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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ryan White Screening/Representation

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 358-5635

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

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Description: Provides representation for Ryan White-eligible clients in Advance Directives and Estate Planning.

Description: Provides representation for Ryan White-eligible clients in Advance Directives and Estate Planning.

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).

Special Projects

North State Road 7 Location

491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317

10 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 765-8950

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

Website

 http://www.browardlegalaid.org

Description: Specializes in class action lawsuits dealing with housing discrimination and environmental law.

Description: Specializes in class action lawsuits dealing with housing discrimination and environmental law.

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.

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.

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.

Special Care Planning

MassMutual/South Florida

1000 Corporate Dr, 7th Flr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 689-9448

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-7pm

Website

 http://www.southflorida.massmutual.com

Description: FOR PROFIT- SN ONLY - Assisting clients preparing Special Needs Plans for long term legal and financial perspective.

Description: FOR PROFIT- SN ONLY - Assisting clients preparing Special Needs Plans for long term legal and financial perspective.

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.

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.

National Association of the Deaf

National Association of the Deaf

8630 Fenton St, Ste 820, Silver Spring, MD, 20910

906 Miles—Get Directions

(301) 587-1791

Contact Hours: (Phone, 24/7, responds by email only)

Website

 http://www.nad.org

Description: National Association of the Deaf promotes, protects, and preserves the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States.

Description: National Association of the Deaf promotes, protects, and preserves the rights and quality of life of deaf and hard of hearing individuals in the United States.

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

W Olympic Blvd Location

11150 W Olympic Blvd, Ste 650, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

2324 Miles—Get Directions

(310) 235-2633 Ext: 237

Website

 http://www.nctsn.org

Description: Offers care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.

Description: Offers care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.

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.

National Down Syndrome Society

8 E 41st St, 8th Flr, New York, NY, 10017

1071 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 221-4602

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://www.ndss.org

Description: Provides information and resources about Down Syndrome by locating support groups, clinics, NDSS affiliates, articles, books, and videos about Down Syndrome and other organizations.

Description: Provides information and resources about Down Syndrome by locating support groups, clinics, NDSS affiliates, articles, books, and videos about Down Syndrome and other organizations.

National Family Association for Deaf Blind

141 Middle Neck Rd, Sands Point, NY, 11050

1083 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 255-0411

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm

Website

 http://www.nfadb.org

Description: Provides resources and referrals and publishes a tri-annual newsletter that addresses topics and activities of interest to parents and family members.

Description: Provides resources and referrals and publishes a tri-annual newsletter that addresses topics and activities of interest to parents and family members.

Support Group - National

L Street, Northwest Location

1828, Suite 660, Washington, DC, 20036

899 Miles—Get Directions

(202) 467-8180

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

Website

 https://pflag.org/

Description: Provides information on support group meetings locally and nationally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations.

Description: Provides information on support group meetings locally and nationally for people who are LGBTQ, their families, friends, and allies to share their fears and frustrations.

Sunshine Circle

Southwest 53rd Street Location

10116 Southwest 53rd Street, Cooper City, FL, 33328

10 Miles—Get Directions

(754) 800-4770

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

Website

 http://sunshinecirclefl.com/senior-registration

Description: Host bi-weekly and monthly events promoting social interaction, activities, advocacy, housing and food assistance.

Description: Host bi-weekly and monthly events promoting social interaction, activities, advocacy, housing and food assistance.

Outreach Services

Not a Physical Location

Call for location

(954) 760-9800

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Website

 http://www.widbroward.org

Description: Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, therapy, legal assistance, and financial and career education through the Economic Justice Program and support services.

Description: Provides advocacy, crisis intervention, individual and group counseling, therapy, legal assistance, and financial and career education through the Economic Justice Program and support services.

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.