Results for "Advocacy, Florida, USA"
39 results statewide
Advocacy
Not a Physical Location
Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310
15 Miles—Get Directions
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
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
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
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
Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
Emergency Shelter
Not a Physical Location
Call for location
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
Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM, Fri, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
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: 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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.
National Association of the Deaf
National Association of the Deaf
8630 Fenton St, Ste 820, Silver Spring, MD, 20910
906 Miles—Get Directions
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
http://www.nctsn.org
Description: Offers care, treatment, and services for traumatized children and adolescents exposed to traumatic events.
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
Description: Provides resources and referrals and publishes a tri-annual newsletter that addresses topics and activities of interest to parents and family members.
Outreach Services
Not a Physical Location
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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.
Professional Development Services
West Sunrise Boulevard Location
5975 West Sunrise Boulevard, Suite 209, Sunrise, FL, 33313
9 Miles—Get Directions
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.
Public Education
West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145
7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313
9 Miles—Get Directions
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.
Public Policy
West Oakland Park Blvd Location - 7145
7145 West Oakland Park Blvd, Lauderhill, FL, 33313
9 Miles—Get Directions
Description: Supports and advocates public policy and agendas consistent with the values of access, choice, and empowerment.
Ryan White Screening/Representation
North State Road 7 Location
491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317
10 Miles—Get Directions
Description: Provides representation for Ryan White-eligible clients in Advance Directives and Estate Planning.
Special Needs Advocacy Program
Southeast 19th Avenue Location
200 Southeast 19th Avenue, Pompano Beach, FL, 33060
15 Miles—Get Directions
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
Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Services are available 7 days a week)
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.
Special Care Planning
MassMutual/South Florida
1000 Corporate Dr, 7th Flr, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33334
14 Miles—Get Directions
Description: FOR PROFIT- SN ONLY - Assisting clients preparing Special Needs Plans for long term legal and financial perspective.
Special Needs Family Strengthening
Stirling Road Location
3891 Stirling Road, Dania Beach, FL, 33312
13 Miles—Get Directions
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
Description: Provides families with individualized, ongoing support, education, and skills needed when parenting children with special needs.
Special Projects
North State Road 7 Location
491 North State Road 7, Plantation, FL, 33317
10 Miles—Get Directions
Description: Specializes in class action lawsuits dealing with housing discrimination and environmental law.
Sunshine Circle
Southwest 53rd Street Location
10116 Southwest 53rd Street, Cooper City, FL, 33328
10 Miles—Get Directions
Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
http://sunshinecirclefl.com/senior-registration
Description: Host bi-weekly and monthly events promoting social interaction, activities, advocacy, housing and food assistance.
Support Group - National
L Street, Northwest Location
1828, Suite 660, Washington, DC, 20036
899 Miles—Get Directions
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.
Technology Assistance Program
Harrison Street Location
1930 Harrison Street, Hollywood, FL, 33020
18 Miles—Get Directions
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.
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
Description: Provides several LBGTQIA+ on-going support at their location, providing psycho-education and advocacy services customized for each person.