Beach Assisted Living Facility

561-659-9330 534 Datura St. WPB 33401

Provides housing & supportive services to senior adults unable to live

independently. Hope House of the

Palm Beaches

(561)-697-2600 2001 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. West Palm Beach, FL 33409., Suite 204

Provides housing and residential support service to indigent and homeless people with AIDS

Operation Hope (561)-842-2260 1253 10TH Street. Lake Park, FL 33403

Provides homeless with food, clothing and shelter to clients in their shelters. Provides GED preparation, life skills training, parenting classes and helps individuals to gain employment and become self sufficient

Department of Housing & Community

Development/Affordable Housing Commission

(561)-233-3660 (561)-233-3627 WPB

Provides affordable housing, a better living environment & economic

opportunities for all county residents w/ emphasis on lower income residents, the homeless & populations w/ special needs.

Drug Abuse Foundation of PBC, Inc. 561-278-0000 561-732-0800 400 W. Swinton Ave. Delray Beach, FL 33444

Provides substance abuse & halfway house.

Housing Authority 561-684-2160 Palm Beach County Children's Home Society - Transitions Home (561)-547-0884 1199 West Lantana Rd. Lantana, FL 33462., Suite 11

A comprehensive residential program serving homeless pregnant and parenting teens, age 13-19, and their babies. Services include: home-like setting and transition to appropriate housing, enrollment in school or job training programs etc.

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Name of Organizations Contact Number Location Services Available Community Partnership Group (561) 841-3500 2001 W. Blue Heron Blvd. Riviera Beach, FL

The Supportive Housing Program helps

individuals and families challenged by mental health, substance abuse, and other disabilities to obtain and maintain housing within the community. These include the SHOP, TANF, and the Mainstream Housing Choice Voucher Program for persons with disabilities.

Homeless Helpline 800-493-5902 Provides I&R, telephone counseling & crisis intervention for homeless or at risk homelessness. Including outreach programs, screening for services. Homeless Residential

Assessment Program 5400 East Ave. WPB 33407

561-844-6400 Provide for adults, emergency & non-emergency, non-medical triage service, assessments, and basic human services. Services are with CARP.

Jewish Residential & Family Service (Melvin & Claire Levine)

561-238-0239

www.JFCSonline.co m

Group homes and apartment program. Individualized care plan for

developmentally disables, significantly learning disabled, and/or chronically mentally ill. On staff psychiatrist and clinical psychologist.

Low-Income Housing/ AHEPA (18 Apts.)

561-687-8120 WPB Provides low-income housing for older adults.

Vicker’s House 561-804-4970 811 Palm Beach Lakes Blvd. WPB, FL 33401

All services are free. Services provide hurricane shelter, assistance w/ filling out Palm Tram application, homeward bound programs, assistance w/ filling out public benefit application, special health

services, free tax preparation, community service.

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Information Centers

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Mental Health America (National Association)

800-969-6642 This is the national organization that

provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health America of Bay County 850-769-5441 850-215-5576 (fax) 1137 Harrison Avenue Ste. 1 Panama City, FL 32401

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health America of Broward 954-746-2055 www.mhabroward.org 7145 W Oakland Park Blvd. Lauderhill, FL 33313

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health America of Central Florida, Inc. 407-898-0110 www.mhacf.org 1525 E. Robinson Street Orlando, FL 32801

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health Association of Dade

305-379-2673 This is the national organization that

provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Greater Tampa Bay 813-312-2443 12901 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. MDC102 Tampa, FL 33612

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health America of Indian River County 772-467-2672 (Toll free) 772-569-9788 www.mhairc.org 777 37th Avenue Suite D-104 Vero Beach, Fl 32960

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health America of Northeast Florida, Inc. 504-738-8420 www.mhajax.org 4615 Phillips Highway Jacksonville, FL 32207

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Mental Health America of Okaloosa & Walton Counties 850-244-1040 www.mhaow.org 571 Mooney Road NE Ft. Walton Beach, FL 32547

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country. Mental Health America of Southwest Florida 239-261-5405 www.mhaswfl.org 2335 9th Street North Suite 404 Naples, FL 34103

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Mental Health America of Volusia and Flagler Counties 386-252-5785 www.mhavolusia.org 531 S. Ridgewood Ave. Daytona Beach, Fl 32114

This is the national organization that provides information in areas throughout the country.

Su Familia (Your Family)

Spanish

866-783-2645

(The National Hispanic Family Health Helpline)

Provides consumers with a wide range of health information. Offers Hispanic consumers free reliable & confidential information in Spanish & English.

