Veterans Services

Davie Road Extension Location

7550 Davie Road Extension, Hollywood, FL, 33024

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 967-1010

Contact Hours: Mon - Thurs, 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Fri, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Website

 http://careersourcebroward.com/career-seekers/career-services-for-veterans

Description: Provides job referral/placement assistance, resume preparation, workshops, in-house recruiting, training, a Professional Placement Network (PPN), and career counseling.

Description: Provides job referral/placement assistance, resume preparation, workshops, in-house recruiting, training, a Professional Placement Network (PPN), and career counseling.

Vet Centers

W Sample Rd Location

2300 West Sample Road, Ste 102, Pompano Beach, FL, 33073

14 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 984-1669

Contact Hours: Mon, 8:00 AM - 6:30 PM, Tue,Weds,Thurs, Fri, Sat, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Website

 http://www.vetcenter.va.gov/media/Call-Center-PSA.asp

Description: Community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling for the veteran and their families.

Description: Community-based counseling centers that provide a wide range of social and psychological services, including professional readjustment counseling for the veteran and their families.

Advance Directive Forms

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.aarp.org

Description: Provides free, downloadable state-specific advance directive forms and instructions.

Description: Provides free, downloadable state-specific advance directive forms and instructions.

Benefits Quick Link

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://aarp.org/quicklink

Description: Provides a link to public benefits that can help pay for food, medicine, health care, utilities, and more.

Description: Provides a link to public benefits that can help pay for food, medicine, health care, utilities, and more.

Caregiving - Military and Veteran Support

Not a Physical Location

Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 https://www.aarp.org/content/dam/aarp/home-and-family/voices/veterans/2021/09/veterans-health-benefits-navigator-aarp.pdf?CMP=RDRCT-CON-HEALTH-091421

Description: Provides a handbook and workbook for veterans, their families and caregivers to access healthcare resources and checklists.

Description: Provides a handbook and workbook for veterans, their families and caregivers to access healthcare resources and checklists.

Refugee Services

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33335

14 Miles—Get Directions

Website

 http://www.myflfamilies.com/services/public-assistance/refugee-services

Description: Assists refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment within the shortest possible time after their arrival in the United States.

Description: Assists refugees to achieve economic self-sufficiency and social adjustment within the shortest possible time after their arrival in the United States.

National Association for Working Women Job Related Problem

Not A Physical Location

Not A Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 522-0925

Contact Hours: Mon-Fri, 10am-4pm

Description: Hotline for women with job related problems.

Description: Hotline for women with job related problems.

Therapist Abuse Hotline

Not A Physical Location

Not A Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33310

15 Miles—Get Directions

Description: For people who have been harmed or abused by psychiatric or other mental health treatment.

Description: For people who have been harmed or abused by psychiatric or other mental health treatment.

Civil Rights Division

South Andrews Avenue Location - Suite 427

115 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 427, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-6500

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

Description: Enforces laws in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, familial status (housing only),

Description: Enforces laws in the areas of employment, housing, and public accommodations, based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, familial status (housing only),

Equal Employment Opportunity

South Andrews Avenue Location - Suite 427

115 South Andrews Avenue, Suite 427, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 357-6500

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

Description: Investigates complaints of alleged employment discrimination filed by employees and Broward County Government applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and retaliation.

Description: Investigates complaints of alleged employment discrimination filed by employees and Broward County Government applicants based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, and retaliation.

Application Assistance

Miramar Parkway Location - Suite 208

8910 Miramar Parkway, Suite 208, Miramar, FL, 33025

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 914-1113

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

Website

 http://www.CACFL.org

Description: Provides application assistance and general information for Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps and Obamacare.

Description: Provides application assistance and general information for Medicaid, Medicare, Food Stamps and Obamacare.

Special Education Advocacy

East Broward Boulevard Location - Suite 1800

500 East Broward Boulevard, Suite 1800, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33394

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 271-7888

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

Website

 http://mycoastalwealth.com/

Description: FOR PROFIT - SN ONLY - Offers legal and financial planning for families with Special Needs individuals.

Description: FOR PROFIT - SN ONLY - Offers legal and financial planning for families with Special Needs individuals.

Legal Help

Not a Physical Location

Not a Physical Location, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33302

15 Miles—Get Directions

(800) 528-6257

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

Website

 http://www.nclrights.org

Description: Provides help for custody disputes, separation or divorce, asylum/immigration issues, and more.

Description: Provides help for custody disputes, separation or divorce, asylum/immigration issues, and more.

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.

Injunction for Protection Program (IFP)

Not a Physical Location

Call for location

(954) 760-9800 Ext: 1400

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

Website

 http://www.widbroward.org

Description: Provides legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence or stalking.

Description: Provides legal advice and representation to survivors of domestic, dating, and sexual violence or stalking.

After Hour/Weekend Domestic Violence Restraining Orders

Not a Physical Location

Call for location

(954) 761-1133

Contact Hours: 24 hours a day, days a week

Website

 http://www.widbroward.org

Description: Provides a civil domestic violence injunction after hours, on-court holidays, or any other day the courthouse is closed.

Description: Provides a civil domestic violence injunction after hours, on-court holidays, or any other day the courthouse is closed.

Domestic Violence Intake Unit

Southeast 6th Street Location - Room 02140

201 Southeast 6th Street, Room 02140, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 831-5570

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

Website

 http://www.browardclerk.org

Description: Provides to all petitioners seeking restraining orders instruction on the law and assistance in preparing petitions for temporary injunctions against domestic and repeat violence.

Description: Provides to all petitioners seeking restraining orders instruction on the law and assistance in preparing petitions for temporary injunctions against domestic and repeat violence.

Clerk of Courts Child Support Depository (CSD)

Southeast 3rd Avenue Location

540 Southeast 3rd Avenue, 2nd Floor, Room 02450, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33301

15 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 831-7309

Contact Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Website

 http://www.browardclerk.org

Description: Provides processing and recording payments on local and out-of-state cases where payments have been ordered through the Broward County Depository and provides official records for the courts.

Description: Provides processing and recording payments on local and out-of-state cases where payments have been ordered through the Broward County Depository and provides official records for the courts.

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.

Legal Services Program

Johnson Street Location - 5840

5840 Johnson Street, Hollywood, FL, 33021

16 Miles—Get Directions

(954) 964-8884

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

Website

 http://www.hispanicunity.org

Description: Assists individuals with minor legal issues in family law, immigration, food stamps, etc. Complex legal issues are referred to the Legal Aid Society for resolution.

Description: Assists individuals with minor legal issues in family law, immigration, food stamps, etc. Complex legal issues are referred to the Legal Aid Society for resolution.