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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Education Legal Rights Project - ELRP

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 736-2413

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

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org/services/childrens-advocacy-project

Description: Represents children with academic or behavioral difficulties in school due to mental health needs or a need for specialized educational services, such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plans.

Description: Represents children with academic or behavioral difficulties in school due to mental health needs or a need for specialized educational services, such as Individualized Education Program (IEP) or 504 plans.

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.

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.

Humanity Project

Northeast 2nd Street Location - Suite 331

604 Northeast 2nd Street, Suite 331, Dania Beach, FL, 33304

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 205-2722

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

Website

 http://www.thehumanityproject.com

Description: Assists individuals develop leadership skills to create and deliver a program that follows the core value of equality and respect at every level of society. Activities include antibullying through the arts, public speaking, and more.

Description: Assists individuals develop leadership skills to create and deliver a program that follows the core value of equality and respect at every level of society. Activities include antibullying through the arts, public speaking, 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.

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.

Law Office of A.C. Paoli

Harrison Street Location - Suite 6CW

1720 Harrison Street, Suite 6CW, Hollywood, FL, 33020

18 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 925-9828

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

Website

 http://www.paolilawfl.com

Description: FOR PROFIT - SN ONLY - Provides special needs trusts, guardianships, and estate planning documents.

Description: FOR PROFIT - SN ONLY - Provides special needs trusts, guardianships, and estate planning documents.

Mission United - Veterans Pro Bono Project

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 686-7856

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

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Mission-United-Veterans-Pro-Bono-Intake-Form.pdf

Description: Provides legal services to overcome barriers in areas of civil, family, administrative, and military-related law. VPBP does not accept cases with legal matters in criminal law, personal injury, and child abuse.

Description: Provides legal services to overcome barriers in areas of civil, family, administrative, and military-related law. VPBP does not accept cases with legal matters in criminal law, personal injury, and child abuse.