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Immigration

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Department of Immigration 1-(800)-870-3676 Immigration, Dept. office 800-870-3676

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Insurance/Uninsured/Prescription Medication Assistance

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Health Care District of Palm Beach County

(561)-659-1270 324 Datura

Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 401

Provides services regarding health insurance program for financially disadvantaged County residents who are uninsured and do not quality for full Medicaid, and Medicare or private insurance benefits Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan: www.pcip.gov Florida KidCare 1-(888)-540-5437 (Statewide toll free)

P.O. Box 980. Tallahassee, FL 32302

A statewide affordable health insurance program providing comprehensive benefits for children age 0-18, who do not have health insurance. Please call for additional information

SHINE 1-(800)-96-ELDER Or

1-800-963-5337

Provides educational materials and free unbiased insurance counseling to Florida elders, caregivers and family members

Cover Florida Health Care www.coverfloridahealthcare.c om Prescription Drug Discount Program (PBC) 866-717-5826 Or 866-561-1604(Toll Free)

They make health insurance available to people who have had problem getting insurance due to a pre-existing condition. Also covers a broad range of health benefits, including primary and specialty care, hospital care & prescription drugs

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

The Patient Advocate Foundation Co-Pay Relief Program

1-(866)-512-3861(Toll Free) Provides direct financial support to insured patients, including

Medicare Part D beneficiaries, who must financially and medically quality to access pharmaceutical Co-payment assistance. The program offers personal service to all patients through the use of call counselors, personally guiding patients the enrollment process

Rx Outreach 1-(800)-769-3880(Toll Free) Rx Outreach is a new Patient Assistance Program that provides discount prescription medication to qualified low-income individuals and families

The Patient Advocate Foundation

1-(800)-532-5274(Toll Free) Provides patients with arbitration, medication negotiation to settle issues with access to care, medical debt, and job retention related to their illness

Hill-Burton Program

1-(800)-638-0742(Toll Free) Provides Federal funds to hospitals for free or low-cost services for those unable to pay for medical care. Eligibility is based on income and family size

Free Medicine Foundation

Medications

888-812-5152 Links patients to free or very low cost

prescription plan.

Palm Beach Care Network

(561)-355-4514; South County (561)-273-4514

A volunteer program coordinated by the Palm Beach County Health Department

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Florida Discount Drug Card Program

1-(866)-341-8894(Toll Free) The Florida Discount Drug Card is now available to all Florida residents without restriction and accepted at over 60,000

pharmacies nationwide. Florida residents who qualify base on age or income status are eligible to receive additional saving Partnership for

Prescription Assistance

888-477-2669 pparx.org

Helps qualifying patients without prescription drug coverage get the medicines they need to help them. Health Care District

Health

Insurance

561-659-1270 800-273-9977 324 Datura St. Ste. 401 WPB, FL 33401

Provides a source of funding for low-income residents to gain access to health care coverage.

Health Well Foundation

800-675-8416 Helps individuals afford prescription

medication & provide financial assistance. Medicaid Medicaid-Services 561-837-5078 561-992-1900 Belle Glade

Provides medical coverage to low income individuals & families.

Patient Access Network Foundation

866-316-7263 Assist insured patients who cannot

afford the out of pocket cost

associated w/ their treatment needs. Patient Service,

Inc.

800-366-7741 Providing health insurance premium

assistance, pharmacy co-payment assistance & co-payment waiver assistance for person w/ specific chronic illness.

PBC Community Service

561-355-4700 810 Datura St.

WPB, FL 33401

Provides staff & administrative support for various health & human services.

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Social Security Administration Social Security Disability Pay 800-772-1213 561-992-7304 BG 877-467-1703 Delray

They pay retirement, disabilities, & survivors benefits to workers & their families & administer the SS Income Program.

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Legal Services

Name of

Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

American Civil Liberties Union of Florida:

(786)-363-2700 (Toll Free)

Purpose of this organization is to protect the constitutional rights granted to us in the first ten Amendments of the Constitution (known as the Bill of Rights) Sealing and

Expunction/Civil Rights

Restoration

(561)-355-7500 They will assist you in sealing and

expunction your record. Please call to get additional information

Early Probation Termination (Eligible

Applicants Only)

(561)-355-7500 Please call in order to seek

assistance. Anyone can file a motion to terminate their probation early but you have a better chance if you have completed at least 50% of the probationary term, and you have completed all special condition of your probation Florida Rural Legal Services 1-(800)-284-4588 Or ( 561)-820-8902(WPB) 423 Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 220

Provides legal services for civil matters except divorce, custody, support, and other domestic relations. Representation in the following areas: unemployment compensation, landlord/tenant, discrimination, welfare, food stamps, WAGES, disability, and other civil matters

Lawyer Referral Service (PBC Bar Assoc.)(Fee) (561)-687-3266 1601 Belvedere Rd. West Palm Beach, FL 33406., Suite 302E

Puts members of the public in touch with a lawyer who can assist them with their specific problem, or refers them to agency best suited to their needs

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Name of Organizations

Contact Number Location Services Available

Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County (Civil)

(561)-655-8944 423 Fern Street. West Palm Beach, FL 33401., Suite 200

Provides free legal assistance in civil matters to disadvantaged children, families, elders and individuals in Palm Beach County

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