Professional Development Services

West Sunrise Boulevard Location

5975 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 209, Sunrise, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 406-1234

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.advocacynetwork.org

Description: SN ONLY - Provides capacity building, advocacy, and the promotion of best practices with afterschool programs funded by The Children Services Council (CSC) to increase the participation of children with disabilities and their families.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides capacity building, advocacy, and the promotion of best practices with afterschool programs funded by The Children Services Council (CSC) to increase the participation of children with disabilities and their families.

Case Management

4900 West Oakland Park Boulevard Location

4900 West Oakland Park Blvd, Suites 101, 102, 203, Lauderdale Lakes, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 327-4060

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://banyanhealth.org

Description: Advocates to link clients to community resources, coordinate care, and navigate the legal system as part of an integrated care plan.

Description: Advocates to link clients to community resources, coordinate care, and navigate the legal system as part of an integrated care plan.

Advocacy and Legal Services

North State Road 7 Location - Suite 102

4800 North State Road 7, Suite 102, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 722-6400

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.cilbroward.org

Description: Assists in strengthening advocacy skills through communication, written materials, and face-to-face meetings.

Description: Assists in strengthening advocacy skills through communication, written materials, and face-to-face meetings.

Florida Legal Services

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33331

9 Miles—Get Directions

(407) 801-4350

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.floridalegal.org

Description: Advocates for low-income, vulnerable, and hard-to-reach individuals through impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy.

Description: Advocates for low-income, vulnerable, and hard-to-reach individuals through impact litigation, legislative and administrative advocacy.

Florida's Children First

North University Drive Location - Suite 408

1401 North University Drive, Suite 408, Coral Springs, FL, 33071

7 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 796-0860

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.floridaschildrenfirst.org

Description: Serves children in foster care, children with disabilities, those who are homeless, are immigrants or have juvenile justice involvement.

Description: Serves children in foster care, children with disabilities, those who are homeless, are immigrants or have juvenile justice involvement.

Uplifting and Protecting the Marginalized

North State Road 7 Location - Suite B1

4699 North State Road 7, Suite B1, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33319

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 459-1473

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.healingartssfl.org

Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.

Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.

LIFE - Living Inclusively For Everyone

Northwest 84th Avenue Location - Suite 211

350 Northwest 84th Avenue, Suite 211, Plantation, FL, 33326

5 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 817-4742

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.life-florida.org

Description: Provides advocacy to parents to obtain appropriate educational services as well as IEP support. LIFE also provides recreational opportunities via our FAN or Friends Are Necessary Clubs.

Description: Provides advocacy to parents to obtain appropriate educational services as well as IEP support. LIFE also provides recreational opportunities via our FAN or Friends Are Necessary Clubs.

Public Policy

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Supports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.

Description: Supports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.

Public Education

West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145

7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313

9 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 746-2055 Ext: 125

Website

 http://www.mhasefl.org

Description: Provides the latest scientific findings, informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination.

Description: Provides the latest scientific findings, informing the public about mental disorders, alcoholism, and drug addiction and reducing the associated stigma and discrimination.

Crisis Care Peer Navigation

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

211

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Website

 http://211-broward.org

Description: Provides peer support and care coordination for life-threatening situations such as suicide.

Description: Provides peer support and care coordination for life-threatening situations such as suicide.

Advocacy Services

Southwest 43rd Way Location

1790 Southwest 43rd Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 584-8000

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Website

 http://www.annstorckcenter.org/advocacy

Description: Provides advocacy skills training, community resources, and education.

Description: Provides advocacy skills training, community resources, and education.

Special Needs Family Strengthening

Stirling Road Location

3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Special Needs Family Strengthening

Southeast 19th Avenue Location

200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.bcckids.org

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.

Special Needs Advocacy Program

Southeast 19th Avenue Location

200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 https://www.bcckids.org/socialservices

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Special Needs Advocacy Program

Stirling Road Location

3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL, 33312

13 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 290-5810

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Services are available 7 days a week)

Website

 https://www.bcckids.org/socialservices

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Description: Educates parents and caregivers of children with special needs. Advocates will work one-on-one with parents and caregivers to provide them with the support and information necessary to make the best decisions for their children.

Advocacy - Social Services

West Cypress Creek Road Location

2900 West Cypress Creek Road, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33309

12 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 601-1930

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.chchearing.org

Description: Provides one-on-one assistance with socialization and consumer issues; goals include working for greater accessibility for hard of hearing/deaf or individuals with special needs in the community, and more.

Description: Provides one-on-one assistance with socialization and consumer issues; goals include working for greater accessibility for hard of hearing/deaf or individuals with special needs in the community, and more.

Client Assistance Program

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: SN ONLY - Assists in applying for and receiving services from rehabilitative programs under the Rehabilitation Act.

Description: SN ONLY - Assists in applying for and receiving services from rehabilitative programs under the Rehabilitation Act.

Individual Rights Protection/Advocacy

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: SN ONLY - Provides legal-based advocacy services and investigates abuse, neglect, and rights violations.

Description: SN ONLY - Provides legal-based advocacy services and investigates abuse, neglect, and rights violations.

Individuals Mental Illness Protection/Advocacy

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: Advocates in both institutional and community settings and investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and rights violations.

Description: Advocates in both institutional and community settings and investigates allegations of abuse, neglect, and rights violations.

Technology Assistance Program

Harrison Street Location

1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 342-0823

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://www.disabilityrightsflorida.org

Description: SN ONLY - Promotes awareness of assistive technology devices or systems used to improve or maintain the capabilities of persons with disabilities and assists individuals with difficulty obtaining assistive technology.

Description: SN ONLY - Promotes awareness of assistive technology devices or systems used to improve or maintain the capabilities of persons with disabilities and assists individuals with difficulty obtaining assistive technology.