Advocacy

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 232-6372

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

Website

 http://www.ndsccenter.org

Description: Provides information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.

Description: Provides information, advocacy, and support concerning all aspects of life for individuals with Down syndrome.

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.

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.

BC NJCC - Crisis Intervention Unit

North Dixie Highway Location

2995 North Dixie Highway, Oakland Park, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-5778

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

Website

 http://www.broward.org/NancyJCottermanCenter/Pages/CrisisIntakeUnit.aspx

Description: Provides an array of confidential services to those impacted by sexual violence, including immediate crisis intervention in person or over the 24/7 helpline and information and referrals based on client needs.

Description: Provides an array of confidential services to those impacted by sexual violence, including immediate crisis intervention in person or over the 24/7 helpline and information and referrals based on client needs.

Children's Advocacy Project

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 736-2405

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

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Description: Provides specialized children advocacy services to dependent children in foster care (Dependency Law Project).

Description: Provides specialized children advocacy services to dependent children in foster care (Dependency Law Project).

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.

Emergency Shelter

Not a Physical Location

Call for location

(954) 761-1133

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

Website

 http://www.widbroward.org

Description: Provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, beds, limited transportation, and supportive services, such as advocacy, counseling, children's services, and therapy for domestic violence survivors.

Description: Provides emergency shelter, food, clothing, beds, limited transportation, and supportive services, such as advocacy, counseling, children's services, and therapy for domestic violence survivors.

Family Support Services

Collins Avenue Location

9540 Collins Avenue, Surfside, FL, 33154

26 Miles—Get Directions

(305) 864-5553

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Website

 http://www.aleph-institute.org

Description: Provides crisis funds for food and housing, helps find employment, scholarships for summer camp, family support groups, and more.

Description: Provides crisis funds for food and housing, helps find employment, scholarships for summer camp, family support groups, and more.

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.